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Old 06-08-2006, 09:13 PM
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Default Track Day Prep!

Right, after my little dose of action today, I've decided I wanna turn the Fiesta into a bit of a weapon.. it's not quick, but it handles well, and brakes well, so it's a good starting point..

What do I need to be doing? First thing is wiring in a switch for the fan, because as soon as I came off the track, it was overheating, after 20minutes of ragging it!

Brake fluid? What dot rating should I be going for? The car still has to be used every day for work, so something fast road? Brake pads? Any guages will I be needing? I.e Oil Pressure etc?

Any help/links/info will be appreciated!

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The fiesta in ya siggi?

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Yes sir!
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Coilovers, polly bushes, adjustable lower arms/rear beam, tyres, lightweight everything, cages, braces etc. then it will handle well.. then get some fuck off brakes and the smallest wheels that will fit over them. Done.
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Coilovers are on, pollybushes are soon....... lower arms rear beam? where from?

Car is stripped out, standard seats at the moment...... and ST170 300mm brakes, so they're sorted.. I think!
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fully adjustable suspension

and then get it setup

Thats the bit everyone leave out for some mad reason!

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Not sure if ZOO do bits for your car, although the ZS rear beam is pretty good. Pollybushes should suit it down to a T! though.

Good luck mate

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Bump for the afternoon crew

Thanks for the help so far boys!
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Dan get zoo to do some of these, see what he says about the rear beam and then get some coilovers and have it cornerweighted.
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Does Mr Zoo post on here?

Already got the coilovers matt, so that's a big chunk of money out the way.. lol
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