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Old 03-18-2020, 10:11 AM   #13
Lafourche1

 
Drives: 2019 CLA 450 Mercedes
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Originally Posted by foshjowler View Post
The biggest mistake people make is thinking they need all sorts of mods to track their car. The only thing I would say is necessary is a set of brake pads that won't overheat on lap 2. Autox is even easier, your car basically just needs to be roadworthy, and you're good to go.
The stock brake pads are fine on the Camaro SS. You need to change the brake fluid to a DOT4 higher temp fluid (Motul 600 | Castro SRF). There is also a need to change engine oil to a Dexos II 0W/40W Mobil 1 or 5W/40W Motul 8100 XClean Dexos II (there are others, not starting an oil war thread).

Changing the type of pad to a more race oriented pad can lead to much quicker rotor wear.

FWIW, I tracked my SS a good amount. I upgraded brake pads and rotors all the way around. This was after I had went through a couple sets of pads and really needed a rotor change.
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