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1BADMOM
My son and I were first time attendees to a HPD school last month. He ended having an issue with his turbos Saturday (BMW) so I let him drive my V3 Sunday. Mind you - he's 18 years old. While it's not supposed to be racing, he "beat" everyone including 4 Porsche GT R3 - in his mom's car LOL I got a kick out of their disbelief of being beat by a stock Cadillac.

Needless to say we're hooked. I pulled the trigger on adding a manual V2 Coupe to the garage who's main purpose will be tracking (not drag racing). It was already modded with American Longtube headers and Catless Borla exhaust. My daily driver is the V3. For now, we'll have to take both the V2 and V3 to the track.

What prep/set up would you recommend for each? I'm not looking for engine/power mods at this point - each car has enough horsepower for learning. But rather preventing brake fade, heat soak (upcoming TX heat), track suspension, wheels/tires, etc.?

Thank you!
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m13s
The V's are heavy for a road course, BV Mully's info is spot on. Be careful on having your son win the HPDE event, overconfidence in a novice group will lead to a smashed car and further issues. If you really want to kick ass at an HPDE event buy a Miata, hire a coach and run rungs around everyone in your group with it. That's what I do and it never gets old.

Glad your on the track and having fun.
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m13s
350z is a great platform. What tracks are local to you ? Thanks for the kind words but I'm no expert, except maybe at sleeping late.
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m13s
^^^^^

This.
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BV_Mully is on point with his recommendations. Another thing to think about is if you go with his recommendations, or not, STAY OFF THE CURBING. You're only going to do damage to the wheels, fenders, and suspension due to the weight and stock suspension.
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m13s
What is the metal makeup of the rims and are they suitable for track use.
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ARP Wheel studs are your friend for the track.
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m13s
BV_Mully is on point with his brake recommendations for brake fluid and tracking.

M13S Approved.
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