Why would I need a hat? Just wear your helmet outside

 

hahaha

 

solidfish/neimad/Macao_friend/wire 24/7/anyone else coming on the 9th: is anyone bringing jack/stands or tools?

 

Just ordered my helmet and a low profile aluminum jack. Someone stole my old harbor freight steel jack so I've been needing another one.

The old steel one wasn't low enough to get under hotchkis springs anyway, so I am hoping this new one will work without need for ramps or jacking up a corner with the scissor jack.

I spent a bit more on an aluminum one because those steel jacks are usually almost 100 lbs and just a pain in the *** to lug around.

Arcan Aluminum Quick Lift Service Jack — 2-Ton, Model# ALJ2T
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5428_200345428

I also have some aluminum jack stands and a few basic tools.

If someone has a good air compressor that always helps. That's on my list of things to get at some point...

Sight-unseen, I went for the G-Force Pro Eliminator SA2010 Helmet
http://www.saferacer.com/g-force-pro...productid=2342
because my head circumference seemed to be closer to the middle of their "large" size range, whereas other companies my head was too close to the minimum or maximum of what they consider a large. Also at $250 it seems to be one of the better prices for snell approved helmets.


I have all the SPC front/rear camber/toe alignment parts on order, but not sure if I will be able to get them installed in time for the event.

 

I'll be bringing a basic 130 piece tool set and possibly a compressor. Can I borrow your jack if I need to?

 

I'll bring tools, torque wrench, stands, pyrometer. I don't have a low enough jack. Car should go in body shop this week, should be enough time but can't say for sure car will be ready.

 

Anyone can borrow my jack as long as they use jack stands as the primary support while working on their vehicle.

It wasn't long ago a friend of someone on the forums here died at the track from using a jack without stands.

 

Ya my jack is to High to get under my car unless I have someone pull my car up a bit then stick it under.

 

What jack do you have?

 

You don't need a compressor, there is air on-site.

You DO need a torque wrench with proper sockets for your lugs, and a tire pressure gauge. I also suggest a notebook to take notes of the day's events, tire pressures, etc. I'd also bring a qt of oil, and maybe a pint of brake fluid and water wetter. A hat and sunblock are highly suggested as well, and you should always wear pants regardless of the rules. Having a block of wood or wheel chock to let your car cool down without using the e-brake is also smart.

But most of all, drink plenty of water, do not drive above your means, and have fun.

 

A garbage harbor freight jack
Got the jack/jack stands for $100 lol

 

Thanks for the heads up/advice

 

Just finished my brakes

These things STOP!!

 

Anybody doing SpeedVentures at Laguna Seca next week? Looks like I'm the only Z there on the 26th.

 

You should come to thunderhill on 7/9 too.

 

Wish I could, won't be in town though.

 

Someone told me to run 1-2 gallons of 100oct on the 9th, since I'll be so hot my car will knock and that'll stop it from knocking.

Anyone know any truth to this?

 

anyone running with NCRC? see you guys this friday =D

 

I kinda wish I had signed up for this weekend in DS and solo on the 9th so I could play around with some friends but can afford all that :-/

Whatever, it'll still be fun! Since their are Zs in DS!!

 

There is truth in the fact that increasing the octane reduces the risk of detonation. As the car gets hot, and I'm sure it'll be hot at T-hill, the risk for detonation increases, and the higher octane (slower burning fuel) help to combat this. It's cheap insurance, and it's available at the track. My car is tuned for 91 as well, and I always run some 100 octane although that lowers the overall power a tad.

I thought about it, but a work trip has taken that chance away from me since I won't have time to prep the car.