[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.....

[Doug 97SS]

I say keep the 2002 and find a high 93-97 LT1. Then you have sorta the best starting point.

I have seen high mileage 94 Z28's going for around $3k. (I used to be a car salesman when I lost my IT job, so I saw a lot of this kinda of stuff) personally I would love to be able to do that and keep my 97SS mostly stock as my fun weekend cruiser etc...

Good luck.