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Track/Fast Road Set Up
« on: February 24, 2016, 09:49:21 pm »
I am going to set my car up for a fast road and the occasional track day. What would you guys recommend for handling mods? I was thinking H&R springs, Bilstein shockers, front and rear anti roll bars, some poly bushes and a proper 4 wheel alignment. Is there anything else I should get or should avoid getting?

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2016, 10:01:53 pm »
Anti lift kit
RS3 top mounts
Dogbone mount insert
Maybe some alloy wishbones but depends on your budget
Also I imagine coilovers would be better than springs and shocks but have only even done coilovers so don't have a real comparison.

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2016, 10:43:49 pm »
Brakes...... sort the brakes!

The brakes are the first thing that will let you down on a track day

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2016, 10:50:08 pm »
Brakes...... sort the brakes!

The brakes are the first thing that will let you down on a track day
Yeah brakes are the first thing getting done, forgot to add that on the list. Will R32 fronts cope with a track day? If not it'll have to be TTRS calipers.

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2016, 10:55:17 pm »
I would go TTRS caliper over a 340mm disc. Cheapish and will stop well.

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2016, 11:15:36 pm »
I've had R32's and TTRS with 340's. You need the TTRS ones or equivalent, R32's are OK for the road but to heavy and will fade on track.

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2016, 12:17:57 am »
Decent brake fluid! ATE typ200 or motul RBF 660 boil at much higher temps than the OEM stuff.


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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2016, 01:17:32 am »
What's your PWR/TRQ output? S2+ K04...

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2016, 09:03:45 am »
What's your PWR/TRQ output? S2+ K04...
Hasn't been dyno'd yet but it's running stage 1 APR K04 Edition 30

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2016, 06:35:56 pm »
If you go S3 route you will outgrow them quickly on track.
4 piston caliper of some sort for the front is the best route. S3 rears.

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Re: Track/Fast Road Set Up
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2016, 06:46:41 pm »
I am going to set my car up for a fast road and the occasional track day. What would you guys recommend for handling mods? I was thinking H&R springs, Bilstein shockers, front and rear anti roll bars, some poly bushes and a proper 4 wheel alignment. Is there anything else I should get or should avoid getting?

I'd add these based on my experiences:
S3 intercooler or better and consider a hpfp to ensure AFR remains good.
WALK kit will deal with the most problematic bush. OE refresh is good enough for everything else and check drop links.
Downpipe with pre-cat delete to assist in keeping heat down at turbo. Stainless systems shed heat quickly.
Bilstein B12 suspension kit works well on track.
Getting good -'ve camber might involve adjustable top plates (ground control make some) or similar and it may be worth doing this ahead of alloy lower arms. -2.35 to -2.85 degrees works well.
Pay for an intake de-coke and whip the sump off to check the oil pick up pipe for gunk...cheap enough to just change.
Full set of engine mounts - these engines move around a lot under high loads.
« Last Edit: February 25, 2016, 07:08:46 pm by flashp »

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