07-10-2013, 01:31 PM
I guess to me it kind of comes with the territory.
This isn't really anything new. The e36 BMWs need an oil baffle to prevent starvation or an expensive dual pickup oil pump, LS1s are notorious for oiling issues as well. Tons of performance cars don't have adequate brakes for the track.
It's up to you as the end user to make sure that a car can be driven 10/10ths at a track. Nissan isn't going to pony up the extra R&D and materials cost (which then get passed on to the consumer) to put in brake ducts when 98% of the owners will never experience fade. Ask David L how his STI Brembos held up at VIR, totally inadequate for parade laps. That's just how it is.
As far as the seals go, I would be surprised if the aftermarket or Toyobaru doesn't come up with a solution shortly.
This isn't really anything new. The e36 BMWs need an oil baffle to prevent starvation or an expensive dual pickup oil pump, LS1s are notorious for oiling issues as well. Tons of performance cars don't have adequate brakes for the track.
It's up to you as the end user to make sure that a car can be driven 10/10ths at a track. Nissan isn't going to pony up the extra R&D and materials cost (which then get passed on to the consumer) to put in brake ducts when 98% of the owners will never experience fade. Ask David L how his STI Brembos held up at VIR, totally inadequate for parade laps. That's just how it is.
As far as the seals go, I would be surprised if the aftermarket or Toyobaru doesn't come up with a solution shortly.
Current:
- 1993 325is Black/Black 97 STX Christine
-2015 Ford Fiesta ST OW Ms Fiesty
Past:
-2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 XL 5MT AKA Goldy Locks
- 1993 325is Black/Black 97 STX Christine
-2015 Ford Fiesta ST OW Ms Fiesty
Past:
-2002 Ford Ranger 4.0 XL 5MT AKA Goldy Locks