you dont want to drop $150 on a new master cylinder but you want to buy a $1000+ brake system 
honestly, the miata is probably the perfect 2nd car to strip and track. Then you can enjoy the stock E30 for what it it is.
track cars break and parts can add up quickly. consider tires and pads. you will be replacing those OFTEN if you will be tearing up the track, even worse when you are learning. You will destroy pads and tires until you learn that balance. I havent forgotten the ride in the M235i haha
again, the miata is a better way to go. smaller wheels means smaller tires and smaller tires are cheaper. 15" is where you want to be IMO
exactly what Im saying. I have a BBK in my future because I want to drop unsprung weight also and the added stopping power is a nice bonus.I have a bunch of things I plan on doing to drop weight, sprung and unsprung, but really Im better off spending my money on HPDE instead of $300 carbon fiber mirrors, let alone $1000+ on a BBK.
Kevan, I highlighted the main things to consider with track day brakes.
honestly, the miata is probably the perfect 2nd car to strip and track. Then you can enjoy the stock E30 for what it it is.
track cars break and parts can add up quickly. consider tires and pads. you will be replacing those OFTEN if you will be tearing up the track, even worse when you are learning. You will destroy pads and tires until you learn that balance. I havent forgotten the ride in the M235i haha
again, the miata is a better way to go. smaller wheels means smaller tires and smaller tires are cheaper. 15" is where you want to be IMO
exactly what Im saying. I have a BBK in my future because I want to drop unsprung weight also and the added stopping power is a nice bonus.I have a bunch of things I plan on doing to drop weight, sprung and unsprung, but really Im better off spending my money on HPDE instead of $300 carbon fiber mirrors, let alone $1000+ on a BBK.
Kevan, I highlighted the main things to consider with track day brakes.
As a side note, I am easily influenced on topics in which I know little.
Regarding the miata, it must be sold soon. I'm moving and cannot house 2 cars anymore. Also for financial reasons, I cannot maintain/insure 2 cars. I would looooove to strip it/build it/track it, and I have sooo many examples to follow. But I can't.
The miata itself is also mostly stock. Its two upgrades are tires and sway bars. Honestly the two BEST upgrades I could have chosen.
My boss has been saying the same thing; tires and brakes. He reminded me that SpecE30 runs stock brakes too. So like you guys are saying, good pads, rotors, and fresh fluid shall satisfy a solid track day. And keep up on all maintenance, obviously.
So I've been talked down to that. Replace the master with a good solid unit, upgrade those items, & add in some new stainless lines. I do also want to rebuild the calipers... I just want to, just for peace of mind.
Regarding my first real track day, I've been highly recommended to use a rental. I trust in my boss greatly, he knows best, this has been his life. What I need is seat time, and I asked why the car I use isn't important, why practicing in my car isn't important. He says the experience of sitting at the wheel and testing myself & my ability is far more valuable than testing the car's ability with me controlling it. (that's my interpretation of it).
To be a good driver means you know how to drive. You aren't specific to one car. You are specific to being able to control any car with your ability to drive it well. As an example, The Stig (Top Gear) is a good driver. A good driver uses his knowledge to determine how to best handle the car (although there is that factor of practicing with a great many amount of cars).
That's what I want most, the skill. The tool is only a tool.
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