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zjolsen · 03-08-2016, 09:44 AM

Background: 2014 1LE that is stock besides 160 thermostat/headers/intake/tune and Hankook RS3s. This car is rarely driven and not something I want to sink a ton of money into because I know it would be easy to do. Lets say a 1k budget minus tires and brakes.

However, I am wanting to start getting into Big Ben Open Road Race, local road course, etc. I understand I will be spending money on tires/pads more frequently.. but give me some necessities. Already have safety gear suit/helmet/extinguisher.

Obvious items:
Dot 4 Fluid
Brake Pads (give me advice, would like a cleaner pad without any squeak for street use but still provide more bite)

Additional Items:
What is a necessity in your opinions??? Remember 1k budget for these items.

In the end I just want to make sure I overcome any significant weaknesses in the 1LE that are made apparent on the road course or at a high rate of speed.

Stock Boy · 03-08-2016, 10:05 AM

First thing I would look into is a brake upgrade to the front. Either CTS-V or BBK from someone. Then provide cooling to the fronts. In terms of pads, once you start getting into the performance pad arena, they all start to get pretty dusty, but I'm sure there are some that are cleaner than others, unfortunately I don't which ones those would be. There's a lot more you can do to the car but IMO the brakes are what need to be touched on first.

Billy10mm · 03-08-2016, 10:32 AM

The most important background is going to be about you. Are you a seasoned track rat or is this your first rodeo? Which track?

If you're a relative newcomer, you likely won't be very hard on your brakes just yet, so other than the flush to DOT-4, I'd not touch anything with brakes at this time (that can get very expensive). I'd start with an alignment, harness bar, and harnesses.

But that's me.

zjolsen · 03-08-2016, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

The most important background is going to be about you. Are you a seasoned track rat or is this your first rodeo? Which track?

If you're a relative newcomer, you likely won't be very hard on your brakes just yet, so other than the flush to DOT-4, I'd not touch anything with brakes at this time (that can get very expensive). I'd start with an alignment, harness bar, and harnesses.

But that's me.

Use to be in into AutoX but that in my opinion is not the same at all. Appreciate the advice, I am not ready to drill into my interior yet but I have already considered a harness bar and harness.

Camaro Dude · 03-08-2016, 11:45 AM

In your shoes, I'd to the first feeler out there almost stock. By stock I mean, make sure you do all the essentials, that even the owners manual recommends. That would be fresh Dot 4, and rear diff fluid that is good to go.

I would also do two more things before your first outing, and that is an alignment, and to flush and refill with 65-70% distilled water, 1 bottle Redline waterwetter, and OEM coolant in the rad.

That's what I would do for the first higher speed, road course outing. Then I'd adjust accordingly, think of it as tailoring your suit.

Wear it first

BMR Sales · 03-08-2016, 11:58 AM

DOT4, Brake Pads, Cradle Bushings

Safety Equipment - Helmet, Gloves, Neck Protection, Belts

cornerspeed92 · 03-08-2016, 12:43 PM

Open road race, wow, what timing. Come join us http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443157

zjolsen · 03-09-2016, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Open road race, wow, what timing. Come join us http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443157

Ha I would love to, I however will be on a 60 mile backcountry trip in Colorado.

Very similar to BBORR but farther!

03-08-2016, 09:44 AM	#1
zjolsen Drives: 17 ZL1 1LE Clone Join Date: May 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 129	Road Course/Open Road Prep Background: 2014 1LE that is stock besides 160 thermostat/headers/intake/tune and Hankook RS3s. This car is rarely driven and not something I want to sink a ton of money into because I know it would be easy to do. Lets say a 1k budget minus tires and brakes. However, I am wanting to start getting into Big Ben Open Road Race, local road course, etc. I understand I will be spending money on tires/pads more frequently.. but give me some necessities. Already have safety gear suit/helmet/extinguisher. Obvious items: Dot 4 Fluid Brake Pads (give me advice, would like a cleaner pad without any squeak for street use but still provide more bite) Additional Items: What is a necessity in your opinions??? Remember 1k budget for these items. In the end I just want to make sure I overcome any significant weaknesses in the 1LE that are made apparent on the road course or at a high rate of speed.

03-08-2016, 10:32 AM	#3
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,433	The most important background is going to be about you. Are you a seasoned track rat or is this your first rodeo? Which track? If you're a relative newcomer, you likely won't be very hard on your brakes just yet, so other than the flush to DOT-4, I'd not touch anything with brakes at this time (that can get very expensive). I'd start with an alignment, harness bar, and harnesses. But that's me. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

03-08-2016, 12:43 PM	#7
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Open road race, wow, what timing. Come join us http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=443157 __________________

03-08-2016, 10:05 AM	#2
Stock Boy Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 478	First thing I would look into is a brake upgrade to the front. Either CTS-V or BBK from someone. Then provide cooling to the fronts. In terms of pads, once you start getting into the performance pad arena, they all start to get pretty dusty, but I'm sure there are some that are cleaner than others, unfortunately I don't which ones those would be. There's a lot more you can do to the car but IMO the brakes are what need to be touched on first.

03-08-2016, 11:45 AM	#5
Camaro Dude Drives: ‘13 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 3,904	In your shoes, I'd to the first feeler out there almost stock. By stock I mean, make sure you do all the essentials, that even the owners manual recommends. That would be fresh Dot 4, and rear diff fluid that is good to go. I would also do two more things before your first outing, and that is an alignment, and to flush and refill with 65-70% distilled water, 1 bottle Redline waterwetter, and OEM coolant in the rad. That's what I would do for the first higher speed, road course outing. Then I'd adjust accordingly, think of it as tailoring your suit. Wear it first

03-08-2016, 11:58 AM	#6
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	DOT4, Brake Pads, Cradle Bushings Safety Equipment - Helmet, Gloves, Neck Protection, Belts