Hard track use upgrades

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Jan 3, 2022 | 12:27 PM
  #601  
Quote: I seem to have a similar problem, after every track day I saw some fluid just like your pics showed which settled in the "seam" area of the reservoir. My brake pedal was fine and the fluid level didnt drop either. Good to know that you got yours replaced at the dealer, I'll probably pay them a visit too then.
Glad to know I wasn't the only one. It was def a mysterious leak for me to diagnose. Yes braking function is fine otherwise. Please do post an update when you dealer discovers the cause.


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Jan 3, 2022 | 01:11 PM
  #602  
Quote: Where do you get Porterfield pads in Canada? Couldn't find any way to source them here.

Also how does your GTS compare to the Nissan GTR for a daily? Do you ever drive either during winters in Canada?
I got my Porterfield pads from the US, a couple of sets at a time to save on shipping/import charges.

2019 Nissan GT-R is much more comfortable on the street as a daily driver, with a ton more storage room. My GT-S has the track/dynamic pack so stiffer suspension than stock, and while I don't mind it, it is quite a bit stiffer on bumpy streets than the Nissan. I store both for the winter, so no idea on how they would do. I spoke to my GT-R tech, and he said that his other clients who have snow tires on the Nissan find it just great in the winter. By GT-S is a much better track car as the 2019 Nissan's suspension has just been softened too much from that on my previous 2009 GT-R, which was great on track with just some stiffer sway bars and R compounds. I will either upgrade the Nissan's suspension for track use or sell it, and likely buy a new Z06.
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Jan 11, 2022 | 09:52 AM
  #603  
I am selling my track wheels. They are Signature Forged SV501, 19x10 and 19x12. Friction Lock. Matte Black. $3675 new. They have pirelli scrubs on them. Also have MB TPMS in them. PM me if you are interested. The wheels are sitting at New Jersey Motor Sport Park.



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Jan 16, 2022 | 09:34 PM
  #604  
First of all it’s great to read about everyone’s experiences with these cars on track! Right now I’m building an AMG GTS for time attack and a lot of the stuff in this thread is really helpful. I’ve been running time attack for around 5 years now so I’ve got a lot of experience with setting up a car for competition, but this year will be my first season running this car been great to learn about what works on this platform. I’m working with KW on this build and for those of you interested, you can get essentially the same suspension setup as the GT4 cars with their competition 2 way setup. They’re not something you can just buy off the shelf and you do have to get them made through their competition department, but it’s definitely a solid idea for those of you who are serious about tracking these cars. I’m also going to be running the Verkline tubular subframe. There’s lots of other stuff in the works for this car so I’ll save that for the build thread on it. I’ll be running it with Superlap Battle at COTA next month though as a first shakedown for the car so what kind of lap times are everyone seeing at that track?
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Jan 19, 2022 | 05:05 PM
  #605  
Quote: I am selling my track wheels. They are Signature Forged SV501, 19x10 and 19x12. Friction Lock. Matte Black. $3675 new. They have pirelli scrubs on them. Also have MB TPMS in them. PM me if you are interested. The wheels are sitting at New Jersey Motor Sport Park.



I'm interested.
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Jan 20, 2022 | 04:11 AM
  #606  
[QUOTE=sweetazzj186;8490362]I am selling my track wheels. They are Signature Forged SV501, 19x10 and 19x12. Friction Lock. Matte Black. $3675 new. They have pirelli scrubs on them. Also have MB TPMS in them. PM me if you are interested. The wheels are sitting at New Jersey Motor Sport Park.

Nice wheels
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Jan 26, 2022 | 01:56 AM
  #607  
Suspension component grease
Yesterday when I was working on changing the sway bar stiffness of my GTR Pro, I noticed a large amount of grease over pretty much all the links/bolts/joints



Does anyone know what kind of grease are those? Wanted to see if I can stock some for servicing the suspension bits.
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Jan 26, 2022 | 07:19 AM
  #608  
Hi,

This is just a preservative wax that was applied to all steel parts at the factory.

Checked WIS. Cannot find any "Special" MB Wax.

Think any good preservative wax will do the trick.


Best regards

Stenzel
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Jan 26, 2022 | 10:42 AM
  #609  
Quote: Hi,

This is just a preservative wax that was applied to all steel parts at the factory.

Checked WIS. Cannot find any "Special" MB Wax.

Think any good preservative wax will do the trick.


Best regards

Stenzel
That's very good to know, thank you for the info!
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Jan 26, 2022 | 12:21 PM
  #610  
Could that be the same as the anti-corrosion wax they applied during shipping?
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Jan 26, 2022 | 02:15 PM
  #611  
Quote: Could that be the same as the anti-corrosion wax they applied during shipping?
It's just a Cosmoline wax preserve - I found out many suitable replacement as well. Gonna stock a can just in case.
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Feb 23, 2022 | 03:24 PM
  #612  
Set a 2:23.428 at COTA this past weekend with my GTS at Super Lap Battle! It was my first time driving the car on track and my first time driving COTA. The car is on Yokohama A052’s which are a 200tw. 285 rear 265 front. The car is on stock suspension with stock power with the only mods being a custom APR front splitter, custom air dam, APR wing, and a Verkline subframe. Also running Pagid racing brake pads on steel rotors with Ansix auto brake ducts. There’s lots of mods lined up for the car, and the goal for next year is the high to mid teens for sure. Doing the majority of the Gridlife time attack season with the car too, and it should be a lot faster than what it is right now by this spring.



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Feb 23, 2022 | 03:57 PM
  #613  
nice! that is pretty fast for cota considering the tires.
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Feb 23, 2022 | 07:09 PM
  #614  
Nice! any setup details to share? Nice pic!
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Feb 23, 2022 | 07:26 PM
  #615  
Quote: Nice! any setup details to share? Nice pic!
It’s actually completely completely stock as far as the setup goes. Full stock alignment. That’s all changing really soon though!
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May 13, 2022 | 01:51 AM
  #616  
Track day fun with my GTS
Had a good time at Spring Mountain chasing my friend in is cayman.

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May 13, 2022 | 09:48 AM
  #617  
That’s one intense track!
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May 13, 2022 | 09:51 AM
  #618  
Quote: Had a good time at Spring Mountain chasing my friend in is cayman.

https://youtu.be/JK9fzg5H25U
Thanks for sharing.

Are you swapping your wheels out to run the slicks or are you trailering it?
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May 13, 2022 | 04:59 PM
  #619  
Quote: Thanks for sharing.

Are you swapping your wheels out to run the slicks or are you trailering it?
yes, I am trailering it to the track now. Things escalated quickly....lol

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May 13, 2022 | 05:00 PM
  #620  
Quote: That’s one intense track!
it is a super fun track. Probably the best in the Southwest.
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May 16, 2022 | 05:39 PM
  #621  
Quote: yes, I am trailering it to the track now. Things escalated quickly....lol
Perhaps the only man on this forum with the authority to wear a trucker hat.
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May 16, 2022 | 10:43 PM
  #622  
Quote: Yesterday when I was working on changing the sway bar stiffness of my GTR Pro, I noticed a large amount of grease over pretty much all the links/bolts/joints



Does anyone know what kind of grease are those? Wanted to see if I can stock some for servicing the suspension bits.
I didn’t know we could change the sway bar stiffness on our cars. I’ve only played with the rebound.
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