2004 S for trackdays and anydays

[eric-d]

Thanks for the rec Paul. Definitely on the list.

[eric-d]

BTW - on a cosmetic note, when the wheels were off i used this handy tool to clean the lug sockets. Probably old news here but worth a post.

[PaulE]

Originally Posted by eric-d

BTW - on a cosmetic note, when the wheels were off i used this handy tool to clean the lug sockets. Probably old news here but worth a post

It's news to me-what is it called so I can search for it? Happy to throw in my $0.02 on the sump. I met a guy at an HPDE that got a rod knock in his 997 due to oil starvation on the track and saw a guy with a 987 at another HPDE get a low oil pressure warning out on the track and then have to borrow a trailer to get his car home. In my case though, it will be a long while, if ever, before I am cornering at G's that will cause oiling issues! (Beginner on street tires, stock brakes, stock ROW M030 suspension.)

[eric-d]

Got it at griots garage, seems a silly thing and then used it and wouldnt do it another way

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/drill-operated+lug+nut+cleaning+brush.do?sortby=ourPicks &refType=&from=fn

[Bayley]

Great work!

What track were you running at, and did they require a rollbar extension?

[eric-d]

Waterford Hills in Michigan. No extension required as long as factory hoops are solid and bolted/welded to vehicle (not flip up style crash activated type)

Was wet for half of day and was a great chance to work on balance in low grip condition.

Dried out for afternoon and got a chance to try different lines and approaches to same sections.

Gave me a good Idea what i can do to help the car and how I can be better with it

[ericd]

Winter is over and time to dust off the car and get ready for more track days.

I have some plans for changes I want to make but first thing to work with is the alignment.

I got the car up on ramp blocks, and made turn plates out of abs plastic with motor oil between. A little redneck but works well. Just have to be careful with getting the tire to come down on block and center the plastic plates so there is room to slide around a bit.

I use the smart string system which has always treated me very well.

First image shows that i loosened the 3 nuts on the front shock tower and pushed the strut inboard as far as will go. then get bolts torqued down again. This needs to happen with front wheel in air an unloaded. This gives as much front negative camber as possible without cutting the lots longer or using a camber plate.



Next went on smart strings and i got the back end in the standard S alignment, which is fine on these tires as I didnt have a rear grip concern
The front is at max stock neg camber and I set the toe to effectively 0. no toe in/out. As expected the the vehicle responds much better , and I will get feedback on front end grip improvement and understeer reduction at next day on track.



oiled ABS turn plates on stand:

[Porsche9]

I like your home mechanic turn plates. While a tiny bit redneck it's still pretty damn clever.

Look forward to hearing about your track day results.

[ericd]

More than a tiny bit redneck, but would only be full redneck if I was holding a beer while making them

[Van914]

Any updates on the brake mods?

[ericd]

Brakes are fantastic. Really the strongest part of the car on track, and any driving really.

Really powerful from tip-in and can modulate right up to ABS point. Dust is minimal for the hard use i have given them and no squeals.

If I do an R-comp tire I may bump up to a full competition pad which I know will squeal and dust off for street use.

[ericd]

Popped in a proper seat for this track season as well. All the difference in the world.