[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

[bowtieboy]

Thought that I would offer some insite from the research I've done since the start of my original post..........

I thing that the Mustang would be the better car for the "family" man ~ but to convert to a Shelby would cost you a few extra gran, even if you purchase the C/S......a trailer hitch is somewhat a pain, from what I'm gathering too.

The Z06 would be my top pick just for the shear fun factor. It's still competitive and trailer hitch is an easy install (if needed)......but the cargo space. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

As for the Camaro ~ I spoke to Caseye on his and if he felt that it was still competitive. His results did not show as well as he would have liked (I believe) as he tried the 1LE springs without any true testing ~ and they were too stiff for his driving style.......so I believe he could have shown better.

It is my opinion all three would need shocks and a front bar (topic of debate on the Z06) ~ with the Z06 shocks being about $200 more (depending on the tyoe you purchase).
All three have shown to be durrable as well.
The tire cost is pretty much a wash but, as stated in an earlier post, the Z06 tires are staggered and thus would be useless quicker.

Do keep in mind that the Z06 will probably be the hardest to set up, without screwing it up ~ and the front control arm bushings are something to keep an eye on.

All the above said, with the economy where it is, I'm going to "shoot" for a Z06. As you stated, the prices are becoming very reasonable ~ and the resale should hold up better than the other 2.........that and it will be a fun weekend street car to boot !

If you would like to read up more on autocrossing the Z06 and Shelby, you might try sccaforums.com ~ under the "stock" classes
(there is still a current thread on the Z06 set up in SS) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Best of luck on your decision

This post has been edited by bowtieboy: Dec 21 2008, 07:11 PM