Things to do before you go to the Fest - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Doc · 04-03-2011, 09:24 AM

Just wanted to remind people of a couple of things. Weather-wise it looks like it might be in the 90's or higher so bring sunblock; especially those of you from colder states that aren't used to Arizona sun. Bring bottled water for your trip there. Not only is it hot but it's very very dry and you can dehydrate quickly if you aren't drinking enough water.

For those driving in events, BRING DRIVING GLOVES. Not only do steering wheels get very hot in the Arizona sun but your hands will sweat and that's not a good combo on the track.

For those racing in the autocross and HPDE events, CHANGE YOUR BRAKE FLUID from the factory fluid to a high-boiling point fluid like Super Blue or something equivalent. Check this thread to get all the info:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...rake+fluid+tag

It's EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you do this before you get on the track. Your brake fluid can boil in a normal track event but if it's also 100 degrees outside you can count on it if you don't upgrade to a performance brake fluid. Boiling brake fluid means you lose your brakes; go into a corner and press the pedal and.....nothing. Ask Tag how exciting that is. Super Blue or it's equivalent works perfectly well for normal driving too so you can upgrade and use it all the time.

Everyone drive safe, be safe and see you all there!

mws444 · 04-03-2011, 10:08 AM

Is Doc an Doctor, good advise! As a desert rat myself I will tell you not to leave any toolls in the sun either, they really get hot and can burn you hand when its over 100. Dont even ask what a hot seat can do to your legs in shorts.

comm54 · 04-03-2011, 10:31 AM

Thanks Doc, thats great advice!!! Look forward to seeing you there!!!

GearHeadPeter · 04-03-2011, 11:10 AM

Thanks Doc for reminding everyone that they need to bring sunblock, and drink plenty of water during the fest.

Yes, you can get red as a lobster very quickly due to the intensity of the sun here in AZ and also dehydrate as you are not sweating.

Mr Twisty · 04-03-2011, 11:44 AM

Good thread... Tarmac will make 90 feel like 120. I'm bringing my farmer John straw hat

Another thing is have your car checked out before the trip... Either yourself, or have alignment shop go over the underside, they'll probably do it for cheap if not free. If you have aftermarket suspension ESPECIALLY have this done. Also Fluid levels tire pressures etc.

I'm sure tech at the fest will be checking, beat em to it

CruznSS · 04-03-2011, 05:27 PM

We (Blackhawk, Ordieman, Cruzn-SS) just did fluids today - including brakes. Had read thread from Tags adventure. Busy day to say the least but feel much better knowing all is done with a few days to make sure all is good prior to trip.

Camaro21 · 04-03-2011, 07:09 PM

I am changing the oil, flushing brake fluid with Motul 600, cleaning air filter, cleaning the catch can, changing air in tires to Nitrogen, alignment, checking coolant level, windshield washer fluid level. Gonna be ready to leave next Wednesday morning to meet up with the crew from the east !! Everyone be safe and see ya at the FEST !!

~Stacy~ · 04-03-2011, 07:25 PM

I'm coming all the way from Wisconsin but I'm being lazy and flying out. I'm taking the big road trip up to Oshawa in June instead

I still love the West Coast and the people out there.

The best part is I arrive in Phoenix at 10:50am Thursday morning and I don't have to leave till 11:50pm Sunday night

04-03-2011, 09:24 AM	#1
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Things to do before you go to the Fest Just wanted to remind people of a couple of things. Weather-wise it looks like it might be in the 90's or higher so bring sunblock; especially those of you from colder states that aren't used to Arizona sun. Bring bottled water for your trip there. Not only is it hot but it's very very dry and you can dehydrate quickly if you aren't drinking enough water. For those driving in events, BRING DRIVING GLOVES. Not only do steering wheels get very hot in the Arizona sun but your hands will sweat and that's not a good combo on the track. For those racing in the autocross and HPDE events, CHANGE YOUR BRAKE FLUID from the factory fluid to a high-boiling point fluid like Super Blue or something equivalent. Check this thread to get all the info: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...rake+fluid+tag It's EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you do this before you get on the track. Your brake fluid can boil in a normal track event but if it's also 100 degrees outside you can count on it if you don't upgrade to a performance brake fluid. Boiling brake fluid means you lose your brakes; go into a corner and press the pedal and.....nothing. Ask Tag how exciting that is. Super Blue or it's equivalent works perfectly well for normal driving too so you can upgrade and use it all the time. Everyone drive safe, be safe and see you all there! __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

04-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
mws444 Drives: 701 RWHP Lingenfelter/Pedders Beast Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: El Paso Posts: 2,973	Is Doc an Doctor, good advise! As a desert rat myself I will tell you not to leave any toolls in the sun either, they really get hot and can burn you hand when its over 100. Dont even ask what a hot seat can do to your legs in shorts. __________________ Lingenfelter forged balanced and blueprinted LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 LPE 9.5" Rearend 3.73,LPE dual disk clutch,10/14 rib belt drive, MTI shifter,RPM Level VI,Corsa stainless cat back, Racing Brake Rotors, LPE calipers, LPE twin fuel pumps, American Racing long tube headers, GT9 cam Port and polished heads and an ADM majic tune. 701 RWHP,Fully Pedderized w/complete bushings and Sportsryder Supercar Remote resevior coilovers. CCW 505t's Nitto Invo's and DR's Beware of the LPE Brotherhood!

04-03-2011, 10:31 AM	#3
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	Thanks Doc, thats great advice!!! Look forward to seeing you there!!! __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

04-03-2011, 11:10 AM	#4
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	Thanks Doc for reminding everyone that they need to bring sunblock, and drink plenty of water during the fest. Yes, you can get red as a lobster very quickly due to the intensity of the sun here in AZ and also dehydrate as you are not sweating. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

04-03-2011, 11:44 AM	#5
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Good thread... Tarmac will make 90 feel like 120. I'm bringing my farmer John straw hat Another thing is have your car checked out before the trip... Either yourself, or have alignment shop go over the underside, they'll probably do it for cheap if not free. If you have aftermarket suspension ESPECIALLY have this done. Also Fluid levels tire pressures etc. I'm sure tech at the fest will be checking, beat em to it __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

04-03-2011, 05:27 PM	#6
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	We (Blackhawk, Ordieman, Cruzn-SS) just did fluids today - including brakes. Had read thread from Tags adventure. Busy day to say the least but feel much better knowing all is done with a few days to make sure all is good prior to trip. __________________

04-03-2011, 07:09 PM	#7
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	I am changing the oil, flushing brake fluid with Motul 600, cleaning air filter, cleaning the catch can, changing air in tires to Nitrogen, alignment, checking coolant level, windshield washer fluid level. Gonna be ready to leave next Wednesday morning to meet up with the crew from the east !! Everyone be safe and see ya at the FEST !!

04-03-2011, 07:25 PM	#8
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	FEST I'm coming all the way from Wisconsin but I'm being lazy and flying out. I'm taking the big road trip up to Oshawa in June instead I still love the West Coast and the people out there. The best part is I arrive in Phoenix at 10:50am Thursday morning and I don't have to leave till 11:50pm Sunday night

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