[bowtieboy]

Posting this to see if anyone would like to offer any information, opinions or insite on what might be the better car to run in stock class, to include Nationals ~ car would not be a daily driver (trying to weigh my options)......feel free to "shoot from the hip"

2002 Z06
- Cost around $25,000. Still holding up well at National level events, but the Lotus and GT3 seem to have a definite advantage. Shocks (Penski) are pretty expensive (around $3000 ?). No wheel hop. Tires are around $1300 a full set. Would need smoething to transport tires (or car)

2007 Mustang GT (Shelby conversion)- Cost around $25,000 (converted). Top car in class thus far. Warrantee. Shocks $750 Minimal to no wheel hop. Tires are around $1300. I believe race tires will all fit in car.

98-02 SS- Cost $15,000 (for one with lower miles). Seems to still be competetive (should have a better idea later in the year). Shocks $750. Front bar $150. Wheel hop. VictorRacers (for local events) $880 / Divisionals or Nationals $1000 Tires can fit in car (in a pinch).

The costs are not an overriding factor but due play into my thought process (thus my reasons for showing prices). I just would like to see what else I could be over looking or what someone might be willing to share. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks

[sgarnett]

The smart buy is probably the Shelby, though I don't give much weight to the warranty on a competition car, since there's no such thing (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) At least I don't know of a car with a warranty that covers "off-road" use (such as autocross). Some dealers may choose to honor it even knowing what the car is used for, but IMHO trying to pass off competition wear and tear as normal usage is basically fraud.

Personally, I care as much or more about my raw time than I care about pax or class ranking. If a Z06 is in the budget, I'd be really tempted to go that route.