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goleafsgo None
12/30/14 7:10 p.m.

Hello All, looking for some input. I currently have a track rat in the form of an 98 Acura Integra GSR. I could continue to dump money in to it (LSD, better suspension...), or cut bait and join the miata club (seems like the easy button), while selling the Acura? Originally, I was hoping SCCA ITS would be the goal, so I limited mods to the Acura. It will likely be track day only, but I am not willing to give up hope of wheel to wheel someday...Happy New Year!

aussiesmg MegaDork
12/30/14 7:45 p.m.

Is it "leafs" or "leaves"?

Back to your regularly scheduled program

novaderrik PowerDork
12/30/14 7:52 p.m.

Build it to Chump/Lemons spec and race it until it falls apart..

LopRacer Dork
12/30/14 8:17 p.m.

aussiesmg wrote: Is it "leafs" or "leaves"? Back to your regularly scheduled program

Perhaps a Toronto Maple Leafs fan? Anyway, an Integra is a heck of a good track car. I can't speak for your region from personal experience but I do know NASA has a fairly strong Honda Challenge presence in the North East so you could go that route.

bgkast UltraDork
12/30/14 10:19 p.m.

I read the title as "crosswinds" so leafs would have made sense.

amg_rx7 Dork
12/30/14 10:42 p.m.

goleafsgo wrote: Hello All, looking for some input. I currently have a track rat in the form of an 98 Acura Integra GSR. I could continue to dump money in to it (LSD, better suspension...), or cut bait and join the miata club (seems like the easy button), while selling the Acura? Originally, I was hoping SCCA ITS would be the goal, so I limited mods to the Acura. It will likely be track day only, but I am not willing to give up hope of wheel to wheel someday...Happy New Year!

Easy button to what?

Why are you contemplating moving on?

Both cars are good but the RWD Miata would be my horse of choice.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/30/14 10:44 p.m.

Speaking as a fan with a foot in each camp, there's nothing wrong with an Integra for the track. For one, more interior room once you add a cage.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/30/14 10:44 p.m.

And welcome to our forum.

Trans_Maro UberDork
12/30/14 11:07 p.m.

This place was nice while it lasted..

goleafsgo New Reader
12/31/14 4:56 a.m.

Thank you all, must be a lot of Habs fans here... I was thinking easier button in the form of seemingly better competition and support in this region. Seems like it may be difficult to get to the pointy end of the ITS field (lots of fast RX-7's) I will likely stick with the acura since it is in my garage already...

bmw88rider HalfDork
12/31/14 8:40 a.m.

It's not that easy to get to the pointy end of the Spec Miata field either. It's a pretty expensive proposition. The top guys have some pretty good dollars in those rides.

The question to really ask is do you want a track car or a race car? From there, make a plan to get there. If you want a race car, then go buy the best example for the class you want to race in. Don't try to convert a car. It'll kill you cost wise.