tmirisola

I have a chance to drive my 95 on a closed race track. The car is 100% OE except for tires, battery, fluids and so on.

I have my doubts on the capability of the car in corners at higher than normal speeds even though the track is banked. Opinions Please??

What preparation should I do before pushing the hell out of the car???

Stang-etr96

Buy good car insurance, make sure you have good tires/suspension. And don't push the HELL out of it unless your racing for money or a championship and are a seasoned racer and knows what the car will do when it gets loose. You'll be surprised how well it handles, enjoy the drive and experience. Don't ruin your fun day by crashing your car trying to show off or being a jackass.

shootnstarz

Your insurance usually will not cover being on a track. Good brake fluid is important for HP driving, have yours flushed before going. Boiling brake fluid can ruin your whole day.

Other than that just make sure everything is tightened, that you have good brakes and remove anything that could roll around inside, and remove your floor mats.

Yes, you will be amazed at the capabilities of these cars, a track is an excellent place to get the feel of high speed cornering.

Rick

Churchkey

Air pressure = 40 lbs.

Jennings FL track? Did a track day on a bike a few years ago.

ovrebo1

No car insurance will cover an incident on track. You don't need to remove your floor mats.

If its your first time; don't overthink it and do everything everyone is going to suggest on here, that's just going to psych you out.

Just take the car there and have fun.

L98Justin

just have fun unless there is a lot of money on the line!!

rfn026

Here's a primer I wrote a while back on track days.

The most important item is to change the brake fluid. Brand isn't important you just need new fluid.

Make sure that you have at least half your brake pads left. If they're below 1/2 replace them.

Remember that you're not racing. You only need to go as fast as you're comfortable with.


My C4 has been on the track a few times.

Richard Newton

ovrebo1

...I've never changed my fluid and I lost my brakes last time I went to the track....I'll get around to changing it some day. Brakes are overrated anyways

Tom400CFI

The car was specifically designed and built, to go around corners at higher than normal speeds. It is a major reason why Corvettes exist and people buy them; b/c the corner well.



Change brake fluid (if you're going to be "pushing" the car at all), do a visual inspection, check lug nut tq, coolant, oil level....then give'r hell!

billy mild

Brake fluid, pads, rotors. Also make sure you wheel bearings are tight as well.

pologreen1

IF you are "racing" brakes, tires, potentially wheel bearings, clutch, will be beat on. If the suspension is not sorted out or has any old components you will notice that too. I agree with others overall the c4 is a very capable car even by today's standards IFFF the parts are as new and not 20+ years old. Still fun, but if bushings are shot etc won't be too fun.

shootnstarz

Remember to loosen your death grip and breath.

Rick

1stVetteFinally

There are insurance companies that offer track insurance. Here one- http://locktonmotorsports.com/

It would cost me $160 for insurance on my car for one day/night of track racing/driving with a insured value of $6000. If you're really want to try to push it, get the track insurance and push the hell out of it with worrying about monetary lose.

Oh, and about cornering in your Vette, if your suspension is in good shape and you have good tires, it'll surprise you how well it holds the road if you never really pushed it before. .9 on the skidpad is not bad, even by today's standards. The brand new Camaro SS with it's brand new suspension package pulls .96 on the skidpad. Now the new Vettes, they are pulling 1.14 on the skid pad.

maj75

What track? I'll be a Sebring next weekend, hopefully with my C4. It was stock w/ 63k miles, but we are in the process of changing all the brake lines, calipers, pads, wheel bearings, u-joints, larger oil pan and DRM bias spring for the master cylinder. Full brake line replacement was a bitch, but that part is done. Hopefully it gets buttoned up before next Friday, otherwise I have to take one of the other track cars, Porsche 944S2 w/968 motor or E36 M3.

FAUEE

My C4 came to me as a track car, it has since morphed into more of a driving fun car.

They're VERY capable on track. The first and foremost thing you want to do is flush your brake fluid with a good synthetic dot 4 fluid. No need to go extreme here, the valvoline synthetic from auto zone or wherever is what I use. Next make sure your pads are NOT ceramic. Ceramic pads will abruptly fail, as opposed to reducing effectiveness if they get too hot like a semi metallic.

Outside of that, I'd make sure your tores are in good shape, aren't too old, and and a suitable summer only tire. If you really want to be sure, find a mechanic who can do a porsche club hpde inspection, their list is very thorough.

For the human factor, understand that the car is likely much more capable than you are as a driver. Check the ego at the door and if you have an instructor, listen to them.

Have fun! What track will you be on?

96GS#007

tmirisola

Loudon, NH

Clairvoyantwolf

Bring and drink lots of water. Try to get a good night's sleep the night before. Always keep your personal limits in mind, driving a car at speed is physically and mentally taxing. Most importantly have fun.

96 Vette CE

Been there. Are you following a pace car? Not that it is a big deal because they do over 100 mph

tmirisola

Yes from what I am told. This is my first time.