 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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| Dave_Darling |
May 10 2005, 05:53 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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If you don't put a "tuna can" or deep sump or Accusump in, keep an eye on the oil light. If you have the "large red brake warning light" in the combo gauge, consider swapping the wires between it and the green oil pressure warning light. It's a lot easier to notice the GREAT BIG light they use for the brakes than it is to notice the little tiny green oil light. And if the brakes have problems, you won't need a light to tell you... BTDT!!
Definitely keep an eye on the oil temp gauge (if you have one). Even if you already have an external cooler. New brake fluid for the track event. No more than a month old, I would say, and newer is better. Good brake pads. The BMW brake upgrade is not necessary, but good (and fresh!!) fluid is. A 10-lb Halon fire extinguisher that you can reach when belted in. If you use some other kind than Halon, make sure it's not one of the dry chemical ones that eat aluminum alloys and wiring insulation. Make sure the car is in good running condition, with no loose parts. IMHO, those are all that is necessary. All the rest is in the "nice to have" realm. --DD |
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stumpmj Track prep help needed May 10 2005, 10:22 AM
sjhowitson Tires are very important. I would look into some ... May 10 2005, 11:19 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
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