09-24-2015, 12:19 PM | #1 |
Team 913
Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA, Central CA
Posts: 1,119
|
Advise for a guy new to Track Driving..
2014 ZL1 A6
Plan on doing some time with Hooked On Driving once I get setup... Right now I have waiting for install Ron Davis Radiator and HX LF SC Resv. Stainless Steel Brake Lines and some kind of DOT 4 Fluid... Possibly Amsoil or Motul ... Have t decided yet ADM Transcooler and B&M Deep Trans Pan. ATM Stock rotors/pads and wheels/tires Ported TB/CAI Also ATI w/ 5% pully waiting to go on as well. Looking to have some fun not get super serious at this point, but I'm concerned with heat/longevity. Was planning on running a 80/20 setup with dexcool/distilled water |
09-24-2015, 02:50 PM | #2 |
MikeNoMaro
Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: America
Posts: 2,375
|
I'd say; Why wait? Except Dot4 brake fluid, you don't need all these modifications to go at a Hooked On Driving event. The ZL1 is already well prepared for those track days...just go and learn to drive the car.
__________________
Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016. |
09-24-2015, 03:43 PM | #3 |
Team 913
Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA, Central CA
Posts: 1,119
|
Will do...
|
09-24-2015, 04:15 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,421
|
Ditto what Mikamaro said! Your Z is ready to rock. Get some nice high temp brake fluid in there and you're ready to go. Make sure you've got good tires and a Snell rated helmet too.
__________________
2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway
377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH |
09-24-2015, 04:40 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 1,086
|
Me three, lol. Just keep an eye on your oil temperature and keep it under 300. And make sure that you have freshly changed full synthetic oil.
The stock brakes are fantastic, those front 6 pistons will hold up just fine when complemented with Dot 4 fluid. If you get hooked on tracking like I did and wish to continue, I think adding cooling is a great idea.
__________________
Sold but not forgotten! Pedders Supercar Coilovers, 32mm rear sway bar,bushings; APR wing and splitter
Forged 416 road course stroker. 514 RWHP, 497 RW Ft-Lb 1 Camaro, 75 Vipers: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697 Buttonwillow Raceway: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389086 |
09-24-2015, 04:55 PM | #6 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
One quick question, how many miles are on your ZL1?
|
09-24-2015, 05:59 PM | #7 |
Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oversneeze
Posts: 4,544
|
|
09-24-2015, 06:05 PM | #8 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
|
09-24-2015, 06:39 PM | #9 |
Team 913
Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA, Central CA
Posts: 1,119
|
5200 miles
|
09-24-2015, 06:42 PM | #10 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
|
09-24-2015, 07:21 PM | #11 |
corner barstool sitter
Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Eastern Time Zone
Posts: 6,990
|
I'd leave any power improvement mods alone/in their boxes on the workbench until after you get some seat time on the track.
Norm
__________________
'08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy)
'19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously) |
09-24-2015, 07:36 PM | #12 |
Team 913
Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA, Central CA
Posts: 1,119
|
I've heard good things about SRF ... Any tips on bleeding the brakes and how often does the fluid need to be changed out?
I'll look up how to do threads in the mean time. |
09-24-2015, 07:39 PM | #13 |
Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 20,174
|
The best way is with a GM Tech II or USD tool set to 2010 Corvette. It cycles the ABS pump during the bleed so you can get a full fluid change. With SRF, once a year will be good for light to medium HPDE work.
|
09-25-2015, 08:39 AM | #14 | |
Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 288
|
Quote:
The Tech II definitely is the proper way to bleed brake fluid to cycle the ABS as noted. That said, I'll just point out that none of my Camaro/Corvette track acquaintances own one, and most of us do our own brake fluid changes. So, feel free to draw your own conclusions. |
|
|
|
|
|