Simple upgrades for the track

[theboyfold]

Just picked up the 306 Rallye, and some seperate wheels for the track (running Goodyear F1's) but I was just wondering if anybody would be able to suggest any other things I could uprate for the track.
I'm thinking along the lines of brake pads, hoses, oil, brake fluid or anything else like that which will help look after the car on the track.
All suggestions of brands and where I can get this stuff from are welcome...

[theboyfold]

Thanks for the advice, not looking to mod it at all really, just putting things in that will give it a better chance of survival.

Have read people talking about Dot 5.1 brake fluid as it resists fade, or am I just making that up?!

[theboyfold]

What about things like the type of oil that you run in the car? Does this matter too much?

Think I'm going to get my car checked over, for brake levels etc before I head to the track, I'm guessing just s friendly local mechanic would be the best place to do this and get the brake fluid changed as well.

[theboyfold]

I know a really good garage who I'd trust not to sell me down the river with what they tell me. I'm going to try and brush up on my skills with the mechanics of cars, but that is a whole nother thread...

[theboyfold]

spannerman said:

sorry hengti but how can you possibly say a road tyre compares favourably against a track biased tyre, the difference(to anyone who has used them/knows how to drive) is night and day. I personaly would not consider taking part in a trackday using road tyres, oh and ebc brake pads are in my opinion total pants...

Which pads would you suggest then?

[theboyfold]

havoc said:

Lots of good stuff

Thanks for all the info, really useful stuff. I've done a couple of track days and a lot of what you've said would echo what I've found out so far.

I'm not that keen on turning the car into a full caged track car (yet!) but the info about the brakes seems to be a good idea. Can't wait to get back out on the track.