Need tips on TRACK for beginner
LOL.... I wish. My car hasnt been stock since it came off the lot. I swapped my radio while they were detailing it in service.....bwhahahaha But I know exactly what you guys mean. My coil overs will be in too so I hope I havent ruined the whole "new guy" experience.
Originally Posted by agolgan
thanks for the info guys. I've been wanting to try this for awhlie now. I would like to try road atlanta if you guys have any more info on it. This will be my first time out so I do need a place that isn't to crazy. although robeling does look easier than road atlanta, maybe I'll try both.
where in florida? try sebring, it's pretty open.
Originally Posted by WarmPepsi
i forgot you were the guy over there 
Make sure you get the wrench to get the lines off (box end with a cut in it) otherwise you'll just round off the brass connections (don't ask).
I run the stock bbs wheels as street wheels and 5zigen's with ra-1's as track wheels. I highly recommend doing the same if you're serious and get into it, if not, run what you have.
Biggest thing, make sure you have a good helmet, and safety gear ( harnesses help, but without a roll bar, you have a risk of serious injury if you roll). Try not to invest too much before you try it, you may honestly say "this isn't for me".
Not everyone is willing to risk their 30k+ car on a track. Hate to say it, but it has to be said, what will you do if you do have an accident and wreck the car? Always have to keep that in mind.
Make sure you get the wrench to get the lines off (box end with a cut in it) otherwise you'll just round off the brass connections (don't ask).
I run the stock bbs wheels as street wheels and 5zigen's with ra-1's as track wheels. I highly recommend doing the same if you're serious and get into it, if not, run what you have.
Biggest thing, make sure you have a good helmet, and safety gear ( harnesses help, but without a roll bar, you have a risk of serious injury if you roll). Try not to invest too much before you try it, you may honestly say "this isn't for me".
Not everyone is willing to risk their 30k+ car on a track. Hate to say it, but it has to be said, what will you do if you do have an accident and wreck the car? Always have to keep that in mind.
Yeah I have the flare wrenches, I made that mistake in my Talon..ouch sucks replacing a whole hardline.
I am looking at a helmet. I have a Full Nomex suit and gloves ..airforce has nomex flight suits..he he he
I think I may buy another set of ST-615's for the spare wheels.
You guys are great, thanks for all the help.
Originally Posted by BADEVO
he he he yeah I'm "THAT GUY"
Yeah I have the flare wrenches, I made that mistake in my Talon..ouch sucks replacing a whole hardline.
I am looking at a helmet. I have a Full Nomex suit and gloves ..airforce has nomex flight suits..he he he
I think I may buy another set of ST-615's for the spare wheels.
You guys are great, thanks for all the help.
Yeah I have the flare wrenches, I made that mistake in my Talon..ouch sucks replacing a whole hardline.
I am looking at a helmet. I have a Full Nomex suit and gloves ..airforce has nomex flight suits..he he he
I think I may buy another set of ST-615's for the spare wheels.
You guys are great, thanks for all the help.
I actually just purchased an SA2005 helmet, it's getting shipped right now. I HIGHLY recommend going SA rather than just M, as some placed won't let you use a motorcycle helmet.
The helmet was like 245-250, not bad at all. http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg....r_1875_2882330
I'll let ya know how well it fits, since i bought it blind.
All this talk about roard courses is making me depressed... [chant] Spring is coming soon, spring is coming soon [/chant]
I would think any track that has a school would be good. Even if the track is kinda crazy, the instructors are gonna keep you in check.
I would think any track that has a school would be good. Even if the track is kinda crazy, the instructors are gonna keep you in check.
Originally Posted by WarmPepsi
well, i haven't replaced it yet, it's still sittin on the counter, but it needs done sometime.
I actually just purchased an SA2005 helmet, it's getting shipped right now. I HIGHLY recommend going SA rather than just M, as some placed won't let you use a motorcycle helmet.
The helmet was like 245-250, not bad at all. http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg....r_1875_2882330
I'll let ya know how well it fits, since i bought it blind.
I actually just purchased an SA2005 helmet, it's getting shipped right now. I HIGHLY recommend going SA rather than just M, as some placed won't let you use a motorcycle helmet.
The helmet was like 245-250, not bad at all. http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg....r_1875_2882330
I'll let ya know how well it fits, since i bought it blind.
Originally Posted by WarmPepsi
haha, thats one other reason to live down here, track days year round. it was 82 at homestead 2 weeks ago today.
Tim, you got time to get on aim?
it was 82 at homestead 2 weeks ago today. Tim, you got time to get on aim?
Originally Posted by BADEVO
SA2000 is not the standard anymore. It will probably be ok, but I wouldn't buy a helmet off ebay.
Just go here and get an open face SA2005 for $150 and call it a day...
http://www.soloracer.com/pyroopenfacesa.html
Just go here and get an open face SA2005 for $150 and call it a day...
http://www.soloracer.com/pyroopenfacesa.html
Originally Posted by BADEVO
Looking now.... I like full face helmets for some reason. Maybe its from my Bike riding days...he he he
Whats the difference in SA2005 and M2005 ???
Whats the difference in SA2005 and M2005 ???
SA2005 is "special applications" ie: race. fireproof, meant to sustain multiple impacts.
M2005 = motorcycle, not fireproof, meant to take one single hit.
they re-rate them every 5 years. Today is the last day to use an SA95 helmet (for most clubs).
I mentioned earlier, don't forget the Evolution Performance driving schools from the SCCA. THey have them all over the country. I feel that starting in autocross first will help you later on when you get to full sized tracks.
http://www.autocross.com/evolution/
http://www.autocross.com/evolution/