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Just signed up to do my first track day October ,,?? Would you recommend new brake disc with pads , or better to just use the old oem disc I have with new pads . ,, also will do brake fluid,... Will old disc ‘s be up to the job with a novice?? Also Csl wheels or best to use std m3 wheels and tyres , cheeping on tyres etc,, Any other tip welcome.
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Pads - Pagid RS29 all round - See above. Discs - Kill existing ones. Standard ones should last if heat managed. Tyres - Go with the ones Billy has on 18" standard BMW M3 wheels. They're cheap (especially going down to 18s) and very grippy (make sure you monitor pressures to ensure they don't overheat). Don't trail brake or brake gently for long distances or you will overheat the brakes. Keep the braking hard and short. The chassis is a peach, you will have an amazing time ![]()
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As above 100%, standard M3 / CSL brakes are chocolate!
Castrol SRF is mega, I use that myself, expensive though! RS29 are brilliant, if not Ferodo DS1.11 which is what I use in my BBK on the CSL now, they are superb too. The CSL is so much fun on track, the chassis is superb and always feels so planted, what tyres you planning to use? If you are doing loads of track days a square setup is good, though I still like the car on 19's tbh |
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Thanks guys. Will definitely do brake fluid,, was toying with useing my original 19 wheels that came on the car std m3 type ,,with some part used pilot sport still have a good tread 5or 6 mm ,,, they just a couple of years old ,,to save csl wheels the abuse ,, looking like I’d better up the pads then :
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![]() I thought you had the 18" OEM M3 wheels, where the Zestino tyres Billy uses are relatively cheap (just over £130 each).
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Dam Just checked tyres , they are contisportcont5 ssr255/35r19y 6mm tread on them,, ??any body used these and what are they like...they Came off my lads merc ,, seem to remember track experience I went on with my younger lad, c63 s used contisport. And seemed ok ??? Trying to save some pennies
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![]() They are VERY pressure sensitive, so will feel really boaty with too much air in. Had these on a mate's Z4M at the 'ring (as that was what were on the car when he bought it ![]()
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First track day,propably wouldn’t bother changing much,fluid maybe,Rs 29s maybe,but Perfomance friction are half the price,decent tyres will last you all day and the trip home,when you get the hang of it,start up rating stuff,but first time,I don’t think its really needed,just enjoy the day,you won’t be setting any pole times,IMHO of course,but what do I know
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