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2014white2ssrs1le · 03-19-2018, 05:43 PM

I am hitting a road course for the first time (Laguna Seca), and it is a bucket list item for me to do so. I am super fortunate I get to do it in a Camaro 1LE. I don't think it will become a regular thing, maybe just every once and a while. Before then, I am planning on a Detroit Speeds rear sway bar, goodridge brake lines with Motul RBF600 Change, Stoptech pads/rotors, & new tires.

Some helpful advice is appreciated

94boosted · 03-20-2018, 11:19 AM

- Look ahead, further than you think you need to
- Double check the torque on your wheels
- Bouncing off of curbs at speed is hard on a car, if you choose to do this you may want to double check your alignment after
- Put shoepolish or a tire marker on the edges of your tires and keep an eye so they don't roll, you may even need to air up your tires
- Change your oil & filter after the track day

SSEssence · 03-20-2018, 11:47 AM

man I'm jealous, have a blast out there!

Billy10mm · 03-20-2018, 02:25 PM

Buy track insurance. Even if you aren't "pushing" yourself, other people are pushing themselves and your regular insurance will not cover anything. Track insurance is between $100 and $150 per $10K of coverage. So if you figure your car is worth $30K, then it'll cost you $300 to $450 and is money well spent.

Bring fluids. I'm not talking about brake fluid and oil, but water. It's a long day and very tiring. Bring food. Bring a lawn chair or other device by which you can sit. Bring sun block and a baseball cap or other neck covering. Make sure you have enough pads (at least 50%) and tread to pass tech.

2014white2ssrs1le · 03-20-2018, 03:01 PM

Awesome thanks all! Who do you get track insurance through?

Chevyjk33 · 03-20-2018, 03:12 PM

Hagerty has begun offering track day insurance and I find theirs to be pretty reasonable. You can get an online quote on their site too.

Billy10mm · 03-20-2018, 04:38 PM

https://locktonmotorsports.com/product/hpde-insurance

https://ontrackinsurance.com/

https://www.hagerty.com/insurance/track-day-insurance

https://www.rlicorp.com/track-day

2014white2ssrs1le · 03-20-2018, 10:58 PM

nice...thanks

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-21-2018, 12:33 PM

Lucky, I'd love to drive Laguna Seca some day.

2014white2ssrs1le · 03-21-2018, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Lucky, I'd love to drive Laguna Seca some day.

Totally! Lucky to live so close...Unfortunately in our area there aren't many drag stips though

jpimlott · 03-21-2018, 06:36 PM

Not as much as it thought for events $181 for up to 3 days for 25,000
Now can they insure tires? hehe

2014white2ssrs1le · 03-21-2018, 07:38 PM

yeah Hagerty is $165 for 3 days no time trials at $30k with a 10% deductable with towing, rental, and track cleanup covered as well...worth it.

Billy10mm · 03-21-2018, 07:41 PM

I haven't done Hagerty's before, but at that price, I'm in!

jpimlott · 03-21-2018, 07:46 PM

The time trial part of the insurance is just going for local best time. Do most events do those?
I would assume as a beginner one would not need that part.

03-19-2018, 05:43 PM	#1
2014white2ssrs1le Drives: 2014 white 2ss rs 1le Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 75	Laguna Seca Day I am hitting a road course for the first time (Laguna Seca), and it is a bucket list item for me to do so. I am super fortunate I get to do it in a Camaro 1LE. I don't think it will become a regular thing, maybe just every once and a while. Before then, I am planning on a Detroit Speeds rear sway bar, goodridge brake lines with Motul RBF600 Change, Stoptech pads/rotors, & new tires. Some helpful advice is appreciated

03-20-2018, 11:19 AM	#2
94boosted Drives: ‘17 1LE, ‘17 BMW 340, ‘18 F-150 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 238	- Look ahead, further than you think you need to - Double check the torque on your wheels - Bouncing off of curbs at speed is hard on a car, if you choose to do this you may want to double check your alignment after - Put shoepolish or a tire marker on the edges of your tires and keep an eye so they don't roll, you may even need to air up your tires - Change your oil & filter after the track day __________________ 2017 - SS 1LE 2015 - 2SS, RS, NPP, 1LE - Sold

03-20-2018, 02:25 PM	#4
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	Buy track insurance. Even if you aren't "pushing" yourself, other people are pushing themselves and your regular insurance will not cover anything. Track insurance is between $100 and $150 per $10K of coverage. So if you figure your car is worth $30K, then it'll cost you $300 to $450 and is money well spent. Bring fluids. I'm not talking about brake fluid and oil, but water. It's a long day and very tiring. Bring food. Bring a lawn chair or other device by which you can sit. Bring sun block and a baseball cap or other neck covering. Make sure you have enough pads (at least 50%) and tread to pass tech. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

03-20-2018, 04:38 PM	#7
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	https://locktonmotorsports.com/product/hpde-insurance https://ontrackinsurance.com/ https://www.hagerty.com/insurance/track-day-insurance https://www.rlicorp.com/track-day __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

03-21-2018, 12:33 PM	#9
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Lucky, I'd love to drive Laguna Seca some day. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-20-2018, 11:47 AM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	man I'm jealous, have a blast out there!

03-20-2018, 03:01 PM	#5
2014white2ssrs1le Drives: 2014 white 2ss rs 1le Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 75	Awesome thanks all! Who do you get track insurance through?

03-20-2018, 03:12 PM	#6
Chevyjk33 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 43	Hagerty has begun offering track day insurance and I find theirs to be pretty reasonable. You can get an online quote on their site too.

03-20-2018, 10:58 PM	#8
2014white2ssrs1le Drives: 2014 white 2ss rs 1le Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 75	nice...thanks

03-21-2018, 06:36 PM	#11
jpimlott Drives: 2014 1SS 1LE Red Hot Camaro Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 110	Not as much as it thought for events $181 for up to 3 days for 25,000 Now can they insure tires? hehe __________________ A new to me 2014 1SS 1LE in Red Hot.

03-21-2018, 07:38 PM	#12
2014white2ssrs1le Drives: 2014 white 2ss rs 1le Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bay Area Posts: 75	yeah Hagerty is $165 for 3 days no time trials at $30k with a 10% deductable with towing, rental, and track cleanup covered as well...worth it.

03-21-2018, 07:41 PM	#13
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	I haven't done Hagerty's before, but at that price, I'm in! __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

03-21-2018, 07:46 PM	#14
jpimlott Drives: 2014 1SS 1LE Red Hot Camaro Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 110	The time trial part of the insurance is just going for local best time. Do most events do those? I would assume as a beginner one would not need that part. __________________ A new to me 2014 1SS 1LE in Red Hot.