Javelin trackday at Anglesey

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:54 am

Great day out and the Zed performed great on its first track day.. power is fine. Needs better brakes. Wet wet wet tho ..

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:45 am

Nice pics.

Spriteracer · Post by **Spriteracer** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:54 am

Anglesey is one of my favourite circuits. Which version were you on, Coastal or International ? Very easy to get distracted by the views coming down Peel hill.... don't ask how I know !

brillomaster · Post by **brillomaster** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:55 am

great pics. love a zed on track. brakes is an easy enough upgrade to do, just need some decent pads. I used to use Performance Friction 08 compound, pricey, but last ages and perform great.

Also on hotter days, its a 10 minute task to remove the front fog lights, helps get some cooling air into the wheel wells to aid with front brake temps.

any plans to upgrade tyres? on a dry day, a decent set of trackday tyres makes a huge difference, along with a decent wheel alignment.

1536Z4 · Post by **1536Z4** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:19 am

Nice one

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:41 pm

Some great photos there.

The weather is always going to be unpredictable booking a track day this time of year, but at least a wet day puts a bit less strain on the car!

I can't tell if your car is a 3.0i, but if not you could upgrade to 3.0i front brakes as they are a bit bigger - 300mm discs I think. Or 3.0Si facelift front discs which are 325mm.

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:02 pm

buzyg wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:45 am Nice pics.

Thanks buddy
Long time...
I was in a black e89 before

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:03 pm

Spriteracer wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:54 am Anglesey is one of my favourite circuits. Which version were you on, Coastal or International ? Very easy to get distracted by the views coming down Peel hill.... don't ask how I know !

Haha well in Dec the snow capped mountains blew me away

We did both circuits one in am and one in pm
Closest I'm going to get to laguna corkscrew I think.. so awesome

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:09 pm

brillomaster wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:55 am great pics. love a zed on track. brakes is an easy enough upgrade to do, just need some decent pads. I used to use Performance Friction 08 compound, pricey, but last ages and perform great.

Also on hotter days, its a 10 minute task to remove the front fog lights, helps get some cooling air into the wheel wells to aid with front brake temps.

any plans to upgrade tyres? on a dry day, a decent set of trackday tyres makes a huge difference, along with a decent wheel alignment.

Really good tips!!

So tyres changed to mps4s
Alignment done
Suspension needs some tweaking
Changed front bumper to z4m and the ducts directly feed cold air to brakes
Also got a new big brake kit to go on (with track brake fluid) as they were shuddering although not much fade.. from 335i with ate ceramics so let's see how that is and otherwise I will check out your suggestion

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:10 pm

1536Z4 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:19 am Nice one

Thank you!

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:12 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:41 pm Some great photos there.

The weather is always going to be unpredictable booking a track day this time of year, but at least a wet day puts a bit less strain on the car!

I can't tell if your car is a 3.0i, but if not you could upgrade to 3.0i front brakes as they are a bit bigger - 300mm discs I think. Or 3.0Si facelift front discs which are 325mm.

Yes 3l

Just about to upgarde to a 335i set up slightly bigger and better discs pads (thank you ebay) see pic above

So let's see on next one

Which will probably be wet still.. but yes def looking forward to dry weather track fun..

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:21 pm

Theivz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:12 pm Yes 3l

Just about to upgarde to a 335i set up slightly bigger and better discs pads (thank you ebay) see pic above

Right, it looks like you have it all in hand then!

Enjoy your next track sessions.

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:31 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:21 pm
Theivz wrote: ↑Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:12 pm Yes 3l

Just about to upgarde to a 335i set up slightly bigger and better discs pads (thank you ebay) see pic above
Right, it looks like you have it all in hand then!

Enjoy your next track sessions.

Thank you will spend a bit more time on the car first then let u know how I get on

I guess there's a reason they tend to be cheaper now lol

Feel free to chime in any input is better than no input

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:27 am

I've never been brave enough to do a track day in my MC, although I did some years ago when a mate ran a motor salvage business in his more sporty stock!

There are some track-day threads on here from other Z4 owners if you can find them. Liam22 has some good info and videos about racing his E86.

Theivz · Post by **Theivz** » Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:28 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:27 am I've never been brave enough to do a track day in my MC, although I did some years ago when a mate ran a motor salvage business in his more sporty stock!

There are some track-day threads on here from other Z4 owners if you can find them. Liam22 has some good info and videos about racing his E86.

Awesome thank you

You should def do one. You don't have to hoon it and it stops you from losing your licence on public roads..

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