12-28-2017, 10:42 PM | #29 | |
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PolynesianPowerhouse's tips are good. Regular tires like the stock all seasons ones are actually the best type to learn on. Yes they'll overheat and get greasy and possibly chunk, but you'll learn lots. Regarding the air pump, that brings up a good point about tire pressures; Bring a pressure gauge too. If you're going hard on track, your pressures will likely increase ~8-10psi when hot. The higher pressures may cause more uneven wear than you will inevitably experience. You may want to consider starting out with cold tire pressures in the 30-32psi range. Your wheels will likely be too hot to touch for a number of minutes after a session, so be careful if/when check after. Regarding hot brakes, try to do either a cool down lap or drive around the parking area, etc. to cool down the brakes. |
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12-29-2017, 12:22 AM | #30 |
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More great info. Thanks so much!
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12-29-2017, 06:35 AM | #31 | |
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I have a motive power bleeder. Paid like 79 for the aluminum cap version from summit racing. Fill with fluid, hook it up to the master cylinder, pump it up to 12psi, and just bleed each corner. One person operation. You can use the old school two person way, juat takes a bit longer. Still easy though.
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12-29-2017, 07:18 AM | #32 |
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I wouldn't make that caliper swap right before your track day, either. Not at the rank novice level where you're learning all the new stuff about driving on track and driving the car harder. Don't add "learning the new brakes" to your burden.
After you've done a few track days, making significant changes to your car won't be nearly as likely to result in momentary mental overload. Norm
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Also, with regards to oil, it can be a good idea to change your oil AFTER tracking your car. Tracking the car can be hard on the oil. I usually make sure I have at least half my oil life left before tracking, then change the oil right after I get home from the track. But, I am a little OCD with this stuff at times. |
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