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Thunderbolt Rising Star

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Just because a car has been track driven, dosen't mean it hasn't been looked after.

Just check for the normal issues that you should be checking for anyway.

- Compression / Leak down test.

- Checkout any unusual suspension / steering noises.

- Ensure that gearbox feels nice.

- Brakes usually get a hard workout, so ensure that rotors are in good shape.

I might have missed something, but that's all I can think of for now.

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phunky_monkey Grand Master

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hi guys

what are the things to look out for?

if purchasing a car and if its done any or allot of track days?

if so what wear and tear is and is not serios to the cars health?

post your thoughts guys

thanks

I see no issues in buying a car that has done club sprints before, as generally any wear and tear is made up for by how well the owner usually looks after the car. They are generally over serviced, and fixed regardless of cost. People generally don't use cheap crap when going to the track.

That's my opinion anyway, some may disagree, but I do sprint days and I know how well I, and the other people I know who do them, look after our cars.

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djr81 Grand Master

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I agree 100% with the above. From what I have seen a car used for the occassional track day gets very well looked after. Personally there is no way I head out to track days unless the car is tip top, ie all the brakes/suspension/drivetrain/engine is good. I have seen people try with cars that are less than well prepared & inevitably they go home early with a busted car.

They wear items are pretty obvious:

Brakes.

Suspension bushes.

Engine.

In other words things that can easily be checked.

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Kozeyekan Proficient

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I'll guarantee you that any skyline you look at will have been driven hard at some time. It's what they do.

If it's done track days, it'll have been re-oiled and checked over before and after, unless the owner is simply crazy. If it has never done track days, it might have been driven hard and looked after, or it might not have.

Just keep your wits about you and get a feel for the seller. If you think he's nuts, then walk away.

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