Tracking my DD Nismo once or twice a year.
 

I am completely stock other than my exhaust with test pipes and intake. What will be my necessary upgrades in order to protect my investment and have an enjoyable time.

Im guessing oil cooler first. (recommended?)

brake pads (recommended?)

other suggestions?

oil cooler
brake pads
brake fluid is all you should really need as a beginner.

clutch fluid

Track day insurance.

Im guessing oil cooler first. (recommended?) Z1 35R

brake pads (recommended?) People love the Carbotech pads. Being you stated DD (street tires) and from my search the XP8 pads would be good to change out for track days. Others can shine in on other pad suggestions.

"Carbotech XP8™ (1108™)
A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range (200°F-1350°F+). Carbotech XP8™ is the first of our racing compounds. Outstanding initial bite at race temperatures, high coefficient of friction, excellent modulation and release characteristics. Extremely high fade resistance, very rotor friendly with 100% non-corrosive dust. Excellent as a front brake pad for lighter ITA, ITB, ITC, SRF, H4, H5, and other cars that weigh less than 2,400lbs. Perfect for novice, intermediate and advanced track day (HPDE) use with any tire, and can still be driven safely to and from the track. There are several vehicles that use XP8™ on the street, autocross, and at track day (HPDE) events. Carbotech does NOT recommended XP8™ as a daily driven street pad due to elevated levels of dust and noise. XP8™ is also a great rear brake pad for almost any race car (Spec Miata-T1/T2/CMC). XP8™ is a great compound on the front & rear of most open wheel and sports racers"


other suggestions. Brake/ Clutch fluid (motul)

All of the above. Living in the south you won't make more than a handful of laps before hitting limp mode without an oil cooler.

I would recommend CL Brakes RC6 as the track pad due to the fact that they don't require any bedding. Bite wise it is similar to the XP8. They also don't squeal anything like the Carbotechs.

Thanks so much guys this is some great information. How the heck do I ask my insurance company about this if I only intend on doing it once or twice a year? Hummm


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=30.044337,-89.990662

Do you have a link to the ones you use?


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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=30.044236,-89.990593

There are companies that cater specifically to track days. Your normal insurance company probably won't cover you.

Brake Systems - Brake Pads - Touge Factory Store

I would go RC6/RC6E front, RC5+ rear. Good track pads aren't cheap unfortunately. But at only 1-2 track days a year they should last you a while.

There is a couple that do cover HPDE but that is the exception these days. You'll have to read the fine print or call and ask your agent. Agreed value track day insurance is about $100 a day for an average vehicle. The deductible is typically around $2000.

/\ that's really all you absolutely need. (see sig for my track mods)

Once again, thanks guys. This information surely wont be wasted.

Here are two options. I've used On-Track because they have a lower deductible ($1500 instead of $3000) and their rates are about 30% less than Lockton's. I've found the prices to be more around $200 for a single day event with $35,000 coverage. MVP Track Time has an affiliation with Lockton. Fortunately I've never had to call and file a claim so I can't make any comparisons in that respect.

HPDE Insurance Program

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