Here is a 96 240 SE converted to a weekend track racer. I would be interested on hearing some feedback. Thanks for the input guys.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/...st=17
Can Anyone obtain a CarFax Report??
How much is this 240 Race Car worth?
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nismoautoxr
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Re: How much $$ is this 240 Race Car worth? (Paramount240)
That looks to me to be wayyyy more than a weekend track car.My mouth is watering...... and........ just from the pics, I doubt you could build that car for the asking price.As far as a carfax, why?
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I would be interested as to what all has been done to the chassis/suspension/motor. The interior looks like it was done very well. Stack Dash, full cage w nascar bars, lexan windows, CF doors, custom "dash", sparco evo seat, fuel cell, Kuhmo V710s. I don't see anything cheap on it.
I would want to know who did the cage, and all the other work. I also wonder why it is at a dealership? usually race cars don't hit the open market. I would want to know the complete story along with the log book (I assume it has one). But as long as everything was done right and on the up and up, then yes, you would be very hard pressed to build it the way it sits, and that is based only on the stuff I see. If it has Moton's with a fire breathing motor and a quaif diff, or anything similliar then you couldn't beat it with a stick.
But that is a track only car, there is no way it is streatable. If you buy that, you better have a trailer and a tow rig to pull it all. And I wouldn't waste any time on a carfax on it. If it has a log book, that will tell you all you need to know.
I would want to know who did the cage, and all the other work. I also wonder why it is at a dealership? usually race cars don't hit the open market. I would want to know the complete story along with the log book (I assume it has one). But as long as everything was done right and on the up and up, then yes, you would be very hard pressed to build it the way it sits, and that is based only on the stuff I see. If it has Moton's with a fire breathing motor and a quaif diff, or anything similliar then you couldn't beat it with a stick.
But that is a track only car, there is no way it is streatable. If you buy that, you better have a trailer and a tow rig to pull it all. And I wouldn't waste any time on a carfax on it. If it has a log book, that will tell you all you need to know.
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Re: Good Info
Good info guys. Personally, and Im sure this might sound alittle stupid, but I was planning on making it "streetable". Maybe some glass and a stock exhaust system from the local junk yard. I always wanted a race car. The thrill of the performance and all the learning I would get, be enough to consider my life complete. But I dont know. I'll definitely give it some serious thought I guess, and get some more answers/opinions on what Im looking at or getting into. Thanks alot guys. KEEP EM COMIN...
Re: Good Info (Paramount240)
There are alot of things to think about when buying a "race car"What class is it prepped to?Can you afford to race that class?Do you have the skill to race that particular car in that class?how many times has it been crashed and rebuilt?How bad has it been crashed?can you afford to push it off of a cliff tomorrow (both financially and emotionally)?
I don't think you would want to make that car streetable. It would take alot more than an exhaust and some glass.
How much are those shocks worth? How often do they need to be rebuilt, how long will they last on a non-racetrack type surface?
How long will it take to rip that front splitter off?
Brake pads? ever driven race pads on the street? they can be dangerous as hell depending on what their temp range is.
Are your bones harder than a roll cage? if not, then I wouldn't run a full cage on the street, unless you always wear a helmet.
Six point harness are a pain in the ***, and If you have them on right, you can't move. If mine is on and tight and my car door is open too far, I have to have some one shut it for me.
They are loud, hot and uncomfortable.
How often does the motor need to be rebuilt, what type of fuel does it take, and who much is it?
I assume you would put street tires on it. Race tires wouldn't last, unless you just took them out to scrub them in or heat cycle them.
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a "race car" these are just a few. I am sure there is a lot of other things I forgot.
If you can't afford to actually race, you could always autoX it. You would probably want to tow it to and frow, but you wouldn't have too. The other thing you should consider, if you REALLY want to drive a race car; go to a race school. (FYI, I would stay away from anything that has the word "experience" in it. Petty for example. You want a SCHOOL. "Experience" "schools" typically don't teach you anything.http://www.google.com/search?q...fox-a
You could also run it at PDX's/PDE's. SCCA as well as other sanctioning bodies/car clubs puts these on around the country. Porsche, Audi, BMW, Viper, etc, etc do them. And you usually don't have to have that make car, just give them your money.
Also resale value on these types of cars SUCK and they are HARD to get rid of usually.
Hope this helps in your decision, I would do A LOT of research before I bought anything like it. Also if you do deiced to buy it, find a good honest race shop that knows this class car, or find a good SCCA/NASA/Other racing bodie tech inspector to go over the thing with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is there, proper, and legal for what ever class it is that it is built for.
Just my .02
I don't think you would want to make that car streetable. It would take alot more than an exhaust and some glass.
How much are those shocks worth? How often do they need to be rebuilt, how long will they last on a non-racetrack type surface?
How long will it take to rip that front splitter off?
Brake pads? ever driven race pads on the street? they can be dangerous as hell depending on what their temp range is.
Are your bones harder than a roll cage? if not, then I wouldn't run a full cage on the street, unless you always wear a helmet.
Six point harness are a pain in the ***, and If you have them on right, you can't move. If mine is on and tight and my car door is open too far, I have to have some one shut it for me.
They are loud, hot and uncomfortable.
How often does the motor need to be rebuilt, what type of fuel does it take, and who much is it?
I assume you would put street tires on it. Race tires wouldn't last, unless you just took them out to scrub them in or heat cycle them.
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a "race car" these are just a few. I am sure there is a lot of other things I forgot.
If you can't afford to actually race, you could always autoX it. You would probably want to tow it to and frow, but you wouldn't have too. The other thing you should consider, if you REALLY want to drive a race car; go to a race school. (FYI, I would stay away from anything that has the word "experience" in it. Petty for example. You want a SCHOOL. "Experience" "schools" typically don't teach you anything.http://www.google.com/search?q...fox-a
You could also run it at PDX's/PDE's. SCCA as well as other sanctioning bodies/car clubs puts these on around the country. Porsche, Audi, BMW, Viper, etc, etc do them. And you usually don't have to have that make car, just give them your money.
Also resale value on these types of cars SUCK and they are HARD to get rid of usually.
Hope this helps in your decision, I would do A LOT of research before I bought anything like it. Also if you do deiced to buy it, find a good honest race shop that knows this class car, or find a good SCCA/NASA/Other racing bodie tech inspector to go over the thing with a fine tooth comb to make sure everything is there, proper, and legal for what ever class it is that it is built for.
Just my .02
Re: (glitched)
I thought that was rather humorous as well. I am sure they will have an exception to anything with a roll cage installed.glitched wrote:hahah, they are offering FREE 100,000 mile Service Agrement & FREE oil change for life.
Re: (glitched)
I thought that was rather humorous as well. I am sure they will have an exception to anything with a roll cage installed.glitched wrote:hahah, they are offering FREE 100,000 mile Service Agrement & FREE oil change for life.
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