Hello. I just got my 2006 C230 6-speed sport sedan in November 2007. It is my daily driver. I've started racing it this year, and by racing I mean autocross and HPDE (High Performance Drivers Education) track days. I'm keeping the car stock this year as I learn how it behaves at speed. My only change is a seperate set of wheels/tires for race day, and they are not even R compound.
Looking forward, what modifications should I make for better performance? Here's a list I've accumulated, please comment on them and add your ideas or experiences.
Brakes
- Complete kit, upgrading to C55 brakes or a Brembo kit or something.
- Component upgrades (pads, 2-piece rotors, SS braided brake lines, racing fluid, etc.)
- Air ducting to the front brakes.
Wheels/Tires
- Upgrade from 17" to 18" wheels to allow for larger brake rotors/calipers.
- Get super light weight wheels.
- R compound. If I have the cash: one set for autocross and one set for track.
Suspension/Alignment
- I don't know much about this area, please enlighten me!
Weight
- There must be some way to make this pig weigh less. I have the fold-down rear seats. Are they difficult to remove? What can I easily remove on Friday for a race on Saturday, then put right back in on Sunday?
Intake/Exhaust
- Are there really any significant power gains here?
Miscellaneous
- What else helps?
Thanks for your input. I hope to get significanly faster as I get more experience and spend more money!
Looking forward, what modifications should I make for better performance? Here's a list I've accumulated, please comment on them and add your ideas or experiences.
Brakes
- Complete kit, upgrading to C55 brakes or a Brembo kit or something.
- Component upgrades (pads, 2-piece rotors, SS braided brake lines, racing fluid, etc.)
- Air ducting to the front brakes.
Wheels/Tires
- Upgrade from 17" to 18" wheels to allow for larger brake rotors/calipers.
- Get super light weight wheels.
- R compound. If I have the cash: one set for autocross and one set for track.
Suspension/Alignment
- I don't know much about this area, please enlighten me!
Weight
- There must be some way to make this pig weigh less. I have the fold-down rear seats. Are they difficult to remove? What can I easily remove on Friday for a race on Saturday, then put right back in on Sunday?
Intake/Exhaust
- Are there really any significant power gains here?
Miscellaneous
- What else helps?
Thanks for your input. I hope to get significanly faster as I get more experience and spend more money!