[wyked]

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

[wyked]

So basically if some money should fall into my lap, swapping out the front brakes (to LS1 at the very least) should be top on my list of mods before the track outing? And LS1 brakes will definitely fit under stock '93 16" wheels?

[cccbock]

So basically if some money should fall into my lap, swapping out the front brakes (to LS1 at the very least) should be top on my list of mods before the track outing? And LS1 brakes will definitely fit under stock '93 16" wheels?

I would agree with this statement. The mod will benefit you both street and track. It is relatively cheap and durable. It is reverseable, not that you would want to reverse it.

It may not be sexy, but it is functional and highly recommended for tracking.

You may want to track the car with the LT1 brakes first just so you can see and feel the major difference when you do upgrade. But I feel assured that you will notice it immediately even on the street.

By the way, you mentioned a wife related to the dollar investment for this. Wives tend to like items on cars that slow them down, or add to the safety factor...this does both! She will also like the seat, roll cage, and harnesses you put in later after you get addicted to this... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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