2012 Track Junkie Thread
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From: The Blue Ridge
Originally Posted by TubeDriver' timestamp='[url="tel:1345579289"
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[quote name='award78' timestamp='1345576677' post='21953896']
Hey gentlemen, I'm Aaron from Germantown, MD, not too far from Oleg.
I'm not sure where else to post this so I'll ask the experts. I finally got my HD roll bar installed a month ago and I'm finally getting around to registering for a track event at Summit Point. Question is what event would you recommend to a beginner? I'm thinking FATT in october or november?
Also I'm planning on ordering the new formula EBC Yellows, this ok for a beginner? I don't think I can handle noisy hp+ on my DD for one or two days at the track.
My mods so far:
Eibach Pro kit with OEM shocks (purely for looks)
Weds TC105n 17x9 255/40 HTRZIII all four corners (thanks to Oleg's famous fender roll)
Saner anti-sway bar, on softest setting
ss brake lines, race brake fluid
K&N FIPK, Comptech dual
[quote name='award78' timestamp='1345576677' post='21953896']
Hey gentlemen, I'm Aaron from Germantown, MD, not too far from Oleg.
I'm not sure where else to post this so I'll ask the experts. I finally got my HD roll bar installed a month ago and I'm finally getting around to registering for a track event at Summit Point. Question is what event would you recommend to a beginner? I'm thinking FATT in october or november?
Also I'm planning on ordering the new formula EBC Yellows, this ok for a beginner? I don't think I can handle noisy hp+ on my DD for one or two days at the track.
My mods so far:
Eibach Pro kit with OEM shocks (purely for looks)
Weds TC105n 17x9 255/40 HTRZIII all four corners (thanks to Oleg's famous fender roll)
Saner anti-sway bar, on softest setting
ss brake lines, race brake fluid
K&N FIPK, Comptech dual
Mercedes is running a 2 day weekend HPDE in October. They probably provide more seat time than any other club at their events (usually 4+ sessions per run group). A single day FATT is also a nice way to get started.
Not a big fan of EBC pads but they should hold you for a couple events at least. Trying to get a DD street pad and a real track pad in the same compound is a pipe dream IMHO. My advice would be to get a track pad (run at track) and just change back to street pads for the street.
You should probably stiffen up the front bar. You will probably get a fair amount of rub with the soft Eibach springs.
I am connected to both Mercedes and FATT so I am biased towards them.
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What days in October?
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Pete (tubedriver) pretty much covered it all with solid advice. I second the comment on keeping pads for track and street duty seperate. You'll be unhappy in both settings with an attempt at a doit all pad. Pads are easy to swap and gives you a good excuse to take a look at your suspension/nuts/bolts/etc. while you're under there.
Anybody thought about getting into shifter karts? Seem like a great way to have fun on track, learn some serious skills with less budget.
Anybody thought about getting into shifter karts? Seem like a great way to have fun on track, learn some serious skills with less budget.
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Originally Posted by award78' timestamp='[url="tel:1345598142"
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I have a used set of XP10/8 laying around with a couple of events still left in them. It would be perfect for you, and this way you wouldn't have to spend 400$ on pads the first time you go out.
Any HPDE event is a good start. I would recommend getting a lot of sleep before the event. Get the car together for the event on the weekend before.
Summit Point Main track would be better track to start with, since it's a bit less technical. Invest in a video camera, it's always fun to watch yourself after the fact, plus you can pick up on the mistakes you've made that were not obvious at the time.
Any HPDE event is a good start. I would recommend getting a lot of sleep before the event. Get the car together for the event on the weekend before.
Summit Point Main track would be better track to start with, since it's a bit less technical. Invest in a video camera, it's always fun to watch yourself after the fact, plus you can pick up on the mistakes you've made that were not obvious at the time.
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I have a used set of XP10/8 laying around with a couple of events still left in them. It would be perfect for you, and this way you wouldn't have to spend 400$ on pads the first time you go out.
Any HPDE event is a good start. I would recommend getting a lot of sleep before the event. Get the car together for the event on the weekend before.
Summit Point Main track would be better track to start with, since it's a bit less technical. Invest in a video camera, it's always fun to watch yourself after the fact, plus you can pick up on the mistakes you've made that were not obvious at the time.
Any HPDE event is a good start. I would recommend getting a lot of sleep before the event. Get the car together for the event on the weekend before.
Summit Point Main track would be better track to start with, since it's a bit less technical. Invest in a video camera, it's always fun to watch yourself after the fact, plus you can pick up on the mistakes you've made that were not obvious at the time.
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Originally Posted by award78' timestamp='1345601735' post='21954870
Ok guys thanks. Maybe I'll suck it up and change pads for events.
