NCM Thread??

[Dragonman]

Originally Posted by oneredry

ok. a concerned question:
I have HRE FF04 wheels with Michelin PS4S tires. I'm not really a fan of scuffing these bad boys up. You think it will be alright for the track day? or should I put stockers back on? Granted, I'm not going to be pushing the car hard as I'm in the beginners class. but still just concerned. **(for those of you who have driven this course before.

I don't have anything special like those wheels on my car but, it's my car. During CF7 last year the only priority for me was to not damage my car or anything else. It colored all my decision making and was the determining factor in not running in the AX event. I did have one "pucker" moment at NCM when I missed a brake point because I was thinking about where to let a faster car by. I didn't go off track but the corner was ugly at all points.



I reckon what it boils down to is kinda what Ruby said. Don't be racin' if you don't wanna be wreckin'.

[BAD DAB]

As a beginner and first timer, is there a certain pace you must maintain?

[Lafourche1]

Originally Posted by Dragonman

I don't have anything special like those wheels on my car but, it's my car. During CF7 last year the only priority for me was to not damage my car or anything else. It colored all my decision making and was the determining factor in not running in the AX event. I did have one "pucker" moment at NCM when I missed a brake point because I was thinking about where to let a faster car by. I didn't go off track but the corner was ugly at all points.



I reckon what it boils down to is kinda what Ruby said. Don't be racin' if you don't wanna be wreckin'.

I suggest to EVERYONE that they look into track insurance. It will run ~$200-$400 for the event. These policies, typically, have a 10% stated value deductible (if you state your cars value, with modifications, at $40K, your deductible is $4K). It gives peace of mind for a modest investment.

[Dragonman]

Not that I know of. Pretty much go as fast as you're comfortable with and wave faster folks by when you can safely do so.

[Dragonman]

I looked into the insurance Lafourche1 is talking about last year and while the event insurance covers damage you may do to your car, it doesn't cover damages to other property. For me, it wasn't worth the expense.

[Lafourche1]

Originally Posted by Dragonman

I looked into the insurance Lafourche1 is talking about last year and while the event insurance covers damage you may do to your car, it doesn't cover damages to other property. For me, it wasn't worth the expense.

For about ~$100 you can add the property damage to the policy. This would go towards damage to fencing or to the track surface itself.

[Dragonman]

Originally Posted by Lafourche1

For about ~$100 you can add the property damage to the policy. This would go towards damage to fencing or to the track surface itself.

Well, sure.



The problem I have with insurance is, unlike your view that it's an "investment", you, and the insurer are gambling. You bet against yourself and the insurer bets for you. Here's the real kick in the pants though. The insurer doesn't ante up until you win the bet. I reckon it's much the same as a bookie however. They don't ante up front either.


Doesn't really matter in any case. If a person feels better about putting up three to five hundred and counting on someone else to cover 90% of the costs they might incur, have at it. In my case, I counted on myself to make the real time decisions necessary to prevent mine and other's property from being damaged. I just couldn't see paying as much as I pay for 6 months of road coverage for 1-3 days of very limited coverage.

[HartfordRacingCaptain]

For those that use Road Warrior Plus, do you also feel it's necessary to put blue tape over it? Would prefer not to for prettier on-track pictures

[oneredry]

Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain

For those that use Road Warrior Plus, do you also feel it's necessary to put blue tape over it? Would prefer not to for prettier on-track pictures

I just bought some on Amazon about a week ago. (if your talking about that clear bra tape stuff) havn't put anyone, but seems good.

[HartfordRacingCaptain]

Originally Posted by oneredry

I just bought some on Amazon about a week ago. (if your talking about that clear bra tape stuff) havn't put anyone, but seems good.

No I meant painters tape as additional protection

[hammdo]

Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain

For those that use Road Warrior Plus, do you also feel it's necessary to put blue tape over it? Would prefer not to for prettier on-track pictures

No, I don’t. I put enough on and it works!



This is from my last race on 5/26. Still have it on while I’m working on the car...

-Don

[HartfordRacingCaptain]

Originally Posted by hammdo

No, I don’t. I put enough on and it works!



This is from my last race on 5/26. Still have it on while I’m working on the car...

-Don

Thanks for the info!

"Enough" as in the recommended 2 coats?

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain

Thanks for the info!

"Enough" as in the recommended 2 coats?

hammdo is a bada$$ driver, he uses 24-28 coats. That is what he means by "enough".

[HartfordRacingCaptain]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

hammdo is a bada$$ driver, he uses 24-28 coats. That is what he means by "enough".

Good thing I got the gallon kit then!