Going to look at a GTRA

Please let me know any specific things I need to look for when purchasing a GTRA. I am going on Friday 12 Dec. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

-Cobra

where is it at? what will you use it for?

things I would look for....

fuel pump grinding or making odd noises, they are normally LOUD, but should not grind of "rev" up and down

brake rotors, they can be pricey to replace @ $400 each wheel

leaking axles seals, not expensive but a PITA

if possible check the front hubs for cracks, bearing play.

Hours on the motor/car?

condition of body panels.

Some GTRA's had ERW tubing which is NOT allowed in some race classes or even open lapping/HPDE events

transmission shifts through the gears smoothly without grinding.

not blowing any smoke when started or running

power steering rack play

Fiberglass vs ABS body, I think the ABS is a better setup, mine is fiberglass and it is very fragile!

Justa few things you may want to look at,

where is it at? what will you use it for?

It is at wirewheels in FL. I will use it for track days initially....but where I go from there depends. I am really not sure what all is available for competition with this car. It is car #52.

Fang,

We are heading to Florida on Friday as well. Will be at Sebring for the weekend. If you have time stop buy. I have a Fiberglass car and Pomroy as a plastic car. Having another Panoz in town will be cool. Cell 706-399-1017

David,

The reason I ask the "what's it for" is because of the ERW rollbar tubing, most now require DOM tubing, although these may grandfather in.

They go to go for HSR for sure I don't know about NASA.


David

Here is one for sale in Atlanta
http://www.racecar2000.com/classifieds/view-ad-21775.html

Gary Jones is also selling his school car. He's in Augusta GA. You can check out his web site at Gary Jones Motorsports. I think his GT-RA will be listed for $15k. His cars are in great shape. A buddy of mine purchased another GT-RA from his shop, and was very happy with it.

Cobrafang, did you buy your car yet? If not there is an RA on the west coast which was just dropped to $13.5K. Very, very good price! Let me know and I can put you in touch. The seller is a super honest guy.

It is at wirewheels in FL. I will use it for track days initially....but where I go from there depends. I am really not sure what all is available for competition with this car. It is car #52.

You mean this car? :biggrin:
I visited Wirewheel while I was on vacation in October.


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Yes. What did you think about the car? I am thinking of looking at it again.

I had a situation arise that prevented me to from going to FL.

v/r
Cobra


You mean this car? :biggrin:
I visited Wirewheel while I was on vacation in October.


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I tried to get to his site, but there was nothing listed on Cars for Sale. Do you know if he still has the panoz GTRA? Is his shop still located in Hepzibah?

-Cobra

Gary Jones is also selling his school car. He's in Augusta GA. You can check out his web site at Gary Jones Motorsports. I think his GT-RA will be listed for $15k. His cars are in great shape. A buddy of mine purchased another GT-RA from his shop, and was very happy with it.

I dont think his website has EVER been updated, best to call him

Will do thanks.

-Cobra

I dont think his website has EVER been updated, best to call him

I think Gary has two cars one GT-RA and one WSC.

David

Yes. What did you think about the car? I am thinking of looking at it again.

I had a situation arise that prevented me to from going to FL.

v/r
Cobra

I hate to dissapoint, but i'm not really and expert on what to look for on a used race car. The best I can say is that it had no visible damage, and considering how friendly and knowledgable the mechanic was, I would say they take very good care of their cars.

I hope thats helpfull in some way.:grinyes:

Are you a Panoz owner yet.:cool:

Are you a Panoz owner yet.:cool:

I took a liking to the Panoz's immediatly though, it would be a very nice car to take to the track on an open weekend.

I am getting closer. :)

Are you a Panoz owner yet.:cool:

The west coast RA is sold. It was an awesome deal!

Thanks for the update.

I settled in on a car.

The wife is letting me pick it up on my Birthday....28 Feb. I get visitation of it 2x a month.

Anyone know how to time warp to 28 Feb?

Thanks for everything guys.

-Cobra

David E. I am getting the car.

The west coast RA is sold. It was an awesome deal!

Fang,

That great news. I assume its Garys car that your getting.

David

Yep.

I am very happy.

-cobra

Fang,

That great news. I assume its Garys car that your getting.

David

Yep.

I am very happy.

-cobra

Cool. Now let's get to the track and burn up some rubber and gas.

Are you getting the GTRA that he converted to carb? I think he had that and a WC car that requires some work.

Yes I got the one Gary put the carb on.

-cobra

Are you getting the GTRA that he converted to carb? I think he had that and a WC car that requires some work.

This is all talk with out photos.

David

Good for you, Mr Fang. A friend visited Gary and saw that car and said it was going to be nice when he got it finished. You made a wise investment. I've owned many cars and this is the best money I've spent, period. I've had more fun with this car than any I've owned. You'll become a better driver and have a blast doing it. What part of the country are you in?

I will be going back out to the shop next week for some photos.

But all I can say is when it fired up it sounded NICE.

-cobra

This is all talk with out photos.

David

I am in Augusta GA. So Gary's shop is a 20 min drive. I like going there and seeing all the work being done....on mustangs and panoz. My kinda place to dream.

Thanks. I am very excited.

-cobra



Good for you, Mr Fang. A friend visited Gary and saw that car and said it was going to be nice when he got it finished. You made a wise investment. I've owned many cars and this is the best money I've spent, period. I've had more fun with this car than any I've owned. You'll become a better driver and have a blast doing it. What part of the country are you in?