08-03-2015, 12:49 PM | #1 |
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First time on the track
Heading to BlackHawk tomorrow, first time on a track ever! I'm definitely a little nervous. I hear it's addicting and I've always seen myself as a race car driver so should be fun. Any tips, suggestions?
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08-03-2015, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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I had My first time on the track July 17th. It was definitely intense. I had a great time and I could not believe how sore My arms and legs were the next day. I had an instructor with Me that talks to you a lot so I was not nervous. I believe We had 3 - 30 minute track sessions followed by a 30 min cool down after each session.
Definitely needed it, My brakes never faded but boy were they hot! As Far as addicting? Eh not in my case. I am glad I did it, My kids actually got Me this for a Fathers day present. Will I go back? I doubt it because imo it is just too hard on the car. This is My daily driver and I had to wash the wheels 3 times to get all the brake dust and what not off. I just don't want to beat My car like this again. |
08-04-2015, 03:59 PM | #3 |
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It can be addicting, but the most important thing is to have fun!
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10-04-2015, 08:28 PM | #4 |
Hope it went well! Having done this a few times now, my best advice? TRACK INSURANCE. My third time out someone hit me and caused $12k in damage. I had track insurance and was able to get repairs started while the other driver's insurance got figured out (they eventually covered all of my damages and I was able to withdraw my claim). Despite this, I find the experience very addicting and will be back out there as soon as the car is rebuilt. Let me know how you liked it, I find very few other new track drivers out and would like to compare experiences. Did you run stock pads and brake fluid?
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10-05-2015, 11:48 AM | #6 |
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so with 14000 track miles on the 1LE, the best advice is 2 things: 2 medium-hard laps to warm up the tires (do not try to push it though) and 2. AND MOST IMPORTANT put it in competitive mode so you do not plow through the corners and off of the track. Others will disagree with me, but I doubt ANY of them have near the track time I do. one more thing, if the brakes get soft......get off the track before you boil the fluid and find out the hard way.
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10-05-2015, 12:30 PM | #7 |
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Dang man, 14000 miles! that's like 70 track days worth!
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10-05-2015, 10:12 PM | #8 |
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Yep :-) I have retired it.....Managed to do it with the original clutch too!!! These are awesome cars, but they do have a couple of weak parts (i.e. Brakes and clutch) though. The most interesting part of this adventure was the tire wear out rates, in 60 degree weather they still stick like glue and last 6-8 weekends at 85 degrees they lasted 1. Like all tires, heat makes a huge difference, but in a 4000lb car it is night and day. This is the sole reason I bought a dedicated lightweight car.
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