I want to Because Racecar - itching to mod, but holding off
 

I am realllly itching to mod my car especially after drooling over build threads here month after month. A bonus from work burning a hole in my pocket does not necessarily help (after having already saved/invested the appropriate amount :thumbup:).

BUT, I have seen tons of people on here say that the best mod/investment one can make in their car is seat time.

So to cure the retail itch I bought this because racecar keychain I found online (and got a burst of feeling good for supporting military families while at it) and am now about to put down for some because racecar HPDE - these seem to be what I can find closest to my area.

I feel like with some good lessons under my belt and a better understand of how my car drives/handles I will get insight into what I WANT out of the car, and therefore know what to mod - right?

Sounds like a decent plan. Some brake pads and fluid wouldn't​ be a bad idea before your track day though. Stocks may be OK your first time but its one of those better safe then sorry things and if you like it you'll need better pads anyway

well even before you track it, it wouldn't hurt to do an exhaust, header and tune and like stated above, better brakes won't hurt. If you're gonna track your car a lot I would also suggest an oil cooler (they happen to look badass as well lol)

Hooooray at least one guy was listening!

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Drive it. Learn it. When you are no longer the restriction then mod it.

this car is very capable right out of the box. it is doubtful that your first time at the track will generate enough heat to cook your brakes but I do agree that new fluid is a good idea.

Right! ...... :thumbsup:


humfrz

Check out your local autocross scene too. Inexpensive, bone stock car works fine, and you will learn a whole lot about car control and driving. Have fun!

Brakes and fluid should probably be done before the first event. When I participated in mine, I was experiencing pretty heavy brake fade and we were only going at about 60%. Wouldn't hurt and it is cheap/easy enough to do.

Asking just to be safe, but you're past the break-in period right? :P

Bravo :clap:

You will appreciate what you're giving up if/when you finally do start making changes.

By your second time out, if you learn to stay in the powerband you'll want an oil cooler. Save your engine.

Mod the car to have your own characteristic. Do tons of research before purchasing parts, always look for repute vendor.

Wow reading this really makes me want to get an oil cooler and brake pads/fluid!

But in all seriousness, A+ thread.
You actually get it. Drive it stock and see what mods would help YOU. However i do agree with autox first. HDPE is pretty serious stuff for your first car control based event. Autox will show you how the car acts at a much lower, safer speed.

From there, make mods based on what you feel the car needs to help your style of driving. And! The mods done to your car could put it in a higher class, so be aware of that. For autox, anyway. For example i bought coilovers for my car that have solid rod ends for the rear lower mounts. Higher class for me already and on stock tires im going to get slaughtered.

Now if you'll excuse me i need to put some project mu pads and discs and motul rbf600 in my amazon wish list...

Great thread! And good luck!

I have like 19,000 miles on my car so past the break in period but still new enough to be under warranty :P

I do see auto-x mentioned often as a cheaper way to get enjoyment + advanced driving experience out of any car without worrying about needing new tires/brake pads AFTER the event, and, without the worry of modifications needed to be done BEFORE the event.