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you don't need to do anything to your cerbie for track days if you don't want, it already has adequate brakes and power for most situations (although be aware that novices tend to be harder on brakes because they don't know how fast teh car will go around corners) .. corners .. now there's an area for improvement though.
If you want to spend money then making it corner better is the best way to spend it, also benefits traction and stability and confidence and braking and sex life .. oops well maybe not the last bit
fans : you can add an extra relay if you like to make the smaller fan come on off a switch.
If you want to spend money then making it corner better is the best way to spend it, also benefits traction and stability and confidence and braking and sex life .. oops well maybe not the last bit
fans : you can add an extra relay if you like to make the smaller fan come on off a switch.
You WILL need to upgrade the pads at knockhill and put some decent fluid in. Ferodo DS3000 worked fine on mine, plus maybe look at ducting some more air into the front wheel arches. KH will give cerb brakes a very hard time.
As to sprinting - whatever floats your boat I guess. But clutches are v.expensive and you won't do it many favours at crail.
WB
As to sprinting - whatever floats your boat I guess. But clutches are v.expensive and you won't do it many favours at crail.
WB
joospeed said:
you don't need to do anything to your cerbie for track days if you don't want, it already has adequate brakes and power for most situations (although be aware that novices tend to be harder on brakes because they don't know how fast teh car will go around corners) .. corners .. now there's an area for improvement though.
If you want to spend money then making it corner better is the best way to spend it, also benefits traction and stability and confidence and braking and sex life .. oops well maybe not the last bit
fans : you can add an extra relay if you like to make the smaller fan come on off a switch.
THANKS FOR YOUR INFO WHATS A GOOD SUSPENCION SET UP I WILL ONLY BE DOING A FEW TRACK DAYS A YEAR I HAVE GREEN SPRINGS ON THE REAR & BLUE ON THE FRONT CAN I CHANGE SPRINGS & SHOCKS JUST FOR TRACK DAYS OR IS THIS GOING TO FAR . WHAT IS THE BEST TYRES FOR TRACK USE AS I HAVE SPARE WHEELS I CAN PUT THEM ON
GALLYTVR said:Slicks are the best -- you can pick up a set of secondhand ones dirt cheap. However, there isn't room in a Cerb to put a spare set of wheels so you'll need a support vehicle. You certainly can't drive to and from the trackday on slicks
WHAT IS THE BEST TYRES FOR TRACK USE AS I HAVE SPARE WHEELS I CAN PUT THEM ON
carl_w said:
WHAT IS THE BEST TYRES FOR TRACK USE AS I HAVE SPARE WHEELS I CAN PUT THEM ON
Slicks are the best -- you can pick up a set of secondhand ones dirt cheap. However, there isn't room in a Cerb to put a spare set of wheels so you'll need a support vehicle. You certainly can't drive to and from the trackday on slicks
Depends on your wheel and tyre choice. I have carried up to 5 slicks, normally just 4 already on 17 inch TVR wheels, inside my Cerbera for track day use. Several times I have taken them plus tools and luggage as far as Spa, a 1000 mile round trip for me.
B19TOY said:Go on then -- what's the secret? Best I could manage was one in the boot and one on the front seat. I reckon I could've got another across the back seats, but no more.
I have carried up to 5 slicks, normally just 4 already on 17 inch TVR wheels, inside my Cerbera for track day use.
carl_w said:
I have carried up to 5 slicks, normally just 4 already on 17 inch TVR wheels, inside my Cerbera for track day use.
Go on then -- what's the secret? Best I could manage was one in the boot and one on the front seat. I reckon I could've got another across the back seats, but no more.
Likewise... I managed one in the boot, one in the passenger's seat, and one in the back between the seats. Couldn't quite make a fourth one fit.
No experience with Cerbies, but I can second the Ferodo DS3000 motion. Simply the very best brake pads you can slap on a car that still sees some road use. They will wear out your discs very quickly, tho'.
Being a 'non-gassing' compound, Ferodo DS pads will work best on plain (i.e. non-slotted/grooved) brake discs. I have very good experiences with Brembo discs.
Being a 'non-gassing' compound, Ferodo DS pads will work best on plain (i.e. non-slotted/grooved) brake discs. I have very good experiences with Brembo discs.
carl_w said:
I have carried up to 5 slicks, normally just 4 already on 17 inch TVR wheels, inside my Cerbera for track day use.
Go on then -- what's the secret?
Spatial awareness and experimentation. No need to use the boot either.
Two flat on the rear central tunnel - you must have the inside of the wheels facing down. There is still visibility in the rear view mirror. One vertically behind the passanger seat as if it were a rear seat passenger. Again the back of the wheelmust face the inside of the car. The other two slot in the space. The fourth is in the front seat in the same plane as the rear seated tyre but rotated at a 45 degree angle to enable a view from the door mirror. The 5th slick when taken - without a wheel - went behind the driving seat but does restrict legroom.
In addition the trolley jack sits in the footwell.
Cotton covers protect the interior - like big tea bags made from old sheets - thanks to the missus. The wheels are all secured by a ratchet tie into the rear mounted harness eyes so that they do not move whilst cornering or more importantly do not squish the driver in case of an accident. Easy really.
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