safety equipment

[Dave T(BADVENM)]

I'm participating in the NASA group of high performance driving. There is some concern about trucks participating because of the weight of the vehicles and the ability to stop in a short period of time. I read the braking distance from 60-0 is 120 feet which I believe is pretty good given the trucks weight.

What is available as far as safety and/or brake upgrades for our trucks. Any vendors on this forum have the parts for the upgrades. NASA is inquiring as to what the additional cost would be for trucks (lightning/SRT Ram) and whether that would exclude others from participating.

I will be racing at the new Hastings track at the end of September...the only truck so far with the rocky mountain region of NASA. The higher ups are just kind of curious as to whats out there and if there are any vendors. I'm looking forward to participating with these guys and improving my driving skills. The additional safety equipment will hopefully apply to both real world and driving atmospheres.

 

[mmmmtorque]

I am not aware of any additional brake upgrades for our trucks other than fluid. Although I would be hard pressed in agreeing to any mandated upgrade for a NASA event.

I have participated in similar programs and ran my RC to the limits on road courses up to 3 1/4 miles. Even after 30 mins of heavy braking, there was little to no fade and even started to out brake various other production sports cars towards the last 10 mins of each session.

There were nay sayers at each event on the first day but all shut up after the first run.

 

[Dave T(BADVENM)]

I'm thinking the stock SRT brakes will/could outperform those of the competitors. The addition of the brake ducts in the front will certainly help. Guess I'll just have to show them

 

[Django]

I think our brakes are way sensitive......very hard grabbing brakes.....

SD

 

[mmmmtorque]

I'm thinking the stock SRT brakes will/could outperform those of the competitors. The addition of the brake ducts in the front will certainly help. Guess I'll just have to show them

I did notice that with the stock pads that you will get some modulation after heavy use (extreme). At first I was concerned I warped a rotor but afterwards found the modulation was from the build up of brake dust on the rotor. If its a multiday event or you have quite a few miles on your pads would recommend taking a spare set to the track.

Have fun !


When is the event ?

 

[Dave T(BADVENM)]

Weekend of Sept 30.