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boxer 2.5 · 09-29-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Why? That would just mask my mistakes. Driving principals are the same on the track in a slow car or fast car. Speed makes no difference.

That may be a sig worthy post my man. Couldn't agree more!

ZionsWrath · 09-29-2013, 01:03 PM

While on principle it is true I'd imagine pointing 9 out of 10 cars by gets real old REAL FAST.

jflogerzi · 09-29-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

While on principle it is true I'd imagine pointing 9 out of 10 cars by gets real old REAL FAST.

Your probably right as well. FI will come all in do time. The more I think about it, more I would prefer to have all the supporting mods done first.

CSG Mike · 09-29-2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

While on principle it is true I'd imagine pointing 9 out of 10 cars by gets real old REAL FAST.

Turn faster to make up for the power deficiency

nelsmar · 09-29-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 448hpsti

Get fi

WAT?

448hpsti · 09-30-2013, 12:18 PM

That's the general advice

Go faster

mla163 · 09-30-2013, 12:41 PM

Pilot Super Sports aren't the best tire for track / autocross

ubersoph · 09-30-2013, 01:55 PM

No argument on the setup except for tires. I'd go with Hankook RS-3s for track days or maybe Dunlop Z1/Z2s.

MikeM5 · 09-30-2013, 02:19 PM

^ loving the Z2s on track!

As it's been said before, brake pads and fluid are going to be essentials for your first outing. I personally wouldn't spend any more and just see if you like it. If you do (it's hard NOT to enjoy yourself out there) and see yourself going out for track days much more regularly, then you can consider other upgrades (i.e. BBK, brake duct kit, dedicated track wheels/tires, etc.) that will give you more confidence to push harder and harder each time you go out.

Have fun and be safe!

Racecomp Engineering · 09-30-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Why? That would just mask my mistakes. Driving principals are the same on the track in a slow car or fast car. Speed makes no difference.

This is the right attitude! You're there to learn at first, not set records or count how many point bys you get.

Brake pads, fluid, OEM camber bolt, and helmet. Don't worry about anything else yet.

- Andy

jflogerzi · 09-30-2013, 09:45 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys. That I love being apart of thid community. I will keep it to the items listed above.

trackjunkie · 09-30-2013, 11:43 PM

If this is your first time, then my recommendation would be to go with the car stock. Spend the money on additional track days for now. It will be fine; it will take a few times before you are stressing the car to the point that you need brakes and fluid and tires. The group you will run in will also slow you down; even if you are able to go faster.

SpeedLab · 10-01-2013, 03:25 PM

All the above recommendations are great. I'll add the following items:

1. Water. Lots of water. You'll be surprised how dehydrated you can get in a 20 minute session. Bring extra, you'll thank yourself.

2. Long sleeves and pants! bring extra if you have room. Extra t-shirt. Trust me, driving home at the end of a few heavy track sessions is pretty uncomfortable in a sweat soaked shirt.

3. Sun screen or an EZ-UP, plastic bags... or all 3.. If it rains your stuff stays dry and so do you!

4. A good torque wrench. I've seen wheels fly off on track. It's not pretty.

5. Comfy folding chair. You are going to have down-time between sessions. Might as well be comfortable.

You may laugh, but all these items will greatly increase your enjoyment (and comfort) at a track day. The more comfortable you are, the more you can focus on your driving!

Scott

Dezoris · 10-01-2013, 05:38 PM

You are cheap. Then it's easy.

I agree with Mike and have been in your shoes.

Keep it simple:
Tires (RS3), front camber bolts, alignment, brake pads and brake fluids and call it a day.

Keep your sessions at under 15 minutes or until you see oil temps hit 255F and the back off.

09-30-2013, 02:19 PM	#23
MikeM5 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: E90 M3, BRZ Limited Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 173 Thanks: 54 Thanked 79 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ loving the Z2s on track! As it's been said before, brake pads and fluid are going to be essentials for your first outing. I personally wouldn't spend any more and just see if you like it. If you do (it's hard NOT to enjoy yourself out there) and see yourself going out for track days much more regularly, then you can consider other upgrades (i.e. BBK, brake duct kit, dedicated track wheels/tires, etc.) that will give you more confidence to push harder and harder each time you go out. Have fun and be safe! __________________ UNSCENE MEDIA GROUP \| \| Follow Us on Instagram Melbourne E90 M3 \| Techno E36 M3 \| ZN6 BRZ \| CB550

10-01-2013, 03:25 PM	#27
SpeedLab Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: White Location: Wash. DC Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All the above recommendations are great. I'll add the following items: 1. Water. Lots of water. You'll be surprised how dehydrated you can get in a 20 minute session. Bring extra, you'll thank yourself. 2. Long sleeves and pants! bring extra if you have room. Extra t-shirt. Trust me, driving home at the end of a few heavy track sessions is pretty uncomfortable in a sweat soaked shirt. 3. Sun screen or an EZ-UP, plastic bags... or all 3.. If it rains your stuff stays dry and so do you! 4. A good torque wrench. I've seen wheels fly off on track. It's not pretty. 5. Comfy folding chair. You are going to have down-time between sessions. Might as well be comfortable. You may laugh, but all these items will greatly increase your enjoyment (and comfort) at a track day. The more comfortable you are, the more you can focus on your driving! Scott __________________ Because it didn't break does not mean it's track proven.

10-01-2013, 05:38 PM	#28
Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,998 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You are cheap. Then it's easy. I agree with Mike and have been in your shoes. Keep it simple: Tires (RS3), front camber bolts, alignment, brake pads and brake fluids and call it a day. Keep your sessions at under 15 minutes or until you see oil temps hit 255F and the back off. __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	While on principle it is true I'd imagine pointing 9 out of 10 cars by gets real old REAL FAST.

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ubersoph Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Madison, WI Posts: 308 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No argument on the setup except for tires. I'd go with Hankook RS-3s for track days or maybe Dunlop Z1/Z2s.

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trackjunkie Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Blue Location: Reston, VA Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If this is your first time, then my recommendation would be to go with the car stock. Spend the money on additional track days for now. It will be fine; it will take a few times before you are stressing the car to the point that you need brakes and fluid and tires. The group you will run in will also slow you down; even if you are able to go faster.

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