How To Prepare Your Car for the Nürburgring: THE ESSENTIALS

With the 2023 season around the corner and many failures we've had last year, let's take a look at the basics when it comes to the car preparation for the track.

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Disclaimer: the actions performed in this video are executed by professionals or individuals that consider themselves professional on a closed circuit within the local regulations.

[TwistedSymmetryUK]

So the calliper pins…
You can buy them from VW there’s 2 pins on the carrier 1 solid and one with rubber bushing jus replace the one with rubber bushing with the solid….alternatively APP Brakes in the Netherlands sell a kit who is our supplier for these kits.

[jonboyy]

Personally I really enjoy this type of video. Surprisingly track prep can often be overlooked as you know !

[Richard_Turner]

Love this video for 2 reasons, 1 it's really great info that we all need and 2nd it means we are getting close to start of the season 👍

[inne]

We need more videos like this and more specific details to why any upgrades like these are needed or change the car behavior etc.... Great job 👏

[rotrmotr]

Excellent video Misha. Most car enthusiasts first thought for performace mods is more power. When actually it should be more control first. I believe it was an old Pirelli slogan that stated "POWER IS NOTHING WITHOUT CONTROL".

[RMcG]

This kind of video is incredibly helpful in terms of track prep. Inspired me to probably book a car from Apex before taking my own car on the track. Keep them coming!

[adityachampawat]

The red colour on the Golf with the apex livery!!! 😍

[RosskoPeeko]

Couldn’t agree more with this video. Anyone considering any track time should 100% change out the pads to something like ferodo DS2500 And a proper set of tyres. Even pilot sport 4 are great for track days. Also a brake fluid change, engine service and even gearbox oil. Your car will thank you 🙏

[jaredsinn]

As someone with a Golf VII GTI who wants to track it at Sebring, I’m taking notes. I love these videos, thank you for giving us the insight into your fleet

[adityachampawat]

Loved this guide!!! Thank you Misha!!!

[commuterbranchline]

Great to see behind the scenes and Master of Spanners, George providing expert guidance of what we should really do before rocking up at the ring!

[iceb-akapice]

Yeah man. Great video. Last summer was crazy with the weather. But please check your vehicle before any long journey. Most of it is common sense. 😂 thanks for the video. ✌

[qlikbox]

Great video. Just my 2c for people wanting a daily driver that works on the track, too - consider the products out there and try to avoid the hype. Fluids are quite obvious - however surrounded in myth and folklore - check your coolant levels and that the coolant type is correct for your car. You might want to change your brake fluid to something with a higher boiling point. But don't jump straight to Castrol SRF as Sunoco R Extreme is also a good option (25% of the cost with similar spec). And stick to your car's recommended oil weight, avoiding race oils (unless you like to change this a lot).

[cyclistman]

As an owner of a nicely modded for street use MK7 GTI SE, I really enjoyed this track modded GTI video. Thank you Comrade!!

[strife]

just wanted to clarify, steel braided lines can indeed Crack. they are a Teflon hose wrapped in steel braiding. they can fail.

[trdartz]

Absolutely cannot wait to come visit you guys in April. All booked and set up with the always helpful Dyana! so so excited.. been waiting years for this !

[beanmw]

Currently prepping my car for the ring next year, this video is very helpful lol. If you want a drive of my Colt Turbo next year Misha, or maybe even this year let me know 😂

[ErikB]

Price quotes are for popular/common cars. If you’re tracjing something more exotic/rare, prices rise quickly.
Looking forward to part 2, 3, 4, 5, ….

[evanthomson]

Bought a mk7 for my daily/track car just because of this vid.
If there is a write up on a parts list that would be awesome!

[hnkfrance]

It looks like George has a LOT of valuable knowledge, Misha ! Make sure he shares it with us :)