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madwolf
post Feb 21 2005, 05:32 PM
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I have a 93 Z28 A4 putting down 348 RWHP / 345 RWTQ and 4.10 gears.
I also own a bone stock '99 BMW 328i, but I doubt I will be racing it. (daily driver)

I have literally no road racing experience, not even as a spectator.
I am thinking of participating in an upcoming event (MFBA) at Road America.

The suspension mods on the car are as follows:

SLP Eibach/Bilstein shocks/springs
Front/rear ES sway bar endlinks
front hollow strano bar
ls1 brakes (stock pads and rotors right now but they have minimum wear)
I installed new tie rod ends and balljoints
engine and tranny mounts are ES polyurethane
will be getting Nitto RIIs very shortly

I was going to convert the car to a T56, but that might not be happening for a while. Are there a lot of people racing autos with good results?

Any recommendations for the first time on the track? Should I add anything (modifications) else?
Thanks!
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AllZWay
post Feb 24 2005, 03:01 PM
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Hey Ion... I too have a computer you modified to have removable chips. Welcome aboard.

As for your first track day.

I would recommend changing your brake fluid first and foremost. Possibly upgrading to a better pad on the front.

Next just have fun and don't push it too hard for the first weekend. Pay attention to your instructor and mostly just have fun. It is not racing and should be viewed as fun.
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madwolf   New to road racing   Feb 21 2005, 05:32 PM
rmackintosh   I have no experience with HPDE events, but from wh...   Feb 21 2005, 05:54 PM
trackbird   I'd be concerned with the 4.10 gears and heat ...   Feb 21 2005, 06:09 PM
roy   You got a big cooler on the tranny and a temp guag...   Feb 21 2005, 07:18 PM
Jon A   Good to see you here, Ion. Welcome! ...   Feb 21 2005, 07:31 PM
mjf454   For your first time at the track, I would install ...   Feb 21 2005, 07:43 PM
Teutonic Speedracer   Welcome aboard!! There's a great bunc...   Feb 21 2005, 09:54 PM
prockbp   well... i would start a little smaller.. a couple...   Feb 22 2005, 12:05 AM
Jeff94TA   First off welcome to the forum Ion! I recentl...   Feb 22 2005, 03:08 AM
firehawkclone   QUOTE (Jeff94TA @ Feb 21 2005, 09:08 PM)You...   Feb 22 2005, 03:53 AM
LT4Firehawk   tranny cooler and temp gauge better pads: I'd...   Feb 22 2005, 02:18 PM
CMC #37   For your first time at the track you do not need a...   Feb 22 2005, 06:58 PM
CMC#5   My 2cents...if its your first time on a track, don...   Feb 22 2005, 08:58 PM
madwolf   Sorry about the delay guys. Yes, I have a 28K coo...   Feb 24 2005, 06:39 AM
AllZWay   Hey Ion... I too have a computer you modified to h...   Feb 24 2005, 03:01 PM
MFBA RA REP   We are glad to here that you are interested in the...   Feb 24 2005, 10:09 PM

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