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razorz28 · 05-24-2015, 08:39 PM

I will be participating in my first HPDE tomorrow in the Z/28. I plan on taking it easy and really learning from the instructor. The fluids have been checked, I plan on 26 psi cold temps in the tires. Is there anything else I should do? I've had 5 previous outings in a previous Porsche however I plan on starting in the Novice class.

I will try and find my GoPro and get some Video footage.

brt3 · 05-24-2015, 08:45 PM

Good luck and have a blast; sounds like you have the right attitude. IMHO you may want to consider starting at a higher tire pressure, especially for your first run. My target pressure for the Trofeo Rs is 34psi hot. Starting at 26 won't get you there, unless it's incredibly hot. Given that your in B.C., starting at 29 may be more appropriate. The suggested 29psi target, in the Pirelli literature, is oriented towards Porsches, not the 3,800 pound monster that is the Z/28...

razorz28 · 05-24-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by brt3

Good luck and have a blast; sounds like you have the right attitude. IMHO you may want to consider starting at a higher tire pressure, especially for your first run. My target pressure for the Trofeo Rs is 34psi hot. Starting at 26 won't get you there, unless it's incredibly hot. Given that your in B.C., starting at 29 may be more appropriate. The suggested 29psi target, in the Pirelli literature, is oriented towards Porsches, not the 3,800 pound monster that is the Z/28...

I will start with 29 thank you. I plan on Burnishing the brakes tonight. 25 times @ 15-60-15mph should that do it.

Stephen12ZL1 · 05-24-2015, 09:32 PM

29psi is a good starting point. Make sure you are aggressive during the brake burnishing. On your first session take it easy on the first lap then get more aggressive with the brakes then cool down as the track document states. Did you upgrade the brake fluid to a higher temp fluid? If not, you are probably still o.k...it just isn't ideal.

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razorz28 Drives: 2017 Jeep Rubicon, 2016 Z06 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Abbotsford B.C. Canada Posts: 547	First Track Day I will be participating in my first HPDE tomorrow in the Z/28. I plan on taking it easy and really learning from the instructor. The fluids have been checked, I plan on 26 psi cold temps in the tires. Is there anything else I should do? I've had 5 previous outings in a previous Porsche however I plan on starting in the Novice class. I will try and find my GoPro and get some Video footage. __________________ 2014 Z/28 Black VIN #176

05-24-2015, 08:45 PM	#2
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,446	Good luck and have a blast; sounds like you have the right attitude. IMHO you may want to consider starting at a higher tire pressure, especially for your first run. My target pressure for the Trofeo Rs is 34psi hot. Starting at 26 won't get you there, unless it's incredibly hot. Given that your in B.C., starting at 29 may be more appropriate. The suggested 29psi target, in the Pirelli literature, is oriented towards Porsches, not the 3,800 pound monster that is the Z/28... __________________

05-24-2015, 09:32 PM	#4
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	29psi is a good starting point. Make sure you are aggressive during the brake burnishing. On your first session take it easy on the first lap then get more aggressive with the brakes then cool down as the track document states. Did you upgrade the brake fluid to a higher temp fluid? If not, you are probably still o.k...it just isn't ideal. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)