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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:12 PM
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i want to run track wanting to know wht i need ? thanks
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Drag, road course?

Generally, a car helps. Joking.

Drag:
You need a helmet M2000/SA2000 (or 2005).

Road Racing (and Im being brief here, I assume you mean drag):
Helmet (see above)
at least 50% of brake pads
at least 5/32 worth of tires

recom:
DOT4 fluid
Flush trans fluid
Fresh oil

Road racing has more to it and its longer - so there is more to it. I am just getting into track days with this car. So I still am learning all the ins/outs. There are many others here that have much more experience than I do when it comes to road racing.

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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cool thanks so i should put new fluid in and buy a helment cool
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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im a try road course
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Its always best to have you car at 100% before racing. I like to be on fresh oil, and I make sure all my other fluids are ok before I run. But thats just me.

Sometimes you may need gloves. But it depends on the track day. They may have there own rules.

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Ah coo. Its a blast! You will be addicted!
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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sounds fun do sponsors go and watch hahahah

o yeah do u think running about 19psi would be good for the track
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Based on these posts of yours, I do not think you should be racing your Evo or even a tricycle.

Also, this is the wheel/tire/suspension forum, not the motorsports forum.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jaytengan
sounds fun do sponsors go and watch hahahah
You should hope not! A novice driver in a fast car is usually pretty sad to watch. Your potential sponsors wouldn't be too impressed to see you get lapped by a guy in a 15-year-old Civic

All joking aside, when you hit the track, your goals should be: (1) drive safely; (2) listen to your instructor; (3) learn as much as you can; and (4) have some fun. In that order. Notice "go fast and impress your friends" is nowhere on that list.


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o yeah do u think running about 19psi would be good for the track
That all depends on how your car is tuned, Most of us serious track junkie types will turn the boost down. Around 17-18lbs is typical. Again, being "fast" isn't the point...so there's no reason to risk blowing your engine for an extra 10hp.

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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kool yeah thanks forthe advice the evos a fun car to drive so i want to hit the track to see wht it could do thanks for the help
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Ya, like what others have already said, and what I didnt mention - first time, go slow, learn the track. You dont have to (shouldnt) set any records. Remember, this is your personal car - you wreck it, you pay for it. Dont be shy to ask the instructors lots of questions or even have one ride with you. Take it slow, watch others, ask questions, and lastly, have fun.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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As Warrtalon suggested you should post this on the motorsport section of the forum. Do a search as I am sure this question has been answered several times before.
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