2018 86DRIVE Challenge

[mr_squirrel]

I'm thinking about taking the dive and trying out my first track day at Laguna Seca. I'm running a tomei uel catless and invidia n1s. Will this be over the 90dB limit?

[FirstWinter]

Originally Posted by mr_squirrel

I'm thinking about taking the dive and trying out my first track day at Laguna Seca. I'm running a tomei uel catless and invidia n1s. Will this be over the 90dB limit?

No way in hell lol. N1 doesn't pass Laguna by itself let alone with headers. If you have your OEM catback still just swap it back on.

[mr_squirrel]

Haha thanks for the info. Good thing I kept them.

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[86_IT]

Laguna Seca is the reason I have two exhaust setups.

[mr_squirrel]

What do you do about the gaskets? Do you have to replace them everytime you swap?

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[NoHaveMSG]

I will be driving down for the event on 4/28 from the land where the men with beards wear beanies, flannel, and skinny jeans year round(Oregon).

Any recommendations on where to not stay and what to expect on track? I will be driving the car down full of tools, extra parts, and my track wheels loaded in the back.

I am assuming grabbing a hotel in Willows will not be a big deal and I won't find all my windows busted out and my stuff gone in the morning.

I am going to also assume that it will be busier on track then I am used to. Last day I went to up here had 11 cars in my run group, 38 total, and we ended up going to open lapping at the end. Will be signing up for low intermediate.

Is there fuel onsite at Thunderhill? I am concerned with the 5 20min sessions.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I will be driving down for the event on 4/28 from the land where the men with beards wear beanies, flannel, and skinny jeans year round(Oregon).

Any recommendations on where to not stay and what to expect on track? I will be driving the car down full of tools, extra parts, and my track wheels loaded in the back.

I am assuming grabbing a hotel in Willows will not be a big deal and I won't find all my windows busted out and my stuff gone in the morning.

I am going to also assume that it will be busier on track then I am used to. Last day I went to up here had 11 cars in my run group, 38 total, and we ended up going to open lapping at the end. Will be signing up for low intermediate.

Is there fuel onsite at Thunderhill? I am concerned with the 5 20min sessions.

There is fuel on site (though more expensive then your normal gas station so just prepared). There will likely be 20-25 cars per group which can feel a but crowded on the 2 mile track.

And I hope the hotels are fine since I'm staying there on Friday lol

[mkivsoopra]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I will be driving down for the event on 4/28 from the land where the men with beards wear beanies, flannel, and skinny jeans year round(Oregon).

Any recommendations on where to not stay and what to expect on track? I will be driving the car down full of tools, extra parts, and my track wheels loaded in the back.

I am assuming grabbing a hotel in Willows will not be a big deal and I won't find all my windows busted out and my stuff gone in the morning.

I am going to also assume that it will be busier on track then I am used to. Last day I went to up here had 11 cars in my run group, 38 total, and we ended up going to open lapping at the end. Will be signing up for low intermediate.

Is there fuel onsite at Thunderhill? I am concerned with the 5 20min sessions.

Common places that people stay at are Motel 6, Super 8, Baymont Inn, Best Western, and Holiday Inn. Stay away from the Studio 6 (Motel 6 extended stay). Generally, it's been ok to leave stuff in the car. Put a blanket/tarp over any items that are visible if you're worried about that. As with anywhere else, keep any electronics with you (laptop, timer, go pro, etc). I've only heard of one theft, and that was a set of unsecured(?) wheels in an open trailer or truck bed.

When at the track, look for the GTRadial canopies and come say hi!

[spike021]

I'll be doing an HPDE on April 27th at Thunderhill with Hooked on Driving! So I think I'll stick around for the 86challenge that's on the 28th.

Only thing is I probably will only spectate for that one because just the initial buy-in plus HPDE has been kinda pricey so I don't know that I can afford a track day immediately after, haha.

Maybe I can do a ride-along or two if anyone's up for it.

[Clipdat]

Kudos to you for actually jumping in and doing it.

Instead of doing what I did which is making your car basically track ready and then not tracking.

Originally Posted by spike021

I'll be doing an HPDE on April 27th at Thunderhill with Hooked on Driving! So I think I'll stick around for the 86challenge that's on the 28th.

Only thing is I probably will only spectate for that one because just the initial buy-in plus HPDE has been kinda pricey so I don't know that I can afford a track day immediately after, haha.

Maybe I can do a ride-along or two if anyone's up for it.

[Pwolf]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Kudos to you for actually jumping in and doing it.

Instead of doing what I did which is making your car basically track ready and then not tracking.

Better to be ready at a moments notice. Never know when you'll be driving down the road and find yourself on turn 1 of Laguna Seca all of a sudden.

[Clipdat]

Yeah, let me tell you, having a full "track stiffness" suspension setup on the car feels just great driving around bumpy city streets.



Woman gif chosen on purpose, as it makes me feel like a frail old lady.

Originally Posted by Pwolf

Better to be ready at a moments notice. Never know when you'll be driving down the road and find yourself on turn 1 of Laguna Seca all of a sudden.

[mkivsoopra]

Originally Posted by Pwolf

Better to be ready at a moments notice. Never know when you'll be driving down the road and find yourself on turn 1 of Laguna Seca all of a sudden.

Laguna Seca T1 is a full throttle kink to the left! :p

[Clipdat]

He must've meant turn 2!

Originally Posted by mkivsoopra

Laguna Seca T1 is a full throttle kink to the left! :p