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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
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.
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.
Last edited by Smike; Oct 8, 2006 at 06:29 PM.
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
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.
Sometimes you may need gloves. But it depends on the track day. They may have there own rules.
Last edited by Smike; Oct 8, 2006 at 06:39 PM.
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Originally Posted by jaytengan
sounds fun do sponsors go and watch hahahah
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.
Originally Posted by jaytengan
o yeah do u think running about 19psi would be good for the track
Emre
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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
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.



