So far, I've tracked my car once and THEN tried a downpipe (to reduce heat and back pressure and hopefully take some strain off the turbos and engine), JB4 (sound like a cheap way to get more horsepower), wheels and tires, and brake pads/fluid (obvious track day modifications).
Like you, I...
I bought a cheap battery/alternator tester from Amazon. It only lasted about a year before falling apart, but worked as intended. It helped me diagnose a bad alternator, after weeks of batterily swapping.
An alternator going out on such a new car is highly unlikely, though not impossible.
Modding warranty cars in CA just isn't a good idea. I always assume modified = warranty voided. It's just easier that way. ?
California is not the automotive eutopia it was years ago.
I have Nakangs, $400 pads, and fluid. I did just buy camber plates for obvious reasons. I expect the car to be very fast. I'll know next week!
These cars do so well even stock
I agree with the simpler stuff mentioned:
Camber plates so your tires wear evenly. Better performance is a bonus.
Ohlins is a great street coilover that performs REALLY well on track.
You figured out the wheel and tire combo you want.
Brake pads...well... They dust. So, hopefully you're not...
Doh. Yeah, articulating suspension pieces to ensure no rubbing is a PITA but critical. It also seems these cars don't like to be lowered unless using suspension components to correct geometry.
That makes me happy because it's less parts to buy right now?
Nailed it.
First: I feel attacked.
Second: agreed. Except for stanced cars. That shit is whack no matter how sympathetic you try to be.
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It all went downhill once street cred turned into "likes" and followers.