fennerhillpro

I have a question as I prepare for my 1st HPDE at VIR in a couple weeks. I flushed and filled brake fluid with Motul 600 dot 4 and performed all service on a stock c6. New pads and rotors. For tires, I have 2 sets wonderring if one would be better than the other

Set #1 are the factory tires with about 11,000 miles on the more than 50% tread remaining (GoodYear Eagle F1)

Set #2 are Michelin Pilot Sport A/S these have 6,000 miles and have 85% tread remaining.

Also any thing else I should be aware of would be helpful.

ErnieN85

I'd use the goodyears as they are quite good and will have better feedback because of the thinner tread.

beerkat

The most important things to remember is that you are not racing and just to have fun and more fun.

Here is a link to the NASA web page on HPDE. At the bottom of the page there are several article that you might find of use.

http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/

Welcome to your new addiction.

Kanmer

You are there to learn and have fun. You will not be setting track records or be recruited by P&M Racing. Leave the ego home and go in with an open mind.

With that being said, I would use the GY tires. There probably won't be much left after 7-8 sessions and you can put the Michelins on when you get home.

I figure you are running the NCM event. I will be there in a question answering and advising capacity. Feel free to find me. Most of those folks know me and can point you in the right direction.

Bob Banning

Bills Z06

If I were you I'd use the stock tires and take it easy. Ypu're there to learn how to handle your car so the tire choice really won't make that much difference. As has been said earlier - this is not a race. Remember that and learn from your instructor.

USA1C5

with all above post about using your Goodyear's. I would only use the Michelin's with more tread if we end up with a wet and rainy track. Lets hope for a dry track.

Doc V.

Since it's your first DE event, the tire choice that you're considering is academic. Focus on safety, on your instructor's advice, on your driving skills, and on the track.

And have fun!

fennerhillpro

Thanks so much for all the advise. This will be a great learning event.

FredSM

That's the attitude! You'll have a ball. Tires at your first (several) events won't matter. Learn to drive first. The car will tell you when it's time to upgrade components, including tires.

FM

waddisme

Can't tell what kind of tranny you have, but if you have the stick, you might want to repl stock clutch fluid with some of the Motul. My first track day in my TA didn't take long for clutch to stick to floor. BTW, what pads did you install? They weren't ceramics were they?

Zenak

did you look at the sticky's for this forum? always check there first before posting :-) Many questions are answered there in great detail!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...e-learned.html