First track event. What do I need?
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First track event. What do I need?
Hi everybody. This coming december there will be a open road race day down at a local track. Its not a competetion I guess its like a practice day. I know I need to make sure my brake fluid is good, but do I use racing brake fluid or will regular synthetic brake fluid be fine. Im running on hawk pads right now as my dailys but I might be willing to buy dedicated track pads if it is worth it.
My tires have a decent amount of tread on them and since I plan on buying new ones anyways I figure its ok if i wear these down to slicks. My only question is on my rear left tire the inside of the tires edge is pretty bald but the other 3/4 of the tire is good could I still run it like this?
Am I missing anything else?
My tires have a decent amount of tread on them and since I plan on buying new ones anyways I figure its ok if i wear these down to slicks. My only question is on my rear left tire the inside of the tires edge is pretty bald but the other 3/4 of the tire is good could I still run it like this?
Am I missing anything else?
All depends how hard you run and for how long.
If it's a casual track day and your first, you probably don't have to do much if anything.
If I were you, I'd get a SA2005 certified helmet because on these events, loaners are sometimes not your size or they run out of them.
If tires are really bold, change them, if they still have meat but not as much thread, don't worry about it (unless it rains
).
This is what I'd bring along
- TQ wrench - so you can check if your wheels are properly TQ-ed after the runs
- tool box (with some wrenches and whatnot) - you never know
- air compressor to adjust tire pressures
- masking tape if you're worried about your car getting bruised in action
- maybe some white chalk/paint to mark the tires and see where they're wearing more so you can adjust pressures.
- $$$ for fuel.
If it's a casual track day and your first, you probably don't have to do much if anything.
If I were you, I'd get a SA2005 certified helmet because on these events, loaners are sometimes not your size or they run out of them.
If tires are really bold, change them, if they still have meat but not as much thread, don't worry about it (unless it rains
).This is what I'd bring along
- TQ wrench - so you can check if your wheels are properly TQ-ed after the runs
- tool box (with some wrenches and whatnot) - you never know
- air compressor to adjust tire pressures
- masking tape if you're worried about your car getting bruised in action
- maybe some white chalk/paint to mark the tires and see where they're wearing more so you can adjust pressures.
- $$$ for fuel.
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ha yea there is no track inspection. unless like your leaking oil all over the track hahaha.
I was jsut wondering if any thing else was needed. Also like what are some good tire pressures and all that.
and damn that sucks about your tranny. I still need to fix my clutch cylinder =[. Hey you still have the same cell number? well pm me so we dont clog the trhead
I was jsut wondering if any thing else was needed. Also like what are some good tire pressures and all that.
and damn that sucks about your tranny. I still need to fix my clutch cylinder =[. Hey you still have the same cell number? well pm me so we dont clog the trhead
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All depends how hard you run and for how long.
If it's a casual track day and your first, you probably don't have to do much if anything.
If I were you, I'd get a SA2005 certified helmet because on these events, loaners are sometimes not your size or they run out of them.
If tires are really bold, change them, if they still have meat but not as much thread, don't worry about it (unless it rains ).
This is what I'd bring along
- TQ wrench - so you can check if your wheels are properly TQ-ed after the runs
- tool box (with some wrenches and whatnot) - you never know
- air compressor to adjust tire pressures
- masking tape if you're worried about your car getting bruised in action
- maybe some white chalk/paint to mark the tires and see where they're wearing more so you can adjust pressures.
- $$$ for fuel.
If it's a casual track day and your first, you probably don't have to do much if anything.
If I were you, I'd get a SA2005 certified helmet because on these events, loaners are sometimes not your size or they run out of them.
If tires are really bold, change them, if they still have meat but not as much thread, don't worry about it (unless it rains
).This is what I'd bring along
- TQ wrench - so you can check if your wheels are properly TQ-ed after the runs
- tool box (with some wrenches and whatnot) - you never know
- air compressor to adjust tire pressures
- masking tape if you're worried about your car getting bruised in action
- maybe some white chalk/paint to mark the tires and see where they're wearing more so you can adjust pressures.
- $$$ for fuel.
thanks thats what i was hoping to hear. Whats a good place to buy helmets? Also as far as tire pressures go, my knowledge is that I should be around 38-40 psi right? and if my tires are wearing along the edges i should turn the psi up?
I would recommend new brake fluid, or at least a flush. I boiled my brake fluid the first time I went out. You may be OK if the temp is cooler. The Hawk pads (HPS I guess) will be good enough until you get a little more comfortable on the track.
On a serious note: You need to have your alignment checked before you go out there. If the tire is bald now, you may risk having a blowout when it gets really hot and stressed. I run the stock Advans for my track set of tires and I've noticed that they lose grip as you approach the wear bars. But I've heard that other tires gain grip as they wear down so you will probably be OK.
On a serious note: You need to have your alignment checked before you go out there. If the tire is bald now, you may risk having a blowout when it gets really hot and stressed. I run the stock Advans for my track set of tires and I've noticed that they lose grip as you approach the wear bars. But I've heard that other tires gain grip as they wear down so you will probably be OK.
Make sure you read about how to measure your head..
Pressure largely depends on the tires size/width.
255/40/17 I'd start with 40 all around and then see if it's too much or too little. If you get outside rim wear more than inside, chances are it's probably not enough.
If you can, try and change your suspension alignment. More camber in the front will help with understeer/tire wear. Try to search the forums for settings that worked for people, there are a few around....
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here is a pic of the tire.
It may be a little worse now though.
and i just had the alignment done. -1 rear, - 1 front (supposed to be negative 2 but thats another story) and 0 toe
It may be a little worse now though.
and i just had the alignment done. -1 rear, - 1 front (supposed to be negative 2 but thats another story) and 0 toe
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Small air compressor (I use one that plugs into the cig lighter)
Socket set
Helmet
Change of shirt and socks, maybe shoes depending on what you drive in
Water
Food
Jack
Jack stands
Hat
Camera
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