[Ezio]

I am doing a track event next week where i can do laps around a track with a instructor. I would love to drive a Lamborghini or Ferrari, but the insurance they have covers 200k worth of damages. Some of those exotics cost more than that. I am not willing to risk it. Its also my first real time on a track!

So my choices are:
Audi R8 V8
Nissan GT-R 2010 (485HP)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

I am leaning towards the R8. But i have never driven a GTR before and kind of wanna see what all the hype is about.

give me your thoughts!

[DieGrüneHölle]

Out of those three, SLS. If the R8 was a V10, I would go with that. Pass on the GTR.

[954Stealth]

^cosigned. Pick the SLS

[Ichiro]

I've driven none of them but it would be SLS without a doubt. It seems to have the full package for the 12 yr old in me: looks, power, noise, drama

[Ezio]

i booked the SLS thanks guys.

[socal135]

Too easy the SLS. It'll be the most difficult of the bunch to drive, but will give you the biggest smile.

[3002 tii]

+1 SLS hands down.

[SAM135iAM]

I recently did a track event like this. Did it for my father, for fathers day. I chose a the F430. He chose the Gallardo. The instructors will not let you drive these cars at or even close to there limit, mine didn't even let me use the paddle shifters, even after I proclaimed I use them all the time in my DCT BMW that has more torque that the F430 we are sitting it. (he didn't like that comment) I'm beating myself wishing I had chose the Gallardo for the track, but didn't because I have driven one in the past.

I've driven a GTR multiple times on the highway and back roads, never on a track though. I can tell you from my experience it has a dull driving experience due to all the computer generated driving schematics. You would have more fun in a s2000 or miata over a GTR. This track day you're going to should solely be based on you coming out with a big smile and an adrenaline rush. As I stated before, they will not let you even get close to the capabilities of a GTR to really give you the rush it should. To get the rush of a GTR you would need to be a professional driver driving it at it's limits.

I've driven a Gallardo as well, not on a track, but I would assume it has similar driving dynamics as the V8 R8 considering they are essentially the same chassis, just with less power. It is a terrifically fun car to drive based on sound alone. I would say if the R8 was the V10 to choose that. It would be the most fun track car for what you're doing.

As for the SLS I have no clue, but I would think the rear wheel drive, the cool factor, and sheer power it delivers would make for the best choice to pick out of your choices.

[BEM-S4]

If you are at all concerned about your skill or experience level the R8 is by far the most forgiving. You have to do something really, really aggressively stupid to get yourself into trouble.

[Small Yellow]

Originally Posted by Ezio

I am doing a track event next week where i can do laps around a track with a instructor. I would love to drive a Lamborghini or Ferrari, but the insurance they have covers 200k worth of damages. Some of those exotics cost more than that. I am not willing to risk it. Its also my first real time on a track!

So my choices are:
Audi R8 V8
Nissan GT-R 2010 (485HP)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

I am leaning towards the R8. But i have never driven a GTR before and kind of wanna see what all the hype is about.

give me your thoughts!

I vote SLS

Btw your signature picture, where is it from? If theres an article on it can you provide the link? Looks interesting.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Ezio

I am doing a track event next week where i can do laps around a track with a instructor. I would love to drive a Lamborghini or Ferrari, but the insurance they have covers 200k worth of damages. Some of those exotics cost more than that. I am not willing to risk it. Its also my first real time on a track!

So my choices are:
Audi R8 V8
Nissan GT-R 2010 (485HP)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

I am leaning towards the R8. But i have never driven a GTR before and kind of wanna see what all the hype is about.

give me your thoughts!

did you do this already or is it this weekend?

i'm going to do this soon too and i'm interested in a) what you picked and b) how was the overall experience.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by gtron

did you do this already or is it this weekend?

i'm going to do this soon too and i'm interested in a) what you picked and b) how was the overall experience.

this Friday. Like i said there are more cars than the three i listed, they have Lamborghini, Ferrari, 911 trubo, mclaren etc. I didnt want to get the most expensive or fastest car.

I booked the SLS.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by Small Yellow

I vote SLS

Btw your signature picture, where is it from? If theres an article on it can you provide the link? Looks interesting.

http://www.***********.com/content.p...-of-art&page=4

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by Small Yellow

I vote SLS

Btw your signature picture, where is it from? If theres an article on it can you provide the link? Looks interesting.

I found info on it. but its from B!MMer bo0st. This forum always block this site.

google this "Fluid MotorUnion E9X M3 S65 V8 velocity stack intake system with water-methanol injection completed"

[TSM330i]

Originally Posted by Ezio

i booked the SLS thanks guys.

You made the right choice. It'll be more fun than the GT-R.

I've driven the GT-R (2009 and 2014) and the '14 is definitely better in every way (I got it to oversteer).
The SLS is aweful on the street (rides like it has no suspension at all), but on a track it should be perfect.

Let us know how it goes!

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Ezio

this Friday. Like i said there are more cars than the three i listed, they have Lamborghini, Ferrari, 911 trubo, mclaren etc. I didnt want to get the most expensive or fastest car.

I booked the SLS.

oh. that's a good choice i guess. i'll grab a mclaren or lambo though.

regardless, reviews after.

[Ezio]

Originally Posted by gtron

oh. that's a good choice i guess. i'll grab a mclaren or lambo though.

regardless, reviews after.

Ya the mclaren is already booked would have been great pick!

[ybbiz34]

SLS for sure.

I've had a go in the SLS Black a few times and wow, what a soundtrack. Car is a handful though, especially with the nannies off. I'm used to it though. Although it is tail-happy, it is infinitely predictable to reel in and place.

[Ezio]

Did the track event today. Turns out I need a new car

[Who?]

Originally Posted by Ezio

Did the track event today. Turns out I need a new car

totally understandable, every for a m3 driver lol

any pics of the sly and the event?