Nighthawk Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Hi Guys, got my first trackday at SMSP in the 930, just ordered a strut brace as a present. lm told to replace the break fluid, & I have good street tyres (better rubber next time) Should l be doing other things prior to, or checking on the night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Fire extinguisher, or at least a fire stryker Tyre pressure gauge duct tape and cable ties torque wrench and wheel nut socket some extra oil and the obvious - helmet, gloves etc have fun, most important thing is driving home at the end symsy and Yeatesy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 20March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Thanks, got the fire extinguisher, tyre pressures 30psi? street tyres. Good call on the extra oil. Yes, going to be a little different driving with the turbo dropping in, boost on in a straight line to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 I’d say 30 - 32psi with street tyres, just remember to check it straight after the first session as they will have increased a lot. symsy and Joz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Tyres usually inflate by 4 to 6 psi when they get hot Yeatesy and Joz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Don't, whatever you do back off 1/2 way through a corner with the turbo on boost ( DAMHIK ). Raven, Yeatesy and symsy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Do your cool down laps .. have fun be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 20March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 Thanks for all the info team, looking forward to a great learning experience. I’m sure there will be more questions following the trackday, or should I say tracknight, just to add another level of tension, hopefully no rain. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 5 hours ago, 3legs said: Don't, whatever you do back off 1/2 way through a corner with the turbo on boost ( DAMHIK ). Spare undies!! 3legs, P-Kay and Yeatesy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjm Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 A couple of people said not to put the handbrake on straight after a session. Heat soak apparently. More experienced owners might chime in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 33 minutes ago, sjm said: A couple of people said not to put the handbrake on straight after a session. Heat soak apparently. More experienced owners might chime in.. That's what I was told. So bought and used a rubber wheel chock. Also took a small toolbox, spare brake fluid as well as oil. Scissors or cutters for the zip ties to remove timing sensor if required to be attached to the front of the car. A small tyre inflator to reinflate the tyres for the drive home is handy. Don't forget to bring your race licence if asked to show it in the night. Would be rough getting there and not being allowed onto the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donR Posted 20March, 2022 Report Share Posted 20March, 2022 What night are you going? If it does rain avoid the dry line as it gets very slippery. Depending on your pace I found the pressures on the track increase around 5-6 psi so setting them a little softer before you go out is a good idea. If it is a driving solutions event then they will have a familiarisation lap for beginners at the start so well worth doing. Otherwise keep an eye on your mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 21March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Thanks for the replies, just started a list to get myself organised. spare undies- check no handbrake driving solutions trackday/night Tuesday 29th I’ve done a few trackdays on a motorcycle, just learning to drive the 930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavn Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 10 minutes ago, Nighthawk said: Thanks for the replies, just started a list to get myself organised. spare undies- check no handbrake driving solutions trackday/night Tuesday 29th I’ve done a few trackdays on a motorcycle, just learning to drive the 930 If your'e happy to put a sticker or tape on your handbrake as a reminder it's worthwhile. Very easy after many years of driving to just stop and pull it up (particularly when the blood's still flowing after exiting your session). Second the importance of cool down lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 21March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Good idea, maybe for me, I should zip tie some carpet layers smooth edge to the handbrake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sus911 Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 1 hour ago, Nighthawk said: Thanks for the replies, just started a list to get myself organised. spare undies- check no handbrake driving solutions trackday/night Tuesday 29th I’ve done a few trackdays on a motorcycle, just learning to drive the 930 Think I'd be more scared of the 930! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 I’m sure you know the most important thing you need to remember has to do with the accelerator pedal 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 21March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Tighten the sphincter mash that loud pedal before apex? at the apex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 12 hours ago, Dalai said: That's what I was told. So bought and used a rubber wheel chock. Even just leaving it in gear is usually enough as most pits are reasonably flat. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Give it shit and have fun 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 3 hours ago, Nighthawk said: Tighten the sphincter mash that loud pedal before apex? at the apex? Check that you have enough pad material on all four corners. More than half worn on the fronts, turf them and put new ones in. You’ll lose a heap of material and if you go with worn ones, what’s left won’t cope with the heat. Especially on the front. Raven and sjm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 21March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Thanks, had a service done about 4 months ago, new pad went on front & back, I’m told it’s best to renew the brake fluid prior to a trackday possible moisture in the system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sus911 Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 9 hours ago, Nighthawk said: Thanks, had a service done about 4 months ago, new pad went on front & back, I’m told it’s best to renew the brake fluid prior to a trackday possible moisture in the system? DEFINITELY!!!!!! Easy to do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 10 hours ago, Nighthawk said: Thanks, had a service done about 4 months ago, new pad went on front & back, I’m told it’s best to renew the brake fluid prior to a trackday possible moisture in the system? If it’s a road pad, watch for brake fade anyway as they’re not designed to take repeated heat loads that track work generates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Having never done this, would it be worthwhile getting a more aggressive wheel alignment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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