First Track Day, in the 914 Options

[rnellums]

Had such a blast today at my first trackday in my Silver car. It ran like a champ, and was sticking to the corners like glue! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I did, however boil my brake fluid after flogging the car through the 3rd 30 min session. I noticed the fade early and was able to stay in low gear and cruise to pits, but it was scary none the less. It has 5-lug vented rotors, so this surprised me. I hear that old fluid might have been partly to blame? Any other suggestions? It was not a hot day (60's).

-Ross

[Nürburg Nomad]

AHHHH! Apparently 'blue' colored brake fluid is now illegal in the U.S... or was for the past 15 years and ATE Super Blue has just now been caught. Not for functional reasons either... because someone might confuse it for washer fluid?!

See here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878694
(forgive the BMW link)

I will cling to my last 2 cans of ATE Super Blue tightly! At least the yellow Typ. 200 is the same, no more easy flushes! Ha, that said I'd still recommend ATE 'TYP 200' as the yellow/amber version is known. 914 is looking good, next time you'll have to get a spotter with a camera track-side. Then we can asses the lack of body roll (hopefully) relative to the factory 914 suspension!