First Track Day, in the 914 Options

[rnellums]

Had such a blast today at my first trackday in my Silver car. It ran like a champ, and was sticking to the corners like glue! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I did, however boil my brake fluid after flogging the car through the 3rd 30 min session. I noticed the fade early and was able to stay in low gear and cruise to pits, but it was scary none the less. It has 5-lug vented rotors, so this surprised me. I hear that old fluid might have been partly to blame? Any other suggestions? It was not a hot day (60's).

-Ross

[rnellums]

AHHHH! Apparently 'blue' colored brake fluid is now illegal in the U.S...

I will cling to my last 2 cans of ATE Super Blue tightly! At least the yellow Typ. 200 is the same, no more easy flushes!

Then we can asses the lack of body roll (hopefully) relative to the factory 914 suspension!

Fortunately I have one can of the blue juice, and have blue in it now, so I'll have at least three easy changes!

I don't have any pictures form the track day, but I do have some photos from autocrosses lifting the inside front wheel off the ground, which I hear is a pretty good indicator of stiffness. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Excellent Ross!

Obviously you don't know that brakes are for woosies! That said I had the same problems with my aluminum Willwoods.

I don't know what you have for brake ventilation, but I use stock 993 brake deflectors fastened to the A-arms (~$18 each). Keeps 'em a lot cooler without ducting and back-plates, and directs the air into the rotor centers. I use Motul. It's got a higher temp than Super-Blue and gives me a better pedal feel... at least I think it does. ATE 200 boils for me easily on the track

p.s. We met at an Arkansas MUSR a few years back. I was without my car that year (blown R&P a week before the event) but had fun anyway.

I absolutely remember meeting you at MUSR! When you are uding thos ducts, did you remove the dust cover plates on the back side of the rotor?

-Ross What to go kid, at least u did not blow anything up........... That what u normaly do. LOL Bob from Ind

I was glad not to blow anything up, certainly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)