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09-03-2019, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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Track Day Preps: Dummy Check Me?
Hey guys, this isnt so much of a "what should I do for track day" so much as Im gonna list off what I am doing, and I would ask the group to change, direct, or approve of my listing. A Dummy Check
More often than not you get down a certain line of thinking and you miss over some basic stuff. I have a track day Friday Morning at Buttonwillow and will be convoying up with my SUV and a friend's Miata, (Miata needed someone to haul tires. I can tow my own car so it works out) So Heres my List Saab: (tow rig) Tire Pressure Oil Level Grease Tow Ball Check Wiring for brake lighting and brake control General Check on Tires, brakes Saab: (storage) Water E85 (2 5 gallon jugs) Oil (for FRS) Oil 5w-30 (Saab) DOT-4 Brake Fluid Coolant Tool roll Craftsman tool kit Jack Jack Stands Torque Wrench with adapter EZ Up awning Cooler with Food/Drinks Chairs Wood for car ramps Helmet bag w/helmet Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt Change of socks Gloves Zip Ties Duct Tape/EB Red Paper Car Journal Pens FRZ: Car Torque Check- Wheels Check Coolant level -cold Check Oil Level- Cold Check Brake Fluid Level Visually check over hardware looking at paint pen markings and one last check of tires Check Tire pressure (Nut and bolt check completed prior by shop) Im going to swap pads at the track just fronts to Winmax's W4's Ill be beginner so I am not anticipating dealing with heat I already have an Greddy oil baffle pan, Killer B pick up tube and perrin oil cooler kit installed. But largely the car is a standard STX-like modded car with e85 Anything I might have missed? |
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I'd bring a air/tire inflator with you if you have one. No big deal though since others will lend you one and the on-site tire shop has a hose.
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09-03-2019, 03:25 PM | #3 |
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I forgot about that. we have an air dragon here at the house. It sone of the few as seen on tv shit I actually bought
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09-03-2019, 04:12 PM | #4 |
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I always carry an assortment of bumper/fender liner clips, some usually go missing after an off, part numbers 46064AE000, 909140065, and 909140007.
Needle tire pyrometer. Also, a cheap ODBII reader. |
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09-03-2019, 05:58 PM | #5 |
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The car doesn't like aggressively staggered pads, might be fine depending on how easy you take it.
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You dont check oil with a cold engine
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09-03-2019, 11:20 PM | #7 |
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Probably overkill. I've been enough times that what I pack in the FRS is usually enough.
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According to the graphs on this page, you should be fine driving to the track on W4s, maybe with some extra caution, especially the first dozen of braking after the putting them in. This page specifically says "Effective for road racing, rally racing, and occasional street use". If you haven't used these pads before, you might consider bedding them in first, although I'm not an expert on that matter. |
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Have you upgraded brake fluid? Motul RBF660 or 600 is OK
Don't go on track with stock brake fluid. Just don't do it...
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Change of clothes, not just socks
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Honestly y'all pack way overkill for the track compared to what I go with. Part of that may be different facilities. The track I'm a member of has a clubhouse with a kitchen and snacks/drinks in a vending machine, and a shop with a lift and necessary tools for the most part. I drive on my track pads and my preferred wheels/tires to get there, so I don't need to swap when I arrive anyway.
What I consider the essentials is: On the car: 1. Inspect your car fully on a lift to ensure that everything is in good working order, put a wrench on all your suspension bolts to make sure they're snugged tight, if they move torque them to spec. 2. Ensure you have appropriate brake pads and brake fluid for track use 3. If you are nearing a maintenance interval for anything, do the maintenance early to ensure it's in good condition for track use. 4. Torque your wheel lug nuts to spec when putting them back on (don't impact them down). 5. Take everything out of the car which isn't absolutely essential, including emptying your glove box, removing the cup holder from the center console, and taking out the junk in the trunk. 6. Wash your car. To take with you: 1. A good helmet 2. Sunglasses and a wide brim hat 3. A high quality tire pressure gauge 4. A high quality needle pyrometer 5. A datalogger which you can mount in the car 6. A camera (or your phone) which you can mount in the car. I put the pyrometer with my helmet in the helmet bag and everything else gets tossed into a canvas reusable shopping bag along with my registration/insurance information (in case I get pulled over on the way there or back, although it's unlikely). Stop at a gas station close to the track and fill to full with your preferred fuel and grab the caffeinated beverage of your choice. Eat something light that is easy on the stomach. Go have fun. Don't overthink it. You don't need to take a full service mechanics shop with you to the track. |
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Have you checked out the sticky at the top of the forums?
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25485 |
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