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Originally Posted by Racecraft
You guys seem to be missing my point.. It not talking about driving a slow street car, I am moreso talking about is it worth these days getting the most out of your car in street trim... I am all for bitumen ripping streeters but my point was that if you car can go 1/2 second faster on the track do you bother? or do you go ИИИИ the 1/2 a second I want my car to go slower but then list 101 excuses about spare wheels, street tyres and a boot full of tools etc.. THe point I was advocating until last night was the second option, slower but 'everyday' set-ups got my vote, but now I have flipped and can't see the point..
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I see what you mean. Is it worth making a distinction between a "track weapon" and a "quick daily driver". In the end the answer is no, there is not real point haveing a car that you are actually racing that is limited by "street use needs" as these street needs will always be a compromise. Things like spare wheels, back seats, suspension that can handle speed humps are all compromises. For an outright race effort all can be removed or replaced with more "race effective" items.
Now, all that said, there is a lot of respect that goes with a true streeter. If you take 2 identical cars it is often easier and cheaper to take the "pure race" option over the fast streeter as these compromises can be simply avoided. Of course, to get the streeter to the same level without compromising the street use requirements requires a lot more cash, thought and often some unorthadox ideas. The mother of invention really.
So is there any value is a "streeter" over a pure race car? No, not really.. but they are probably as if not more respected for the achievement.