People that do track days

[big eck]

I'm hoping to do one at the end of the month and I'm looking for advice.

What kind of prep work did you do to the car prior to putting the car on???

Mine has just been serviced and also had new front brakes along with new fluid. The tyres are very good also.

What else do you need to check???

 

[herbie147]

Slightly overfill with oil, Im mean slightly, not too much. Stops oil starvation high G's on cornering.
What tyres have you got? Normal tyres wont last long on the track. Do a few laps then check your tyre pressures, you will probably have to let some air out so take a pressure gauge with you.
Also some blocks to put behind your wheels when the car is cooling down between sessions, dont use the handbrake.
Also take an extra container of fuel.

 

[betty_swollox]

Slightly overfill with oil, Im mean slightly, not too much. Stops oil starvation high G's on cornering.
What tyres have you got? Normal tyres wont last long on the track. Do a few laps then check your tyre pressures, you will probably have to let some air out so take a pressure gauge with you.
Also some blocks to put behind your wheels when the car is cooling down between sessions, dont use the handbrake.
Also take an extra container of fuel.

Good advice there mate

 

[herbie147]

Eck, I take it by your location that you'll be going to Knockhill? I have a trackday booked on the 1st March, this the same one your going to??

 

[richicupra]

As above, and don't forget a slower in-lap so that the brakes aren't cooking themselves in the paddock. Go out for 20 minute sessions at a time, let the car cool in between (the brakes will need it) and think about where you can improve.

 

[big eck]

Eck, I take it by your location that you'll be going to Knockhill? I have a trackday booked on the 1st March, this the same one your going to??

Aye knockhill it is mate. Your on track Scotland I take it??? This will be my first time so kinda nervous lol. I have Goodyear F1 assy2's mate. Fronts are fairly new.

As above, and don't forget a slower in-lap so that the brakes aren't cooking themselves in the paddock. Go out for 20 minute sessions at a time, let the car cool in between (the brakes will need it) and think about where you can improve.

Cheers man. I think my biggest fear is someone running into me due to my beginner style driving on track lol.

 

[betty_swollox]

Will standard brakes be ok on the track or will they just boil????

Also pads, will standard pads be ok or will I need better ones?

 

[Shawn-C-87]

Knockhill is a cracking track, not been round in my own motor yet bug done a few days in different track cars!


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[andy550]

Standard brakes should be fine provided the fluid has been recently changed i.e. it's less than a year or so old. Pads should be fine, but as richicupra said stick to 20 minute stints - looks after brakes and stops you getting too wound up and something going wrong.

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[herbie147]

Will standard brakes be ok on the track or will they just boil????

Also pads, will standard pads be ok or will I need better ones?

All depends how hard you use them, track pads can handle higher temps. Soon as your brakes start fading it' time to do a slow cooling lap and head back to the pits for a break.

 

[herbie147]

Aye knockhill it is mate. Your on track Scotland I take it??? This will be my first time so kinda nervous lol. I have Goodyear F1 assy2's mate. Fronts are fairly new.



Cheers man. I think my biggest fear is someone running into me due to my beginner style driving on track lol.

Yeah Im on Track Scotland, more of a lurker and dont post much.

I wouldnt worry about someone running into you. The track etiquette at Knockhill is very good. If you see a car in your rear mirror, means they are faster than you and you should keep to the right hand side of the track to let them past on the left.
I'd be more concerned about having a spin, especially if it's wet, I spun twice on my first trackday (wet and crap road tyres).
There are plenty first timers there so you wont be the only one. Just take your time and take it easy to start with until you build up confidence.

There are instructers at KH, the price should be included when you paid, well worth getting some lessons from them.

 

[big eck]

I think getting the instructors to do a few laps with me would be ideal.

Are you taking the Leon on???

 

[herbie147]

I think getting the instructors to do a few laps with me would be ideal.

Are you taking the Leon on???

No, I've got an Evo 6 as well. Not even sure if I'll have that car with me either, will have to play it by ear as it might be for sale.

 

[betty_swollox]

do you have to bring your own helmet?

 

[herbie147]

No you can get one there if you haven't got your own.

 

[betty_swollox]

sound. Would it be worth getting pads specifically for track days?

 

[herbie147]

Yeah deffo, you will notice a big difference and will be able to go a good few laps more without fading.

Carbotech or Performance Friction pads are usually quite good.

 

[herbie147]

I forgot to say, if you have an iPhone download 'Harry's Lap Timer' it's well worth the money. Buy a cradle for your phone and stick it inside of the windscreen.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/harrys-laptimer-petrolhead/id338257907?mt=8

 

[big eck]

I've got an iPhone but no cradle yet lol.

Is your Leon staying standard???

I used to own an evo 8 FQ myself.

 

[toosmiles]

I've got an iPhone but no cradle yet lol.

Is your Leon staying standard???

I used to own an evo 8 FQ myself.

had an evo 8 fq300 aswell m8
some good tips though guys,ill remember for when i get into it this year