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Old 05-01-2015, 04:24 PM   #1
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Question Mr. Noob Getting excited, getting prepped

Headed down to Fest and will do a track day at Fontana Speedway with my 98 Cali as it cleared not requiring a rollbar. It's been 20 years since my last track day at Laguna Seca, so I'm a little Noobie excited.

Thinking about car prep, here's what I am completing over the next two weeks. Generally the car is in good maintained shape. Posting here to see if I am missing any considerations.
  1. Cooling system check, oil and filter change
  2. I've upgraded the suspension a notch. (CA Coilovers, F/R Mason strut tower bars)
  3. This weekend I will do brakes, rotors, rear E34 caliper swap, Hawk Plus pads on four corners and a ATE fluid flush. E36 328i vented rotor and calipers and SS braided brake lines are already in. I'll bring spare pads and rotors to the event.
  4. Install a 3.45 small case LSD when I get a moment.
  5. I have a fresh set of rear tires to throw on the Contours, front tires are fine.
  6. Mounting a fire extinguisher (I have them in all the other cars) along with a small first aid kit.
  7. Front and rear GoPro's
  8. I'll pick up a full face helmet and gloves next week.
  9. I'll use a rental transponder from the track.
  10. I'll leave the rear seats at home and clear out any non-essential stuff out of the car. I'll pull the driver's side carpet before I start the day.
I had hoped to drop one of the DASCs I have in before the event, but I really don't think I'll have sufficient install and test time before the event with work commitments.

Have I missed anything? Thanks guys for any feedback here!
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