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kavanagh · 03-12-2014, 12:37 AM

Thanks Mike!

We'll definitely move to better pads and fluid after this weekend. I'm not sure I'll have time/pads before Saturday morning.

I'll read back through the thread to find what pad you and others have already recommended, but how about fluid? We run Motul RBF 600 in our sport bikes.

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ZionsWrath · 03-12-2014, 02:52 PM

Do you think I should get a tune before my first track day? I have a first shipment car, 22500 street miles no problems but the DI issue is in the back of my mind.

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

We swapped ours with the first oil change in both of our BRZs with Motul Gear 300.

It's a little clunky when it's cold outside, but it's far better when the transmission is being pushed hard.

Consider it cheap insurance.

Sometimes I feel like I'm punching my car in the face when I trying to get first on cold nights.

Grip Ronin · 03-16-2014, 11:10 AM

what is the optimal operating temperature? i noticed oem is a 190 tstat, personally im use to 180 deg

becauseracecar1 · 03-19-2014, 11:57 PM

@CSG Mike
Which rear wing(size also), diffuser and front aero do you recommend for downforce improvement for track days? Thank you!!

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PMok · 03-20-2014, 01:38 AM

@CSG Mike
I've heard other track day veterans recommend installing an oil catch can, even for a stock NA BRZ. Your thoughts on how necessary it is? (I would avoid adding extra weight/plumbing/complexity to the engine bay if possible)

car_roll · 03-20-2014, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PMok

@CSG Mike
I've heard other track day veterans recommend installing an oil catch can, even for a stock NA BRZ. Your thoughts on how necessary it is? (I would avoid adding extra weight/plumbing/complexity to the engine bay if possible)

thats the first i've heard of this. I can definitely see an oil COOLER being a nice mod for the track though.

CSG Mike · 03-20-2014, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PMok

@CSG Mike
I've heard other track day veterans recommend installing an oil catch can, even for a stock NA BRZ. Your thoughts on how necessary it is? (I would avoid adding extra weight/plumbing/complexity to the engine bay if possible)

Unnecessary. With FI though, it's absolutely necessary.

CSG Mike · 03-20-2014, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becauseracecar1

@CSG Mike
Which rear wing(size also), diffuser and front aero do you recommend for downforce improvement for track days? Thank you!!

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What's your budget and goal?

Mirko · 03-20-2014, 06:38 AM

Question: I bought a new set of 17x9.0 rims for my car. Handling is very important to me as I will be tracking my car this summer. I found a good deal for Advans AD08 tyres, and I know (or at least, I think) the best tyre size would be 245/45/17... because of local laws I need to remain as close as possible to the original size. Would 225/45/17 be that bad for track use?

buddy32 · 03-20-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Grip Ronin

what is the optimal operating temperature? i noticed oem is a 190 tstat, personally im use to 180 deg

I saw upwards of 260-270 oil temps with stock car/oil at Road Atlanta this past weekend.

markitect · 03-20-2014, 08:15 AM

Do you guys think Heat Cycling Tires makes a difference on Street Performance type tires?

dp1 · 03-20-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by markitect

Do you guys think Heat Cycling Tires makes a difference on Street Performance type tires?

If you meant selecting an option to have tires heat cycled when purchasing new - if tirerack shows it as an option it can help set up the tire properly and to maintain optimal characteristics longer, otherwise it's not needed if it's not shown as an option. If you meant heat cycling by regular/track use, street (summer) performance tires will usually stiffen and lose grip as they they get more heat cycles. Different compounds react differently to heat cycles but performance (grip) will eventually decrease.

Grip Ronin · 03-20-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by buddy32

I saw upwards of 260-270 oil temps with stock car/oil at Road Atlanta this past weekend.

wow if i see that this year im assembling a oil cooler kit

smbstyle · 03-20-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Grip Ronin

wow if i see that this year im assembling a oil cooler kit

I had oil temps in the 290's and hit 300* at Sebring last summer; UOA afterwards done by Blackstone labs showing everything in terms of the oil properties was hunky dory.

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