Track preparations?
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Track preparations?
I have a new 2015 C7 Stingray (2LT w/A8) that I plan to take to a local track every once in a while (Summit Point, WV). It's not racing. It's simply driver track training and an opportunity to use your Corvette on a professional racing track in a manner for which it was designed.
A few "newbie" questions for the group (forgive me in advance, but I did look through the forums for answers before posting):
1. How many miles should I put on this car before running it on the track? I am through the "break-in period" of 1500 miles, currently nearing 2K miles on the car.
2. I used to track my first (of three) Corvettes; a 1989 w/auto. It cost me a full set of brakes every time I spent a weekend at the track. What is the situation with a new C7? Should I also plan on new brakes after every two (or so) visits?
3. When should I change the oil? Before or after? Before AND after? I assume I'll need to get that new break-in oil changed before I run it on the track, or should I wait and change it immediately after?
Thanks for your advice and assistance, friends!
A few "newbie" questions for the group (forgive me in advance, but I did look through the forums for answers before posting):
1. How many miles should I put on this car before running it on the track? I am through the "break-in period" of 1500 miles, currently nearing 2K miles on the car.
2. I used to track my first (of three) Corvettes; a 1989 w/auto. It cost me a full set of brakes every time I spent a weekend at the track. What is the situation with a new C7? Should I also plan on new brakes after every two (or so) visits?
3. When should I change the oil? Before or after? Before AND after? I assume I'll need to get that new break-in oil changed before I run it on the track, or should I wait and change it immediately after?
Thanks for your advice and assistance, friends!
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I have a new 2015 C7 Stingray (2LT w/A8) that I plan to take to a local track every once in a while (Summit Point, WV). It's not racing. It's simply driver track training and an opportunity to use your Corvette on a professional racing track in a manner for which it was designed.
A few "newbie" questions for the group (forgive me in advance, but I did look through the forums for answers before posting):
1. How many miles should I put on this car before running it on the track? I am through the "break-in period" of 1500 miles, currently nearing 2K miles on the car.
2. I used to track my first (of three) Corvettes; a 1989 w/auto. It cost me a full set of brakes every time I spent a weekend at the track. What is the situation with a new C7? Should I also plan on new brakes after every two (or so) visits?
3. When should I change the oil? Before or after? Before AND after? I assume I'll need to get that new break-in oil changed before I run it on the track, or should I wait and change it immediately after?
Thanks for your advice and assistance, friends!
A few "newbie" questions for the group (forgive me in advance, but I did look through the forums for answers before posting):
1. How many miles should I put on this car before running it on the track? I am through the "break-in period" of 1500 miles, currently nearing 2K miles on the car.
2. I used to track my first (of three) Corvettes; a 1989 w/auto. It cost me a full set of brakes every time I spent a weekend at the track. What is the situation with a new C7? Should I also plan on new brakes after every two (or so) visits?
3. When should I change the oil? Before or after? Before AND after? I assume I'll need to get that new break-in oil changed before I run it on the track, or should I wait and change it immediately after?
Thanks for your advice and assistance, friends!
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Instructor
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Follow your owners manual to prep. Definitely change all fluids including 15-50 oil. Also have the track alignment done.
After the event change back to 5-30 oil and normal alignment.
The alignment will save wear and tear on your tires.
I ran my '14 C7 with this prep last year at Summit Point. Stock brakes held up fine ( 2 events ).
If you want to have separate pads for track days, I would recommend Carbotech XP10 or XP12.
Hope to see you at SP.
After the event change back to 5-30 oil and normal alignment.
The alignment will save wear and tear on your tires.
I ran my '14 C7 with this prep last year at Summit Point. Stock brakes held up fine ( 2 events ).
If you want to have separate pads for track days, I would recommend Carbotech XP10 or XP12.
Hope to see you at SP.
Drifting
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You may want to ask your question here as well:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/
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From: Purcellville VA
You may want to ask your question here as well:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...roadracing-23/
Drifting
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Also look at this:
http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...ckPREP_v23.pdf
Its technically for the 2014 but I would also assume applies for 2015.
http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...ckPREP_v23.pdf
Its technically for the 2014 but I would also assume applies for 2015.
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What this says. If you are using that much brake at a driving school, perhaps you need to invest in the Ron Fellows Spring Mountain 3 day course and see how little braking you really need. It's been awhile since I did an anti-terrorist driving school at Summit Point but I don't recall that much heavy braking to wear out stock pads in a weekend.
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I live in Purcellville as well...Hi!
I drove at Watkins Glen last fall right at 1500 miles. You are good there and per GM specs.
I did 6 track days (HPDE), and have not had to change my brake pads yet. YMMV.
I change my oil to 15-50 before, but since I track often I do not change it back right away. I get it track inspected before every event at a local shop that is run by track folk...PM for details.
I suggest following the track prep guide mentioned in the earlier post.
I'll be at Summit Point 3/21 and 22 with Audi Club's HPDE. Hope to see you there.
I drove at Watkins Glen last fall right at 1500 miles. You are good there and per GM specs.
I did 6 track days (HPDE), and have not had to change my brake pads yet. YMMV.
I change my oil to 15-50 before, but since I track often I do not change it back right away. I get it track inspected before every event at a local shop that is run by track folk...PM for details.
I suggest following the track prep guide mentioned in the earlier post.
I'll be at Summit Point 3/21 and 22 with Audi Club's HPDE. Hope to see you there.
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From: Purcellville VA