Need advise on getting set up for the track

Wonka2581 · 05-24-2016, 08:41 AM

I need some advise on getting set up for my first track day. I'm going to be running at the ZNationals this year and they are racing at Road Atlanta.

My car has the sport brake package with the Z1 SS lines, drilled and slotted rotors, "Super Blue" brake fluid.

My tires are Bridge Stone S-04 Pole Positions
(F) 265/35/19
(R) 305/30/19

Im lowered on Swifts with Z1 upper control arms and SPL rear camber arms with toe bolts.

What is a good track pad to get? and is there anything else I should get for the car, to make it track ready?

Thanks in advance...

JARblue · 05-24-2016, 09:08 AM

Careful with the ATE fluid if you plan to go hard on the brakes; it can boil pretty easy on the track. I switched over to Motul RBF600 since the Super Blue is illegal in the US now.

How hard you go on the brakes will also determine what pads are best for you. Carbotech XP10 or XP12 are most common front track pads. But you might be ok with EBC Yellowstuff or something similar if you're not too hard on them.

Wonka2581 · 05-24-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Careful with the ATE fluid if you plan to go hard on the brakes; it can boil pretty easy on the track. I switched over to Motul RBF600 since the Super Blue is illegal in the US now.

How hard you go on the brakes will also determine what pads are best for you. Carbotech XP10 or XP12 are most common front track pads. But you might be ok with EBC Yellowstuff or something similar if you're not too hard on them.

I know from spirited driving on the street im pretty hard on them...

TerribleONE · 05-24-2016, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

I know from spirited driving on the street im pretty hard on them...

There is no comparison though. Hard street driving is a easy lap around the track.

JARblue · 05-24-2016, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

I know from spirited driving on the street im pretty hard on them...

Hard braking on the track = threshold braking

Most spirited street driving does not involve threshold braking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

There is no comparison though. Hard street driving is a easy lap around the track.

Wonka2581 · 05-24-2016, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

There is no comparison though. Hard street driving is a easy lap around the track.

Thus is why I came here to ask people I know and trust...

Wonka2581 · 05-24-2016, 11:05 AM

What about Hawk pads for the track?? They are way cheaper...

TerribleONE · 05-24-2016, 09:10 AM

A lot of good stuff in this thread

Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ

dkmura · 05-25-2016, 10:29 PM

I like Cobalt Friction's XR2 compound for serious track/racing. Easy on rotors, broad heat range, great initial bite and modulation, easy release.

N8GTOL · 05-25-2016, 10:56 PM

Don't use drilled rotors. EBC or Carbotech as others have suggested. If you're close on any of your fluid change intervals, best to just take care of them before. Jack the car up and get under it to check for any small leaks, rubbing, loose lines, loose bolts, etc.

05-24-2016, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Need advise on getting set up for the track I need some advise on getting set up for my first track day. I'm going to be running at the ZNationals this year and they are racing at Road Atlanta. My car has the sport brake package with the Z1 SS lines, drilled and slotted rotors, "Super Blue" brake fluid. My tires are Bridge Stone S-04 Pole Positions (F) 265/35/19 (R) 305/30/19 Im lowered on Swifts with Z1 upper control arms and SPL rear camber arms with toe bolts. What is a good track pad to get? and is there anything else I should get for the car, to make it track ready? Thanks in advance... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

05-24-2016, 09:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Careful with the ATE fluid if you plan to go hard on the brakes; it can boil pretty easy on the track. I switched over to Motul RBF600 since the Super Blue is illegal in the US now. How hard you go on the brakes will also determine what pads are best for you. Carbotech XP10 or XP12 are most common front track pads. But you might be ok with EBC Yellowstuff or something similar if you're not too hard on them. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-24-2016, 11:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	What about Hawk pads for the track?? They are way cheaper... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

05-24-2016, 09:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	A lot of good stuff in this thread Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ JARblue, osbornsm and gomer_110 like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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