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      07-17-2019, 02:32 PM   #15
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Drives: E90 M3
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100% dependent upon how you approach the day:

Option 1: You're relaxed about it, not intending to set lap times, just want to access more of the M's performance in a safe environment without getting arrested. You acknowledge your lack of experience (ignorance, really) and want get to know how the track scene works. You aren't fast, Senna reincarnate.

--> Show up with your stock M4, monitor and adjust tire pressures, take a cool down lap or two if you sense the tires and/or brakes getting hot.

Worst case scenario is you'll push the brakes a little too hard and end up with pad deposits on the rotors. You will unavoidably cut some life from your tires, but they will not be destroyed.

Option 2: You have an ego. You'd rather be being waved by than the opposite. You want to leave your inaugural track day feeling "fast." (Maybe you are Senna, who knows?) You're going to push the car and don't want to actively respond to components getting a bit too hot.

--> You'll want pads, fluid, tires, or plan on tire replacement.

I strongly recommend Option 1, and gradually increase pace. Upgrade components concurrently.

Last first timer I worked with was #2, leaning on TC all day, worked his way through basically an entire set of rear pads. Probably learned next to nothing, but hey, made some passes in the novice group
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