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Junior Member
Slow winter on the site, so thought I’d throw down. I’ve got no ego, and am just here to learn.
Here goes:
. 2012 Brembo 6MT. Exclusively a weekend, fun, and track car. No autocross or drag racing ambitions. Two or three track days a year. Otherwise; canyons, go to the store, and cars n coffee. Just a fun toy. And don’t want to kill it for the street. I’ve done that to too many cars already.
. Suspension. P.Springs, Bilsteins, 500 hats in factory (non.reversed) orientation. Steeda adj panhard bar.
. 19x9.5 SVE drifts. 275/40-19 square
. Corbeau seats and GT500 wheel.
. Steeda jacking rails , which make life so much easier.
Local track is PIR. And the car runs hard. I do track days with the BMW club, who run a cool and safe event. Easily runs with the B group. Just not enough hp and skill to mix with the A’s. And that’s fine. So what’s going on here?
. Brakes. This is the number one. Brakes are not at their potential. I was going to add GT500 rears, larger diameter rotors, to the mix. Also decent pads, good fluid, and some stainless lines. PIR only has two significant braking events, both from about 130 to 50 or so. I actually lost a rear axle seal last track day. And I suspect it was due to heat from the rear brakes. Any specific help appreciated. I’d prefer not to switch pads from weekend to track. I know....
. Handling. I am actually pretty happy here. At this point, any limits are mine, and the car seems very neutral. Does that surprise anyone?
. Inside. Seats are harness ready. I have the MM Motorsport 4.point cage on my list. And a 5 point harness. Anything I need to know or consider?
. I am going to run this wheel/tire combo for another season. I’d like to go to a 295/35-19 square eventually. Any specific wheel thoughts (10.5”)that don’t cost a ton? And specific offset recommendations?
Aero. No issue here. Although I like the Steeda front spoiler or perhaps the CS look. Seems like a lot of air is leaking under and around the front of these cars. Although, I can’t say I have experience any hood flutter.
After reading this, one big takeaway is how well the car runs basically stock, with very minor mods. I picked this thing up used in the high teens $$$, but stock and babied. Tossed a few Gs at it, and it’s running with some very expensive iron at the track. Which is fun in and of itself.
There it is dudes. Tear it up as you see fit...
Here goes:
. 2012 Brembo 6MT. Exclusively a weekend, fun, and track car. No autocross or drag racing ambitions. Two or three track days a year. Otherwise; canyons, go to the store, and cars n coffee. Just a fun toy. And don’t want to kill it for the street. I’ve done that to too many cars already.
. Suspension. P.Springs, Bilsteins, 500 hats in factory (non.reversed) orientation. Steeda adj panhard bar.
. 19x9.5 SVE drifts. 275/40-19 square
. Corbeau seats and GT500 wheel.
. Steeda jacking rails , which make life so much easier.
Local track is PIR. And the car runs hard. I do track days with the BMW club, who run a cool and safe event. Easily runs with the B group. Just not enough hp and skill to mix with the A’s. And that’s fine. So what’s going on here?
. Brakes. This is the number one. Brakes are not at their potential. I was going to add GT500 rears, larger diameter rotors, to the mix. Also decent pads, good fluid, and some stainless lines. PIR only has two significant braking events, both from about 130 to 50 or so. I actually lost a rear axle seal last track day. And I suspect it was due to heat from the rear brakes. Any specific help appreciated. I’d prefer not to switch pads from weekend to track. I know....
. Handling. I am actually pretty happy here. At this point, any limits are mine, and the car seems very neutral. Does that surprise anyone?
. Inside. Seats are harness ready. I have the MM Motorsport 4.point cage on my list. And a 5 point harness. Anything I need to know or consider?
. I am going to run this wheel/tire combo for another season. I’d like to go to a 295/35-19 square eventually. Any specific wheel thoughts (10.5”)that don’t cost a ton? And specific offset recommendations?
Aero. No issue here. Although I like the Steeda front spoiler or perhaps the CS look. Seems like a lot of air is leaking under and around the front of these cars. Although, I can’t say I have experience any hood flutter.
After reading this, one big takeaway is how well the car runs basically stock, with very minor mods. I picked this thing up used in the high teens $$$, but stock and babied. Tossed a few Gs at it, and it’s running with some very expensive iron at the track. Which is fun in and of itself.
There it is dudes. Tear it up as you see fit...
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