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If it’s your first couple track days you’ll be fine but I’d echo previous replies on brakes and tires as that’s the biggest bang for your buck. I ran PS4S’s which were good but nothing compared to the RE71R’s I run now on my track wheels. I started with RBF600 but run Castrol SRF now which was definitely better. I’m also running PFC08 pads on the track (M-sport brakes) and they are so much better than the RedStuff pads I run on the street. I also have coilovers (KW Clubsport), SS lines, aFe sway bars, F80 LCAs, monoball thrust arms, Delrin rear subframe bushings, rear trailing arms and MP LSD. I’m also corner balanced with 2.5 degrees of camber up front. I’m FBO stage 2 and have no problems getting point bys by 911’s. I’m pretty far in now but get some seat time, focus on your line, brake points, the flags and flag stations and learn the limits of your driving and car. If you’re anything like me you’ll have more car than skill for a while but when set up correctly the F30 surprises a lot of people and you’ll have a blast with it. Good luck out there.
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The PS4S does last longer and it's rain grip is better as well. You can still be quite quick on PS4S tires. But a word of advice on the 4S. Watch your tire pressures. At the time my car was above factory camber but still low, at roughly 1.5, I chunked a relatively new tire, on the shoulder, right down to the chord. At some point during a track day, I have to set the PS4S to 30 psi cold. My rule of thumb is to keep it under 40 psi hot. That's not it's max but it leaves a good margin. Also, depending on session time and track length, no need to go balls to the walls every lap. We get 25 min sessions over a 4 km course. Warm up, cool down, other farting around good divers will get in about 10 laps. Of that, I'd say only 6-7 are hot, with 2-4 cool laps. If the tires are over heating, ease off the accelerator, focus on your line and late/trail braking. Outside of drag racing, almost all other kinds of racing drivers need to manage resources. Take a tip from the pros. |
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Sorry if my first post wasn't clear - was just curious why you chose F80 LCAs vs an aftermarket option for the lowers like VAC or SPL. I'm leaning in the direction of the F80s but trying to gather more input from folks that seem to have a lot of experience w/ the car.
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