V6 Occasional Tracking Setup
Hey Guys,
Complete suspension upgrade noob, so go easy on me. I'm looking at setting up my car to do occasional racking on a local track here. I don't want to sacrifice too much in the way of road comfort, or NVH, so I'm guessing that implies a fairly mild setup. What should I be looking at? The 1LE track pack looks like a fairly decent setup and cost effective, but I'm not sure about ride quality and noise. Thoughts? I am going to end up getting the Michelin Pilot super sport tires in the spring, which should make a difference. Thanks! |
Is GM shipping sub-frame bushings with the 1LE package?
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Here is the description: Designed as a replacement package for Camaro SS models, this suspension kit features the same suspension and drivetrain components used in the production 1LE performance package. Contents include a larger, 27mm solid front stabilizer bar, and 28mm solid rear stabilizer bar for improved body control, as well as ZL1 wheel bearings, toe links and rear shock mounts for improved on-track performance. |
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Having a dependable set of brakes is just as important as cutting fast corners.
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The experts may disagree with me and if they do, take their advice but if you're going to be doing road racing which implies an actual race course not a parking lot full of cones, you're going to need brembos. The v6 brakes will fade before the end of the session and you'll be left with almost no brakes. If I were doing road course racing, brakes are the first thing I'd do and ensure are good enoughoto slow me down. I'd hate to come into a turn only to find out my brakes aren't stopping me anymore.
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Cooling ducts, race pads, and DOT 4 brake fluid will hopefully go a long way to reducing fade. I won't be racing at this point until the spring, so I have some time. |
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Would I have to do the full set, or just the fronts? How much effort is it to swap to the brembo's if I'm going to be swapping back and forth twice a year.
The real problem here is fade right? On the first stop, the V6 brakes will haul down a Camaro in almost the same distance as the brembo's. Only a couple of feet difference from 60. It's the 7th, and 8th stops that are a problem. That's where I was hoping the cooling ducts would help a lot. A stead supply of air over the rotors would push a lot of heat out of the entire system. |
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