Wats needed for a good track set up??

[lsvtec]

Just want to know whats needed for a good track set up???

[JDM-EGG]

it all depends how hardcore you can go ,

but for me sussy first so coilovers , swaybars , strut bracing all over
a decent set of track rims , with good tyres
a racing seat to hold you in

and the engine B series atleast , I/H/E to give u abit fo grunt and oil cooler , baffled oil sump and gauges for temp and oil temp.
BRAKE UPGRADE !!! good pads

thats a pretty good setup imo , like pretty much very good lol if u baller roll cage it

[chargeR]

A reliable and safe car.

[cyber_scriber]

General principles

You need more of this:
Brakes - better discs, pads, fluid, braided lines etc.
Tyres - preferably a separate set of track rims and slicks.
Skills - probably the most important thing and as they say, practice makes perfect.
Balance and handling: suspension upgrade, upgraded sway bars etc.
Power.

Less of this:
Weight

Depending on the base car, it might cost you a little or a lot to get on (and off!) the track without drama.

For example, if you already have an Integra R, then all you'll probably need are better brake pads and fluid, and maybe a set of track rims and you set for a track day.

If you have an auto Civic CXI, you'll need an appointment with your bank manager ;)

[big tone]

A cxi can go round the track... just not as quick, yes you'll have to spend a wee bit more money..
but to go round safely brake upgrade, fluid, good tires and practice..

im in the same boat, im trying to set my (cxi) up to track but i have got a B18C7 in there, im now doing brake upgrade, rear strut tower brace and some track tires.. ( so i dont chew out my every day tires) im gunna be doing a few track days a year so im adding the price of fluids, pads and fuel to the price of entry to the event..

[damienm]

Just want to know whats needed for a good track set up???

since you said good, then get bucket seat coilovers, pads, semis, oilcooler and baffled sump

[timofytit]

Experienced driver and reliable car (Toda Motor)

[jyh888]

LSD is a must have for track, otherwise it is very hard to put that power down and have good traction without spinning your wheels

[SpoonS]

first thing is a set of semi's. Then you'll figure out from car feedback what need's to be changed.

[jyh888]

I'm going to track on the 31st at Wakefield park open day and can everyone share how they track their lap times?
I'm looking for a cheap method, any good apps for iPhones? Or using a gps receiver? Thanks

[SpoonS]

a phone app should be enough. They can be up to 2 secs off however, but they'll give you a general idea where your at

[Benson]

I'm going to track on the 31st at Wakefield park open day and can everyone share how they track their lap times?
I'm looking for a cheap method, any good apps for iPhones? Or using a gps receiver? Thanks

Watch youtube clips. The bad thing about open day is that noone can sit in passenger with you. Take it easy, learn the line and slowly build speed as you do every lap. Learn the car, check tyre pressure (around 38-40psi hot for street tyres) and change dampers to suit

If you do anywhere around the 1:15's, its a decent start for a first timer at Wakefield Park

[damienm]

I'm going to track on the 31st at Wakefield park open day and can everyone share how they track their lap times?
I'm looking for a cheap method, any good apps for iPhones? Or using a gps receiver? Thanks

theres a program called racechrono you can dl to your phone but youll need a bluetooth gps receiver

[Riced_Civic]

first thing is a set of semi's. Then you'll figure out from car feedback what need's to be changed.

not really, just cos u have semis isnt gonna make u any better.

its better to go out with what u have then once u cant get any more out of ur street tyres then move up

[SpoonS]

not really, just cos u have semis isnt gonna make u any better.

its better to go out with what u have then once u cant get any more out of ur street tyres then move up

I never said that semi's would make you better. I said that they'll give you feedback on how your car performs, and you'll know what its lacking.

[jyh888]

Hey what do you guys recommend for engine oil? Im using it for a FN2R with approx 34,000kms

Motul 4100 Turbo Light SAE 10w - 40 or
Motul 8100 X-cess SAE 5w - 40 ?

I've been using castrol edge 5W30, but i hear that it doesn't offer very good protection...

[ekcoupe]

I use motul 8100 x-cess full synthetic, great stuff definally recommend

[SpoonS]

i personally use Motul 300v 10w-40

[jyh888]

is there much difference between 5w40 and 10w40?

[damienm]

i think its the same thickness of oil when the oil hits 100 degrees but when cold the 5w is thinner.
you should really be concerned about the second number when it comes to track.
atm in using motul turbolight 4100 10w40 which is a semi synthetic oil

[jyh888]

thanks mate, i just placed an order for the x-cess 5W40, as my car is often very cold in the morning, with temps just under 10 degrees celcius.

Btw is racechrono accurate? I believe you need to run it on a nokia phone...im using an iphone lol

[Riced_Civic]

I never said that semi's would make you better. I said that they'll give you feedback on how your car performs, and you'll know what its lacking.

pretty sure that the suspension will give you more feed back on whats lacking with the car, than semis.

[SpoonS]

pretty sure that the suspension will give you more feed back on whats lacking with the car, than semis.

I you say so

[vampzzz]

thanks mate, i just placed an order for the x-cess 5W40, as my car is often very cold in the morning, with temps just under 10 degrees celcius.

Btw is racechrono accurate? I believe you need to run it on a nokia phone...im using an iphone lol

harry's gps laptimer seems pretty good. give that a try.