Ben C3.o Posted 22April, 2014 Report Share Posted 22April, 2014 I know this one sold pretty quick. Mileage was in the mid 80s though. WOW, want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 22April, 2014 Report Share Posted 22April, 2014 http://www.my105.com/listingdetails.aspx?id=12955&latest=1 $85k........must be some car under that humble exterior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The__J__Factor Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 Or the $210k RS replica :S GT3 cup cars for $40-50k would be so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 Amanda do you think BMW are spreading the mini brand just a bit too thin?, Ha! Maybe - do you like my pic of the shrunken 981? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 GT3 cup cars for $40-50k would be so much fun. They don't cost $40 - 50K for very long. The prices our race mechanic quoted for fairly routine maintenance would make a Packer cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 They don't cost $40 - 50K for very long. The prices our race mechanic quoted for fairly routine maintenance would make a Packer cry. My reading from other cup owners is you should allow min $2k per hour for the whole box n dice, that is amortising motor and trans rebuilds etc... All the sudden boating seemed cheap.... Uncle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2ksimon Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 Porsche 911 930, some assembly required ! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-911-930-Turbo-Wide-Body-Black-1973-2-7L-Borbet-wheels-993-grey-interior-/121325774333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 a "turbo body" '73 with a 2.7 engine! now that's a bitsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 I'm glad I don't have any garage space as this could be a great car for wet day SMT's and its just around the corner. Lot's of work there to put it back together, will be interesting to see what it goes for. I have to ask him what the VIN is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 23April, 2014 Report Share Posted 23April, 2014 My reading from other cup owners is you should allow min $2k per hour for the whole box n dice, that is amortising motor and trans rebuilds etc... All the sudden boating seemed cheap.... $33/minute. Not for the faint of heart. That probably doesn't include all the other associated costs of getting there, race entry fee, garage +++++ ect ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The__J__Factor Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 Haha so I should convince a friend to buy one instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 $33/minute. Not for the faint of heart. That probably doesn't include all the other associated costs of getting there, race entry fee, garage +++++ ect ect. Oh yeah those costs.. lol they're not in there. But I believe those numbers are for maintaining a competitive/legal cup car. You could always club race one and save a lot on running costs if you make some concessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardust Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 $30k for RSR 4.0 pistons - factory Porsche items bought from Porsche with no warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 don't they run hollow titanium axles at $10k a pair too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 RSR is a completely next level animal! There isn't a lot of stuff that is common, even to the cup car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 The smart money stopped buying Cup cars several years ago. The running costs are rather savage and they are very tyre dependent. You can't run a Cup car on even near new tyres and get a competitive time. I think though that the problem is more that you are stuck in certain events with a Cup car. Hill climbs are not easy because of the gearing and so it's mainly circle work at a track. They won't do club events like sprints well, again because of the gearing. Much more consistent fun and easier on the pocket to run an older 911 and avoid the time life issues of a Cup car. $40,000 for an engine every few years is too much for me even when they cost $50,000 to buy. Plus you are buying someone else's clapped out banger sometimes re shelled. edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardust Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 Oh and the pistons, once actually built into the engine, then suffered a recall from Porsche. And no, I have no idea how much an RSR rebuild would cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 The smart money stopped buying Cup cars several years ago. The running costs are rather savage and they are very tyre dependent. You can't run a Cup car on even near new tyres and get a competitive time. I think though that the problem is more that you are stuck in certain events with a Cup car. Hill climbs are not easy because of the gearing and so it's mainly circle work at a track. They won't do club events like sprints well, again because of the gearing. Much more consistent fun and easier on the pocket to run an older 911 and avoid the time life issues of a Cup car. $40,000 for an engine every few years is too much for me even when they cost $50,000 to buy. Plus you are buying someone else's clapped out banger sometimes re shelled. I agree with you Simon, you are certainly restrained with the cups and I think an older 911 for a club car is the perfect compromise. Oh and the pistons, once actually built into the engine, then suffered a recall from Porsche. And no, I have no idea how much an RSR rebuild would cost! Jump on Mantheys site.. that is pretty scary too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The__J__Factor Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 It would be an experience though. Yes I'd love a few laps in a real race car, but no I wouldn't want to buy one as a track car. I also wouldn't buy a 911 either as a track car. My MR-S with coilovers is a lot of fun. If driving a small mid engine light weight car has taught me anything its that a Lotus Exige is really the only logical step up (besides Radicals, Ariel Atoms, F3 ect) I still would love a 911 as a daily for the sound/look/fun drive but I'd have more fun on track in something tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 I still would love a 911 as a daily for the sound/look/fun drive but I'd have more fun on track in something tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 And a Lotus Exige is not so fast. A good 240z or 911 RS will whip them every time. Defies logic but it's true, they just don't go as quickly as they should. There are quite a few disappointed former Exige owners around, who've tried them and moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 You could always club race one and save a lot on running costs if you make some concessions. Or you could buy a Ginetta G50, go just as quick and maintain it for 1/4 of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 speaking of which, do you know the guys at Best Signs Morningside? they always seem to have 1-2 Ginetta's in their yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 No I don't, but being there is one G40 and only six G50's in the country I know most of the owners. What color are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24April, 2014 Report Share Posted 24April, 2014 white and black. I'll get photos next time they're there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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