DC5R Track Day Prep

[WATAJK]

Asked on ClubITR but thought i'd ask here aswell as others have been to the track and obviously i'd be similar to any other car yes?

I got my first track day on the 22nd November =D SO EXCITED!!

Making the long drive to wakefield park from melbourne so will be a awesome drive, leaving a day prior so i can sleep a night to rest up

I've got new tyres, got abit of scrubbing but nothing over the top that's caused me any problems...

Im wondering what things should i aim to get done prior to my track day up there?? (Shift Performance Track Day)

What should i aim to bring with me aswell etc...
I know the necessities are a helmet, no flamable clothing but any other recommendations would be good guys
I'll have my car serviced minorly, motor oil changed over and front pads changed prior to the drive up there...
Everything else seems fine as im getting my engine warning light checked this week...

Appreciate it guys

Thank you.

[WATAJK]

bump :D

[_bORdO_]

:wave:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?24579-Track-preperation-helpful-stuff&highlight=track+day+preperation

have a read through that
GL on the 22nd
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Super-DA9]

oh nice! is it open for spectators? my dad and I have wanted to go watch some racing and we're only in ACT so not very far from wakefield.

[damienm]

just install a cheap oil cooler, it sucks without one cause then you gotta do heaps of cool down laps n thats not fun...

[_bORdO_]

oh nice! is it open for spectators? my dad and I have wanted to go watch some racing and we're only in ACT so not very far from wakefield.

yes its open for spectators

[BobTheBuilder]

scrubbing a bit on the street = alot on the track

[WATAJK]

It's on my area thats scrubbing im expecting it to be because my shockers have blown >.>
Got a set of shockers on the way for today hehe :D

[Super-DA9]

yes its open for spectators

woot!

[munkaii]

Some things to consider:

Don't pull handbrake when u come back into pits, neutral or in gear and turn off the car.
Bonnet up to help cool the car down after doing laps.
If no oil cooler, 2-3 hot laps followed by 2 cooldown laps, rinse and repeat.
Keep check on oil levels during each session to make sure you're not burning too much oil, if you are, top up.
Don't pass through corners unless you're waved through.

Have fun, type rs are good on the track.

[WATAJK]

Some things to consider:

Don't pull handbrake when u come back into pits, neutral or in gear and turn off the car.
Bonnet up to help cool the car down after doing laps.
If no oil cooler, 2-3 hot laps followed by 2 cooldown laps, rinse and repeat.
Keep check on oil levels during each session to make sure you're not burning too much oil, if you are, top up.
Don't pass through corners unless you're waved through.

Have fun, type rs are good on the track.

This is something i really needed to hear !!
Thank u very much :thumbsup:

I thought it was warm up
Hot lap
cool down...
Hearing i can do 2-3 hot laps then cool down laps to follow makes it much better :)
Ive got oil temp and pressure gauges in my car so i will be able to monitor both of them :)

Thanks buddy!

More info!!! :D

[munkaii]

forgot about the warm up. probably takes 2-3 good laps to get some heat into the tyres. you can gun it down the straights but make sure you break early or you'll understeer.