Thanks for the tips, I could certainly benefit from them. I've read about the benefits of making laps with an instructor, or paying for lessons with an instructor. I would love to get some laps in with an instructor, I wonder if they offer that at the SCCA track nights (I thought I read that...?)
Brake setup recommendation for beginner track event
Thanks for the tips, I could certainly benefit from them. I've read about the benefits of making laps with an instructor, or paying for lessons with an instructor. I would love to get some laps in with an instructor, I wonder if they offer that at the SCCA track nights (I thought I read that...?)
I went to an SCCA track night at Pocono Raceway and there were no instructors. It may vary in different regions. Never hurts to email the organizer and ask
I was at a Hooked on Driving event at NJMP-Thunderbolt 2 weeks ago. I was in the novice group (Group A) and they assign you a coach that rides with you during all four 20-minute sessions. I found it very helpful. My coach even took me as a passenger on several of his sessions in the advanced group.
I believe they have an event at Pocono later in the year. I know that DeMonte Motorsports also has some events at NJMP which an instructor as an option.
I believe they have an event at Pocono later in the year. I know that DeMonte Motorsports also has some events at NJMP which an instructor as an option.
Well my track night was a success in terms of my learning the track, my car, and my driving abilities! I was in the novice group with 22 others, and there were no instructors available to go with me in the car. I didn't really see many SCCA guys there in general (maybe 3 guys?). We did receive the after session briefing/coaching by the main SCCA coordinator there - which was helpful.
Back to the brakes... I am very happy with how the Stoptech setup performed during the three sessions. I was getting on the brakes hard @ approx 125+mph entering the turns after the couple straights. At first I thought I felt fading and smelled the brakes after the first several laps but then realized they were not fading (it was my ABS pulsing from braking too a few times) and hung in there fine. There was a lot of dust and they smelled like they were really hot - but they seemed completely fine during the runs and after. Being a total novice I probably was not ultra aggressive on them, but I think I was on them harder than most in my group...? My car's curb weight (w/out me and gas) was around 3450 I believe.
Back to the brakes... I am very happy with how the Stoptech setup performed during the three sessions. I was getting on the brakes hard @ approx 125+mph entering the turns after the couple straights. At first I thought I felt fading and smelled the brakes after the first several laps but then realized they were not fading (it was my ABS pulsing from braking too a few times) and hung in there fine. There was a lot of dust and they smelled like they were really hot - but they seemed completely fine during the runs and after. Being a total novice I probably was not ultra aggressive on them, but I think I was on them harder than most in my group...? My car's curb weight (w/out me and gas) was around 3450 I believe.
Glad you had fun! I would definitely try to make your next event an instructor one. After-session classes can't even compare.
Being a novice can actually be worse on your brakes. Novices tend to brake longer/softer which heats them up more.
Shorter, harder braking heats them up a bit less
Being a novice can actually be worse on your brakes. Novices tend to brake longer/softer which heats them up more.
Shorter, harder braking heats them up a bit less
Surprised no one mentioned anything about brake ducts. Ducts are a must for any type of track event.
Agreed. For my 2014 I went with the Vorshlag ducted backing plates and their brake inlet cooling ducts that fit behind the lower grill. Minor mod to the grill (Dremel out the back of 7 of the closed hex areas on either side) and drill a 3" hole in the bumper cover with a hole saw on either side.
https://vorshlag-store.com/collecti...197-3-diameter-brake-duct-backing-plates-pair
https://vorshlag-store.com/products...et-cooling-kit-for-2013-14-mustang-gt-boss302
https://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Product-Pictures/Vorshlag-Brake-Cooling/i-zLjMXCg/A
Very stealthy design.
This will work on the OPs 2013 also.
Chris
https://vorshlag-store.com/collecti...197-3-diameter-brake-duct-backing-plates-pair
https://vorshlag-store.com/products...et-cooling-kit-for-2013-14-mustang-gt-boss302
https://vorshlag.smugmug.com/Product-Pictures/Vorshlag-Brake-Cooling/i-zLjMXCg/A
Very stealthy design.
This will work on the OPs 2013 also.
Chris
Vorshlag's ducts are very functional, although i went with the more basic setup - 302s ducts and FTBR backing plates.
BTW, OP's weight is 3450? Did i read this right?
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