First timer - Willow Springs big track

[CA2]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Mike made a great guide for what is needed here. In his "Nice to have" I'd upgrade the brake fluid to "Recommended". It's cheap and easy to perform.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25485

I'm also planning on going out there for the first time, so i'll most likely be in the same run group as you!

Great! I'm registered now, so see you there.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by CA2

Awesome replies, thanks everyone! Yes, my goal is to have fun but still be able to drive my car for a while before having to buy new tires/brakes, since it's my daily driver.

I have a tire pressure gage, but I don't have a tire pump, other than a compressor that requires AC power. Is there a place to leave my jack while I'm driving, so that I don't have to leave it flying around in the trunk?

I have a feeling after this first track day, I'll have a better idea of what I will need to bring in the future, and how I should plan on spending my money. Sounds like right now, other than perhaps pads/brake fluid and bringing a tire pressure gage and maybe jack, I should be good to go, assuming I can get air from someone there...

Thanks again!

Just unpack wherever you pit

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by CA2

Great! I'm registered now, so see you there.

I just found out friends from Hawaii will be in town so i'll most likely not go.

Yes you leave your stuff on the ground by where you parked your car. I don't think theft is a problem, but I wouldn't bring a toolbox full of snap-on parts. Overall everyone is nice and mature.

[CA2]

Woah, that was awesome!

I had a great time, and lucked out in getting @ImperiousRex as a teacher -- plus, he gave me a ride in his BRZ so I could see how it's supposed to be done.

As the day went on, my confidence increased and I started driving faster. But by the last session, I was sliding around quite a bit (well, as much as the nannies would let me). I think better tires would be a significant help. (I have the factory Bridgestones).

I'm looking forward to tracking again.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by CA2

Woah, that was awesome!

I had a great time, and lucked out in getting @ImperiousRex as a teacher -- plus, he gave me a ride in his BRZ so I could see how it's supposed to be done.

As the day went on, my confidence increased and I started driving faster. But by the last session, I was sliding around quite a bit (well, as much as the nannies would let me). I think better tires would be a significant help. (I have the factory Bridgestones).

I'm looking forward to tracking again.

What'd you think of the grip and ride quality in his car?

[kvnchu]

Congrats! were you number 777? I came by to introduce myself but i think you were tired because you looked really confused haha.

[Alabang 86]

that's a fast track, I rode a bike on it a few years ago.

Enjoy !

[CA2]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

What'd you think of the grip and ride quality in his car?

I thought it felt really good, but I don't have anything to compare it to. I do think that my tires (and/or track condition) were a factor at the end of the day, once I got more comfortable and started driving faster. I did manage to stay on the track, so that's a plus.

Riding along with ImperiousRex, the grip was amazing. Never felt so many g's in a car before.

[CA2]

Originally Posted by kvnchu

Congrats! were you number 777? I came by to introduce myself but i think you were tired because you looked really confused haha.

No, I was number 314, and probably looked confused pretty often. Confused but smiling