Taken your GS to the track? Got any tips to share?
05-29-07, 10:15 AM
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Taken your GS to the track? Got any tips to share?
Taken your GS to the track? Got any tips to share?
I may take my car to the track next weekend (Dunville Autodrome in Hamilton, Ontario) and was wondering if there is anything in particular I need to do before going there.
Let's hear your stories, track veterans!
http://my.is/forums/f122/june-9th-4t...8-00pm-330960/
I may take my car to the track next weekend (Dunville Autodrome in Hamilton, Ontario) and was wondering if there is anything in particular I need to do before going there.
Let's hear your stories, track veterans!
The Dunville Circuit is one of the safest tracks you can learn on. It's not very fast (save for the around 1/4 mile back straight) and very technical. It's also very fun and you'll spend the whole day mastering your line, and there are some pretty good photo ops.
05-29-07, 11:55 AM
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Eric & Mike tracked their cars recently..https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...klex+track+day
I believe you will need stronger wheel studs (from ARP) as the stock studs tend to snap like twigs. Video tape your run Hameed. I want to hear that exhaust in action as you burn rubber
I believe you will need stronger wheel studs (from ARP) as the stock studs tend to snap like twigs. Video tape your run Hameed. I want to hear that exhaust in action as you burn rubber
05-29-07, 12:47 PM
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Eric & Mike tracked their cars recently..https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...klex+track+day
I believe you will need stronger wheel studs (from ARP) as the stock studs tend to snap like twigs. Video tape your run Hameed. I want to hear that exhaust in action as you burn rubber
I believe you will need stronger wheel studs (from ARP) as the stock studs tend to snap like twigs. Video tape your run Hameed. I want to hear that exhaust in action as you burn rubber
Where can I get these ARP studs real quick?
I have to talk my wife into coming out, otherwise there is no way I will be able to tape the run. Car sounds even better since I swapped out the L-tuned muffler for Magnaflows!
05-29-07, 12:53 PM
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You can get the ARP studs from Summit Racing.. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...00117&D=300117
05-29-07, 12:56 PM
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Set up a tripod to tape the run the lol.. You can get the ARP studs from Summit Racing.. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...00117&D=300117
You can get the ARP studs from Summit Racing.. http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...00117&D=300117Anybody know?
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05-29-07, 01:25 PM
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05-29-07, 01:30 PM
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Make sure your brakes have a fresh flush and use high temp synthetic fluid like ATE Superblue. I would also add a bottle of Redline water wetter to your radiator (when cool of course).
Tape up the front of your car and lights - there is lots of debris on the road course that gets kicked up. Bring the tape with you - you'll likely need to put numbers on your car for the event.
Take some sort of tire inflator with you as you'll be changing the pressure of your tires up/down all day.
Ask about a helmet - you will likely need one and if you plan to rent don't let it sneak up on you.
I've asked Krista to read this thread and chip in.... I'm just the track photographer and pit crew (aka napper).
Tape up the front of your car and lights - there is lots of debris on the road course that gets kicked up. Bring the tape with you - you'll likely need to put numbers on your car for the event.
Take some sort of tire inflator with you as you'll be changing the pressure of your tires up/down all day.
Ask about a helmet - you will likely need one and if you plan to rent don't let it sneak up on you.
I've asked Krista to read this thread and chip in.... I'm just the track photographer and pit crew (aka napper).
05-29-07, 01:30 PM
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These will fit perfectly on a non spacer setup.
05-29-07, 02:00 PM
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Make sure your brakes have a fresh flush and use high temp synthetic fluid like ATE Superblue. I would also add a bottle of Redline water wetter to your radiator (when cool of course).
Tape up the front of your car and lights - there is lots of debris on the road course that gets kicked up. Bring the tape with you - you'll likely need to put numbers on your car for the event.
Take some sort of tire inflator with you as you'll be changing the pressure of your tires up/down all day.
Ask about a helmet - you will likely need one and if you plan to rent don't let it sneak up on you.
I've asked Krista to read this thread and chip in.... I'm just the track photographer and pit crew (aka napper).
Tape up the front of your car and lights - there is lots of debris on the road course that gets kicked up. Bring the tape with you - you'll likely need to put numbers on your car for the event.
Take some sort of tire inflator with you as you'll be changing the pressure of your tires up/down all day.
Ask about a helmet - you will likely need one and if you plan to rent don't let it sneak up on you.
I've asked Krista to read this thread and chip in.... I'm just the track photographer and pit crew (aka napper).
05-29-07, 02:01 PM
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Order these lexus specific studs http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
These will fit perfectly on a non spacer setup.
These will fit perfectly on a non spacer setup.
. I guess I need to order 4 sets of these sets of 5 studs?
05-29-07, 02:13 PM
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Hameed - that track looks to be a lot of fun. Ask around - someone in the area might have a brace (between headrests) on which to mount a video camera that you could borrow.
Good tips on car prep - bleed the brakes & replace fluid with ATE super blue, sounds like stronger studs would be a good idea, and also check to make sure that your brake pads have plenty of life in them. With a heavy car and short straights on the track, you are sure to put them to the test. I don't know Lexus pads so don't have something in mind for recommendations but someone here should chime in.
Only other thing that I have to add is a CG Lock; lots of places sell 'em all at the same price but bought my last set here for the free shipping http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...t.asp?scat=245. I used it in my Porsche to hold me in place before moving to 5 point harnesses. It's a far better solution than the old tighten the belt and move the seat forward trick. It also works really well on the Dragon!
Good tips on car prep - bleed the brakes & replace fluid with ATE super blue, sounds like stronger studs would be a good idea, and also check to make sure that your brake pads have plenty of life in them. With a heavy car and short straights on the track, you are sure to put them to the test. I don't know Lexus pads so don't have something in mind for recommendations but someone here should chime in.
Only other thing that I have to add is a CG Lock; lots of places sell 'em all at the same price but bought my last set here for the free shipping http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...t.asp?scat=245. I used it in my Porsche to hold me in place before moving to 5 point harnesses. It's a far better solution than the old tighten the belt and move the seat forward trick. It also works really well on the Dragon!