Track Day Essentials
#1
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Track Day Essentials
What are everyone's track day essentials for the 350z? I have a 12-point cage and a passenger so space is limited!
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Jack + Jack Stand
Breaker bar
Torque Wrench
Various wrenches, sockets, and ratchets
Screwdrivers
Engine Oil, Brake Fluid, Gear Oil
Towels
Tire Pressure Gauge
Knife
Code Reader
ZIP TIES!!!!!
My List
Jack + Jack Stand
Breaker bar
Torque Wrench
Various wrenches, sockets, and ratchets
Screwdrivers
Engine Oil, Brake Fluid, Gear Oil
Towels
Tire Pressure Gauge
Knife
Code Reader
ZIP TIES!!!!!
Last edited by bcoffin23; 02-01-2018 at 03:18 PM.
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I'm no expert and with respect to how much you can haul (run what you brung vs. truck & trailer) and how long you'll be at the track
computer/charger (tuning changes, multi-media downloads)
generator/power strip/ext cord
volt meter / electrical tape
battery charger/booster packs
additional fuel/methanol/nitrous
absorbant
extra coolant
starter fluid (aiding hot starts)
canopy/chairs/table
fire extinguisher
wheel locks (if applicable)
Safety Glasses
I tend to not use zip ties but rather bailing-wire/ss tie-wire
computer/charger (tuning changes, multi-media downloads)
generator/power strip/ext cord
volt meter / electrical tape
battery charger/booster packs
additional fuel/methanol/nitrous
absorbant
extra coolant
starter fluid (aiding hot starts)
canopy/chairs/table
fire extinguisher
wheel locks (if applicable)
Safety Glasses
I tend to not use zip ties but rather bailing-wire/ss tie-wire
Last edited by bealljk; 01-29-2018 at 08:33 PM.
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I've been at this for about three decades, so my list of "essentials" is different. Among the items not already mentioned:
-cordless impact wrench
-extra lug nuts and center bore rings
-spare set of rain tires, mounted and pressure ready
-at least one extra tire, mounted and pressure ready
-air tank
-rolling toolbox (buy an old craigslist one and bolt the top and bottom boxes together)
-enclosed trailer (racers either have one, or wish they had one)
-cordless impact wrench
-extra lug nuts and center bore rings
-spare set of rain tires, mounted and pressure ready
-at least one extra tire, mounted and pressure ready
-air tank
-rolling toolbox (buy an old craigslist one and bolt the top and bottom boxes together)
-enclosed trailer (racers either have one, or wish they had one)
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I'm no expert and with respect to how much you can haul (run what you brung vs. truck & trailer) and how long you'll be at the track
computer/charger (tuning changes, multi-media downloads)
generator/power strip/ext cord
volt meter / electrical tape
battery charger/booster packs
additional fuel/methanol/nitrous
absorbant
extra coolant
starter fluid (aiding hot starts)
canopy/chairs/table
fire extinguisher
wheel locks (if applicable)
Safety Glasses
I tend to not use zip ties but rather bailing-wire/ss tie-wire
computer/charger (tuning changes, multi-media downloads)
generator/power strip/ext cord
volt meter / electrical tape
battery charger/booster packs
additional fuel/methanol/nitrous
absorbant
extra coolant
starter fluid (aiding hot starts)
canopy/chairs/table
fire extinguisher
wheel locks (if applicable)
Safety Glasses
I tend to not use zip ties but rather bailing-wire/ss tie-wire
Changing tune on the fly? Using what software? I do not know how to tune my own car.
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I've been at this for about three decades, so my list of "essentials" is different. Among the items not already mentioned:
-cordless impact wrench
-extra lug nuts and center bore rings
-spare set of rain tires, mounted and pressure ready
-at least one extra tire, mounted and pressure ready
-air tank
-rolling toolbox (buy an old craigslist one and bolt the top and bottom boxes together)
-enclosed trailer (racers either have one, or wish they had one)
-cordless impact wrench
-extra lug nuts and center bore rings
-spare set of rain tires, mounted and pressure ready
-at least one extra tire, mounted and pressure ready
-air tank
-rolling toolbox (buy an old craigslist one and bolt the top and bottom boxes together)
-enclosed trailer (racers either have one, or wish they had one)
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lose or loose?
obviously you're limited to how much you can haul...
what software? I use a haltech piggyback ECU along with their software...if 'on the fly' you mean between track runs than yes, on the fly...
'track' and 'essential' must be taken relative to each persons individual situation.
what software? I use a haltech piggyback ECU along with their software...if 'on the fly' you mean between track runs than yes, on the fly...
'track' and 'essential' must be taken relative to each persons individual situation.
Last edited by bealljk; 02-01-2018 at 05:13 PM.
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My only other suggestion is to package as much as possible into small plastic bins for easy transport. Makes it easy to load and unload and keeps things somewhat organized and weatherproof.
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Sure it would be nice to have extra tires and other goodies but I've found about the only thing I absolutely needed were brake related parts/tools/fluid. One thing to remember is most jacks don't fit under the Z so ramps or another way to get the front up high enough can be a challenge. At home I use wheel dollies but they are bit too bulky to carry to the track.
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