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RACER X · 09-07-2009, 01:09 PM

by Nelson Ireson, Author, September 1st, 2009

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Captain Morgan · 09-07-2009, 01:10 PM

I do agree with trying out SCCA. What happened was horrible and will take a long time to get over. I feel for you, your family, and his family. Sometimes we need to take a break, but I'd be willing to bet that you'll miss riding if you choose to give it up. A car just doesn't give the same rush.

CasterTroy · 09-07-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I'd be willing to bet that you'll miss riding if you choose to give it up. A car just doesn't give the same rush.

I gave it up for a year in 2004 after an accident...worst year of my life....I realize what I'm doing....and as crazy as it sounds for TRUE riders to give it up....seeing Brians family this weekend has changed things drastically.

I dunno...like I said...revisit in a few weeks and who knows

I HAVE found some nice corvettes, M3's, and a few 911's for $20k

neebelung · 09-07-2009, 01:17 PM

on auto-x... It's something I've been wanting to get into for years now (ever since a friend took me for a run in his 350z... I was giggling like a fiend, it was so fun

).

If Miatas are too small, take a look at WRX's, or STi's. Shoot, I saw people out there auto-xing Acura TL's!

VatorMan · 09-07-2009, 01:20 PM

A properly set up C4 Corvette is an AutoX killer. Lots of low end torque and since you never get past 3rd gear, you don't have to worry about top end speed. Cars are faster on the track but you don't get the same "emotional" attachment to the machine.

Trip · 09-07-2009, 01:25 PM

I would give it a month or two before you pull the trigger on giving it up. Stop riding and just give it some time. See if you feel the same way in a few months. It's got to be extremely rough for you right now and thinking about riding is the last thing you want to do. Just give it some time before you go full bore with this route.

tached1000rr · 09-07-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I would give it a month or two before you pull the trigger on giving it up. Stop riding and just give it some time. See if you feel the same way in a few months. It's got to be extremely rough for you right now and thinking about riding is the last thing you want to do. Just give it some time before you go full bore with this route.

My thoughts as well.... If anything just begin looking at options for a SCCA car, perhaps even go to a few events as a spectator.

If you want to stay with the bike, you could just get a track day only bike so at least you are riding in a structured environment.

Mr Lefty · 09-07-2009, 01:34 PM

have you thought of giving up STREET riding... say keep the bike for track only... or hell just go DIRT...

I've never experienced the loss of a close friend or family member... but having several close calls... and knowing of too many people that have passed riding agressivly on the street... I'm done with it.

I'll be buying a Dual sport before the end of the year... though, with the exception of hitting the track... I've met all my goals for street riding... got a knee down and got rid of my chicken strips. and I can't ride over 60% with out worry'n too much about what COULD happen.

I don't know that cars will give you the same rush as a bike... because that rush is from the danger. shit bungee jumping and sky diving would be boring as hell if we knew 100% with out a doubt that we'd be fine... it's the danger that attracts us and gives us that rush.

I hope you can find something that will meet both your requirements (safe enough for your family but gives you a rush) but it's not gonna be easy IMO...

CasterTroy · 09-07-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

hell just go DIRT...

Been there...done that...and nowhere to friggin RIDE any more

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

have you thought of giving up STREET riding... say keep the bike for track only...

This is also a very possible option....ditch the BMW and motard and get a GSXR 750 for track only

goof2 · 09-07-2009, 03:14 PM

Try the car thing but for the budget you are working with I think anything "bike like" will be out of reach. Caterhams start at $30k without engine or transmission. The R500 posted earlier is $60k without engine or trans.mThe Ariel Atom is $65k. A Lotus Elise starts at about $48k and an Exige is $65k+. There really isn't much else from a factory I can think of that will have the combination of light weight and power I suspect you would want.

Depending on how strict your area of NC is with emissions and registration you could also consider dropping a GM LS V8 in to a Miata. From what I have seen it can be done for around $25k with a new motor and trans. It could be less with a used powertrain.

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09-07-2009, 01:10 PM	#12
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I do agree with trying out SCCA. What happened was horrible and will take a long time to get over. I feel for you, your family, and his family. Sometimes we need to take a break, but I'd be willing to bet that you'll miss riding if you choose to give it up. A car just doesn't give the same rush.

09-07-2009, 01:17 PM	#14
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	on auto-x... It's something I've been wanting to get into for years now (ever since a friend took me for a run in his 350z... I was giggling like a fiend, it was so fun ). If Miatas are too small, take a look at WRX's, or STi's. Shoot, I saw people out there auto-xing Acura TL's!

09-07-2009, 01:20 PM	#15
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	A properly set up C4 Corvette is an AutoX killer. Lots of low end torque and since you never get past 3rd gear, you don't have to worry about top end speed. Cars are faster on the track but you don't get the same "emotional" attachment to the machine.

09-07-2009, 01:34 PM	#18
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	have you thought of giving up STREET riding... say keep the bike for track only... or hell just go DIRT... I've never experienced the loss of a close friend or family member... but having several close calls... and knowing of too many people that have passed riding agressivly on the street... I'm done with it. I'll be buying a Dual sport before the end of the year... though, with the exception of hitting the track... I've met all my goals for street riding... got a knee down and got rid of my chicken strips. and I can't ride over 60% with out worry'n too much about what COULD happen. I don't know that cars will give you the same rush as a bike... because that rush is from the danger. shit bungee jumping and sky diving would be boring as hell if we knew 100% with out a doubt that we'd be fine... it's the danger that attracts us and gives us that rush. I hope you can find something that will meet both your requirements (safe enough for your family but gives you a rush) but it's not gonna be easy IMO...

09-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#20
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Try the car thing but for the budget you are working with I think anything "bike like" will be out of reach. Caterhams start at $30k without engine or transmission. The R500 posted earlier is $60k without engine or trans.mThe Ariel Atom is $65k. A Lotus Elise starts at about $48k and an Exige is $65k+. There really isn't much else from a factory I can think of that will have the combination of light weight and power I suspect you would want. Depending on how strict your area of NC is with emissions and registration you could also consider dropping a GM LS V8 in to a Miata. From what I have seen it can be done for around $25k with a new motor and trans. It could be less with a used powertrain.