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jacobzking · 04-04-2012, 10:20 PM

I have my first track day in my 240 this weekend at Eagles Canyon Raceway... first time to do a track day. Car seems to be in pretty good form, but honestly, since owning the car I've only driven it about an hour total, even after doing an SR swap. I feel pretty confident that the car will hold up fine, but I wanted some advice on what to bring?

Obviously basic hand tools
Torque Wrench
Tire gauge
Extra fluids

What else?

pitchlock · 04-05-2012, 07:20 PM

plenty of beer, snacks and water
good tarp
good jackstands
good jack
extra brake pads, rotors and fluid

Just enjoy yourself and take it easy

turbociv910 · 04-05-2012, 07:35 PM

shade.

helper for when u need to flush brake fluid, asuming you have the el cheapo stuff in there.

most tracks have power, so bring a ext cord and a fan or radio.

If you have to go to the classes, plan on being in there the whole time you want to work on your car.

Pinggg · 04-05-2012, 09:00 PM

Just have fun dude. It's your first time. Expect a lot to not go your way, haha.

Def · 04-05-2012, 09:48 PM

ECR is rough on brake pads, hope you have something decent with SR power. I'd also suggest turning the boost down as far as you can, and overfill the oil about half a quart.

Bring snacks and WATER, lots of WATER. You need to stay hydrated, and I'd say 95% of my students who start doing stupid stuff just get dehydrated and start having lots of brain farts and driving sloppy.

Enjoy it though, going to the track is a blast. You should sign up for the next The Driver's Edge event at MSR-Cresson. I'll probably be instructing at that one.

OptimusGRIMES13 · 04-05-2012, 09:51 PM

extra hooses incase if hooses rip dont want to end up with a blown motor like i did -__-

240cracker · 04-06-2012, 06:56 PM

jack, jackstands, hoses, zip tiez, cupplings, all fluids. i even cary spare bolts for certain things.

but just incase i have 100 mile free tow with AAA

never had to use it yet ( knock on wood ) but if u play on going a lot man it could save your ass. great investment

mantas · 04-06-2012, 07:11 PM

Id add spare tire if you dont already have one. Seen a few people pop the tire off the rim.

89JDM240sx · 04-06-2012, 09:58 PM

Bring your car... Lol

04-04-2012, 10:20 PM	#1
jacobzking Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Age: 40 Posts: 288 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	First track day this weekend (Eagles Canyon Raceway)... what to bring? I have my first track day in my 240 this weekend at Eagles Canyon Raceway... first time to do a track day. Car seems to be in pretty good form, but honestly, since owning the car I've only driven it about an hour total, even after doing an SR swap. I feel pretty confident that the car will hold up fine, but I wanted some advice on what to bring? Obviously basic hand tools Torque Wrench Tire gauge Extra fluids What else?

04-05-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
pitchlock Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2004 Location: Greenville SC Age: 41 Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	plenty of beer, snacks and water good tarp good jackstands good jack extra brake pads, rotors and fluid Just enjoy yourself and take it easy __________________ Beat it to fit paint it to match

04-05-2012, 07:35 PM	#3
turbociv910 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wilmington nc Age: 32 Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	shade. helper for when u need to flush brake fluid, asuming you have the el cheapo stuff in there. most tracks have power, so bring a ext cord and a fan or radio. If you have to go to the classes, plan on being in there the whole time you want to work on your car. __________________ www.carolinadyno.com s13 LSx turbo drag car- 1.42 60 ft, 6.32 1/8

04-05-2012, 09:48 PM	#5
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	ECR is rough on brake pads, hope you have something decent with SR power. I'd also suggest turning the boost down as far as you can, and overfill the oil about half a quart. Bring snacks and WATER, lots of WATER. You need to stay hydrated, and I'd say 95% of my students who start doing stupid stuff just get dehydrated and start having lots of brain farts and driving sloppy. Enjoy it though, going to the track is a blast. You should sign up for the next The Driver's Edge event at MSR-Cresson. I'll probably be instructing at that one. __________________ S13 Hatch - Goes around tracks quickly DEFSPORT

04-06-2012, 09:58 PM	#9
89JDM240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Newark Nj Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bring your car... Lol __________________ Boost makes me sooooooo happy!

04-05-2012, 09:00 PM	#4
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 28 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Just have fun dude. It's your first time. Expect a lot to not go your way, haha.

04-05-2012, 09:51 PM	#6
OptimusGRIMES13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles CA Age: 30 Posts: 30 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	extra hooses incase if hooses rip dont want to end up with a blown motor like i did -__-

04-06-2012, 06:56 PM	#7
240cracker Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OC/LA ~ 90631 Posts: 1,485 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: 240cracker Feedback Score: 22 reviews	jack, jackstands, hoses, zip tiez, cupplings, all fluids. i even cary spare bolts for certain things. but just incase i have 100 mile free tow with AAA never had to use it yet ( knock on wood ) but if u play on going a lot man it could save your ass. great investment

04-06-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
mantas Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: LALALAND Posts: 822 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Id add spare tire if you dont already have one. Seen a few people pop the tire off the rim.

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