Circuit of the Americas-Track Guide/Video

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Thought I'd try to write down what I learned at COTA this past weekend. COTA is a very special track, and there are lots of "correct" lines through it. Each classroom session we had we'd go over the various lines for this turn or that and generally they were somewhat vehicle specific.



For me in my car (F30 335i heavy, long, RWD, higher horse power) these lines seemed quick and more comfortable than some others we tried



My car had the following modifications. At a minimum if doing COTA I would suggest racing brake fluid and better than stock brake pads as there are four triple digit sections that feed right into to sub 40 mph haripins and not a lot of brake cool down time. I'll list my modifications in order of their effect of increasing the safety and enjoyment of my time on the track

• Motul RBF600 (flushed 2 days before)


• Porterfield R4-S brake pads (Part#'s AP1609, AP1610)


• Apex Arc-8 18x9 ET42, Hankook R-S3 265/30R18 - 5mm spacers in front to clear shocks


• H&R Sport Springs


• Stock EDC dampers


• Wagner Competition Intercooler


• ER Catless downpipe


• ER Chargepipe


• JB4 Stage 2 Tune (Turned off - Map 0)

Here's a video of this lap before I comment turn by turn

And a track map for overhead reference







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