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08-27-2020, 10:03 AM | #1 |
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What's in your "save the track day" kit?
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I started track driving last year, and I've been slowly assembling a few extra bits (e.g., caliper rebuild kit) to take to the track to solve emergent problems, but I'm wondering what you all have seen break, or alternatively, what you take to the track to make sure you make every session? (Besides the obvious tires, brake pads, oil, brake bleeding stuff, etc.) Ignition coils? Belt? What say you? Thanks all! |
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I found the key to saving a track day is to have all the tools necessary to service any part.
For example. I have a standard set of sockets and wrenches for the soul purpose of servicing my american made Willwood brake kit. They sit unused otherwise. I have 2 spare, gold taped ignition coils and the necessary tools (ujoint extension, thumb ratchet, ect) to get the job done quick. Another odd ball thing I carry is exhaust gaskets. One time, I had a little too much fun curb hopping at the Pocono infield and bashed my exhaust causing a gasket to blow out. I had to scour the auto parts gasket selection to find one close enough. A spare set of pads is mandatory. I use the previous years used pads. Wheel bearings and axles are other spare part to have although I have never had an issue with either.
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I've never tracked, but plan to as well, so I'm in for the info.
From reading other's posts and gathering knowledge for a while, the coil packs seem to be a handy item as they are known to be trouble when tracking.
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If Im driving to the track I keep it slim. If I tow then I bring the kitchen sink
If driving to the track- off the top of my head
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One of the track day organizers always jokes I am having a yard sale. I carry a lot of stuff because the better tracks in my area are about 3 hours away.
CV axles with new nut and retaining clip. Spare lugs and studs Ignition coil ACC belt Front hub loaded with studs Spare set of brake pads Fluids Spare Idle pulleys Exhaust gaskets Tool kit with common sizes. I have actually never repaired my car at the track aside from adding a couple zip ties. I have nursed a bad front hub home. Have helped others before though. One guy ran out of front brake pad and I happened to have a partially worn set of stock fronts even though I don't have stock calipers. Earlier this year I spent 2 hours at an SCCA TT event fixing another twin that had stripped front studs, had to unbolt the caliper and hub with the wheel attached and drill out the studs from the back to get the wheel off
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If you live in the northeastern US. An easy up tent is almost mandatory to take cover in the scorching heat, torrential downpours, or snow fall. Or all of the above on some weekends. All joking aside, a comfortable environment makes servicing the car much better.
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I always bring a tarp too on top of a pop up.
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I find that keeping on top of the maintenance and checking the car thoroughly after every track day is the best option. I just take a torque wrench, socket set, some basic tools and my tire kit with pyrometer, pressure gauge and a portable compressor and a Platinum AAA towing plan. I lost a motor due to the recall last track day so no extra parts would have saved me.
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I don't have a good answer to your question. But what comes to mind when I read it is, "Maintain your car well. If you choose to modify your car, do it well with quality parts and attention to detail. And understand why you're changing it and how it will affect your car in every way." If you do that, chances are your need for a "save the track day" kit will be greatly reduced. Most of the time I see issues that end track days it is because they failed to prepare properly.
I'm sure I'm jinxing myself by saying this, but I don't think I've had a track day end prematurely over the last 20 years and ~250 days on track.
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All the tools I bring to the track (aside from the jack) fit in a small harbor freight tool bag.
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Thanks all for the info so far! It is good to hear so many track miles being logged with so few big problems. I try to be careful in pre-event maintenance and prep, but being new to the track and new to working on my own car... mistakes are made. :-)
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I did only make it 2 laps at an SCCA TT event before losing a motor earlier this year
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I used to take a ton of spares to the track. No more! On the occasions when I had an emergency (fragged clutch, broken driveshaft, etc.), I never had what I needed on hand anyway. I keep it minimal (brake fluid and bottle/hose for bleeding, leftover track and/or OEM brake pads, quart of 5w30 synth). My club is pretty great and there's *always* someone with tools and extra hands to help out if/when things go wrong though...
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ZDan - You've hit on part of why I posed the question - I've been using a "bring the kitchen sink" strategy, until it looks like I'm unloading a clown car filled to the roofliner like a game of Tetris.... only to use 10% of the stuff I bring (4 extra wheels, jack, jackstands, tools, fluids, cooler, popup, set of encyclopedias, end tables, espresso machine). And then I see the next guy into the paddock pull up, pull out a folding chair, and head to tech. Moderation in all things I guess. But I'm so loath to lose track time...
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