madgit
New member
After experienced track drivers' thoughts please.
After driving my better half's Puma, I have decided to get rid of my ST24 and get a 1.7 for myself, I'm fed up with being on first name terms with all the local petrol stations!
I will be using it as my daily commute and be tracking it about 6/8 times a year.
The mods I have in my head for track use are as follows. If anybody wants to advise any differently then their input is welcome.
Fiesta ST calipers with Brembo discs and DS2500 pads.
Lowering springs and maybe uprated adjustable dampers to follow in near future(Koni/Spax or similar) not coilies as it's a 38 year old's daily drive first and foremost.
Questions:
What tyres do most track drivers use - I'm not after semi slicks 888s etc. It's a budget track car and I haven't got the space for many spares, as much as possible I'm looking at arriving and driving.
If I change to the ST calipers and upgrade to braided brake lines, do I get Puma or ST ones, is there a difference?
Any other BUDGET ideas please.
I'm not looking at a complete track car so no stripping is planned YET but you never know.
Thanks,
Adam
After driving my better half's Puma, I have decided to get rid of my ST24 and get a 1.7 for myself, I'm fed up with being on first name terms with all the local petrol stations!
I will be using it as my daily commute and be tracking it about 6/8 times a year.
The mods I have in my head for track use are as follows. If anybody wants to advise any differently then their input is welcome.
Fiesta ST calipers with Brembo discs and DS2500 pads.
Lowering springs and maybe uprated adjustable dampers to follow in near future(Koni/Spax or similar) not coilies as it's a 38 year old's daily drive first and foremost.
Questions:
What tyres do most track drivers use - I'm not after semi slicks 888s etc. It's a budget track car and I haven't got the space for many spares, as much as possible I'm looking at arriving and driving.
If I change to the ST calipers and upgrade to braided brake lines, do I get Puma or ST ones, is there a difference?
Any other BUDGET ideas please.
I'm not looking at a complete track car so no stripping is planned YET but you never know.
Thanks,
Adam