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I'd hate to think M would give us subpar brake fluid... |
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04-13-2012, 12:17 PM | #24 | |
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50 bucks for peace of mind knowing that boiled fluid (probably) won't happen. (Generic advice since I've seen people do some incredible (+) and unbelievable (-) things at their first track days before.) Oh, also make sure your pads have good life, your power steering reservoir is above minimum, your tires are in good shape, there's nothing loose on the car (i.e. exhaust clamps and the like) you have enough brake fluid (if you don't do a full flush) and you don't have any other miscellaneous leaks. I'd also tie something around the power steering reservoir, since the fluid can blow up under your hood, which is a very common thing on the E9X M3's. |
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04-13-2012, 12:20 PM | #25 | |
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However, I would say with OEM pads, the pads will go long before the fluid does. With race pads, this is probably not true. Part of this is that you should have dry, i.e relatively new, brake fluid. If you need to change, for not much more money, you can add higher spec fluid, such as Ate 200 or Ate Blue that has a higher temperature range. I wouldn't want to be heading into the dip at the end of the back straight of VIR wondering if my fluid is okay!
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This is my track day prep thus far: SA2005 Helmet Tires: Apex ARC8 18x10 squares wrapped with PSS Brake Fluid: 2 Bottles of Motul RBF600. Figured that should be it considering I'm a novice. Any other suggestions? |
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04-13-2012, 01:29 PM | #28 | |
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Pop off the wheels and check your brake pad thickness. I would think yours would be good considering I have 2 track days and 14k miles on mine and plenty more to go. I think a minimum of 5mm and you should be good. But check to be sure! Bring a positive attitude as well. I don't recommend timing yourself anytime soon. Just get a feel of the track and learn handling. Bring water & snacks too. A good tire pressure gauge is a good thing too. Check tire pressure before and after each session. Bring a bottle of oil too, never know if you get the +1 out of no where.
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Unless it's a lease, in which case, you don't need to change oil until dealer's free one at 15,000 miles. Haha. Quote:
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Most or all of what's been recommended here falls under the generic pre-track inspection usually required at events I attend. The organizers have a form with a checklist. You're supposed to get a certified mechanic to do the check and you hand in that completed form at event registration. One thing you should definitely do is check the torque on your wheel bolts. Do it at least twice a day: before the first session and after lunch. Maybe after the end of the day, which is when I almost lost a wheel! Just don't do it right after coming off the track! When they're hot, they're easier to turn and you can way over-torque them. A torque wrench is a good investment, if you do HDPE's more than once or twice. But, most people there will have one. Don't be ashamed to ask around to borrow one if you don't. |
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