fanbanlo

new brake fluid?

what else?

Thanks

PACman

Where and what track?
What do you have on the car right now?

davidspalding

Not a lot of answers here. Here's what I've been told ... and some things I'll transliterate from several years in military aviation. I suppose some mandated tick boxes are determined by the event organizer (SCCA, regional car club).

Before (essentially what they'll look for in the tech shed)

1. Tech check.... fluids topped off, security of body panels & components, bolts, w'have you
2. Leak check, nothing dripping
3. Brakes, ensure sufficient pad material; condition of rotors
4. Tires, sufficient tread, proper inflation (recently balanced?)
5. Remove all loose items, doodads, floor mats, covers, etc.
6. take out any unnecessary gear
7. Painters tape or similar for marking numbers; maybe tape over lights, fog lights?
8. White shoe polish (for marking tires during practice runs)
9. Have a prepared list of mods and equipment
10. Vehicle Log book
11. License and insurance documentation as req'd
12. Appropriate clothing and safety items as req'd

After (a good post-flight leads to a better pre-flight)

1. Change your brake fluid, at least yearly, and after heavy racing -- brake fluid loses its viability when it's been seriously cooked
2. Change oil and filter (particularly, I've been told, if you use a oil impingement type oil filter, or CAI, or SRI)
3. Tranny fluid probably change twice as often as manufacturer recommendation
4. Inspect top to bottom: tires, brakes, rotors, suspension
5. Logbook entries, make them while the memories are fresh

Hope that's a help ... and that others who've been doing this at organized events can correct me or add more... I'm just starting to dip my toes in, and can only repeat what's been taught to me.

cambodianricer

brake fluid & brake pads.

Not being able to stop kinda sucks

Aman

If you race a lot, you might want to invest in some slotted rotors to help with cooling.

MikeMurphy

Get rid of the spare tire.

Turn your wheels and check the tire for nails etc puncturing.

Bring appropriate footware, ie narrow soft shoe with no lips

green_henry

Old thread but somebody's bound to find this useful. I believe I read these tips in an article in Grassroots Motorsports a few years ago.

You're going to want to empty your glove compartment, center console, side pockets, and trunk. You don't want anything to come loose or start rattling while you're driving; it's distracting at best and potentially dangerous. Don't count on everything staying put like it does on the highway or around town. Since you're probably going to need some of these things for the trip to the track (spare tire, jack, registration, CDs, etc.), bring a duffle bag or something else where you can dump them before you get on the track.

Also, you want to be on the track with as little gas in the tank as possible. Bring a gas can so that you have a few gallons to get to the gas station on the way home from the track.

And, don't forget your helmet

mrclutch55

is stainless lines a must for track days? i have the hawk dtc70 pads and motul brake fluid down already, just curious if the lines are necessary?

Aman

No, stainless lines are not a must. They're mostly for feel. For a track day, the most effective things you can have is a recently bled system with pads/rotors in good condition.

mrclutch55

Good to know. Just afraid they will swell. And stoptech are cheap enough.

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justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you know what my moto is???


if something breaks, it's upgrade time!!!

so, let them swell! or go ahead and upgrade now before the track

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you could also do a "shake down" run...meaning test out the car on the track for the very first time...find out if it's able to make a pass. if something breaks, now you know what to fix or upgrade