Krisko

I'm not even talking about track tires or wheels. How much mods are really necessary to get ready for a track. I'm think front and rear sway bars, maybe suspension, straight exhaust. Is any tranny work necessary? I'm trying to stay within a budget so I'm not talking about cosmetic stuff.

krazik

Brake pads and Fluid.

Ludedude

One meeeeeeeeeellion dollars.

krazik

One Hundred Meeeeeeeeellion dollars.

CoralDoc

You guys crack me up .

Seriously, what krazik said is it - upgraded pads (like Porterfield R4S or Panther +) combined with high performance brake fluid is all you need for your first few track events.

Krisko - where do you live in Florida? Hope to see you at one of our track events soon!

Elistan

Yellow Streak

It may be worth checking with the groups/tracks to see if stock roll hoops are OK. It is a 50/50 mix around here.

-YS

Gloffer

In addition to upgraded brake pads/fluid, you'll need a helmet too.

Tedster

Here's my take on what's needed at what stage:

first track event or two - nothing for the car; instruction for the dirver
after that - brake fluid and pads; alignment; more instruction
getting faster - R compound tires; brake ducts; more instruction
eventually - suspension tuning
competing (time trials) - remove weight; add power; aftermarket brake upgrades?

somewhere in there you might consider a roll bar/seats/harnesses.

Ted

krazik

w/ ted.

I was just keeping it simple. If the track is heavy on the brakes its easy for even the track newbie to cook them.

A brain bucket is also required, but I figured that was a given.