Replace Entire Engine as Preventative Maintenance?

[husker boxster]

If you had almost enough pads left, would you change pads before your next event or try to get 1 more w/e out of them? The answer to this question would probably be the same answer to your engine dilemma. I would change my pads, but I know many ppl who would try to get 1 more race out of them.

My opinions on some of the intelligent suggestions:

Uhaul - don't know what your rates are out there, but anytime I've looked into renting a truck and trailer to buy a Wheeler Dealer car from a far, it has been extremely cost prohibitive. It always baffles me how they can charge that much. It's mileage based and becomes quite expensive after not too many miles. Maybe I'm not looking at the right deal.

Buying your own truck & trailer - this ramps up the expense of being a track junkie to the next level. Not only do you have to pay taxes and ins on whatever you buy (plus the cost of the purchase), you have to have a place to store these 2 extra items. Can't leave a trailer on the street and the neighbors may get tired of the truck sitting on the street. Plus you have maintenance on 2 more vehicles.

I give up a lot by DEing with street tires, but it allows me to keep expenses reasonable. I can drive to any DE anywhere in the country, rain or shine. I don't need to haul an extra set of tires where ever I go, and my expenses stay in the reasonable range. Plus I don't pi$$ of the neighbors with lots of vehicles sitting around.

Good luck with your decision, Tom.