You will find most tracks will require only 3rd and 4th with some occasional 5th to finish the long straight if there is one.
---I agree with Howard, a local track, Cresson, is 1.8mi and the SLC runs it best 3rd gear...and only 3rd. But, then the Ricardo has a 3.3 final drive. At eagles canyon, a 2.7 mi track, you've gotta hit the apex just right to need 5th. otherwise 3rd and 4th all day. You certainly arent jacking with the gearbox.
I think Howard is right on with an entry level build to be able to retain your $. Drive it for a while and see if you need to upgrade to SC/Turbo, etc. It's a different, brutal drive, you might find its hits the mark.
The problem of selling it is; where do you got from here? Get a z06 or f430 = road sponge. $9k maintenace for a front seal. Hmm, i paid $138.42 for the tools.
A car with high torque, no bushings, no motor mounts is hard to replicate. The torque goes straight to your head/spine. Huh, I need to save up $1.5 mil for a Zonda.
---I agree with Howard, a local track, Cresson, is 1.8mi and the SLC runs it best 3rd gear...and only 3rd. But, then the Ricardo has a 3.3 final drive. At eagles canyon, a 2.7 mi track, you've gotta hit the apex just right to need 5th. otherwise 3rd and 4th all day. You certainly arent jacking with the gearbox.
I think Howard is right on with an entry level build to be able to retain your $. Drive it for a while and see if you need to upgrade to SC/Turbo, etc. It's a different, brutal drive, you might find its hits the mark.
The problem of selling it is; where do you got from here? Get a z06 or f430 = road sponge. $9k maintenace for a front seal. Hmm, i paid $138.42 for the tools.
A car with high torque, no bushings, no motor mounts is hard to replicate. The torque goes straight to your head/spine. Huh, I need to save up $1.5 mil for a Zonda.