w204 on a race track?
08-09-2013, 09:33 PM
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w204 on a race track?
Have you guys ever drive your w204 on a track before? How does it feel? This is my first car and I never raced before any tips or feedback?
08-12-2013, 09:02 AM
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I've done many track days and you'll have the time of your life. If you want to watch some videos search "muskaroxs" on youtube and you can see some of my previous track days. Youll become addicted! Only upgrade you might need would be higher temp brake fluid.
08-13-2013, 11:47 AM
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There is no such thing as voiding your policy. What will happen is that you cannot make a claim for any damages resulting from anything that happens while on a track, as well as any subsequent damages down the road if they can be traced to your activities on the track. Insurance compaines want your money, they don't just cancel policies - what they do is refuse to pay claims.
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08-13-2013, 12:01 PM
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08-13-2013, 12:05 PM
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There is no such thing as voiding your policy. What will happen is that you cannot make a claim for any damages resulting from anything that happens while on a track, as well as any subsequent damages down the road if they can be traced to your activities on the track. Insurance compaines want your money, they don't just cancel policies - what they do is refuse to pay claims.
08-13-2013, 12:09 PM
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Typically your investment if you want to track casually would be in the car and then consumables. You will wear out brakes, fluids and tires at a much higher rate. Always keep an eye on brake fade and coolant temp as you pile on the laps. Give yourself and the car time to cool in between heavier, longer runs. Take it easy at the beginning and build up, don't go all out on your first lap or you might run into things you wouldn't particularly enjoy.
08-13-2013, 10:18 PM
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I can remember all of my trck days; they were one of the best experiences I hve had.
To get started all you need is the trackday fee, a brake fluid flush within 6 months and a safety inspection ( sometimes free from sponsors).
To get started all you need is the trackday fee, a brake fluid flush within 6 months and a safety inspection ( sometimes free from sponsors).
08-13-2013, 10:48 PM
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By track you mean like a circuit not a drag strip right?
Helmet has to be for a car not a motorcycle has to be snell approved. I also invested on some racing or driving shoes. I don't know what type of brake fluid the MB has but if it's not DOT4 or racing fluid it will boil after 2 or 3 laps. That was a hard lesson for me to learn that was the next thing I changed before my next track day. I suggest Motul RF600 it worked fine for me when I replaced it with this fluid. Royal Purple or Amsoil has a DOT4 fluid as well so it's up to you. Get a good tire gauge not that cheap pen type for .99 cents you can get at pepboys. It's your first time going out that should be ok for now.
Later on you will learn that if you want to go faster you need to invest on some racing tires ask around the track and see what everyone is using. Some invest on light racing rims as well, usually stock size rims works best. Don't go racing around the track with your 20's on it's just not going to work if anything it will slow you down. Before you know it you will be looking for a car that you can dedicate for track use. lol! Yep very expensive and very addicting hobby just to give you a heads up.
Helmet has to be for a car not a motorcycle has to be snell approved. I also invested on some racing or driving shoes. I don't know what type of brake fluid the MB has but if it's not DOT4 or racing fluid it will boil after 2 or 3 laps. That was a hard lesson for me to learn that was the next thing I changed before my next track day. I suggest Motul RF600 it worked fine for me when I replaced it with this fluid. Royal Purple or Amsoil has a DOT4 fluid as well so it's up to you. Get a good tire gauge not that cheap pen type for .99 cents you can get at pepboys. It's your first time going out that should be ok for now.
Later on you will learn that if you want to go faster you need to invest on some racing tires ask around the track and see what everyone is using. Some invest on light racing rims as well, usually stock size rims works best. Don't go racing around the track with your 20's on it's just not going to work if anything it will slow you down. Before you know it you will be looking for a car that you can dedicate for track use. lol! Yep very expensive and very addicting hobby just to give you a heads up.
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11-12-2013, 03:01 PM
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Just finished my first track day and everything on here is true. Its addicting. The car performed excellently. I can't wait to go back.
I have some videos and pics of Roebling Road which is where I went.
I have some videos and pics of Roebling Road which is where I went.
11-12-2013, 10:10 PM
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Yep...
It was incredibly fun, and I plan to do it again soon. I'm now totally addicted and am researching everything I can to improve the vehicle. Mainly concerned with handling and braking. A lot of people only care about power, but 300+ horses are plenty and I get more satisfaction out of driving on a course than just going straight down a drag strip.
It was incredibly fun, and I plan to do it again soon. I'm now totally addicted and am researching everything I can to improve the vehicle. Mainly concerned with handling and braking. A lot of people only care about power, but 300+ horses are plenty and I get more satisfaction out of driving on a course than just going straight down a drag strip.
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11-12-2013, 10:40 PM
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