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Originally Posted by blue2000s
I'm thinking that the NSX would make a better, or at least as good of a dual-purpose car as the Boxster. Are you looking to get a newer car?
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The biggest challenge to using the NSX on the track is roll protection. I do wheel to wheel racing. Fortunately it’s non-contact (usually) so I don’t need a full cage, only 4 point roll protection. The Boxster only requires the addition of the bar extender to be legal. The NSX requires the addition of the 4 points which makes it dangerous to drive on the street because the bar is so close to your head. I don’t want to tow to the track anymore so the bar requirement all but eliminates the NSX. The Boxster has the advantage of having better brakes and a little lighter which should mean a little more fun.
I still would prefer a 1997 – 2005 NSX for the street but as a combination “serious” track car and street car, I feel the Boxster is a better choice. If I was only looking for a track sports car, the Elise is nice but a poor dual purpose car. The S2000 is a faster track car than the Boxster once you add a good set of tires and rims, but not anywhere near as nice on the street. I think the big advantage of the S2000 is you can get a lot wider tires under the car and go faster through the corners