C5 Hardtop

So I'm going to T-Hill (yay!) in two days. Its a really short notice for me and my car is completely stock, right down to the warped rotors. But I love that track soooooo much, I just can't help myself!

I have some new rotors to replace the warped ones, but I'm a bit nervous about the pads and fluid as I haven't ran like that before and I'm new to the car.

My experince level was a high intermediate with corvettes in 1999-2004 and I wasn't hard on brakes at that time.

However, its now 2009, tracking isn't like riding a bike and I haven't had much seat time so my confidence is down, my speed is down and I signed up for the beginners group with coach.

My question is, am I dumb to not change out the pads and fluid or does my experience level say that I'll be OK for a 1 day event with stock pads and fluid? I was thinking I could go in early, say after 15 minutes of each session.

The most I can do is swap out the fluid and change the rotors. I can't get pads in time nor do I have the cash for pads right now.

Jason

I'd think you'd be ok. You'll recognize if they start to fade.

Stevo92z28

You'll be fine on stock pads, at least i was. I would go ahead and swap some high temp DOT4 synthetic fluid in. Any kind of fresh brake fluid will suffice though.

Dreamin

I did my first 2 events in my Z with factory pads, fluid, rotors, tires... the first one was at Thunderhill... No problems

C5 Hardtop

redtopz

Typically the beginner group runs very slow so I'm sure you will be fine on stock pads and fluid. But if you have some good fluid I would bleed your brakes at least. You'll probably wish you signed up for intermediate after you get some confidence back in the morning . If so, just ask and they will probably move you up. If its with HOD, ask for Fred in the red C6 for a coach .

C5 Hardtop

I found someone to flush the brake fluid for me tomorrow. I think I'm going with Motul, I've never boiled fluid with that stuf so might as well stick with it

Yes, it is HOD. They were sold out for the beginners group and intermediate for Aug 14th at T-Hill. I called anyway as I have thursday and friday off work, my uncle lives in Redding and I'm dying to scare myself ****less with this new Z!

Anyway, it turns out there was a cancellation! Seems a bit pricy but from the videos I've seen, the included coaching and the **** poor track events that I've been to, I'm more than willing to pay that price for a company that runs a tight ship

I don't forsee any advanced drivers with race prepped cars in the beginners group trying to get more seat time

Thanks for the suggestion redtopz!

longdaddy

enjoy yourself, HOD is a great group of people and they run a tight operation! I am going with them to Reno-Fernley on Labor day wkend.. can't wait!