[}{arlequin]

Originally Posted by brianr

I'm in - green. First time on the "big" track in this car. Uh-oh, now what do I have to prep and how much will it cost$$$!!! me. Better get the car out for test drive this weekend.

performance (track-oriented) brake pads and fresh brake fluid would be the bare minimum for my happiness. if worn, new rotors would be a good idea at this time too.
-pads for 2 axles, approx. $200
-4 rotors, $500?
-brake fluid, $11
(here it goes... )

making sure the tires are healthy would be the next step.

after that, time and money will be your limiting factors, though if you haven't done this i wouldn't worry about seats, harnesses, fancy rearview mirrors, etc etc.

when it happens, you'll know that you're overdriving the car and then you can consider seats, suspension etc... just have a blast!

[Chopper Dropper]

Print out the tech form from PCA Potomac and go through it. Brake flush essential,while there may as well go to race fluid (ATE Blue or Gold) Make sure your rotors and tyres are within limits and brake pads have plenty of meat. Your first couple DEs should be fine on stock pads. If pads are getting low then switch to a high performance street pad (many posts on Dorki,do a search) Basically check through the car per the tech form best you can. Look for any fluid leaks, occasional drip of oil from timing chains or "push rod" tubes O.K. Battery has to be tight(Common prob) seats are tight, seat belts operate not frayed brake lights work. Once you get into it and feel brake fade for the first time you will know when to start upgrading in a logical fashion. The aim is learning to drive your car safely and increasing the speed in increments and having fun. Want to do faster lap times than your buddies, buy yourself a Carrera GT for $400,000+. Best return on your DE dollar spent is in your driving skill and ability, go fast parts will not improve those basics, so untill the car limits you consistently, improve yourself.
Dirk

[VaSteve]

On your second DE, you should bring Hoosier slicks.

[brianr]

Originally Posted by }{arlequin

performance (track-oriented) brake pads and fresh brake fluid would be the bare minimum for my happiness. if worn, new rotors would be a good idea at this time too.
-pads for 2 axles, approx. $200
-4 rotors, $500?
-brake fluid, $11
(here it goes... )

making sure the tires are healthy would be the next step.
!

I was being a little facetious (sp?) as I did a good once over for DE at SC last Nov. It just got my juices flowing again about all the ideas there are to upgrade. I really want to do my shifter this year.

But, responding to your (& Dirk's) good "sensible" advice

Pagid orange pads, still life left (new hawk pads in box waiting just in case)
Rotors fine
Fluid new for DE last Nov. at SC so < 4 months old, only one DE.
new rear kumho's "

The addons, well like you said, I'll know when I need them.

Oh, I do want to buy one of those neck braces.

[racer]

Is there a confirmed Tech date for this event?

[Marc A]

Tech session is the sat before the event at Funktion (sp) Auto or something like that. It's in Sterling near Dulles.

http://www.funktionauto.com/index.asp

[bettyc]

Originally Posted by VaSteve

On your second DE, you should bring Hoosier slicks.

And give them to Betty. It goes back to that instructor payoff heheheh not that I would know anything about it........:0

[WHS3]

The Potomac Website doesn't have the Tech Dates yet, is Funktion (sp) Auto a for sure?

[APKhaos]

Dates should be posted this week.

Latest I have for the March SP tech is 4 March at http://www.funktionauto.com/

[Vicegrip]

Tony is right. Go to http://www.pcapotomac.org/cgi-bin/ul...&f=13&t=000851 for the details and the rest of the year.