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I don't know where you are buying your parts but 944 wheel bearings are not $400... fronts are $10-20 and rears are $50-100. The bearings aren't failure prone so it doesn't really matter anyway. Steel front control arms are about $25. As far as Porsches go they are dirt cheap. If you blow an engine or clutch it's a bigger deal but I wouldn't say the cost to campaign a 944spec is significantly higher than a Miata and they are DIY friendly. I built and ran a 944spec on a shoe-string, used tire, budget and was competitive. In reality, the competition level for a Miata is significantly higher than 944spec due to the fact that it's a much more popular series. Unlike the 944, you aren't going to win in a Miata unless your car and driver are fully optimized. All of those little things add up...
Unless you are RACING in a field of similarly prepared cars, your modded E30 will be faster and more fun than either a Miata or 944. There is a lot of aftermarket support for the E30 and you can keep it street legal.
Last edited by Cory M; 08-29-2016 at 11:11 AM..
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