Suggested Prep for Track Day?

[JRStreits]

'20 G80 Sport running Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons.

Any suggested / required prep before an upcoming track day? I don't need to be F1 ready - simply want to be safe and not burn anything up / push beyond the operating limits.

Considering switching to a higher performance summer tire, but concerned about cooking the brakes as a result.

Any advice?

 

[scottdk]

'20 G80 Sport running Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons.

Any suggested / required prep before an upcoming track day? I don't need to be F1 ready - simply want to be safe and not burn anything up / push beyond the operating limits.

Considering switching to a higher performance summer tire, but concerned about cooking the brakes as a result.

Any advice?

1. I'd recommend swapping to a summer tire as those A/S tires you currently run have low grip levels even on the street.
2. It's important to drop your tire pressure 3 to 5 psi depending on the outside temp at the track, other wise you'll be sliding around too much due to the higher tire temps.
3. Your factory brakes should be fine on a short track period, unless you are doing a full day of it, then you'd be much better off swapping to a more aggressive pad than factory and check your brake fluid life.
4. Watch your temps on engine oil, coolant and also transmission.

I tracked my '09 Genesis 4.6L about 5 years ago and the Stoptech ceramic pads were not much better then stock pads - this isn't a surprise since ceramic pads aren't performance pads like a semi-metallic pad.

When I tracked the car with EBC Yellow Stuff pads (semi-metallic) it completely changed the braking performance and I had no brake fade and I was able to run longer intervals vs. a ceramic pad cuts things short due to heat.

when I hit a track with my RC F, I will swap the factory Brembo high friction pads (semi-metallic) to the EBC Blue Stuff, which is their track pad. Then swap back to OEM when back on the streets.

 

[EdP]

'20 G80 Sport running Michelin Pilot Sport All Seasons.

Any suggested / required prep before an upcoming track day? I don't need to be F1 ready - simply want to be safe and not burn anything up / push beyond the operating limits.

Considering switching to a higher performance summer tire, but concerned about cooking the brakes as a result.

Any advice?

Is tracking a G80 sort of like the Senior Golf tour? Do they have a speed limit?

 

[JRStreits]

Is tracking a G80 sort of like the Senior Golf tour? Do they have a speed limit?

I think it might be exactly like that

 

[JRStreits]

Is tracking a G80 sort of like the Senior Golf tour? Do they have a speed limit

1. I'd recommend swapping to a summer tire as those A/S tires you currently run have low grip levels even on the street.
2. It's important to drop your tire pressure 3 to 5 psi depending on the outside temp at the track, other wise you'll be sliding around too much due to the higher tire temps.
3. Your factory brakes should be fine on a short track period, unless you are doing a full day of it, then you'd be much better off swapping to a more aggressive pad than factory and check your brake fluid life.
4. Watch your temps on engine oil, coolant and also transmission.

I tracked my '09 Genesis 4.6L about 5 years ago and the Stoptech ceramic pads were not much better then stock pads - this isn't a surprise since ceramic pads aren't performance pads like a semi-metallic pad.

When I tracked the car with EBC Yellow Stuff pads (semi-metallic) it completely changed the braking performance and I had no brake fade and I was able to run longer intervals vs. a ceramic pad cuts things short due to heat.

when I hit a track with my RC F, I will swap the factory Brembo high friction pads (semi-metallic) to the EBC Blue Stuff, which is their track pad. Then swap back to OEM when back on the streets.

Thanks for the informative reply. I've switched to Firehawk Indy 500s already. And based on what I've heard (including your response!) I think I'll likely switch to EBC pads as well. Appreciate the insight!

 

[JRStreits]

1. I'd recommend swapping to a summer tire as those A/S tires you currently run have low grip levels even on the street.
2. It's important to drop your tire pressure 3 to 5 psi depending on the outside temp at the track, other wise you'll be sliding around too much due to the higher tire temps.
3. Your factory brakes should be fine on a short track period, unless you are doing a full day of it, then you'd be much better off swapping to a more aggressive pad than factory and check your brake fluid life.
4. Watch your temps on engine oil, coolant and also transmission.

I tracked my '09 Genesis 4.6L about 5 years ago and the Stoptech ceramic pads were not much better then stock pads - this isn't a surprise since ceramic pads aren't performance pads like a semi-metallic pad.

When I tracked the car with EBC Yellow Stuff pads (semi-metallic) it completely changed the braking performance and I had no brake fade and I was able to run longer intervals vs. a ceramic pad cuts things short due to heat.

when I hit a track with my RC F, I will swap the factory Brembo high friction pads (semi-metallic) to the EBC Blue Stuff, which is their track pad. Then swap back to OEM when back on the streets.

Thanks for the informative reply. I've switched to Firehawk Indy 500s already. And based on what I've heard (including your response!) I think I'll likely switch to EBC pads as well. Appreciate the insight!