Well I just completed my first track event in my 00FRC. Prior to the event I replaced the rear spring with a zo6 spring installed z06 shocks and Hotchkis Sway Bars, and Urethane bushings all around.
I bought some uesd zo6 rims and mounted Nitto NTO1's 275/40/17,315/30/18.

All I can say is WOW. The car felt like it was on rails, and stopped on a dime. (Hawk blue's). It stopped so well I had to get back on the gas because I was short of the turn in. The only thing that was a problem, and a big problem was the lack of a secure seat. I was all over the car. Most of the time I was pushing on the dead peddle to try to keep my balance. In hard right turns I could feel the speaker grill in the door flexing from my leg being pushed against it.

I bought a Autopower roll bar, but think I will go the Harness bar route instead. And of course get a decent seat.

My next outing is at Roebling Road in March. I hope to have the seat in by then, was thinking of doing headers and a tune but maybe save that for later and concentrate on the interior mods to help handling.

Bottom line I couldn't be happier. Previous to the Corvette I have tracked a Mustang Cobra and a 427 Cobra. The Corvette while not as powerful as the others handles twice as well. So maybe with some more power down the road ,who knows.

 

Many threads here on getting along the HPDE addiction ...
CW says:
fluids & pads
cooling
safety
seats
seat time
then think about more power

 

I'm glad to see you in a CHEVY!!!

Randy

 

pressing on a Dead Pedal hard and they will break. Get a spare for 10 bucks. It is bad trying to drive without one. I broke a few beofre a Kirkey seat even with the 6 point.

 

I'm a big believer in seat time first--#1. Fluids & pads yes, #2.

 

what event are you doing in March? I'm there with Chin.

 

I'm with you on the seats. I track my coupe once a month. It is basically stock except for front brake pads and a Sparco seat I swap in for every event (takes 15 minutes). Seat makes all the difference.

 

JRZ1,
I am running with Seat Time March 21,22. Its Friday and Saturday Easter weekend. I think you can have a religious experience doing 140 on the front straight.

I ran there with Chin in May 06. It was a two day event I lost my engine (rods thought the oil pan) just after lunch the first day. A very expensive weekend.

Jay