[W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

[Mike Ramay]

Bruce - please tell me that you're not saying that I should use the $62/L
fluid for the flush?? Do you know of anything else?

 

I'm beginning to think that I should rebuild the calipers as well as put in
a new master cylinder since that will result in a completely empty system,
therefore clean enough for the SRF.

 

Later,

Mike R.

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Bruce Mendel
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

 

With SRF, you have to COMPLETELY flush the system...any other fluid, and
especially moisture (it's not hydroscopic) will contaminate it and lower the
boiling point dramatically. Ask me how I know. :)

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From: Jonathan Hodgman <mailto:jhodgman at gmail.com>  

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Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:43 PM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

 

That is quite a pretty penny for fluid.. I think I'll order some but keep it
on the shelf (cool/dry shelf) until I run on track next time...

Also, as mentioned on the forums I do plan on running ducting to help keep
the bits cool(er).. 

Mike, if you replace the master you can bench bleed it and start fresh in
the reservoir..  You'll know you have the Castrol all the way through when
the colour changes:)

Jonathan



On 3/15/07, Mike Ramay <mramay at att.biz> wrote: 

Running a 4,000 pound car on a track will toast the brakes easily,
especially the stock setup. BTDT.

I have two cans of Castrol SRF coming, ordered them a couple of days ago
from
http://www.northamericanraceparts.com/site/department.cfm?id=C6190AA7-95A6-9
298-5A4B75EA592095A9

They're selling the SRF for $62/L.

Anyway, what can I use to flush the brake system before pouring in the 
expensive stuff? Isopropyl Alcohol? I'm adding the stainless brake lines and
thinking about putting in a new master cylinder as well. Might as well get
it all done before finishing it up with expensive fluid. 

Later,
Mike R.

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com ]
On Behalf Of Bruce Mendel
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 4:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

Castrol SRF is the real deal. At $80 for a can, it should be! 

But when you see them pour it straight from the can into a Formula 1 car,
it's fairly convincing.

Bruce
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From: "Shayegan, Richard" < <mailto:rishayegan at davidson.edu>
rishayegan at davidson.edu>
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Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track 


Jonathan, I know I mentioned it on the forums, but really ATE Super Blue is
the budget race fluid, get some real stuff in there.

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of Jonathan Hodgman
Sent: Thu 3/15/2007 7:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track


Cockpit camera is sure to follow the next go around. 

Should my TT SEC be ready I'll take it on track, otherwise the lack of power
will be disappointing.


That may not Look fast, but @ the end of that straight I'm pushing 5800 in
3rd which equals right about 105mph: 
http://blueridgemb.com/wp-content/mph-vs-rpm-track-rubber.jpg
(thanks Dan!).
Trust me when I say it feels fast...even my instructor w/ 12+ years in the 
race seat commented as such.


At the end of the back straight I was pushing right about 140.

When I take my brakes off I'll have some pics....they are beat beyond
beat...  Bad brake fade if I didn't start slowing down early on the back 
straight.  Boiled the fluid (fresh ATE Super blue just about every session I
went out..).

For those who are wondering, I was running slotted rotors up front, cross
drills in the rear, PBR ceramic pads all around and a 1 day old flush of ATE

super blue.  Out of everything on the car my only complaint was the
brakes...

Track rubber makes these cars handle Far better then they have a right too
(Pirelli P-Zero Corsa's).

Till next time:) 

Jonathan



On 3/15/07, Hein <hein.o at nf.sympatico.ca> wrote:

He wasn't driving fast enough to toast the brakes......


H


----- Original Message -----
From: Dick Spellman <mailto:spell.yy at verizon.net>
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<mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> >
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

Very cool Jonathan.  You need a cockpit camera as well on the next run and
maybe take the SEC. This will give you time to replace the brake system you 
toasted in that SEL :-) .

Dick

Jonathan Hodgman wrote:

For those here that aren't on forums I thought y'all might get a kick out of
a video we shot this past w/e:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyC_lugMJw

This was at Road Atlanta for a BMW CCA Driving school event...Lots of fun
running out the 6l 32V on track, although I don't think my brakes would
agree...

Anywho, hope y'all enjoy watching as much as I did driving:):)

Jonathan


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1989 560 SEC AMG ( N.Amer 250/295)
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1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1986 560 SL  White on Burgundy
1985 500 SEL Euro (Parts Car)
1985 300 CD For Sale
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:( 
1987 560 SEC Sold
1992 E300D 140K Champagne on Parchment tex (Sold)
1990 560 SEC 154K Anthracite on Gray (Sold)
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Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
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1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1987 560 SEC US Spec
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1986 560 SL  White on Burgundy 
1985 500 SEL Euro (Parts Car)
1985 300 CD For Sale
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
1987 560 SEC Sold
1992 E300D 140K Champagne on Parchment tex (Sold)
1990 560 SEC 154K Anthracite on Gray (Sold)
1988 300 TE 160K Burgundy on Palomino (Sold)
1980 280 SE US 185K (Sold)
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp



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Offering Enthusiast Service, Restoration and Modification. 
Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
http://www.blueridgemb.com
http://www.AMGEast.com

1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1987 560 SEC US Spec
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1986 560 SL  White on Burgundy
1985 500 SEL Euro (Parts Car)
1985 300 CD For Sale
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
1987 560 SEC Sold
1992 E300D 140K Champagne on Parchment tex (Sold) 
1990 560 SEC 154K Anthracite on Gray (Sold)
1988 300 TE 160K Burgundy on Palomino (Sold)
1980 280 SE US 185K (Sold)
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp 


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