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Originally Posted by justpete
Nah, just helping with some pre-class homework. 
Don't really need anything at all to go an HPDE, you're right. No race brake fluid, no special tires, just a safe car that meets the tech inspection requirements. And that form should be available at the BMWCCA site or that of the local chapter. BMW shops usually do the tech inspection for free, at least around here, ymmv.
Excellent advice. Rule number one, listen, listen, listen. Rule number two, see rule number one. Learning the track and not being lost takes at least a day if not a weekend. They usually say you should be able to drive the track in your mind's eye by the end of the first weekend. Until then it's pretty much overwhelming which is why it's recommended not to race, not to go as fast as possible, etc., just go at your pace, listen to the instructor, and learn. Speed comes with time and often the slowest at the beginning are the fastest in the end. |
don't need race brake fluid, but you definitely need fresh brake fluid. really any DOT 4 will work, and since BMW comes with DOT 4 from the factory it's fine. Amsoil makes a good cheap DOT 4 fluid (better then lots of expensive brands). But stay away from Motul, its good while fresh but absorbs moisture really fast.