Preparing the FD for track.
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Preparing the FD for track.
Hey guys, I'm going to be tracking my FD for the first time this Sunday and I wanted your opinions on what do I need to prep the 7 for track ? I already got some ideas like, toolset, jacks, fresh oil, coolant, brake fluid, tire pressure, helmet, what else ?
Also, for the those who are experienced with racing FDs - what are some tips, tricks, advice, when tracking ?
Also, for the those who are experienced with racing FDs - what are some tips, tricks, advice, when tracking ?
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Make sure your brake system is completely fresh. Flush and re-fill your brake fluid with a high temp racing fluid
I would highly suggest you get a set of high performance/racing brake pads, at least for the fronts. The rears aren't terribly important, you can leave those stock.
Make sure your coolant system is in top shape
Constantly check your tire pressures
The biggest improvement you'll get is just by following the correct line and hitting all your apex's, that's what you'll mostly be concentrating on.
Do not "ride" the brakes. When you get to a corner and you're going to brake, be "smooth" when you initially hit the brakes, but do it hard all the way down every time.
Remember you're not in the 24hrs of le man, lol, so be "smooth" on everything, especially areas to maintain your car, especially shifting, and don't try to redline the car.
And most important when cornering, "slow in, fast out"
I would highly suggest you get a set of high performance/racing brake pads, at least for the fronts. The rears aren't terribly important, you can leave those stock.
Make sure your coolant system is in top shape
Constantly check your tire pressures
The biggest improvement you'll get is just by following the correct line and hitting all your apex's, that's what you'll mostly be concentrating on.
Do not "ride" the brakes. When you get to a corner and you're going to brake, be "smooth" when you initially hit the brakes, but do it hard all the way down every time.
Remember you're not in the 24hrs of le man, lol, so be "smooth" on everything, especially areas to maintain your car, especially shifting, and don't try to redline the car.
And most important when cornering, "slow in, fast out"
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give your car.. brakes, Engine, etc a cooldown lap!!
Don`t go to the max until the last second and then plant it in the pits.
Open the hood/unlock it (then drive slowly) this should cool down the engine bay a bit and be soft on the brakes on the last round.
When you park your car don`t use the E-brake. If the car won`t stay on flat surface take something to put under the wheels which prevents the car from rolling away.
Its not good, to press the Pads constantly with the e-brake after you heated them up.
"slow in, fast out" +1
Have fun and drive carefully!
Don`t go to the max until the last second and then plant it in the pits.
Open the hood/unlock it (then drive slowly) this should cool down the engine bay a bit and be soft on the brakes on the last round.
When you park your car don`t use the E-brake. If the car won`t stay on flat surface take something to put under the wheels which prevents the car from rolling away.
Its not good, to press the Pads constantly with the e-brake after you heated them up.
"slow in, fast out" +1
Have fun and drive carefully!
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