advice needed for getting into Track days/HPDE/RR etc (semi serious)
and you guys are burning them up in 1-2 HPDE events? 
05-24-2013, 02:21 PM
#43
Bunch of great advice in this thread.
As you're getting started, the greatest thing you can do to get the car around the track better is to become more familiar with the track(s) and gain experience with that type of driving. Approach it with the mindset that you're out there to learn and continously improve. You don't really hear of "naturals" that just show up to their first track day and rip up a road course after two parade laps.
As for the actual mods, you would definitely benefit from:
1. Get the drag shocks out of there. Konis are the clear #1 to most of the guys on here, Bilsteins are the lower-cost alternative. I went with the Bilsteins -- if I had it to do over again, I'd go with the Konis however I've been quite pleased with the quality of the Bilsteins.
2. You can stick with the stock brake system for now, however just pick up a good set of pads. I use the exact same combo FASTFATBOY noted above -- Hawk DTC-30 on the front and HP+ on the rear and they're great! Upgrade your fluid to high temp -- ATE Blue would be great.
3. The stock power steering pump has cooling issues. There are a couple options (Turn One upgrade vs. re-valve the stock pump) that would work. Not an absolute must before your first event, however it should be on the short list of things to address.
As you're getting started, the greatest thing you can do to get the car around the track better is to become more familiar with the track(s) and gain experience with that type of driving. Approach it with the mindset that you're out there to learn and continously improve. You don't really hear of "naturals" that just show up to their first track day and rip up a road course after two parade laps.
As for the actual mods, you would definitely benefit from:
1. Get the drag shocks out of there. Konis are the clear #1 to most of the guys on here, Bilsteins are the lower-cost alternative. I went with the Bilsteins -- if I had it to do over again, I'd go with the Konis however I've been quite pleased with the quality of the Bilsteins.
2. You can stick with the stock brake system for now, however just pick up a good set of pads. I use the exact same combo FASTFATBOY noted above -- Hawk DTC-30 on the front and HP+ on the rear and they're great! Upgrade your fluid to high temp -- ATE Blue would be great.
3. The stock power steering pump has cooling issues. There are a couple options (Turn One upgrade vs. re-valve the stock pump) that would work. Not an absolute must before your first event, however it should be on the short list of things to address.
05-25-2013, 02:54 PM
#45
Staging Lane
Unfortunately my motor wasn't. I suddenly got a tremendous clattering sound and shut it down immediately. I might've busted a rocker arm or valve spring. I hope that's all it is.
05-28-2013, 04:29 PM
#47
Staging Lane
I was on NT05s in a non-aero C5 just toodling along waiting for my tires to warm up when it started clattering like crazy. I'm no expert, but it sounds valve train related.
05-28-2013, 08:09 PM
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you also do NOT "NEED" brake ducts. proper race pads are built to take the heat.
