what do i need to buy or get if im starting to track race? i have a 09 MCS

 

Practice. No, seriously.

 

Race? Or just hit the track and do laps to get the best time you can?

 

so i should go stock? no chainging the brake fluid or brake disc or anything?

 

Just drive it and learn the limitations of what the car can do already stock. It'll make you a better driver in the long run, and help you appreciate the mods you might possibly do in the future. Until then, invest in driving school. You don't need to be fully modded in order to enjoy a track day.

 

planing on taking times and practicing at first but i want to race

 

Find a local driving school and take a few lessons from a pro, it will be the best use of your money for the track.

 

ok thx... just wanted to know if it could hurt my car in the long run.... thx!

 

I would recommend track brake pads, something like Carbotech XP10 for the front. You would need something that would take the heat and be safe.

I have 32 track days so far on my 08 MCS.

 

and whats ur set up?

 

I have quite a few things including IC, JCW kit, BBK, coils, camber plates, USS, rear sway bar, control arms, end links, r-comps etc. But you do not need any of those things.

 

yeh, high temp brake pads and high temp brake fluid

 

It gets very expensive real quickly, so you will also need a great job.

 

If you want to door to door race, buy a race ready car. The number one mistake people make when they want to go racing is they are NOT ready to write off their car if something happens. Meaning you don't NEED the car it's not your Daily driver.

But if you want to use your current car to do DE's, you need to get some Motul brake fluid first off. Then do a day and figure out what you think you want the car to do better, then start modding from there.

PS, if your looking for a track car I have one for sale.

 

I would go with a break pad/fluide up grade first cardbotects are a great option. Depending on the track that will determine what compund you will need. In my case I run exp8 on both street and track.

Having better breaking system gives you a safety margin over the oem setup

 

Without a doubt you should not have to do ANYTHING before you experience a number of track days. I have been serving as a coach at a number of MINI events and continue to very very impressed at just how good a bone stock MINI is; typically far exceeding the capability of the driver. Catch up with your car first, and then make the car better.
After you wear out your first set of brake pads, then it is time for uprated new ones!

 

thx alot don racine! any way i could keep in touch with you, now that im going to start and your coach?... just curiosity

 

I just started tracking this year and I cooked my stock pads my first day out for a HPDE track day. Not good High temp brake pads (eg Carbotech 8s or 10s) are easy to change on the car and the price is nominal. Changing pads only provides you added assurance of staying out of trouble. You don't need to loose your brakes when you are trying to learn everything else. As for brake fluid, I don't know of any track that will let you on without a fluid change within a couple of months of the event. So put in some good stuff. Otherwise, stock, the car is great to learn on

 

where can i get those pads? and what are the best fluids?

 

three fluids I have run on my cars are in order of increasing price. Motul RBF600, Castrol SRF, Endless RF-650. All very good. Motul is very cheap.

Brake pads can be bought from AutoXCooper.com. Excellent service

 

Motul fluid is what I recommend and use.

As for the Carbotechs I have them all in stock, call and we'll set you up the the right compound for you.

 

another brake fluid - ATE typ200 amber (the blue is the same but it turns green when it mixes with amber-yuk )
plus a PowerBleeder - makes brake bleeding a snap.
See how easy it is for us to spend your money

 

lol! yea yea ill get in touch with you guys at RMW

 

Just pointing out that Way Motor Works is not RMW.

Honestly, listen to Don Racine - go out and learn your car with your stock setup before doing anything. Don't buy anything yet. Do a HPDE or two before formally tracking your car. Once you've seen a bit of what your stock setup can do, then start modifying. I've talked with Dez Ballard (Mini race driver) and he runs a car on stock brakes, so your brakes are fine for now.

Edit: Actually, Dez runs stock rotors, uncertain about brakes.

 

yea i know.+.+ lol i noticed after i posted it... but everyone knows its for way motoring