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jblmr2 · 02-20-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_YUzU_FRS

Nice! All helpful tips. I will be hitting thunder hill end of this month or beginning of march. Will definitely tell everyone about my experience.
Where u guys buy ur race gears? Helmets and gloves etc.

I got mine at www.i/oportracing.com . The prices are decent and the shipping was quick. If you Google you can find any number of suppliers. Have fun!

pinski · 02-20-2015, 12:22 PM

In addition to all the comments on braking - if you go out and cook your brakes, when you come back to the paddock, don't pull your emergency brake. Park the car on a flat surface and leave it in gear.

stugray · 02-20-2015, 12:35 PM

A couple of things:
Get the ELM327 OBD port scanner and the torque app.
You can log everything you could ever want for ~$15 total.

Leave all the nannies on until you get familiar with the track, then disable them once you have some confidence built up. (pedal dance after experimenting with Sport mode)

For beginners a very important rule: STAY on the racing line. DO NOT "move over to let the faster cars by". The most dangerous thing on the track is newbie drivers that are unpredictable. Once you get a good spot, then wave them by, but dont make any sudden movements or move off the racing line for them.

The faster cars need to make sure it is safe to pass. It is not the slower car's responsibility to make room for them.

Canadian Greg · 02-20-2015, 04:33 PM

Good foot wear is a must as well.

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stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A couple of things: Get the ELM327 OBD port scanner and the torque app. You can log everything you could ever want for ~$15 total. Leave all the nannies on until you get familiar with the track, then disable them once you have some confidence built up. (pedal dance after experimenting with Sport mode) For beginners a very important rule: STAY on the racing line. DO NOT "move over to let the faster cars by". The most dangerous thing on the track is newbie drivers that are unpredictable. Once you get a good spot, then wave them by, but dont make any sudden movements or move off the racing line for them. The faster cars need to make sure it is safe to pass. It is not the slower car's responsibility to make room for them.

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