[teamDFL]

I am considering the purchase of a dedicated event car to take to HPDEs, Time Trials and Hillclimbs. I will most likely contest a Street Prepared class during the timed events, but have not made a final decision. The value represented by the 4th Gen F-body is attractive. I have yet to uncover a single source buyer's that details perfomance affecting year-over-year changes and options. Is there such a thing? Any links or attempts at putting together a brief one here would be appreciated.

This post has been edited by teamDFL: Nov 21 2005, 01:16 PM

[teamDFL]

OK, I think I have a decent handle on the differences between models and years, so on to part two. How good an HPDE and Solo I type event car is a fourth gen f-body? Now, I realize that this is a biased group, however, I am not expecting you to put aside you bias, just give an honest appraisal of the overall amount of work and maintenance needed to run one of these cars successfully.

For example, the average Mustang guys loves his car, but when push comes to shove, he will tell you it is a pretty crappy track car as you have to completely rework both ends of the suspension. That makes the car expensive to get ready. Once properly setup, however, the car is very rewarding.

Similarly, Honda guys will tell you that the cars are durable and fun, however if you want power enough to run with the big dogs, you will need major amounts of cash as the lack of displacement means forced induction is a must and the engines simply aren't built for that.

If I could get a few (hopefully more detailed) synopsis of the 4th gen f-body, I would greatly appreciate it. This platform is number one on my list of next cars, I just would rather know what I am getting into.