1st time on Track - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gen3v8 · 11-28-2020, 05:42 PM

Don`t Laugh. 1st time on the track @ Wakefield Park

jflogerzi · 11-29-2020, 12:20 AM

Did you have fun?
Did the car come back in once piece?
Do you want to do it again?

If yes to all it was a successful day. Driver mod takes time.

SCFD · 11-29-2020, 07:23 AM

Good job for your first time out. A suggestion for next time would be to try to smooth out your the throttle application. Jabbing at the gas pedal really upsets the balance of the car which will make you more prone to spinning out especially in low-grip situations.

Icecreamtruk · 11-29-2020, 10:49 PM

Good on you for being out there, track time is a hell of a drug :P

Also, dont freak out too much over going faster or anything like that, it takes time, seat time. Allow yourself to learn and grow together with your car, you have an excellent base to do so. Lastly, have fun, always have fun

fminicooper · 11-29-2020, 11:17 PM

Congrats! watch out, this activity is addictive.
Brake Fluid, brake pads and seat time, tons of seat time.

soundman98 · 11-30-2020, 12:37 AM

So, what did you learn?

gen3v8 · 11-30-2020, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Did you have fun?
Did the car come back in once piece?
Do you want to do it again?
If yes to all it was a successful day. Driver mod takes time.

Very much a fun car and the car is fine and I`m already booked in for next time

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

So, what did you learn?

I had to think about this answer. In a nutshell I have much much more too learn

Racecomp Engineering · 11-30-2020, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen3v8

I had to think about this answer. In a nutshell I have much much more too learn

A very good answer and an important lesson!

- Andrew

TommyW · 11-30-2020, 10:29 AM

You’re starting down the rabbit hole!
First track day is a lot to unpack out there. Get coaching it will advance you so much faster.

gen3v8 · 11-30-2020, 08:20 PM

Just to clear things up a bit. This was my 1st time on the track with the BRZ. It was not my first time ever. I have been out in 3 different AWD subarus before and had 10+ session with a coach.
This does not mean I do not need coaching, as I DO. It`s RWD and very strange to me as it oversteers easy, turns in easy and probably needs a new line etc etc. So yes many mountains to climb.

M0nk3y · 12-01-2020, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen3v8

Just to clear things up a bit. This was my 1st time on the track with the BRZ. It was not my first time ever. I have been out in 3 different AWD subarus before and had 10+ session with a coach.
This does not mean I do not need coaching, as I DO. It`s RWD and very strange to me as it oversteers easy, turns in easy and probably needs a new line etc etc. So yes many mountains to climb.

I was going to mention how it seemed easy for you to get the rear loose on exit at relatively low speed. Bit of line work/throttle control you'll get there.

AWD is good at masking those things. Keep at it!

CSG Mike · 12-01-2020, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen3v8

Just to clear things up a bit. This was my 1st time on the track with the BRZ. It was not my first time ever. I have been out in 3 different AWD subarus before and had 10+ session with a coach.
This does not mean I do not need coaching, as I DO. It`s RWD and very strange to me as it oversteers easy, turns in easy and probably needs a new line etc etc. So yes many mountains to climb.

I love your attitude.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions, so we can help you progress.

If you're interested in remote coaching and/or video/data coaching, don't hesitate to reach out. That's what I actually do for a living.

TommyW · 12-01-2020, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I love your attitude.

Please don't hesitate to ask questions, so we can help you progress.

If you're interested in remote coaching and/or video/data coaching, don't hesitate to reach out. That's what I actually do for a living.

I can vouch for that. Mike has helped me immensely.

Captain Snooze · 12-01-2020, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gen3v8

Don`t Laugh. 1st time on the track @ Wakefield Park

TrackDayClub is awesome. So is TrackSchool.

11-28-2020, 05:42 PM	#1
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gen3v8 30 minute maintenance Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: My18 wrxsti Location: Botany Bay Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,236 Times in 631 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Just to clear things up a bit. This was my 1st time on the track with the BRZ. It was not my first time ever. I have been out in 3 different AWD subarus before and had 10+ session with a coach. This does not mean I do not need coaching, as I DO. It`s RWD and very strange to me as it oversteers easy, turns in easy and probably needs a new line etc etc. So yes many mountains to climb.

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