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Originally Posted by wupwise
People who swap in race pads just for the track, do you swap rotors as well? If not, do you re-bed in your pads at each track day?
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I do the same as @
DocWalt with my XP10's and have been very happy with it so far. I slap 'em in the night before and drive to the track and back with them in, take the first session cautiously and then let 'er rip.
Some compounds may not take well to that, idk, but I'd feel confident trying it at least once on other makes.
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Originally Posted by jjaisli
I'm a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I don't turn wrenches and I have very little mechanical knowledge. I swap my wheels and tires and not much more. Exactly what's involved in replacing the coil pack?
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If I could change one thing about the aftermarket it'd be a solution for the coil packs, it's really the only thing that's given me trouble so far. I've got one that I know will throw a code next time I hit the track and it will pull power from me when exiting a corner onto a straight. But I haven't been to the track in months, I almost forgot it was going to be an issue for my next outing.
Replacing isn't impossible, but I wouldn't want to try it between sessions, it's going to be mighty hot in there. It's the boot that goes on the spark plug, so it's like changing the spark plug, without changing the spark plug, but it's a subaru so, boxer engine yay.
This thread covers most of it all:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30879
And here's a quick DIY without pictures:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=198
You can also follow any DIY spark plug replacement, just don't change the spark plugs and swap out the coilpacks.
Edit: Delaying the inevitable in case a stealth upgrade gets inserted into the product line to extend their lifespan. I've had it happen once on the street and at about half the track days I've gone to, never at an autox.