advice before i go to my first track experience

[240love]

Ok so im finally going on my first track experience and what i wanted advice on was my wheel set up. I have two sets of wheels to use and i wanted to know how i should run them. I have a set of wats 16x7 16x8, the 16x7 wats i have to run a bolt on spacer to clear my z brakes. Then i have a set of falken hanabis, 17X9 +20 all around, these clear my zbrakes no problem. So i just wanted to know how i should run my wheels like what should i run in the front mostly.. O and also my ebrake doesnt work properly so i wont have one to use(no problem right?) i hear people use their clutch more anyway? any advice is appreciated :rawk:

[Farzam]

I'd prefer to have a functioning e-brake.
I'd use whatever wheels have the best tires/sizing.

Get a good night's sleep.
Look through your car before and after leaving for the track making sure it's all gravy.
Be open minded and ready to learn.

[yokotas13]

i never use my ebrake except on Nikko
and hten only on two turns


Dont hit the wall....thats all you have to NOT do

[Dousan_PG]

ebrake slides are thes shit
i use it a lot
becaues i enjoy super duper long slides hahaha
but ya make sure car is tip top and dont be stubborn
listne to people's advice!!

[vvtisupra]

pace yourself, Can't expect to go balls out right away. Don't get frustrated (from the bubble that explodes in your mouth-beerfest ) Take it in steps. And get better in steps rather than pushing it and coming home with no car.

[UfoZ8myCow]

Put on whichever wheels have the better set of tires on them.

Make sure youve got some good brake pads.

Make sure there is nothing wrong under the hood. You will be sad if you break your car at the track.

Find yourself a cool instructor to talk to then sit down, shut up, and learn everything you can from watching them.

[NemeGuero]

pace yourself, Can't expect to go balls out right away. Don't get frustrated (from the bubble that explodes in your mouth-beerfest ) Take it in steps. And get better in steps rather than pushing it and coming home with no car.

DDDAAASSSS BOOOOTTT!


Track prep list:
check/bleed brakes
check all fluid levels
duh tires

get people to give you tips while you're there
comment on your driving
ride along with people
have people ride with you

HAVE FUN

[azndoc]

Tools, jack, duct tape, and oh yeah zipties.

Have fun.

[240love]

hey thanks for all the advice, and as far as the tires well all of them are pretty much new(80%) but what if i ran 16s in the rear while i have 17s in the front would that matter?

[bribot]

hey thanks for all the advice, and as far as the tires well all of them are pretty much new(80%) but what if i ran 16s in the rear while i have 17s in the front would that matter?

probably wouldnt matter enough for you to notice.

[Clearalbino]

It runs just fine for the 17/16 combo. Its all personal preference. Try it out you have all day to experiment and find the best set up that suites you, have fun!

[kuramaya]

- Dont worry if you suck at first
- Dont worry if you spin out over and over at first.
- Dont worry about impressing the gallery
- Ride with multiple people and guage their actions. watch their feet and hands as they initiate and follow through their slides.
- Start off with circle donuts, smaller then bigger.
- Try some ebrake 180's
- Go on the track when everyone else is cooling their cars down or when the track is empty, this way you do not have to worry about slowing people down...
- Shit its easier than wakeboarding I can tell you that:cool:

[drift-it]

The more grip up front the better. Don't be afraid to talk to people at whatever event your going to and ask questions.

[240love]

ok... yeah im a shy person when it comes to people..i would suck at selling things if i were to do it for a living..lol but ill try and come out of my sell and introduce my self to people