Tracking GTS

Sep 16, 2016 | 10:52 AM

rsalco

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'16 AMG GT S, '16 ML400. '11 SCCA T1 Z06

Tracking GTS

First post here....just took delivery of a new GTS. Has anyone on the forum regularly tracked their GTS? For those who have, is there a track prep protocol from AMG; alignment, cooling, lubricants, etc.?

Is there a specific prep for the CCB's? My previous track car, a 'Vette C6 Z06 with CCB's had a very detailed evolution for bedding the pads. I don't see anything in the AMG owner's manual about that. Nor any other info about tracking the car generally. A bit strange to me; the 'Vette owner's manual has paragraphs devoted to track prep.

Also, is the rear shock-tower brace in the GTS suitable/safe to use to anchor 5-pt. race belts? My initial impression is that it's too high relative to the seat back to get a safe angle on the over-the-shoulder belts. But I may be wrong. It certainly would be convenient if it could be used as the anchor.

Thanks for any info folks [I did a forum search but didn't come up with much].

Robin

Sep 18, 2016 | 05:02 AM

MStach

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2004 911 gt3

[QUOTE=rsalco;6917110]
First post here....just took delivery of a new GTS. Has anyone on the forum regularly tracked their GTS? For those who have, is there a track prep protocol from AMG; alignment, cooling, lubricants, etc.?

Is there a specific prep for the CCB's? My previous track car, a 'Vette C6 Z06 with CCB's had a very detailed evolution for bedding the pads. I don't see anything in the AMG owner's manual about that. Nor any other info about tracking the car generally. A bit strange to me; the 'Vette owner's manual has paragraphs devoted to track prep.

Also, is the rear shock-tower brace in the GTS suitable/safe to use to anchor 5-pt. race belts? My initial impression is that it's too high relative to the seat back to get a safe angle on the over-the-shoulder belts. But I may be wrong. It certainly would be convenient if it could be used as the anchor.

Thanks for any info folks [I did a forum search but didn't come up with much].

Robin
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Track prep is same as in any other track car. Go over before and after. Change fluids often ( @8hours of tt).
Bleed brakes and use Castrol SRF or similar.

Jul 30, 2017 | 08:32 AM

Stevie g

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2016 AMG GTS

Dealer castro srf

I just started tracking my 2016 GTS. I want to switch the brake fluid to Castro SRF. Dealer states they will do it if I purchased the fluid but I will need to sign a waiver releasing them from any damage to any of the brake components in future/warranty. Obviously I did not do it at MB , but will likely seek an outside mechanic. Based on what I've read it is safe to do the switch. Given all the ESP controls , adaptive comtrols , etc. would I damage anything from the switch. Please give me advice.ANY PRECAUTIONS I NEED TO know or need to tell my mechanic.
Thanks