Wats needed for a good track set up??

[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.