Took several years of ownership, but I'm comfortable trying a track day with my 08 TL-S. I still have about 3 months to go before the event, and I want to get the must-do maintenance done in advance.
It's at 75,000, so I need a coolant replacement, tranny (a/t) drain/refill, brake fluid change, and probably some different pads. I can do it all myself, but the last two items are where I have the most questions. I want to enjoy the day, but I'm not going to be really aggressive since it is my daily driver.
I'm fully aware that track days are hard on cars. I attended last year as a guest, and spent half the day helping a fellow driver replace pads and fluid in his G35. Not the kind of day I want to have, but maybe I'll have good karma. It just looks so fun.
Anyway, to the point...
I've read about the various DOT brake fluids, but I haven't figured out if getting the stuff with the higher temp rating gives up anything in normal driving. I also live in Iowa, so if there are low temp concerns that would be good to know. Thoughts on that?
Secondly, I have Duralast Cmax Gold pads on. Not expecting they'd be good on a track because they have less bite than the stock pads did. What is a cost effective pad that I should use (knowing I'll probably switch back after)?
Last question - I read in prior threads that TLS owners had the "Acura" letters on the calipers turn brown after a track day. Has anyone avoided that? That would be disappointing.
Sorry for the long post, but wanted to make sure my intentions were clear. Thanks for the feedback!
It's at 75,000, so I need a coolant replacement, tranny (a/t) drain/refill, brake fluid change, and probably some different pads. I can do it all myself, but the last two items are where I have the most questions. I want to enjoy the day, but I'm not going to be really aggressive since it is my daily driver.
I'm fully aware that track days are hard on cars. I attended last year as a guest, and spent half the day helping a fellow driver replace pads and fluid in his G35. Not the kind of day I want to have, but maybe I'll have good karma. It just looks so fun.
Anyway, to the point...
I've read about the various DOT brake fluids, but I haven't figured out if getting the stuff with the higher temp rating gives up anything in normal driving. I also live in Iowa, so if there are low temp concerns that would be good to know. Thoughts on that?
Secondly, I have Duralast Cmax Gold pads on. Not expecting they'd be good on a track because they have less bite than the stock pads did. What is a cost effective pad that I should use (knowing I'll probably switch back after)?
Last question - I read in prior threads that TLS owners had the "Acura" letters on the calipers turn brown after a track day. Has anyone avoided that? That would be disappointing.
Sorry for the long post, but wanted to make sure my intentions were clear. Thanks for the feedback!