excuses your mates have had not to take their "hot cars" on the track with you
Oct 25, 2015, 02:02 AM
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excuses your mates have had not to take their "hot cars" on the track with you
Well, the latest excuse I heard was one of the best so I had to make a thread to record it lol. So it was from a guy with a new M3, he said it would cost him to much in oil to take it out, it would need an oil change before the day which would cost him 600 bucks at service yard, then it would cost him another 600 bucks after and another 300 bucks at the track day thats 1500 bucks and he couldnt afford that. I'm wondering why he bought an M3
Another guy talked it up with his hot chevy, I called him out when I got my Evo and welll.....I never heard from him again
My mate who is a big car fanatic simply said he couldnt afford to hit the wall, at least he was honest..lol
Another guy talked it up with his hot chevy, I called him out when I got my Evo and welll.....I never heard from him again
My mate who is a big car fanatic simply said he couldnt afford to hit the wall, at least he was honest..lol
Oct 25, 2015, 06:08 AM
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Running your car on the track is not for everyone & I understand that
Track work certainly takes its toll & not all are in for that
The next big leap is actually racing your EVO vs track day. Racing is another level up
Track duty does separate Man from boi
Track work certainly takes its toll & not all are in for that
The next big leap is actually racing your EVO vs track day. Racing is another level up
Track duty does separate Man from boi
Oct 25, 2015, 07:17 PM
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$600 for an oil change???
Oct 25, 2015, 11:30 PM
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Luxury car service mark up plus OP isn't in the US. US scheduled maintenance prices tend to be much lower than rates charged outside the US.
OT I think for many it's the cost of consumables and fear of hitting the car and writing it off. Gotta pay to play and not everyone will do that.
OT I think for many it's the cost of consumables and fear of hitting the car and writing it off. Gotta pay to play and not everyone will do that.
Oct 26, 2015, 09:41 AM
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Luxury car service mark up plus OP isn't in the US. US scheduled maintenance prices tend to be much lower than rates charged outside the US.
OT I think for many it's the cost of consumables and fear of hitting the car and writing it off. Gotta pay to play and not everyone will do that.
OT I think for many it's the cost of consumables and fear of hitting the car and writing it off. Gotta pay to play and not everyone will do that.
Oct 26, 2015, 05:25 PM
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Some of the newish BMWs take $20/qt oil and need 9 quarts
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...10-engine.html
And that's if you DIY and buy the oil not from the dealer..
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...10-engine.html
And that's if you DIY and buy the oil not from the dealer..
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Oct 27, 2015, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Butt Dyno
Some of the newish BMWs take $20/qt oil and need 9 quarts
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...10-engine.html
And that's if you DIY and buy the oil not from the dealer..
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...10-engine.html
And that's if you DIY and buy the oil not from the dealer..
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw..._ycBoCn__w_wcB
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Nov 21, 2015, 05:53 AM
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that is why you buy something else then a "cheap" sporty car like the STI or the EVO.
Then you should buy an M3 or Porsche. Or just simply get a slightly older C AMG 63 ...
The Evo literally screaming for racing. To me if you have an Evo, and you never take it to the track, its like having a girlfriend, but never have sex with her to saving her for a next boyfriend.
Then you should buy an M3 or Porsche. Or just simply get a slightly older C AMG 63 ...
The Evo literally screaming for racing. To me if you have an Evo, and you never take it to the track, its like having a girlfriend, but never have sex with her to saving her for a next boyfriend.
Nov 21, 2015, 08:07 AM
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My buddy tells me he doesn't want to mess up the edge of his tires. Mind you, this is for an auto x not a track day. I don't give folks grief for not wanting to participate in track as it does take a toll and has risk involved.
Nov 21, 2015, 06:35 PM
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honestly, If I were to buy a brand new M3 or 911, I don't think I would want to do AutoX with them. I would rather go drive some nice twisty roads and get more enjoyment out of it than spending all day doing 8 sessions ,less than a minute each, of autoX.
Nov 23, 2015, 09:09 AM
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Rob, you say evos/stis are "cheap" for trackday but that depends entirely on what exactly you're doing. Being competitive/actually racing will require at least a cage, among other things. PDX/Track Night in America, requires a lot less but on the flipside aren't timed/aren't races.
Nov 23, 2015, 04:09 PM
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It doesn't matter whether or not you are competitive... In my current position I could afford to buy a $100k car if I wanted to. However I could not afford to take it to the track where I could wreck it. Thats why I have my Evo for track duties.
If I were a millionaire then its a different story. I would just buy 2 of each and I wouldn't think twice. As far as AutoX, sure its Fun for a minute, but I don't want to waist my whole day to drive for couple of minutes.
Also as you know, once you start racing ( hpde or AutoX ) then you start spending serious $$ on upgrades... Go ahead and buy your brand new M3 or 911. They are already great cars to begin with, but they can be made better and you will want to make them better sooner or later. Did you check prices for performance parts for BMWs and Porsches ?? I haven't, but from what Ive spent on my Evo8 ( thats already past 60K with the purchase of brand new car ), I would think its even higher for the other cars.
My next fun car, won't see any track. Im keeping my Evo for that.
If I were a millionaire then its a different story. I would just buy 2 of each and I wouldn't think twice. As far as AutoX, sure its Fun for a minute, but I don't want to waist my whole day to drive for couple of minutes.
Also as you know, once you start racing ( hpde or AutoX ) then you start spending serious $$ on upgrades... Go ahead and buy your brand new M3 or 911. They are already great cars to begin with, but they can be made better and you will want to make them better sooner or later. Did you check prices for performance parts for BMWs and Porsches ?? I haven't, but from what Ive spent on my Evo8 ( thats already past 60K with the purchase of brand new car ), I would think its even higher for the other cars.
My next fun car, won't see any track. Im keeping my Evo for that.
That is the attitude of most buyers, I'd say. I guess it depends on how competitive you are. Twisty roads are nice for a casual drive, but only at illegal speeds, not to mention the danger to the car. Autox - zero danger, added competition, and requires actual skill to be fast/competitive.
Rob, you say evos/stis are "cheap" for trackday but that depends entirely on what exactly you're doing. Being competitive/actually racing will require at least a cage, among other things. PDX/Track Night in America, requires a lot less but on the flipside aren't timed/aren't races.
Rob, you say evos/stis are "cheap" for trackday but that depends entirely on what exactly you're doing. Being competitive/actually racing will require at least a cage, among other things. PDX/Track Night in America, requires a lot less but on the flipside aren't timed/aren't races.
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