Qube
04-30-2006, 07:53 PM
So going out for the first track day in my precious. Out to Shannonville but not sure what course we're going for. It's only 9 people so it'll be fun but not too white-knuckled for a new guy (namely me). There are very strict lapping rules as well. Anyway...
1. I've changed/upgraded ALL the control arms
---- upper thrust & control arm w/Ball Joint & HEAVY DUTY 750il
---- lower aluminum upgrade control arm w/ BUSHING
---- RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
---- both sway bar links
---- idler arm
2. replaced the Rear Control Arm Mount Link Rod Trailing Arm to Cross Member (dog bones/pitman arms)
3. running Zimmerman crossdrilled rotors front/back paired with PBR ceramic pads (fully broken in)
4. General UHP tires on (*sigh*) heavy 17" wheels
5. ditching the full sized spare, subwoofer, and misc junk in the trunk
6. changed engine oil to Mobil1 10w40
7. new blower motor (for my comfort), and to vent heat if needed
8. installed aluminum front strut brace (Mason engineering)
9. new Bosch distributor cap and rotor
10. alignment (of course)
11. check guibo (good since last replacement)
12. check for leaks... very, very minor leak at rad
13. K&N 57i intake w/custom heat shield (for more high end grunt :) sounds GREAT)
14. new front and rear wheel hub (and bearings)
15. ECU has MarkD's blessing... but may do a 'reset' few days before ;)
Anything else needed to prep the car?
She feels extremely tight now (the car!) but I believe it's time to 'dial in the nut behind the wheel'. Everything feels good. No vibes or shimmy at any speed. I also need to shave more of the insulation under the hood to accomodate the brace fully.
If anyone in Toronto or nearby is interested, there's still time! Let me know. It's a 6-9 private event. That's 6 TO 9... not 69 ;)
1. I've changed/upgraded ALL the control arms
---- upper thrust & control arm w/Ball Joint & HEAVY DUTY 750il
---- lower aluminum upgrade control arm w/ BUSHING
---- RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
---- both sway bar links
---- idler arm
2. replaced the Rear Control Arm Mount Link Rod Trailing Arm to Cross Member (dog bones/pitman arms)
3. running Zimmerman crossdrilled rotors front/back paired with PBR ceramic pads (fully broken in)
4. General UHP tires on (*sigh*) heavy 17" wheels
5. ditching the full sized spare, subwoofer, and misc junk in the trunk
6. changed engine oil to Mobil1 10w40
7. new blower motor (for my comfort), and to vent heat if needed
8. installed aluminum front strut brace (Mason engineering)
9. new Bosch distributor cap and rotor
10. alignment (of course)
11. check guibo (good since last replacement)
12. check for leaks... very, very minor leak at rad
13. K&N 57i intake w/custom heat shield (for more high end grunt :) sounds GREAT)
14. new front and rear wheel hub (and bearings)
15. ECU has MarkD's blessing... but may do a 'reset' few days before ;)
Anything else needed to prep the car?
She feels extremely tight now (the car!) but I believe it's time to 'dial in the nut behind the wheel'. Everything feels good. No vibes or shimmy at any speed. I also need to shave more of the insulation under the hood to accomodate the brace fully.
If anyone in Toronto or nearby is interested, there's still time! Let me know. It's a 6-9 private event. That's 6 TO 9... not 69 ;)