26-06-2016, 09:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 26-06-2016, 09:54 PM by JTaylor2005.)
(26-06-2016, 09:43 PM)Ruan Wrote: Brakes - upgrade to a good set of GTi6s with good discs (not the cheapest ECP sell...) and a set of racy'ish (DS2500/M1144/M1155) pads.
Sort suspension & bushes, ensure all bushes and mounts are fresh and new.
Good quality oil - not Halfords 10w40 because "it's only a diesel".
Get some track experience before doing the ring - it's well regarded to be one of the most difficult, technical tracks out there. If you've no experience driving on track, I'd highly recommend going and doing at least a few track days beforehand, possibly get some tuition to be able to get the most out of the trip.
Why would the clutch take it any worse!? Unless you somehow start slipping the clutch and doing horrific gear changes with your foot welded to the carpet mid shift, the clutch will take it just like it takes it every other time you floor the throttle?!
Okay so I will get looking for a set of them then
I have heard that I could need the GTi-6 master cylinder? I suppose decent brand brake fluid would hold up better as well rather than just cheap fluid?Most of the front suspension is brand new now. Just need to do the engine mounts. The rear will need some looking at so might be in the search for a gti-6 rear beam or something along those lines or just a damn good refurb.
Oil has always been a good quality one in mine. I always use Shell Helix Ultra as tbf at £24 I am not going to argue. Eurocarparts often has good deals on that oil anyway.
As for experience I will have to see what I can find and book and where. I would agree though as having very little fast driving experience I think nerves would also be an issue with other cars being on there haha.
(26-06-2016, 09:45 PM)Poodle Wrote: The straight-through exhaust will be helping, one of the best cheap mods you can do on a diesel. Everything you've said is right, the clutch should be fine. If you can get some cooling on the brakes that would help a lot, as would fresh fluid if it hasn't been done recently. Just make sure all your levels and pressures are right before you go for each lap - tyre pressures need to be lower depending on how hard you want to drive it. Check wheel bolts are tight too.
Thats good then. Clutch was done about 12k miles ago at a pretty cheap place but tbf it still feels great anyway.
Fluid is a good idea definitely. I was planning to do that soon anyway tbf.
Tyre pressures are a good shout I wouldn't have thought about. Lower is better up until a point then I suppose? Maybe knock 3 or so psi off the standard?
Cheers mate
