My First Track Day ...

MightyBobo · 05-03-2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ace_

As a beginner at the track, I needed an oil cooler long before brake pads, but I have the nismo pads and brake a lot less vigorously than I could--I leave a little on the table in case I screw up. While braking late takes more confidence than I've developed, using the go pedal is easy, so I would overheat my oil at 1-2 laps before I bought the cooler.

But I do have to ask, does the oem fluid give clear signals before boiling? If not I may want to upgrade the fluid for peace of mind.

All you'll need to know, for the most part:

Z Meets Wall: We Investigate Why the NISMO Z's Brakes Failed at Lightning Lap - Feature - Car and Driver

And, that all depends on how aggressive you are I believe - they MAY show warning signs, but they will come very quickly. An oil cooler will let you continue a session longer. Your LIFE could depend on your brakes not failing. Not worth gambling.

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