Yep, I have this issue every track day, every third lap. I have a ZSpeed HD CSC, new OEM CMC and insulated SS clutch line going in soon, along with Motul RBF600. I have Motul RBF600 in my brakes, along with Carbotech XP10/8 pads and no problems! The brakes are rock solid.
That said, I've developed a few tricks to deal with the clutch fluid on the track until I get my new parts installed:
- Go easy on the first lap of a session, I'm not going to get my best time on that lap anyway
- Go all out on lap 2, this is my last problem free lap (w/o limp mode, boiled clutch fluid, fuel cut, etc)
- Engaging the clutch more and shifting more helps distribute the fluid and keep it from boiling, if you can go up to 4th or 5th even for a few seconds, do it
- I'll typically take a cool down lap on lap 3 or 4 to pump the clutch and let the engine cool, this will usually let me get one final hot lap in before I take it to the pit
- Coming into the paddock I like to stay in 3rd so I can easily drive to my spot, make sure to shift into neutral if your clutch is totally dead, rather than stalling out.
- It usually just needs a minute or so of pumping at the pit to bring the clutch back, make sure to lift the pedal all the way up with your toe.
Hopefully, this will all be ancient history by my next track day!
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2017 Corvette Z06 7MT | 1LE | Stage 3 | DSCSport
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