I tracked my S2000 for the first 3 weekends on stock pads and rotors. They held up fine. I'm not sure about the seats/belts.

 

Hey steve,

I replaced (atually had ^ do it) all my brake components before heading to the track. I used Super Blue, SOS rotors, Challenge stainless lines, and Hawk HP+. I had no issues whatsoever. The instructor (who had a Ford GT and new Boss Mustang) drove my car and remarked how excellent the brakes were. The only thing is they still squeal. Not sure if due to pad compound, improper bedding, or the weird hook grooves in the rotors. The bite is excellent, in fact it's almost hard to modulate them in everyday driving. If you do slow down slowly barely pressing the brakes they squeal. Anyways, I felt like I was barely being hard on the brakes because the first time out you are a tad cautious and brake early because you are trying to learn the turns. I think GT Motoring still has deal I got...pads, lines and fluid $275 shipped. Rotors id probably just stick to blanks...tbh I got mine partially for looks but blanks are 1/2 the cost.

 

I would say unless you're a pretty skilled autocrosser your stock brakes will be fine with a brake fluid change. It usually takes a few events to start braking hard and late enough to burn through the stock pads.

 

One other thing I'll add is that VIR is the closest track to me so it's my most likely place to go and I know they've got at least two significant braking zones on the full course from high speed. Maybe I'll push to go to Summit Point first. It's not too much further.

I'm not a skilled autocrosser although I'm not a complete noob either. I would say my learning style is very progressive. I'm not the guy that wants to go out balls to the wall on the first lap. I definitely work myself up slowly. Once I get comfortable though I'm ready to push it.

I suppose I ought to at least check out my pads now and see how they look. OEMs are so cheap that it's an easy call to replace with those if need be. My car has less than 30k miles and isn't daily driven anymore so I'm not wearing things out quick like I used to.

 

I would go with what you have right and you should be fine. If you are going two days and you are a fast learner as you said you are then upgrading your brake pads and fluid should help out on second day.

Have fun at the track and looking forward to see you outthere. The more of us the merrier.

 

I had installed a harddog bar in my first s2k (and never actually got to the track to use it ) and it was a nightmare install. I ran into problems that I don't think are common.

Now with this car I've got a HT on the car now and the soft top has been removed. How much time will I likely have cut out just not having to work around the stupid soft top? That was something that made the last install a giant pain.


As far as brakes go can I run something like a carbotech xp8 up front and stock in the rear? would that give me too much front bias? or any other good suggestions?

 

Also, anyone know the rules on a seat setup? That is the one thing I'm worried about.

Is there a good source to contact to ask the question or is likely dependent on the organization I'd run with?

 

Don't Mix race pads with OEM, get some rear Carbotech pads also.

I think VIR is easier on pads due to the long straights, and a few of the braking zones are uphill.

I would go to VIR if I had a choice, it's better than Summit in every category.

As far as seats go, you need a pair with the same setup. 2 race seats and harnesses. Not a race seat and harness for the driver and a OEM seat for the instructor. That will not fly with most groups

 

Xp8 fronts and stock rears should be ok but I would recommend upgrading rears too. As far as having too much front bias feel you probably could not notice it yet or it would not matter yet because you will be concentrating more on driving the lines. Over time your butt sensor will get better then brake bias will feel become more apparent.

 

S2000's tend to be hard on rear brakes, if they get too hot they will fade and start to crumble.

Race pads up front will increase front bias anyway so that is safer for you.