bigSS

I'd like to take my C5 on a road course. The only thing done to it is a set of BFG R1 tires. I am not interested in competing, just lapping the track while going fast and having fun. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> First, do I need a cage? I'll get a Wolfe 6pt bar if I need to, but I don't want anything more really.

So where do I start? I'm already a member of SCCA.

jhelms

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You have started in the right place with the tires.

A general servicing of the car prior to going is always good. New pads, ss lines, (make sure the tires are heat cycled), etc.

Also, if you goto an open track day or something start the first few laps S L O W getting to know the track and the way your car reacts to it as well.

bigSS

John, what i'm trying to figure out is who is who I need to contact about actually getting on the track. I'm also trying to determine what saftey equipement and prerequisites are required.

Louis

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Alex,
Glad to see that you made it to my little corner over here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> The best thing to do is jump on with some of the MFBA guys and see what they are doing for opentracking sessions. They just finished a weekend at Road America. IF you can wait a few months, Ill be up there, and well find some tracks to play at. As far as the SCCA membership goes, you might want to look into some local or reigeonal tracks that everyone goes to.

Louis

C5 Hardtop

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by bigSS:
<strong>I'd like to take my C5 on a road course. The only thing done to it is a set of BFG R1 tires. I am not interested in competing, just lapping the track while going fast and having fun. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> First, do I need a cage? I'll get a Wolfe 6pt bar if I need to, but I don't want anything more really.

So where do I start? I'm already a member of SCCA.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Get a helmet, fire extinquisher and do a tech inspection of the car. If you can tech inspections yourself then we can go into detail on what to do.

Thats it for your first few times. Then like Louis said, hook up with a club. When going with clubs you get cheaper rates, tips, driving instruction etc.

Once you get bit by the addiction, go for the mods like cage, harness, fire suite, gloves, brake system mods, tires, suspension changes etc.

Joel

99HOSS

What you really need to do is sign up with the folks at N.A.S.A. and attend their HPDE sessions.

It's a blast.

You don't need a rollbar, unless you're in a convertable.

Andy West

I dont know if you plan on many mods, but for your car and for road-racing, I would start with suspension work, then drivetrain, then brakes.

I bet that C-5 makes a great road racer.

<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" />

1cabby

I'm with Andy, I'd love to have the C5 as a road racer.

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Mark

98_1LE

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Andy West:
<strong>I dont know if you plan on many mods, but for your car and for road-racing, I would start with suspension work, then drivetrain, then brakes.

I bet that C-5 makes a great road racer.

<img border="0" alt="[Z06 Corvette]" title="" src="graemlins/z06.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would suggest brakes as the first upgrade, then suspension and drivetrain. Brakes are your best friend on a road course!

99HOSS

My mods have been light, with just some SFC's and a STB. My best mod has been the brake upgrade and it was done immediatly after my first event.

Nothing fancy, just the GMPP front rotors and DuraStops.

I've since gone to Hawk 'black' pads and Hoosier 'R' compound tires.

With the C5, at least upgrade the pads from stock and you'll have a good time. Then you won't have to go home early, like some of the import guys did the other day.

Nabbs

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by bigSS:
<strong>I'd like to take my C5 on a road course. The only thing done to it is a set of BFG R1 tires. I am not interested in competing, just lapping the track while going fast and having fun. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> First, do I need a cage? I'll get a Wolfe 6pt bar if I need to, but I don't want anything more really.

So where do I start? I'm already a member of SCCA.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I wouldn't add *anything* The best money you can spend is getting seat time. Your car is fine as-is (all you need is a helmet), and in fact most recommend that novices don't move to sticky tires as they can mask mistakes and don't teach you as much (you can hear your stock tires reach their edge of adhesion).

Sign up for some driving schools. Check out http://www.bmwcca.org. They have very good events (they are not model specific). You'll have an instructor with you at all times and you'll really learn a ton.

g'luck.

-N