Sebring/Homestead
#11
All you'll need fresh Autozone brake fluid and a set of those HP+ pads for the front assuming your tires are above the wear bars. Get a feel for how expensive the event might be with the unexpecteds like buying us a round at Don Jose's. Save everything else for you second event. If your near Palm Beach Ill help you learn how to maintain the car to save a few bucks. If your half way close to a track go check out the next event and just walk around and talk to people. Its usually free to watch an event. If your schedule lets you do a NASA or Hooked on Driving event some/all of us will be there. Your in luck, Florida S2000 track crew is a great group. Its f@#ked up how few people join us considering how much we post here and much fun it is.
#12
Originally Posted by slowd16' timestamp='1455127220' post='23876971
Geez.. Theyre both pretty easy to change. I'd start learning how to do that stuff if you really want to do track days or the cost is going to go up exponentially. Dont mean that in a bad way but stealership labor (and parts) prices are ridiculous.
Brake Fluid - ATE Type 200
http://www.amazon.com/ATE-706202-Ori...s=ate+type+200
Diff - AMSOIL 75w-110 or something similar. Mobil1 75w-140 works as well
Trans - GM Synchromesh or Honda MTF
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-401...gm+synchromesh
Coolant - Honda Type2 (Blue stuff)
There are DIYs on s2ki that will walk you through how to do these things step-by-step. A simple tool set and 4 jack stands are all you need.
I'll do you diff change for $159 LOL. Stealerships....
#13
Registered User
It's always nice to see someone new who wants to get into tracking. The Florida group is a very knowledgeable and skilled group of individuals. A good amount of us will be at Palm Beach this Sunday for a track day. If this is something you really want to get into I'd recommend swinging by a track day, talking to people about it, seeing the cars and maybe someone can take you around the track.
Like Steven said this hobby adds up fast. There will always be unexpected expenses that pop up so always plan for that.
Everything listed above is perfect for your first track day (high temp brake fluid, tranny drain and fill and the diff Drain and fill) your tires would be fine if they have some tread left on them with no flat spots or cord showing.
In the end it's all about having fun, being safe and making some great friends. Oh and Jeff is right, a round of drinks at Don Jose's is required!
Davo
Like Steven said this hobby adds up fast. There will always be unexpected expenses that pop up so always plan for that.
Everything listed above is perfect for your first track day (high temp brake fluid, tranny drain and fill and the diff Drain and fill) your tires would be fine if they have some tread left on them with no flat spots or cord showing.
In the end it's all about having fun, being safe and making some great friends. Oh and Jeff is right, a round of drinks at Don Jose's is required!
Davo
#14
Done Jose's! haha. im also from the clearwater area, i could help out if you need. agree'd with what everyone else has said, i would recommend good brake fluid and pads, and make sure your fluids are good. your starpecs will be good for the track, thats what i used to run, just switched to rs3 for pbir this weekend. we have a great group of track guys.
#15
Brake Fluid - ATE Type 200
http://www.amazon.com/ATE-706202-Ori...s=ate+type+200
Diff - AMSOIL 75w-110 or something similar. Mobil1 75w-140 works as well
Trans - GM Synchromesh or Honda MTF
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-401...gm+synchromesh
Coolant - Honda Type2 (Blue stuff)
There are DIYs on s2ki that will walk you through how to do these things step-by-step. A simple tool set and 4 jack stands are all you need.
I'll do you diff change for $159 LOL. Stealerships....
http://www.amazon.com/ATE-706202-Ori...s=ate+type+200
Diff - AMSOIL 75w-110 or something similar. Mobil1 75w-140 works as well
Trans - GM Synchromesh or Honda MTF
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-10-401...gm+synchromesh
Coolant - Honda Type2 (Blue stuff)
There are DIYs on s2ki that will walk you through how to do these things step-by-step. A simple tool set and 4 jack stands are all you need.
I'll do you diff change for $159 LOL. Stealerships....
It's always nice to see someone new who wants to get into tracking. The Florida group is a very knowledgeable and skilled group of individuals. A good amount of us will be at Palm Beach this Sunday for a track day. If this is something you really want to get into I'd recommend swinging by a track day, talking to people about it, seeing the cars and maybe someone can take you around the track.
Like Steven said this hobby adds up fast. There will always be unexpected expenses that pop up so always plan for that.
Everything listed above is perfect for your first track day (high temp brake fluid, tranny drain and fill and the diff Drain and fill) your tires would be fine if they have some tread left on them with no flat spots or cord showing.
In the end it's all about having fun, being safe and making some great friends. Oh and Jeff is right, a round of drinks at Don Jose's is required!
Davo
Like Steven said this hobby adds up fast. There will always be unexpected expenses that pop up so always plan for that.
Everything listed above is perfect for your first track day (high temp brake fluid, tranny drain and fill and the diff Drain and fill) your tires would be fine if they have some tread left on them with no flat spots or cord showing.
In the end it's all about having fun, being safe and making some great friends. Oh and Jeff is right, a round of drinks at Don Jose's is required!
Davo
Done Jose's! haha. im also from the clearwater area, i could help out if you need. agree'd with what everyone else has said, i would recommend good brake fluid and pads, and make sure your fluids are good. your starpecs will be good for the track, thats what i used to run, just switched to rs3 for pbir this weekend. we have a great group of track guys.
#16
Registered User
We will be at Palm Beach International Raceway from 8am to 5pm. The next track day worth going to for most of us will be Sebring at the end of April (that I recommend you sign up for)
#17
O.P. Try getting out to an event and meeting the guys. They were very welcoming to me last fall when I went to Sebring.
#18
Originally Posted by Davo307' timestamp='1455221426' post='23878205
We will be at Palm Beach International Raceway from 8am to 5pm. The next track day worth going to for most of us will be Sebring at the end of April (that I recommend you sign up for)
O.P. Try getting out to an event and meeting the guys. They were very welcoming to me last fall when I went to Sebring.
www.drivenasafl.com
#19
I'll definitely be going, hopefully I can get everything situated and be driving!