HPDE Prep
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SO I booked 4 dates for track time after I return from Z06 school in Vegas and I want to make sure I have everything right for the car.
at that time I will have 1500 miles and I was told I should change the diff fluid. Im not sure why unless there is a break in on that also. Can anyone recommend a fluid?
sharkbar and harness's are in
will bed the brakes before going
tire pressure to 27-28psi (if I really dig it and plan to do more Ill get spare wheels with cups 2's)
the car is bra'ed but I was thinking about the novistretch bra for more protection. Will this restrict air flow too much?
Anything else?
at that time I will have 1500 miles and I was told I should change the diff fluid. Im not sure why unless there is a break in on that also. Can anyone recommend a fluid?
sharkbar and harness's are in
will bed the brakes before going
tire pressure to 27-28psi (if I really dig it and plan to do more Ill get spare wheels with cups 2's)
the car is bra'ed but I was thinking about the novistretch bra for more protection. Will this restrict air flow too much?
Anything else?
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
I am not sure that a Novistretch bra will pass tech. Tire pressure is going to be dependent on temps but the general consensus is 30-35 psi HOT. You can start in the 27-28# cold range and adjust from there. Follow GM's recommendation for 15w-50 oil for track use and consider a track alignment.
S.
S.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Have you already put 15-50w in it? Factory fill is 5w-30. If you've already changed it to 15w-50, and it has relatively low miles on the oil, you should be good to go.
However, contrary to what some may do, I change oil before every track event 90% of the time.
S.
However, contrary to what some may do, I change oil before every track event 90% of the time.
S.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
I guess it depends on when you are registered for your first track event. If it's several months from now you might want to stick with 5w-30. If it's soon, maybe switching to 15w-50 is a good idea now.
S.
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Melting Slicks
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Think about getting Clearplex on the windshield. They can really take a pasting on track. When track season is done, remove the Clearplex and viola, pristine windshield again.
Have fun.
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The manual recommends changing the diff fluid after the first track event.
Consider dot 4 brake fluid. 15w50 with .5 l more oil over the standard fill.
Track alignment.
Consider dot 4 brake fluid. 15w50 with .5 l more oil over the standard fill.
Track alignment.
SO I booked 4 dates for track time after I return from Z06 school in Vegas and I want to make sure I have everything right for the car.
at that time I will have 1500 miles and I was told I should change the diff fluid. Im not sure why unless there is a break in on that also. Can anyone recommend a fluid?
sharkbar and harness's are in
will bed the brakes before going
tire pressure to 27-28psi (if I really dig it and plan to do more Ill get spare wheels with cups 2's)
the car is bra'ed but I was thinking about the novistretch bra for more protection. Will this restrict air flow too much?
Anything else?
at that time I will have 1500 miles and I was told I should change the diff fluid. Im not sure why unless there is a break in on that also. Can anyone recommend a fluid?
sharkbar and harness's are in
will bed the brakes before going
tire pressure to 27-28psi (if I really dig it and plan to do more Ill get spare wheels with cups 2's)
the car is bra'ed but I was thinking about the novistretch bra for more protection. Will this restrict air flow too much?
Anything else?
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
The track alignment will work great on the track but make your car a bit jittery on the street. I just deal with it (on my GS).
Do you have CC brakes? What color are your street wheels? Burnishing the CC brakes will put a layer of brownish crap on your wheels that will look like you've burnt them. It will come off but not without some serious elbow grease.
Do you have CC brakes? What color are your street wheels? Burnishing the CC brakes will put a layer of brownish crap on your wheels that will look like you've burnt them. It will come off but not without some serious elbow grease.