Doing it on the cheap, recommendations?

[TheLoraxxZeus]

MRichards99 said:

Unless there's extra power than stock (i.e. forced induction or ITBs), a new OE radiator with fresh coolant is all that's needed on an MX5. I did 20 trackdays in my old Mk1 1.8 (and 5 in my current one) and the temperature gauge stayed in the middle, only once at Blyton Park did it start to rise but it was a very hot day, pushing hard and I managed to rip the entire outer edge of a Pilot Sport 3 on the same day! For reference, I do 180-200 miles each trackday, typically doing sessions of 20-30 minutes, with the odd 40-50 minute session at the end of the day when it gets quiet.

I shall maybe just refresh the coolant and rad then. Not sure if it's more cost effective to go aftermarket on the rad. Will have a look!

[brillomaster]

i suspect you are right... you'll have the basic (and some advanced!) track modifications for chassis and safety done, you should be just down to running consumables - which hopefully, for a light car such as an MX5, should last quite a long time.

i've tracked somewhat heavier cars to you, but when i was up and running, i generally found that a full set of tyres was £400 and lasted 8 days, so £50 a day on tyres, and brake pads were £200 a set and lasted 4 days, so again, £50 on day also.

i suspect mx5 consumables will be even cheaper!