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Track prep: brake-line insulation
Couple things prepping for a track day this weekend- I put some insulation on all the brake lines near my headers. The velcro style sounds easy, but my god was it a PITA. I think I’d rather just open my brake system and rebleed than deal with trying to wrap it and set metal zip…
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First autocross of 2026: Windy City BMW at Tire Rack
First autocross of the season today. I was out with Windy City BMW at TireRack in Indiana. We had a fairly long loopback course. Pretty sweeping design. I ended up first in my class by quite a margin, and 4th overall. We always get a little bit different crowd at this event. A lot of…
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Where the MK60 kit came from
andreyyyk5418 said: In reply to theruleslawyer : where or who did you buy that abs kit from? 12GS on this forum. You can read the thread about it in general here-https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/standalone-abs-installs-mk60-and-more/248099/page1/ Though TBH if I had to do it again I’d source my own module and get the happy cactus conversion box https://happycactusgarage.com/ Then this…
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First track day of 2026: shaking off the cobwebs
First trackday of the year last night. Shaking the cobwebs off. No PBs, but set some respectable times. Followed a c8 z06 z07 for a while. Didn’t do too bad considering he had 250hp advantage. My autoblip didn’t like the MC change I made and wasn’t working. I think I need to make the switch…
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Tick clutch master cylinder
I tossed in a tick clutch master. The clutch stuck a couple times at high RPM at blackhawk. It’s a common recommended solution. Now the clutch has a super short throw. Works for me, but it’ll make the engagement point a little harder to find. I’m hoping this doesn’t turn into a clutch replacement. It…
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Blackhawk Farms: brake fade and the Aero6 question
Nice day out at Blackhawk Farms. I put my old bridge back in so I was running exactly how the car was tuned. Blackhawk is a pretty brutal track for brakes and brakes are really holding me back right now. I think my ER1 pads were getting some pad fade. I think it’s time to…
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Autocross Sep 28: finally beat Dobson
I had an excellent showing at autocross today. I finally beat the guy I’ve been chasing for like 3 years. He usually doesn’t show up often enough to change season points, but when he does, he’s almost always the fastest time of the day. Usually I can get within a few tenths, and I’ve even…
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Weekend prep: DIY tire blankets + Vararam bridge
A few things in prep for the weekend autox event on sunday. First I made some tire blankets. I detailed them over on another thread on GRM. $50 and 2 hours. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/if-youre-cold-theyre-cold-diy-tire-blankets/281907/page1/ I also added a new vararam bridge that I covered in gold foil. Not sure it will do much, but it looks cool.
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Autocross Sep 14
Better showing at autox than last time. 2nd class and 3rd raw overall. A little cool in the morning, but in the afternoon my tires were finally hooking up.
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State of the build: September 2025 spec rundown
Current snapshot- not including mostly maintenance stuff like seals, wires, non performance stuff, etc. Engine/power train- 363rwhp KN style filter with stock box top removed Hooker shorty headers SDPC ls6 powermax plus cam Borla axleback Melling HP high flow pump Ls6 beehive springs Michigan motorsports trunions Oil catch can powerbond SFI 10% ud pulley T1 steering…