Norcal Track Days
06-10-2011, 08:45 PM
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For that matter, if anyone has wheels (and/or tires) that they don't want to biff up, I have a set of OEM 06+ wheels with 245 Kumho XS tires that I'd let someone rent for cheap. Just a little something to put back into the tire fund. I also have 225, 245, 255, 265, and 275 tires for sale. Maybe even some sticky 285s.
06-10-2011, 10:36 PM
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What sizes are the ones with patches? I don't like patches on the track, AND I have some extra tires.
For that matter, if anyone has wheels (and/or tires) that they don't want to biff up, I have a set of OEM 06+ wheels with 245 Kumho XS tires that I'd let someone rent for cheap. Just a little something to put back into the tire fund. I also have 225, 245, 255, 265, and 275 tires for sale. Maybe even some sticky 285s.
For that matter, if anyone has wheels (and/or tires) that they don't want to biff up, I have a set of OEM 06+ wheels with 245 Kumho XS tires that I'd let someone rent for cheap. Just a little something to put back into the tire fund. I also have 225, 245, 255, 265, and 275 tires for sale. Maybe even some sticky 285s.
06-11-2011, 05:26 PM
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Scott- The tires are 275/40/17 Continental Extreme Contact DW. I don't really want to track patches either so I think I'll take you up on your rental. Let me see your tire selection as well. Maybe its time for scottrack.com?
1st time track questions:
Is ok to drive there with front -3.2 camber?
O.S. LSD w finned cover only has maybe 1000 miles on it after ZCG intall w/ I presume the same fluid Shamu's blew up with. Change to O.S oil or leave alone?
1st time track questions:
Is ok to drive there with front -3.2 camber?
O.S. LSD w finned cover only has maybe 1000 miles on it after ZCG intall w/ I presume the same fluid Shamu's blew up with. Change to O.S oil or leave alone?
06-12-2011, 09:07 AM
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Scott- The tires are 275/40/17 Continental Extreme Contact DW. I don't really want to track patches either so I think I'll take you up on your rental. Let me see your tire selection as well. Maybe its time for scottrack.com?
1st time track questions:
Is ok to drive there with front -3.2 camber?
O.S. LSD w finned cover only has maybe 1000 miles on it after ZCG intall w/ I presume the same fluid Shamu's blew up with. Change to O.S oil or leave alone?
1st time track questions:
Is ok to drive there with front -3.2 camber?
O.S. LSD w finned cover only has maybe 1000 miles on it after ZCG intall w/ I presume the same fluid Shamu's blew up with. Change to O.S oil or leave alone?
PM me about the wheels/tires.
06-12-2011, 01:59 PM
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Looks like I am still going to be on my heavy *** 19's and Toyo T1R for this event. 
I am looking into a track pad and debating between Carbotech XP8 and XP10 (for Akebono). I am pretty much a beginner so I think XP8 might be a better choice, I can install them before the event and just drive to the track on them instead of wasting time swapping pads at the track.
Thoughts?
I am looking into a track pad and debating between Carbotech XP8 and XP10 (for Akebono). I am pretty much a beginner so I think XP8 might be a better choice, I can install them before the event and just drive to the track on them instead of wasting time swapping pads at the track.
Thoughts?
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06-12-2011, 03:02 PM
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Looks like I am still going to be on my heavy *** 19's and Toyo T1R for this event.
I am looking into a track pad and debating between Carbotech XP8 and XP10 (for Akebono). I am pretty much a beginner so I think XP8 might be a better choice, I can install them before the event and just drive to the track on them instead of wasting time swapping pads at the track.
Thoughts?
I am looking into a track pad and debating between Carbotech XP8 and XP10 (for Akebono). I am pretty much a beginner so I think XP8 might be a better choice, I can install them before the event and just drive to the track on them instead of wasting time swapping pads at the track.
Thoughts?
I think I going to stick my re01 tires this time around too.
06-12-2011, 04:29 PM
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Are you going to be in driving school?
That's what I'm going to run, xp8/10 combo..along with stoptech slotted rotors and RBF600 fluid
I'll be changing my brakes like a week before the track day.
That's what I'm going to run, xp8/10 combo..along with stoptech slotted rotors and RBF600 fluid
I'll be changing my brakes like a week before the track day.
Looks like I am still going to be on my heavy *** 19's and Toyo T1R for this event.
I am looking into a track pad and debating between Carbotech XP8 and XP10 (for Akebono). I am pretty much a beginner so I think XP8 might be a better choice, I can install them before the event and just drive to the track on them instead of wasting time swapping pads at the track.
Thoughts?
I am looking into a track pad and debating between Carbotech XP8 and XP10 (for Akebono). I am pretty much a beginner so I think XP8 might be a better choice, I can install them before the event and just drive to the track on them instead of wasting time swapping pads at the track.
Thoughts?
06-12-2011, 09:55 PM
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I still consider myself a learner but you dont necessarily have to get upgraded pads, rotors and fluid for your first track day. Especially for driving school.
I ran on my stock brakes for the first few track days just fine (nearly complete unmodified car for that matter). Only when I started learning how to brake later and harder and saw the effects of brake fade did I make the upgrade.
Everybody drives their car differently but the stock brakes actually hold up pretty well.
I ran on my stock brakes for the first few track days just fine (nearly complete unmodified car for that matter). Only when I started learning how to brake later and harder and saw the effects of brake fade did I make the upgrade.
Everybody drives their car differently but the stock brakes actually hold up pretty well.
06-13-2011, 08:24 AM
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wow stock brakes can hold up? That's suprising!
I still consider myself a learner but you dont necessarily have to get upgraded pads, rotors and fluid for your first track day. Especially for driving school.
I ran on my stock brakes for the first few track days just fine (nearly complete unmodified car for that matter). Only when I started learning how to brake later and harder and saw the effects of brake fade did I make the upgrade.
Everybody drives their car differently but the stock brakes actually hold up pretty well.
I ran on my stock brakes for the first few track days just fine (nearly complete unmodified car for that matter). Only when I started learning how to brake later and harder and saw the effects of brake fade did I make the upgrade.
Everybody drives their car differently but the stock brakes actually hold up pretty well.
06-13-2011, 09:56 AM
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Well I've been to a driving school once at Buttonwillow, I think I will probably do driving school again, it's been a long time since I've been on the track.
Only suspension work is hotchkis springs and sways, I might be getting SPC camber arms and toe bolts soon but not sure if I will have them in and set up by that date.
I have a 2005 Z.
For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
I was just sick of the stock brakes in general, hate the 1 piston calipers and have always wanted a bit of an upgrade. As soon as I bought my car I was jealous I didn't get the track edition
So I opted for an akebono kit, now my handling is quite a bit worse due to the added weight. It is really a heavy kit up front. Rears are not too bad. I am going to go with some lighter wheels in the future (currently have 19" SF Challenge) but the only wheels I really like for my personal goals are the CE28N's. Need some more cash before I go that route.
Only suspension work is hotchkis springs and sways, I might be getting SPC camber arms and toe bolts soon but not sure if I will have them in and set up by that date.
I have a 2005 Z.
For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
I was just sick of the stock brakes in general, hate the 1 piston calipers and have always wanted a bit of an upgrade. As soon as I bought my car I was jealous I didn't get the track edition
So I opted for an akebono kit, now my handling is quite a bit worse due to the added weight. It is really a heavy kit up front. Rears are not too bad. I am going to go with some lighter wheels in the future (currently have 19" SF Challenge) but the only wheels I really like for my personal goals are the CE28N's. Need some more cash before I go that route.
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06-13-2011, 10:37 AM
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Nice! Should be fun, me, you and neimad in DS.
Well I've been to a driving school once at Buttonwillow, I think I will probably do driving school again, it's been a long time since I've been on the track.
Only suspension work is hotchkis springs and sways, I might be getting SPC camber arms and toe bolts soon but not sure if I will have them in and set up by that date.
I have a 2005 Z.
For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
I was just sick of the stock brakes in general, hate the 1 piston calipers and have always wanted a bit of an upgrade. As soon as I bought my car I was jealous I didn't get the track edition
So I opted for an akebono kit, now my handling is quite a bit worse due to the added weight. It is really a heavy kit up front. Rears are not too bad. I am going to go with some lighter wheels in the future (currently have 19" SF Challenge) but the only wheels I really like for my personal goals are the CE28N's. Need some more cash before I go that route.
Only suspension work is hotchkis springs and sways, I might be getting SPC camber arms and toe bolts soon but not sure if I will have them in and set up by that date.
I have a 2005 Z.
For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
I was just sick of the stock brakes in general, hate the 1 piston calipers and have always wanted a bit of an upgrade. As soon as I bought my car I was jealous I didn't get the track edition
So I opted for an akebono kit, now my handling is quite a bit worse due to the added weight. It is really a heavy kit up front. Rears are not too bad. I am going to go with some lighter wheels in the future (currently have 19" SF Challenge) but the only wheels I really like for my personal goals are the CE28N's. Need some more cash before I go that route.
06-13-2011, 11:06 AM
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Well I've been to a driving school once at Buttonwillow, I think I will probably do driving school again, it's been a long time since I've been on the track.
Only suspension work is hotchkis springs and sways, I might be getting SPC camber arms and toe bolts soon but not sure if I will have them in and set up by that date.
I have a 2005 Z.
For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
I was just sick of the stock brakes in general, hate the 1 piston calipers and have always wanted a bit of an upgrade. As soon as I bought my car I was jealous I didn't get the track edition
So I opted for an akebono kit, now my handling is quite a bit worse due to the added weight. It is really a heavy kit up front. Rears are not too bad. I am going to go with some lighter wheels in the future (currently have 19" SF Challenge) but the only wheels I really like for my personal goals are the CE28N's. Need some more cash before I go that route.
Only suspension work is hotchkis springs and sways, I might be getting SPC camber arms and toe bolts soon but not sure if I will have them in and set up by that date.
I have a 2005 Z.
For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
I was just sick of the stock brakes in general, hate the 1 piston calipers and have always wanted a bit of an upgrade. As soon as I bought my car I was jealous I didn't get the track edition
So I opted for an akebono kit, now my handling is quite a bit worse due to the added weight. It is really a heavy kit up front. Rears are not too bad. I am going to go with some lighter wheels in the future (currently have 19" SF Challenge) but the only wheels I really like for my personal goals are the CE28N's. Need some more cash before I go that route.
06-13-2011, 11:57 AM
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For a first time at a track I would definitely at least do a fluid flush on the brakes. Can only help. Sure, stock brakes can hold up if you're gentle and pull off the track after a few laps, but I have seen some totally glazed over/melted pads...organic friction material is not so good after the first few hard stops.
At driving school, everybody was pretty slow and cautious. Maybe I was in a mature group but nobody was driving near their limits.
But you should definitely check all fluids before any event though. And semi-metallic pads tend to have the higher temp ratings.
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06-13-2011, 12:21 PM
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I usually prefer long sleeve shirts/long pants anyways to avoid getting sunburned.. Don't forget a hat and sunblock! Especially up in Willows.
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06-13-2011, 12:34 PM
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I forget.. but its typically long sleeve shirts and long pants. I know I did something with NASA last year and they made a guy borrow long pants from someone to go out on track.
I usually prefer long sleeve shirts/long pants anyways to avoid getting sunburned.. Don't forget a hat and sunblock! Especially up in Willows.
I usually prefer long sleeve shirts/long pants anyways to avoid getting sunburned.. Don't forget a hat and sunblock! Especially up in Willows.