 Track prep help needed, Prepping 914 for HPDE |
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| stumpmj |
 May 10 2005, 10:22 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 8-May 05 From: Detroit, MI Member No.: 4,044  |
I tried the search but I couldn't quite find the info I was looking for so I'm putting up my first thread.
I'm plannin got use my 75 914 2 liter for HPDE and lapping days (I currently instruct in a 350Z) but I'm unsure about what the car needs to have done to it to make it track worthy. I'm not looking to race or be particularly fast, I just want to make sure the car will be reliable and safe. The car already has weltmeister autocross rear springs, koni shocks, and (I believe) the weltmeister front sway bar. I'm planning to upgrade to BMW 2002 front brakes and remove the factory porportioning valve (to replaced with a driver adjustable one) and to fix some rust (of course). Beyond that, what do I need for the track? Do I need a deep sump, oil cooler, stiffening kit, roll cage? I'd love to do everything to the car but my budget is pretty tight (buying a house) so like I said before, I'm just trying to make the car safe and reliable. Any sage advice would be much appreciated. |
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| sjhowitson |
May 10 2005, 11:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 4-August 04 From: Moraga, CA Member No.: 2,449 |
Tires are very important. I would look into some track tires. They make a hugh difference. I would also look into an oil cooler. Track temps tend to be higher. Brakes are also important IMHO....Going fast is the best fun I can have, but I like to know I can stop fast if I need to. I would change the brake fluid. Good racing pads are a good investment. Make sure you look over the whole system. Make sure ther are no leaks or worn lines. If you see any fix them. Murphys law things will brake at the worst possible time. Going into a tight turn and having no brakes is the worst time. You may want to look int the rules for your event about roll bar. I drove Time Trials for three years before I went into a class that required a roll bar. I hope that helps. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
Be safe and have fun |
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stumpmj Track prep help needed May 10 2005, 10:22 AM
anthony It just depends what you want to do on the track a... May 10 2005, 11:52 AM VegasRacer It sounds like you already know the basics.
#1.) S... May 10 2005, 12:28 PM stumpmj I know the basics of the HPDE scene since I've... May 10 2005, 04:39 PM Mueller for now, just add an extra 1/2 quart of oil, a "tu... May 10 2005, 04:46 PM
Dave_Darling If you don't put a "tuna can" or deep sump or ... May 10 2005, 05:53 PM |
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