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Originally Posted by chillz
Have you also added an oil cooler, and if not, has it been an issue?
Thanks Flashburn. I plan to get Carbotech XP8 pads and change the fluid, I think to the Motul RBF600. This seems to be the combo most recommended for noobs on the many threads in this section. The Hawk pads are less expensive, but I saw a number of posts in which people say they were not great.
The oil cooler will depend on how much cash is left from my tax return and/or bonus after I pay the car off. It's got to be paid for by the end of July when I move to Canada.
HPDE insurance, like appropriate brakes, I consider a "must have". I have no desire to die in the car, or to wreck it and not be covered. I have Geico insurance. I'll call and check, but fully anticipate that they will not cover me in the event anything happens on the track.
I'm really looking forward to the event, when I'm not questioning my sanity  |
Definitely do not call and ask. Like Mike said, insurance companies have been known to drop people just for asking come renewal time.
The two big insurance companies are Lockton Affinity and OnTrackInsurance. I've used OnTrackInsurance, but I never had to file a claim. I've heard good things about both of the companies, so I'd just get whoever is cheaper. I think the deductible is less with OnTrack.
I run with Carbotech's (I think XP10/XP8, I'd need to check), and I'm very happy with them. Barely ever get any brake fade.