PearlBlueSoul

Whoa, just got the notification on my phone and couldn't believe it. What I think is awesome, is someone actually took the time to reply to this thread as old as it was. Thanks very much for the reply! I have to admit, the idea for this car didn't last long and as it was, I had an itch to scratch back then for another MR2 that hadn't been worked out. Not only this, but I just had aquired my first motorcycle around 1 month after I posted, so that consumed my time for quite a while... ...In returning back to the post, yes, I've come a bit further along since then in my understanding about cars in general. after the MR2 I picked up a 2000 Mazda Miata in 2005 and haven't looked back. A few years after I bought it (and a ton of canyon mileage between the MR2 and current Miata) I got involved with Cal Club region's AutoX club. Currently I'm ranked first after a 3 year absence in the sport. Pretty cool. web.me.com/darionscard As I said before, thanks again for posting! Not so sure about the Z at this point for obvious reasons but they are still very awesome cars. After the Miata, I'm deciding if I should sell it or part out what I don't need and build a Locost out of the rest. I love the locost idea, but it might not be practical (getting married this year!). My my, how times do change...

Herm....very well thought out. Sorta missed what I was asking for but I did get alot of info that I didn't expect. Thanks for the writeup on the cars you mentioned. Didn't know the porsche group was that tightly knit. Knew they were well known for being a unified club but not to that level. Don't spose you could answer my other questions about handling perhaps (on a side note?). I don't think I'd be able to afford a porsche for a good while yet. much to my dismay...

This is the one mod I swear by. Adjustable bars make/break car handling. Had them on my MR2 and a Civic 4 door, the difference was outrageous from stock/modded.

Ok, I'm a complete newbie to this whole 240 scene. Watched it from the outside for numerous years and different people driving them, but it's only been now that I've considered buying one. I'm looking into getting more heavily involved in racing and trying to build a career out of it somehow. Long shot, yeah, I know. In the process of trying to find a good track car I was told the 240Z was a good base for potential. I had heard in the past that 240s could generate substantial amounts of power, so that goes without asking. BUT, I was never told about their handling ability stock. Aftermarket I generally assume to be 200% better than stock, but I'm more concerned with how well it's gonna perform in the months prior to me being able to upgrade it. While doubtful I'll get to do much to it at the initial purchase (also picking up a 250cc motorcycle. not cheep) I will be driving it on whatever condition it's in at that time. Basically, is this car tail happy/neutral/understeers like a pig/what? Does it do well in a canyon run (for spirited weekend drives) or should I not attempt this before I can upgrade it a bit? How does it transition in corners, and does it brake fairly well? These are just a few things I ask myself when I'm considering a car and what I expect from it. So, any info? Objectivity versus opinion is appreciated, but I totally understand the loyalty developed to a certain car that "fits you." the car on my homepage was like that with me. Thanks!