Racing Fluids/Alignment
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Racing Fluids/Alignment
I'm going to be tracking the Z06 as soon as I get it broken in. I would like to swap out the standard fluids with the brakes, diff and maybe the trans. The manual says DOT 3 but most of the racing fluids for brakes are 4. Any suggestions?
Also changing the alignment to the track setting suggested in the manual how many miles can I drive on it i.e[/ATTACH] to track events before I need to change it back to street.
thanks
New Baby.pdf
Also changing the alignment to the track setting suggested in the manual how many miles can I drive on it i.e[/ATTACH] to track events before I need to change it back to street.
thanks
New Baby.pdf
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If you are new to the track...trust me...just leave the car stock and go with an open mind and learn from your instructor. You won't need to change out fluids and alignment usually for around 5-10 events...until you go solo usually.
I drive a Porsche for track events and have a track alignment for it and alignment specs will depend on the tires you use, the track and your driving style. The owners manual specs are a great rule of thumb as a starting point.
Go have fun!
I drive a Porsche for track events and have a track alignment for it and alignment specs will depend on the tires you use, the track and your driving style. The owners manual specs are a great rule of thumb as a starting point.
Go have fun!
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
I took mine to the track last week. Only thing I did was change the oil to 15W-50. Stock alignment, no changes to brake fluid.
My car is a Level 1 A8. It handled well with the stock alignment. Would it have been better with the track set up? Most likely, but I didn't run enough laps to get everything out of it anyway. I also didn't go all out on the brakes, but they never missed a beat or faded in any way.
I'll get the diff fluid changed, and I MIGHT change the oil back to the standard weight. I'm thinking the main reason GM wants us to run the thin oil is for emission and fuel economy. I can't see how it would hurt the car to keep the 15-50 in during the summer.
Here's a link to my PDR video. Skip to the third lap or so and you'll see me running as hard as I did for the day.
My car is a Level 1 A8. It handled well with the stock alignment. Would it have been better with the track set up? Most likely, but I didn't run enough laps to get everything out of it anyway. I also didn't go all out on the brakes, but they never missed a beat or faded in any way.
I'll get the diff fluid changed, and I MIGHT change the oil back to the standard weight. I'm thinking the main reason GM wants us to run the thin oil is for emission and fuel economy. I can't see how it would hurt the car to keep the 15-50 in during the summer.
Here's a link to my PDR video. Skip to the third lap or so and you'll see me running as hard as I did for the day.
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[QUOTE=mdrums;1589629010]If you are new to the track...trust me...just leave the car stock and go with an open mind and learn from your instructor. You won't need to change out fluids and alignment usually for around 5-10 events...until you go solo usually.
I drive a Porsche for track events and have a track alignment for it and alignment specs will depend on the tires you use, the track and your driving style. The owners manual specs are a great rule of thumb as a starting point.
Go have fun
Melting Slicks
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From: Overland Park KS
[QUOTE=dlara01;1589629678]
That would have been great info to have included in your OP.
That being said, and especially given your level of skill:
Get the track alignment done; the car will seem like its on rails;
Change out the OEM brake fluid to a premium DOT 4 fluid like Castrol SRF;
Make sure you have the engine oil changed to the Mobil 1 15W-50;
Get 1500 miles on the car if possible prior to the track. GM states to change out the rear diff fluid after your first track event; I'm leaning towards having it done prior to my first as I don't want to chance having the fluid level be a little low.
Enjoy.
Bish
If you are new to the track...trust me...just leave the car stock and go with an open mind and learn from your instructor. You won't need to change out fluids and alignment usually for around 5-10 events...until you go solo usually.
I drive a Porsche for track events and have a track alignment for it and alignment specs will depend on the tires you use, the track and your driving style. The owners manual specs are a great rule of thumb as a starting point.
Go have fun![/QUOTE
Thanks but I am a driving instructor.
I drive a Porsche for track events and have a track alignment for it and alignment specs will depend on the tires you use, the track and your driving style. The owners manual specs are a great rule of thumb as a starting point.
Go have fun![/QUOTE
Thanks but I am a driving instructor.
That being said, and especially given your level of skill:
Get the track alignment done; the car will seem like its on rails;
Change out the OEM brake fluid to a premium DOT 4 fluid like Castrol SRF;
Make sure you have the engine oil changed to the Mobil 1 15W-50;
Get 1500 miles on the car if possible prior to the track. GM states to change out the rear diff fluid after your first track event; I'm leaning towards having it done prior to my first as I don't want to chance having the fluid level be a little low.
Enjoy.
Bish
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I took mine to the track last week. Only thing I did was change the oil to 15W-50. Stock alignment, no changes to brake fluid.
My car is a Level 1 A8. It handled well with the stock alignment. Would it have been better with the track set up? Most likely, but I didn't run enough laps to get everything out of it anyway. I also didn't go all out on the brakes, but they never missed a beat or faded in any way.
I'll get the diff fluid changed, and I MIGHT change the oil back to the standard weight. I'm thinking the main reason GM wants us to run the thin oil is for emission and fuel economy. I can't see how it would hurt the car to keep the 15-50 in during the summer.
Here's a link to my PDR video. Skip to the third lap or so and you'll see me running as hard as I did for the day.
https://youtu.be/5wmK9sHQKHI
My car is a Level 1 A8. It handled well with the stock alignment. Would it have been better with the track set up? Most likely, but I didn't run enough laps to get everything out of it anyway. I also didn't go all out on the brakes, but they never missed a beat or faded in any way.
I'll get the diff fluid changed, and I MIGHT change the oil back to the standard weight. I'm thinking the main reason GM wants us to run the thin oil is for emission and fuel economy. I can't see how it would hurt the car to keep the 15-50 in during the summer.
Here's a link to my PDR video. Skip to the third lap or so and you'll see me running as hard as I did for the day.
https://youtu.be/5wmK9sHQKHI
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[QUOTE=thebishman;1589629749]
That would have been great info to have included in your OP.
That being said, and especially given your level of skill:
Get the track alignment done; the car will seem like its on rails;
Change out the OEM brake fluid to a premium DOT 4 fluid like Castrol SRF;
Make sure you have the engine oil changed to the Mobil 1 15W-50;
Get 1500 miles on the car if possible prior to the track. GM states to change out the rear diff fluid after your first track event; I'm leaning towards having it done prior to my first as I don't want to chance having the fluid level be a little low.
Enjoy.
Bish
Bish, You are correct sorry about. I'm doing my best to get 1,500 miles on it by next Friday at 800 right now. I will not be pushing it full out on the track for a little while as I am coming from an E46 and there is big difference and will still be learning the car. Thanks for your advice.
The track that I am going to is about 220 miles one way (Inde) so I'm curious if getting the track alignment and driving it 500 miles will screw up the tire wear that much. Running the MPSS so don't expect them to last that long anyway. I will change the fluids to racing after this event along with the diff fluid. I will be going to Laguna Seca next month as well.
That would have been great info to have included in your OP.
That being said, and especially given your level of skill:
Get the track alignment done; the car will seem like its on rails;
Change out the OEM brake fluid to a premium DOT 4 fluid like Castrol SRF;
Make sure you have the engine oil changed to the Mobil 1 15W-50;
Get 1500 miles on the car if possible prior to the track. GM states to change out the rear diff fluid after your first track event; I'm leaning towards having it done prior to my first as I don't want to chance having the fluid level be a little low.
Enjoy.
Bish
The track that I am going to is about 220 miles one way (Inde) so I'm curious if getting the track alignment and driving it 500 miles will screw up the tire wear that much. Running the MPSS so don't expect them to last that long anyway. I will change the fluids to racing after this event along with the diff fluid. I will be going to Laguna Seca next month as well.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa
The track is Mid America Motorplex near Council Bluffs Iowa. Under the current ownership it's called Raceway park of the Midlands (RPM). It's a tricky track with some interesting sections. Good run-off if you venture off the pavement and a tread friendly surface that is not too tough on tires. They have track time on Fridays, called Fast Fridays.
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