05-21-2023, 02:29 PM | #29 |
Drives: '18 ram 1500 Join Date: Dec 2016
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I just signed up for my first event as well, 6/7 at Harris Hill.
I'll be changing the brake fluid to Motul 600 prior. FWIW, the manual says to run a brake fluid with boiling point >310 for track use...the factory dot 4 is rated at 280. Now I just need to get to 1500 miles before then!
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05-25-2023, 05:37 PM | #30 |
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Just wanted to update anyone who cares about my track day experience. I had 0 braking issues, and I braked really hard all day from the straight going around 135 mph to I think it was turn 1? Anyways, I loved Big Willow, it was a very fun experience and I can say I'm hooked. I took some GoPro footage so I can see what my mistakes were. My racing instructor told me I was a natural at it and I was faster every single time back on the track. It feels pretty damn good when you nail the apex, the transition is smooth. Needless to say, I'll be going again in about a month or so. Seat time is the only way to get better but in the meantime I'll be watching YouTube videos and reviewing my GoPro footage.
Thanks to everyone who chimed in with the tips and pointers. What I did to prepare: Oil change (Mobil1 Supercar 0W-40) Differential fluid change (OEM fluid) Brake fluid change to Motul RBF 600 Made sure brake pads / rotors were in good shape Removed hood heat extractor (pop the hood -> 3 screws) Removed everything out on the trunk (obviously) Race number decals (TrackArmour) Race Helmet (SNELL rated) What I'll be doing next time in addition to the aforementioned: GM track alignment Race gloves Lower tire pressure (I was at 34 psi)
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05-25-2023, 06:25 PM | #31 | |
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I would advise to not do the track alignment until you have more seat time and get a good feel for the car. Which tires were you using? The stock Goodyears should be in the 32-35 range. So i think you're fine with that pressure but don't go any lower than 32. |
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05-25-2023, 06:27 PM | #32 |
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Sounds like you had a blast! Can't wait for mine coming up. Did you remove the air dam pieces?
Please share the videos when available!!
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05-26-2023, 02:43 PM | #33 | |
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I was using the stock Goodyears, for some reason I've heard to go 28 psi cold for track use?
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05-26-2023, 02:45 PM | #34 |
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Yup removed those as stated above. I'll be sure to upload the footage once I get some free time this weekend. Crazy thing is while I was tracking the car it felt like I was driving really hard. Looking at the footage it doesn't look like it, it looks very calm. Has anyone else experienced this? lol
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05-26-2023, 05:31 PM | #35 | |
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Do you drive this car daily or for fun? The other reason is that this will wear you tires down in not an even fashion since the camber will have the tire not flat with the road but at an angle. |
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05-26-2023, 05:54 PM | #36 | |
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05-26-2023, 07:25 PM | #37 | |
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I'm just asking bc I'm curious what's the harm in having the track alignment done? Isn't the whole point of the track to get to know your car once you push it's limits? And on the road to finding the limits you'll be getting a good feel for how it wants to behave.
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05-26-2023, 07:26 PM | #38 | |
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I was showing my friend the video and we both couldn't believe how slow it looked lol. He came with me to Willow Springs and said I coulda swore you were going faster than this
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05-28-2023, 07:46 AM | #39 | |
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You can do whatever you feel like doing. It's your car. Going to the track is getting to know the track and your car. Which you should get to know it before you start changing anything outside of the factory spec. You said the instructor said you were natural. Don't get cocky with them saying that. There are people who are natural good drivers but still have lots to learn. Just giving you advice and what you do with it is up to you. Last edited by Vigilante375; 05-28-2023 at 08:11 AM. |
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05-28-2023, 10:24 PM | #40 |
Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020
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Get a set of dedicated track tires and wheels (supercar 3r’s) and THEN go show folks that nature boy stuff!!!
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