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Originally Posted by LESS1
I don't care what track the OP is on, first time ever on track, sorry he will be slow, with an instructor making sure everyone on track is safe, just a fact.
Concerning alignment, did you read my reasoning? Seems like you didn't so I will repeat. "Factory alignments are all over the place". Mine was really out and I'm sure this is not an isolated incident. Matter of fact mine was so far off as mentioned the dealer paid for track alignment. A proper alignment be it factory or track specs is a must for safety not just for the track but on the street as well. Honestly, I'm surprised there isn't a TSB for these alignment issues.
As for brake fluid... the factory fill works just fine in most situations. This isn't a potential safety issue until excessive heat is introduced into the braking system. Thinking a newbie first time ever on track is going to put down steller laps and need brake fluid is very optimistic at best. And I do understand the reasoning with this comment so please no need to reiterate.
OP asked about alignment and the reasons for/against and another poster mentioned "DOT 4 mandatory". Should the OP decide he "needs" high temp brake fluid then, by all means, do so.
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Of course I read (and agree with) your reasoning. But if he's going to be going so slow than he won't overheat the trash brake fluid these cars come with then the alignment will *never* become a safety issue at his speeds.
Novices also tend to use throttle on the straights and then overbrake a LOT. Novices often run very high brake temps for that reason. They are usually cornering at 5/10ths while braking more than they need to. He will also likely be using the stability control systems that are also using the brakes to further heat the fluids.
So while I'd suggest he do the track alignment I don't see it as required. To me, the brake fluid is a required change and it's just stupid not to change it. It's very cheap insurance.
As for the track not making a difference, even for a novice, I assume you don't really believe that.. a track that uses very little brake will generate less heat and make this less of an issue than a track that chews through brakes... I don't care what skill level unless one is just cruising at 45mph and not touching the brakes anyways. I know nothing of the OPs skill level in general but I've seen novices just a few seconds off intermediate and advanced drivers pace at the end of one day. Not often, but it happens. Ending a track day because of boiled fluid is just dumb.