[Rolynyari620]

Hi everyone,
I'd like to take my F30 N55 to the track to get some proper 1/4 readings but I'm worried about reliability. I don't beat on the car. My last experience at the track was a lifetime ago and involved me blowing up a Frankenstein boosted Honda Del Sol and having to get towed home - not fun.
My car is a 2014 EWG N55, 48,000 miles - ER Charge Pipe, AFE drop in filter, BMS Stage 1 tune, Megan Racing Supremo Exhaust.
What are the chances of me having major issues?
Thank you!

[Rolynyari620]

Originally Posted by Rolynyari620

Hi everyone,
I'd like to take my F30 N55 to the track to get some proper 1/4 readings but I'm worried about reliability. I don't beat on the car. My last experience at the track was a lifetime ago and involved me blowing up a Frankenstein boosted Honda Del Sol and having to get towed home - not fun.
My car is a 2014 EWG N55, 48,000 miles - ER Charge Pipe, AFE drop in filter, BMS Stage 1 tune, Megan Racing Supremo Exhaust.
What are the chances of me having major issues?
Thank you!

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[DreamerJoe]

you should be fine. just to be on the safe side check your oil level and make sure you're good.

[jh_f30]

If you're only gonna do a handful of passes, you should be fine; relatively low miles, no crazy mods. A few 1/4mi runs with mostly stock components is well within the capabilities of the car. If you're really concerned, do an oil change beforehand. Also, don't forget to remove any unnecessary weight you might be hauling around.

[AtlantaDan]

Originally Posted by Rolynyari620

What are the chances of me having major issues?

The million dollar question.... It all depends on what the parts-gods think of your shenanigans. The car will be fine provided you don't do run after run after run, but again - the old caveat "It depends" applies here. The track could be fast, and the dude ahead of you may have thrown down an ocean of tire-stick, so your car gets an ungodly amount of grip at the light. If you launch out of the hole and the parts-gods frown on you, you could be looking at any number of things ricocheting off the track surface.

My suggestion for non-prepped street-cars at the 1/4 - drive around the water pit, do not do a burnout, coast after the traps and go easy on the brakes, and let the car cool between passes. And have fun.