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 Jul 19 2010, 01:08 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 12-October 05 Member No.: 919  |
Hello everyone,
Just thought I would introduce myself. I've been lurking here off and on for years, every time I got tempted to buy my fathers Z28. He ended up making me an offer I couldn't refuse so as of this weekend I'm now the proud owner of a black '93 Z28 with 40k on the odometer. It's basically stock with the exception of a Moroso CAI and Hurst shifter. The current plan is to catch up on the maintenance and take it to a track day August 31st (Bertil Roos - Performance Driving Clinic up at Pocono). I'd love to hear anyone experiences with Roos? Did a search and didn't find much. I'm planning to flush the brake fluid and do other maintenance items people have suggested here in past pre- track postings but I'm waffling on the brake pads. I read the suggestions, I've had Hawk pads on a street car in the past and the brake squeal drove me nuts. Any chance the stock pads will suffice for the first track outing? or am I dreaming? Other suspension and engine mods will have to wait until I finish other projects. Dan |
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Jul 19 2010, 03:38 PM
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Grumpy  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
With the stock LT1 brakes, yeah I would run some better pads big time.
Oh, and welcome to the board! |
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Jul 19 2010, 08:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jul 19 2010, 11:38 AM)  With the stock LT1 brakes, yeah I would run some better pads big time. Oh, and welcome to the board! third ditto on NOT using the stock pads. Since this car is about 18 years old, i would highly recommend going through the entire brake system before tracking it. Include at a minimum a complete brake fluid change. maybe your dad kept up with this kind of stuff, but still recommened. this is not a cut to your car...the LT1 brakes are barely adequate for street use, much less track use. Even with some Hawk upgrades, take it easy at first. Good luck and enjoy your new toy. bock |
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wyked Hand-Me-Down Jul 19 2010, 01:08 PM
00 SS I don't know your track, but unless it has a r... Jul 19 2010, 03:14 PM EchoMirage which pocono course. where do you live Jul 19 2010, 08:14 PM AllZWay I tracked my ''96 street car a few times b... Jul 19 2010, 08:38 PM wyked Thanks for the replies, I figured I'd be pushi... Jul 19 2010, 08:49 PM mitchntx http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?sho...mp;#e... Jul 19 2010, 09:48 PM
firehawkclone QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jul 19 2010, 02:48 PM) ... Jul 20 2010, 12:48 AM cccbock QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jul 19 2010, 08:48... Jul 20 2010, 04:34 PM wyked Thanks for the links but I'm going to have to ... Jul 20 2010, 09:41 AM mitchntx VISA is a very good sponsor for these kinds of thi... Jul 20 2010, 11:37 AM jensend Pocono North course is run in a clockwise directio... Jul 20 2010, 01:23 PM wyked Thanks for the track explanation jensend, They say... Jul 20 2010, 03:27 PM wyked The C5 setup would be nice, but I would need to bu... Jul 20 2010, 11:20 PM Eskimo I have a LS1 setup available...
LS1 f-body 12... Jul 21 2010, 12:42 AM wyked Thanks Eskimo, but now I'm confused? I though... Jul 21 2010, 01:13 AM Eskimo My setup is basically a re-built stock LS1 setup w... Jul 21 2010, 01:42 AM trackbird The brake bias stays the same with the C5 kit and ... Jul 21 2010, 12:17 PM Eskimo QUOTE (trackbird @ Jul 21 2010, 08:17 AM)... Jul 22 2010, 01:00 AM trackbird QUOTE (Eskimo @ Jul 21 2010, 09:00 PM) QU... Jul 22 2010, 03:52 PM wyked Thank you both for the clarification, I think I ha... Jul 21 2010, 01:42 PM firehawkclone I found this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02-... Jul 21 2010, 01:45 PM wyked Another tempting option...You guys will have me sl... Jul 21 2010, 03:29 PM mitchntx QUOTE (wyked @ Jul 21 2010, 10:29 AM) Ano... Jul 21 2010, 09:39 PM cccbock QUOTE (wyked @ Jul 21 2010, 11:29 AM) Ano... Jul 21 2010, 10:30 PM wyked So basically if some money should fall into my lap... Jul 22 2010, 11:03 AM GM01SS QUOTE (wyked @ Jul 22 2010, 05:03 AM) So ... Jul 22 2010, 12:24 PM cccbock QUOTE (wyked @ Jul 22 2010, 07:03 AM) So ... Jul 22 2010, 12:30 PM wyked Thanks again for all the responses. I may have fr... Jul 22 2010, 03:31 PM cccbock QUOTE (wyked @ Jul 22 2010, 11:31 AM) Tha... Jul 23 2010, 03:30 PM wyked Thanks bock, my hubs only have 40K and have basica... Jul 23 2010, 05:35 PM cccbock QUOTE (wyked @ Jul 23 2010, 01:35 PM) Tha... Jul 23 2010, 09:11 PM |
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