Track duty: Required upgrades?
03-16-2006, 09:51 AM
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Track duty: Required upgrades?
Hi guys,
I am moe than likely purchasing a used S2000 to use as a part time track car. I plan to attend 6 HPDE events annually in the car. I have not made the decision on what year s2000 yet.
What are the main changes that I should expect to make to insure the car is competitive on the track? I am advanced driver who has quite a few hours of track time in Corvettes and BMWs, so I have good driving experience.
Do you think a low boost turbo system would hamper the car's ability on the track?
I primarily want to make sure it is competitive against Elises and those modded Evos at the track. I know this board may be a little biased, but will well sorted S2000 circulate a road course as quickly as a nicely modded Evo?
Thanks for your help.
Tony
I am moe than likely purchasing a used S2000 to use as a part time track car. I plan to attend 6 HPDE events annually in the car. I have not made the decision on what year s2000 yet.
What are the main changes that I should expect to make to insure the car is competitive on the track? I am advanced driver who has quite a few hours of track time in Corvettes and BMWs, so I have good driving experience.
Do you think a low boost turbo system would hamper the car's ability on the track?
I primarily want to make sure it is competitive against Elises and those modded Evos at the track. I know this board may be a little biased, but will well sorted S2000 circulate a road course as quickly as a nicely modded Evo?
Thanks for your help.
Tony
03-16-2006, 10:05 AM
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There are F/I guys that track. Myself I would be worried about heat issues ...
The S2k is a bit more ready for the track than most cars in that the suspension is fairly good out of the box.
The typical stuff still applies ...
Better brake pads (I'm a fan of the Porterfield R4 pads up front and R4S's out back)
Better brake fluid (Motul)
Better tires (AO48's are cheap and last a while)
The S2k is a bit more ready for the track than most cars in that the suspension is fairly good out of the box.
The typical stuff still applies ...
Better brake pads (I'm a fan of the Porterfield R4 pads up front and R4S's out back)
Better brake fluid (Motul)
Better tires (AO48's are cheap and last a while)
03-16-2006, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by steve c,Mar 16 2006, 11:05 AM
Better brake pads (I'm a fan of the Porterfield R4 pads up front and R4S's out back)
03-16-2006, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyj89117,Mar 16 2006, 10:51 AM
Do you think a low boost turbo system would hamper the car's ability on the track?
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03-16-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ludedude,Mar 16 2006, 05:00 PM
I don't know of any turbo Lancers that have been either 
03-16-2006, 01:30 PM
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Who is the best retailer to purchase parts like engine, suspension, brakes and cosmetic mods? I am familiar with Comptech, but they seem a little conservative.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
03-16-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyj89117,Mar 16 2006, 03:30 PM
Who is the best retailer to purchase parts like engine, suspension, brakes and cosmetic mods? I am familiar with Comptech, but they seem a little conservative.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.