[trackbird]

I've been struggling with the thought that I want a 3rd gen F-body to race/drive (ok, "drive" justifies buying it to race). I am currently driving a 2002 Z28 with a reasonably sorted suspension. Actually, the 2002 is reasonably quick and handles great, it's lots of fun to drive. But, I can't decide if I should keep the 2002 and the current setup or sell everything off, return it to stock and invest my "suspension money" in a nice, non- t-top 3rd gen to play with (something I can afford to wreck). Since my 2002 has T-tops, I don't think I'll ever think of it as a serious track car (even after it's paid off), so I am really thinking of a 3rd gen and starting over. I guess the question is "Keep the rocketship street car, or buy/build a true track car?"

Am I nuts or is this "the way"? Can anyone offer the proper guidance.....

[prockbp]

well.. i got rid of my 2000 Z for an IROC and i don't miss the 2000... the IROC is faster(all i do is autocross though)

i don't exactly know what extra things you would have to do to a 3d gen that makes it more expensive than a 4th gen to road race......
the main difference is the front suspension... so where is 30k dollars going to go? maybe some REALY trick alternative to the stock spindle set-up...

the IROC is scary(i mean scary) above 110mph compared to the 2000.. it might not be that bad if i went that fast more often in the IROC

my daily driver broke down, so i've been driving the IROC around.. well the heater core busted and that sux BAD... plus the car doesn't have an AC..
the car really isn't cut out for daily driving.. i definately miss the 2000 for daily driving

my 2 biggest peeves with the IROC are..
1. chaning rotors, it makes a bigger mess... you have to pull the bearings out, clean'em(or buy new bearings), and repack them..
2. old rusty bolts


on the road, the IROC gets a lot more looks..
also, on the road a 3d gen looks like easy prey to most people that are looking to street race.. so you better be ok with losing most of your street races (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)