Preparation for John Eagle Texas World Speedway Event
12-17-2000, 06:41 PM
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Hi,
I need to prepare for the event in Feb. Please provide some feedback.
1. I need to buy a SA helmet (probably Bell M2 since I wear glasses). Should I buy it from the web or at some local store (Pro-Am or John Eagle Honda)?
2. I was thinking of getting some 245/45/16 kumho V700 for the rears (about $130 each). I figure the R-compound will be better for the track and will save the expensive S02. Is it safe to get only the rears or should I do all four with R-compound?
3. brake pads - I have 2000 miles on the car, should I bring an extra set of stock pads to the track? Some owners have mentioned the pads wear very fast at the track.
4. I already have ATS super blue racing brake fluid (DOT4), do I need to flush the stock system?
5. I have not done an oil change yet, but I constantly top off with regular 10W30 motor oil. The oil is quite dirty. Should I replace the motor oil right before the event. Either case, I plan to bring some oil for top off on that day.
Thanks for any input. I do not plan to really push the car hard since it is very new and I'm not used to rear wheel drive cars. Just want to have a good time...
I need to prepare for the event in Feb. Please provide some feedback.
1. I need to buy a SA helmet (probably Bell M2 since I wear glasses). Should I buy it from the web or at some local store (Pro-Am or John Eagle Honda)?
2. I was thinking of getting some 245/45/16 kumho V700 for the rears (about $130 each). I figure the R-compound will be better for the track and will save the expensive S02. Is it safe to get only the rears or should I do all four with R-compound?
3. brake pads - I have 2000 miles on the car, should I bring an extra set of stock pads to the track? Some owners have mentioned the pads wear very fast at the track.
4. I already have ATS super blue racing brake fluid (DOT4), do I need to flush the stock system?
5. I have not done an oil change yet, but I constantly top off with regular 10W30 motor oil. The oil is quite dirty. Should I replace the motor oil right before the event. Either case, I plan to bring some oil for top off on that day.
Thanks for any input. I do not plan to really push the car hard since it is very new and I'm not used to rear wheel drive cars. Just want to have a good time...
12-17-2000, 07:20 PM
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Thanks for your advice...
I will not be getting the R-compound tires then since it costs too much for all four.
Does that mean we will be running counter in the feb event?
I have stock brake fluid in the car, is that high performance enough?
I think an oil change before the event will be good. Do you know what motor oil the honda dealerships use? I will do the oil change myself. I will not use synthetic yet since the car still consumes oil.
I will not be getting the R-compound tires then since it costs too much for all four.
Does that mean we will be running counter in the feb event?
I have stock brake fluid in the car, is that high performance enough?
I think an oil change before the event will be good. Do you know what motor oil the honda dealerships use? I will do the oil change myself. I will not use synthetic yet since the car still consumes oil.
12-17-2000, 07:40 PM
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I've used the stock fluid for several TWS events (fresh fluid for each, though) and never had any fade problems during the sessions. I will be going with fresh oid, brake fluid and pads and the increased camber, but no other special changes to the car.
I certainly hope we'll be going clockwise, it's much more fun, but I don't know what they'll be doing.
I certainly hope we'll be going clockwise, it's much more fun, but I don't know what they'll be doing.
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