Track day novice!!

[VindisUsed]

Afternoon all,

Novice here.... I've just bought a 2009 2.9 Boxster 987 and intend to take it to Bedford Aerodrome in April for a track session..

Currently the car is standard, and will remain that way apart from a new exhaust which will look and sound nicer...

However, what's the advice regarding brakes? I've been told to invest in some fast road/track pads? Are these needed and if so, does anyone advise front/rear or both, and any particular brands?

Any other advice for a newbie appreciated!

Thanks,

Dan

[88racing]

The only thing you need to consider with the brakes, at while you are a novice, is the brake fluid. If its old, or not up to scratch, or especially if your braking technique isn't particularly good (brake too early for too long), you'll likely boil the fluid and find your middle pedal will suddenly become very ineffective. Do not be trying to "upgrade" the brake discs or pads - the OEM parts are easily sufficient for track days. Porsches have probably the best brakes of any production car on the UK market.

[VindisUsed]

That's really helpful thanks. So would you advise a brake fluid change prior?

[mgv8dave]

VindisUsed said:

Currently the car is standard, and will remain that way apart from a new exhaust which will look and sound nicer...

Don't make it loud if your going to Bedford.
Nice but not loud :-)

[VindisUsed]

I don't want it sounding like my Nova GTE in 1996 fear not!

[88racing]

VindisUsed said:

That's really helpful thanks. So would you advise a brake fluid change prior?

If you can, swap it out for some decent DOT4 race fluid such as Motul RBF 600, Fuchs Titan Racing Brake Fluid or if you're feeling particularly flush Castrol React SRF (just be sitting down when you see the price).

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1502-motorsport-brake-...

[VindisUsed]

Thanks muchly. Have ordered, and will get changed prior to the day. Much appreciated.

Now, will 4mm on my tyres hold out...!

[88racing]

VindisUsed said:

Now, will 4mm on my tyres hold out...!

Probably. Depends on how sideways you go! Of course they might not still be legal on the way home.

[Black_S3]

You need 1 litre to bleed the brakes properly imo. ATE super blue would be fine for fluid, 1 litre is under £15. (careful not to buy anything dot5 though!)

4mm left on the tyres is nearly half the life, so you should be fine.

[VindisUsed]

B*llocks... I've ordered 0.5L..... I told you I was a novice!!!

[petrolbloke]

Ate Superblue has been replaced with TYP 200, it's the same stuff but without the blue colouring. It's available for around £15 a litre.

[88racing]

petrolbloke said:

Ate Superblue has been replaced with TYP 200, it's the same stuff but without the blue colouring. It's available for around £15 a litre.

And is good stuff coz that's what I've currently got in mine. Forgot to suggest that one.