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*njd07* · 09-12-2008, 11:09 AM

hey guys I searched there is no real threads on what people like to bring to their track days. I have an s13 coupe, not bringing any passengers so I have the entire car to load up. so far ideas that come to mind are:

1. extra wheels/tires
2. air pump
3.torque wrench
4. tool box full of whatever tools I can fit.
5. cordless l.e.d light
6. various fluids, basically whatever I got
7. jumper cables
8. umbrella
9. jack/stands
10. wood ramps

so what do you bring to your track days?

94cc0rd · 09-12-2008, 11:12 AM

water and your AAA card

azndoc · 09-12-2008, 11:14 AM

zipties

hammer

hat

sunblock

water sprayer

all of the fluids

extra suspension parts if possible ie tie rods, arms, and such.

but yeah AAA card for sure just in case.

240cracker · 09-12-2008, 11:21 AM

my AAA only covers 7 miles free haha

Oo_Skyline_oO · 09-12-2008, 11:24 AM

dude I can't beleive no one's said this one, maybe a given??? TOOLS!!!!!!

and some JBWELD, that shit works wonders

*tacotacotaco* · 09-12-2008, 11:33 AM

Easy up chairs and friends who have all the other stuff you need like tools and fluids and stuff.

CityTireOnline.com · 09-12-2008, 11:41 AM

Truck
Trailer
Tire Changer
Air Compressor
Everyone's Tires
Lugs
Employees
Dog
GF
Tents that will break that day
Tables
Chairs
Laptop
Phone
Tools
Ice Chest
Ice
Drinks
Food
Advil!!!

McCoy · 09-12-2008, 12:02 PM

Here's my list, been doing this for 5+ years though, so probably a little more extensive than the guy going out for his first time...

In trunk: (yes it all fits in the S13 coupe)
HF aluminum jack in it's box
jack stands
Dewalt 18V impact
gallon distilled water
5qt jug of Mobil1
ext brake fluid
old blanket
fold up chair
walmart air compressor
10x10 pop-up shade (if hot)

small tote with:
-small socket set
-full metric wrench set and crescent
-torque wrench
-breaker bar
-large tire pressure gauge
-tire pyrometer (longacre)
-IR pyrometer (for rotor temps)
-misc large impact sockets
-zip ties
-safety wire
-gloves (x2)
-pliers and locking pliers
-track pads
-spare old pad to push back pistons (pad changeout)
-valvestem tool (have had valve stem's loosen on me.
-to much other stuff to think of

I pack in a small duffle bag:
-food
-sunscreen
-hat
-driving gloves (needed at some tracks events)
-extra shirt
-small notebook and pen (taking notes)

HF trailer:
-tires of course.

Bring plenty of water and other drinks if your trying to save money and snacks.

Also carry a AAA+ card if you drive your car to the track and have that warm/fuzzy feeling that you might break the car. I do and I get one free 100mile tow to any location per year.

Just used mine this last friday

Brian · 09-12-2008, 12:08 PM

I bring a little box of tools and some water and my extra pair of wheels.
thats all.

YoungGun · 09-12-2008, 12:16 PM

I don't bring that much at all.

Jack
Small cooler with ice and water
Quart of oil
2x4
Tool set
Spares
Helmet
Lug key
Zipties
Tire iron

SUPERSTAR · 09-12-2008, 12:32 PM

The most important thing to bring to a track is a good attitude and respect for you fellow drivers.

*njd07* · 09-12-2008, 06:24 PM

good suggestions guys...for the oones that bring nothing....damn moochers lol

Flipzide · 09-12-2008, 06:32 PM

-truck w/ trailer
-car
-at least a set of spare wheels w/ tires
-portable air compressor
-craftsman tool set
-torque wrench
-24" breaker bar
-x6 2x4s
-extra oil
-extra distilled water (for radiator)
-bottle of brake fluid
-portable chairs
-canopy
-cooler with at least a case of water
-snacks
-zip ties
-rubber mallet
-hammer
-spare suspension arms
-spare tie rods
-extra clean t shirts
-sunscreen
-helmet
-mechanic gloves
-helmet
-camera

well shit.. thats a lot, lol

808_s13 · 09-12-2008, 06:36 PM

-your A game

haha

but really pretty much everyone cover'd it.

-tools
-tires,
-the fluids
-camera
-etc

-makua[ace]

LAWLence · 09-12-2008, 07:43 PM

I would upgrade to the AAA plus membership... its only 30 bucks more a year and WILL save you one day. 100 mile towing ftw

94cc0rd · 09-12-2008, 07:50 PM

yup yup... AAA ftw +1

all i take is

-torque wrench
-lug nut key/extension (which is already in my car everyday)
-helmet
-extra wheels (4) stuffed into my trunk and backseat
-jack
-zipties
-water
-money for entrance fee and food and gas

that's about it...

i have almost never needed anything else... except when i crashed at horse thief... then everybody there was very helpful and lent me tools and stuff...

then used AAA to tow my car back home...

Teddy · 09-12-2008, 09:12 PM

Tires
Helmet
Gloves

*burnsauto* · 09-12-2008, 09:19 PM

-vinyl stickers
-the shocker
-no front bumper
-FN's
-rattle can flat black hood

ya know...so you stand out.

Good luck on the track day though!

LongGrain · 09-12-2008, 09:21 PM

tires
helmet
wooden low ramps
jack
socket set
zip ties.
i usually go to the local walmart or something with the friends to pick up food/beverages for the day
sometimes we bring a grill and chairs, but only when we have a good sized group going.

thats about it

Andrew Bohan · 09-12-2008, 09:23 PM

camera gear
sunglasses
$100 cash
sunblock
hat
gold bond for my nuts
beer
business cards
flyers
helmet

SUPERSTAR · 09-12-2008, 09:25 PM

Oh yeah and some condoms.

Teddy · 09-12-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13Teddy

Tires
Helmet
Gloves

Oh yeah, forgot to mention. My mom.

azndoc · 09-13-2008, 12:34 AM

Condoms.

Hey you never know.

Dousan_PG · 09-13-2008, 01:06 AM

tool box
spark plugs
duct tape
zipties
oil (mission and engine)
extra engine parts (in case break IC)
and um...a bfh
jack
axles
ramps

no need for a lot extra imo.
if something breaks, that isnt those, its more serious then a simple pit change.

only thing id like to get more of to change JUST IN CASE is suspension arms.

kenversusryu · 09-13-2008, 07:31 PM

what really helps is a chair and a big umbrella to block out the sun. Rest is very important. Lots of liquids too.

All the other car parts are handy but i find those 4 are the most important to get yourself ready for a track day.

Jdotsturn · 09-14-2008, 12:27 AM

if you trailer your car - a spare tire for the trailer

EDacIouSX · 09-14-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I bring a little box of tools and some water and my extra pair of wheels.
thats all.

same. trick is to make sure your cars is reliable before you go to track.

bringing tools to track is like saying my car is not reliable for tracking.

Flipzide · 09-14-2008, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDacIouSX

same. trick is to make sure your cars is reliable before you go to track.

bringing tools to track is like saying my car is not reliable for tracking.

not really. you could still go to the track and snap a tie rod or something. shit happens.

i'd say it's more of being prepared for whatever.

nieko · 09-14-2008, 11:49 AM

Teddys mom... (not in any wrong way haha)

all you need

09-12-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
njd07 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: canada Age: 35 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	What to bring to a Track day hey guys I searched there is no real threads on what people like to bring to their track days. I have an s13 coupe, not bringing any passengers so I have the entire car to load up. so far ideas that come to mind are: 1. extra wheels/tires 2. air pump 3.torque wrench 4. tool box full of whatever tools I can fit. 5. cordless l.e.d light 6. various fluids, basically whatever I got 7. jumper cables 8. umbrella 9. jack/stands 10. wood ramps so what do you bring to your track days? __________________ s13 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193416 sr parts fs: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193399 s14 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193420 180sx part out http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=203711

09-12-2008, 11:12 AM	#2
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	water and your AAA card __________________

09-12-2008, 11:41 AM	#7
CityTireOnline.com Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Gate, CA Posts: 1,605 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Truck Trailer Tire Changer Air Compressor Everyone's Tires Lugs Employees Dog GF Tents that will break that day Tables Chairs Laptop Phone Tools Ice Chest Ice Drinks Food Advil!!! __________________ Check our review thread! https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-...ne/98720697313

09-12-2008, 12:08 PM	#9
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I bring a little box of tools and some water and my extra pair of wheels. thats all. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

09-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#11
SUPERSTAR Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange Socal** Age: 46 Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	The most important thing to bring to a track is a good attitude and respect for you fellow drivers. __________________ *"ARE YOU ONE'EM SKID RACERS?"*

09-12-2008, 11:14 AM	#3
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	zipties hammer hat sunblock water sprayer all of the fluids extra suspension parts if possible ie tie rods, arms, and such. but yeah AAA card for sure just in case.

09-12-2008, 11:21 AM	#4
240cracker Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OC/LA ~ 90631 Posts: 1,485 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: 240cracker Feedback Score: 22 reviews	my AAA only covers 7 miles free haha

09-12-2008, 11:24 AM	#5
Oo_Skyline_oO BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	dude I can't beleive no one's said this one, maybe a given??? TOOLS!!!!!! and some JBWELD, that shit works wonders

09-12-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
tacotacotaco Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GRRRVINE!!! Age: 38 Posts: 3,247 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: tacotacotaco Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Easy up chairs and friends who have all the other stuff you need like tools and fluids and stuff.

09-12-2008, 12:02 PM	#8
McCoy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WA Age: 45 Posts: 317 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Here's my list, been doing this for 5+ years though, so probably a little more extensive than the guy going out for his first time... In trunk: (yes it all fits in the S13 coupe) HF aluminum jack in it's box jack stands Dewalt 18V impact gallon distilled water 5qt jug of Mobil1 ext brake fluid old blanket fold up chair walmart air compressor 10x10 pop-up shade (if hot) small tote with: -small socket set -full metric wrench set and crescent -torque wrench -breaker bar -large tire pressure gauge -tire pyrometer (longacre) -IR pyrometer (for rotor temps) -misc large impact sockets -zip ties -safety wire -gloves (x2) -pliers and locking pliers -track pads -spare old pad to push back pistons (pad changeout) -valvestem tool (have had valve stem's loosen on me. -to much other stuff to think of I pack in a small duffle bag: -food -sunscreen -hat -driving gloves (needed at some tracks events) -extra shirt -small notebook and pen (taking notes) HF trailer: -tires of course. Bring plenty of water and other drinks if your trying to save money and snacks. Also carry a AAA+ card if you drive your car to the track and have that warm/fuzzy feeling that you might break the car. I do and I get one free 100mile tow to any location per year. Just used mine this last friday

09-12-2008, 12:16 PM	#10
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I don't bring that much at all. Jack Small cooler with ice and water Quart of oil 2x4 Tool set Spares Helmet Lug key Zipties Tire iron

09-12-2008, 06:24 PM	#12
njd07 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: canada Age: 35 Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	good suggestions guys...for the oones that bring nothing....damn moochers lol __________________ s13 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193416 sr parts fs: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193399 s14 parts fs:http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=193420 180sx part out http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=203711

09-12-2008, 06:32 PM	#13
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	-truck w/ trailer -car -at least a set of spare wheels w/ tires -portable air compressor -craftsman tool set -torque wrench -24" breaker bar -x6 2x4s -extra oil -extra distilled water (for radiator) -bottle of brake fluid -portable chairs -canopy -cooler with at least a case of water -snacks -zip ties -rubber mallet -hammer -spare suspension arms -spare tie rods -extra clean t shirts -sunscreen -helmet -mechanic gloves -helmet -camera well shit.. thats a lot, lol __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

09-12-2008, 07:43 PM	#15
LAWLence Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 32 Posts: 44 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would upgrade to the AAA plus membership... its only 30 bucks more a year and WILL save you one day. 100 mile towing ftw

09-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#16
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	yup yup... AAA ftw +1 all i take is -torque wrench -lug nut key/extension (which is already in my car everyday) -helmet -extra wheels (4) stuffed into my trunk and backseat -jack -zipties -water -money for entrance fee and food and gas that's about it... i have almost never needed anything else... except when i crashed at horse thief... then everybody there was very helpful and lent me tools and stuff... then used AAA to tow my car back home... __________________

09-12-2008, 09:12 PM	#17
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Tires Helmet Gloves __________________ www.realize-jp.net

09-12-2008, 09:19 PM	#18
burnsauto Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 35 Posts: 3,155 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 5 reviews	-vinyl stickers -the shocker -no front bumper -FN's -rattle can flat black hood ya know...so you stand out. Good luck on the track day though! __________________

09-12-2008, 09:21 PM	#19
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	tires helmet wooden low ramps jack socket set zip ties. i usually go to the local walmart or something with the friends to pick up food/beverages for the day sometimes we bring a grill and chairs, but only when we have a good sized group going. thats about it

09-12-2008, 09:23 PM	#20
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Posts: 8,330 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	camera gear sunglasses $100 cash sunblock hat gold bond for my nuts beer business cards flyers helmet

09-12-2008, 09:25 PM	#21
SUPERSTAR Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange Socal** Age: 46 Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Oh yeah and some condoms. __________________ *"ARE YOU ONE'EM SKID RACERS?"*

09-13-2008, 12:34 AM	#23
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Condoms. Hey you never know.

09-13-2008, 01:06 AM	#24
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	tool box spark plugs duct tape zipties oil (mission and engine) extra engine parts (in case break IC) and um...a bfh jack axles ramps no need for a lot extra imo. if something breaks, that isnt those, its more serious then a simple pit change. only thing id like to get more of to change JUST IN CASE is suspension arms. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

09-13-2008, 07:31 PM	#25
kenversusryu Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cali Posts: 259 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what really helps is a chair and a big umbrella to block out the sun. Rest is very important. Lots of liquids too. All the other car parts are handy but i find those 4 are the most important to get yourself ready for a track day.

09-14-2008, 12:27 AM	#26
Jdotsturn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 909 Age: 33 Posts: 559 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	if you trailer your car - a spare tire for the trailer

09-14-2008, 11:49 AM	#29
nieko Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster Age: 30 Posts: 2,694 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Teddys mom... (not in any wrong way haha) all you need __________________

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