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12-08-2011, 12:32 AM | #15 |
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Can you take off your plates? I don't see why it would be necessary once you are at the venue.
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Yes. Go to a HPDE.
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how about volt meter?
I noticed my car's battery die alot. Will Volt meter help in this issue?
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No. Fixing whatever is causing the battery to drain will fix that issue. A volt meter will simply tell you the voltage at whatever point you are picking up the signal at.
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If you're going to go to the occasional track day with this car I'd say a good set of brake pads and tires.....simple and cheap.
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I'm expecting (besides basic oil & coolant) to be able to get away with just pads, fluid and maybe SS lines and ducting to handle occasional full HPDE events. That's the whole reason I'm buying this car really. I'd be extremely disappointed if it were necessary to look into extra cooling, baffled sumps etc. just to do HPDEs. If we're talking about R-comps they maybe I'd tolerate having to add a baffled sump, extra cooling etc. given all of the extra Gs.
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Depends on a few things, namely skill level and potential weaknesses of the car.
This is just to address those who've never done a track day (don't want them to get scared away): all you need is a helmet. Don't worry about modifications, not even brake pads or tires. For your first weekend you'll be learning the line. Only those with racing DNA would be pushing the limits of the brakes/tires their first weekend. My first weekend was in a stock Miata with stock pads and all season tires. I had a BLAST. |
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Having said that I'm one of those track junkie types. Been there & done that so it's tempting to jump ahead and try to imagine weak points. I think I'll take a page out of your book and just enjoy trying out the stock setup for awhile before assuming I need XYZ mods before I've even hit the track in the car. I did start tracking in a stock Golf R32 way back when and indeed it was fun times. I've seen guys track Accords and Yarises and stuff and they didn't do so bad either. Thanks for sharing a whiff of the coffee beans. Track snob-itis and moddiction are powerful contagions.
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This is just to address those who've never done a track day (don't want them to get scared away): all you need is a helmet. Don't worry about modifications, not even brake pads or tires. [/QUOTE] I would add track insurance to that too. Unless you're ok with someone else hitting and destroying your car potentially. Brett
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All those sitting on the fence about trackday, please just go! It's awesome in any car, regardless of performance! The car will make funny noises and smell weird when you're done, but unless you really abuse your car it will be fine.
I took my daily driver on track this spring. 2007 Golf TDi with a DSG transmission, and I loved it! Lots of tiresqueal, loads of understeer, and learning the track, but still awesome! Complete first session on track, and you can judge my reactions versus just a few laps later.... |
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Ah yeah track insurance is good if your policy doesn't cover you. Especially important if you're going in a new car!
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