So I'm looking for a car to run track days with. I have about 6k to spend. I think I've narrowed my decision down to a DC Integra GSR or 06-11 fg1 civic si. Now this will be just for fun as I don't plan on going wheel to wheel racing but may end up doing time trials or time attack or something like that. Is there any reason to pick one or the other? Or just go with whatever I like more? I thought about bmw E36, 350z and other cars but hondas are very reliable and should be a lot better on consumables as I don't have a big budget. Thanks for the help in advanced!

 

The Integra is a classic... easy to get aftermarket parts, literally everyone makes them... but OEM parts are becoming harder to find. quality hubs, knuckles, etc are getting super hard to find.

The FG1 doesnt have all the aftermarket support... camber/caster up front and sphericals will be "harder" to find or more costly. BUT its going to have more honda oem support.

One day... i might sell my EM1 race car and build the +2016 body in white from HPD... but by the time i'm really ready, it might be the +202X body in white. it might be better to make the move sooner rather than later. though you'll likely be on your own for suspension setup unless you know an IMSA racer.

 

E36 is pretty tough to beat for a cheap, reliable track car. Of course Miata is always the answer, too.

 

I'd hate to have any reliability issues with an old E36. That's why I'm leaning towards a Honda. I don't think I want a miata because I'm also going to drive this car on the street sometimes and I feel they are lacking in power. Will a E36 325, 328 be quicker around a track than say the DC or Fg1 honda? E46 330ci are also in the price range but I believe they are on the heavier side.

 

I ended up buying a DC2. 1998 Integra GSR.

 

Miata.

They have plenty of power to get you into trouble. Easily boosted or swapped if you need more.

 

good choice. buy replacement parts at the junkyard while you still can.

 

If you can find a DWS chassis, grab it, if you can find two, get both use one for discontinued parts.

 

What is a DWS chassis?

 

Oh anything with double wishbone suspension.

The newer cheaper McPherson style suspension take more to make them work as well IMO.

 

have you had any bad experiences running aftermarket front hubs? i am building a set of front knuckles with new hubs/bearings and getting some ARP lugnuts and am in need of hubs

 

i still have a couple sets of NIB OEM wheel bearings left... i might have found an extra set cleaning out the garage this weekend. when i run out of these... i'll be on karcepts hubs. from the folks i know on them, they are lasting at least as long as the OEMs.

 

And here she is.

 

Great choice!!