trapp

I have a friend that bought a used Z06 2003 C5. I was recommending Motul 600, HP Plus brake pads at minimum for the event. (autobahn CC) Any other recommendations?

froggy47

If it's his first time hopefully he won't push it too hard. Good helmet & watch the red mist.

There is really no end to the prep for a track day...

Air up the tires.

Short-Throw

I would add brake ducts for cooling as ABCC doesn't have long straights or sections where you are off your brakes for extended times. When is he running and how often? He may need a larger radiator unless he's a rookie and just getting into it.

Mike

trapp

Mike,

We have talked before a few years past..I have been at Autobahn CC a couple of times...never ran the full course. I have all of the mods you mentioned on my 2011 GS..

Brake ducts
Motul 600
Steal lines
titanium shims

My friend is new to the sport...2003 Z06...I will foward your recommendations...

We both joined Laps Inc..and will be at Autobahn 5/7/12.

Tom

sothpaw2

My recomendation would be just the motul if this his first DE in any car and has no bike experience. Assume street tires. The stock C5Z pads(assuming that's what it has...if not sure...best to replace w/ HP+ as you mention) are fine for 1 event. I'd check their thickness and ensure at least 50%.

On the brakes fluid, if the car has never been DE'd, it must be flushed, run through the ABS, then re-bled. 9 year old fluid sucks. I would put motul in the clutch reservoir also.

The C5z needs very little to be very, very fast.

Short-Throw

Tom,

When I'm free, I will be helping Shawn instruct at Laps this year. If I can make 5/7, I will give you a heads up. I'm sure I'll be at some of the events and if so I'll give your friend a ride in my C5 T1/ST2 car and have you both over to the garage.

PM me your contact info again.

Mike