track car upgrades
 

I have recently started tracking my 370z. I enjoy the 370z and have learned a lot and I get faster every session. I have thought about some upgrades like a square wheel setup, an LSD, and maybe some coil overs. But my wife and I are started thinking about having kids. I'm afraid a 2 seater might not work for hauling kids around. And I would hate to sell the car shortly after spend the money on upgrading it.

I was thinking I have 3 options:
Keep the Z for track days and daily drive something inexpensive like a focus.
pro: I get to drive a familiar car on track
con: Seeing the Z everyday and not driving it that often would be frustrating

Sell the Z and get a 4 door 335i
pro: Nice car to drive everyday
con: 335i is a little heavier but many have successfully run them on the track.

Sell the Z get something fun like a WRX for daily driving and get an inexpensive miata or BMW e36 or something similar for track days.
pro: Something fun for daily driving
con: the track car will need some initial work and might be unreliable being an older car.

Option #1

Option 3. If you are going to be having kids, you want the DD to be the safe and reliable car. Plus if its it going to be a track car only, I would want to have something I don't mind stripping down...I personally would not want to strip a 370 in good condition

Option 3 and get a 350z to track...

Option 3. Buy a spec miata for z7-9 that's fully sorted and cheaper to run

I'd go with #3 too, a Miata on the track would be a blast I would think just because its so much lighter then most cars. Also I would think the parts would be alot less then they would be for a BMW or Z. Also I heard that the doors on miata's are excellent.

:)

A Miata on the track, other than a lack of horsepower (solved a bit with some money) is a great car, and will really teach you to drive. I agree with everyone above who recommends that. My view may be tainted...

Tracy Ramsey
#45 Spec Miata

Here is a good review of a few bad A$$ miatas.

Option 4 pickup a cheap 350Z start turining it into spec Z. Keep your 370Z as nice street car.

Definitely keep in mind your financial situation. It's really a big deal when you start talking kids. Also, be aware your free time is going to go down as well, which means less time with the Z and less time being able to work on it, move it around in the garage, etc.

The Z is a spendy track car (tires, gas, insurance, etc), albeit certainly fun. But you can have loads of fun cheaper with a used Miata. Even if it ends up being unreliable, it'll still be cheaper overall.

Get your money out of the Z now, if you ever want to. :)