Getting track ready
#16
I would have super basic tools like a screw driver, wrench, plyers, tire gauge , and a flash light. I have never needed a damn thing though. The car is fine bone stock.
All I recommend is right after you pull off the track and your rotors are hot make sure you take 2 laps around the parking lot just rolling to let the rotors cool. I never heard of anyone cracking ISF rotors on the track other than the member you mentioned. Sounds like they may not have cooled . Some people just pull off , park it and get out. I always take a couple of cool down laps. Then as soon as you park get out and open your hood. ........and relive the moments i your head. You will be so excited to see your GoPro footage. I know you will have a great time, and you will probably find an even higher respect for what Lexus put together for us. AND after all the driving, you will just start her up, turn on some music , and cruise home in a Lexus luxury car. The duality of the F is AMAZING !!!!
ENJOY BUDDY !!
All I recommend is right after you pull off the track and your rotors are hot make sure you take 2 laps around the parking lot just rolling to let the rotors cool. I never heard of anyone cracking ISF rotors on the track other than the member you mentioned. Sounds like they may not have cooled . Some people just pull off , park it and get out. I always take a couple of cool down laps. Then as soon as you park get out and open your hood. ........and relive the moments i your head. You will be so excited to see your GoPro footage. I know you will have a great time, and you will probably find an even higher respect for what Lexus put together for us. AND after all the driving, you will just start her up, turn on some music , and cruise home in a Lexus luxury car. The duality of the F is AMAZING !!!!
ENJOY BUDDY !!
#17
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Hey Guys,
So I'm going to start tracking the F next year, maybe once a month or so, and I have been studying the forums for a while looking for the best track setups. As a novice I hope to get some good feedback from some of you experienced guys. Before my first day I plan to have my KWV3 installed that have been sitting in my office for two weeks and am looking to get a set of wheels and tires. Sikky headers are getting installed next week while I'm up north. So, my first question would be, as I'm looking for track wheels and tires, what have you pro's found to be the best width (front and rear) for best performance? Also, suggested tires (I doubt I'll do much drag) for best grip.
Second question, what tips or pointers do you guys have for a novice? I've been on the track before with extreme experience and run a lambo, r8, 911 turbo s, but always with an instructor and without fear of getting stuck with a fat repair bill, haha. Taking my own car brings a bit more trepidation so any advice is welcomed!
Thanks in advance!
So I'm going to start tracking the F next year, maybe once a month or so, and I have been studying the forums for a while looking for the best track setups. As a novice I hope to get some good feedback from some of you experienced guys. Before my first day I plan to have my KWV3 installed that have been sitting in my office for two weeks and am looking to get a set of wheels and tires. Sikky headers are getting installed next week while I'm up north. So, my first question would be, as I'm looking for track wheels and tires, what have you pro's found to be the best width (front and rear) for best performance? Also, suggested tires (I doubt I'll do much drag) for best grip.
Second question, what tips or pointers do you guys have for a novice? I've been on the track before with extreme experience and run a lambo, r8, 911 turbo s, but always with an instructor and without fear of getting stuck with a fat repair bill, haha. Taking my own car brings a bit more trepidation so any advice is welcomed!
Thanks in advance!
Tire air pressure would be a great area to focus especially if everything else is stock. Start off with a conservative pressure when they are cool and check them as soon as you can after pulling off the track. If your seeing anything above 40 psi hot it would be best to drop your cool pressure setting accordingly. A lot of this will depend on what tire you end up going with though and what your getting from the car ie under steer/over steer.
What track are you going to frequent?
Hope this helps!!!
#18
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You might want to check this thread. There are some helpful hints there.
Even more help here from a long time instructor.
Even more help here from a long time instructor.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 12-29-14 at 11:26 AM.
#19
Lexus Fanatic
We love it when F's get track time! Best advice I can give is work your way up to a hot lap, don't try to set a lap record out of the gate. Concentrate on being smooth. Smooth everywhere, on turn in, on the brakes, on the throttle. These are all things that will have a large impact on your lap time and are very simple to do. Avoiding upsetting the car and looking through the turn instead of right in front of your car works wonders.
Tire air pressure would be a great area to focus especially if everything else is stock. Start off with a conservative pressure when they are cool and check them as soon as you can after pulling off the track. If your seeing anything above 40 psi hot it would be best to drop your cool pressure setting accordingly. A lot of this will depend on what tire you end up going with though and what your getting from the car ie under steer/over steer.
What track are you going to frequent?
Hope this helps!!!
Tire air pressure would be a great area to focus especially if everything else is stock. Start off with a conservative pressure when they are cool and check them as soon as you can after pulling off the track. If your seeing anything above 40 psi hot it would be best to drop your cool pressure setting accordingly. A lot of this will depend on what tire you end up going with though and what your getting from the car ie under steer/over steer.
What track are you going to frequent?
Hope this helps!!!
HAVE A GREAT TIME BUDDY !!!!
#20
I can't thank you guys enough for the wealth of information found here and the thread lobux linked in. My first track will be skip barber here in Georgia on 2/27, I'm officially signed up.
Car is in for 60k service today so all fluids will be quite fresh for the runs. I'm definitely more about learning and perfecting the line vs beating the engine and brakes into submission. I raced motorcycles for a while in my early 20's and know the importance of the line, perfect that and speed will come.
If any of you Georgia F owners are available justtrackit.net still has spots open that day and I'd love to have some company!
Car is in for 60k service today so all fluids will be quite fresh for the runs. I'm definitely more about learning and perfecting the line vs beating the engine and brakes into submission. I raced motorcycles for a while in my early 20's and know the importance of the line, perfect that and speed will come.
If any of you Georgia F owners are available justtrackit.net still has spots open that day and I'd love to have some company!
#22
Here are some pictures to give you motivation. This my progression from slowest to fastest. You can do it!
350z at Summit Point
IS-F @ VIR
95 BMW M3 Race Car NASA GTS2/3 @ VIR & Summit Point
Skakedown at VIR first time in race car at that track.
IS-F @ VIR
350z at Summit Point
IS-F @ VIR
95 BMW M3 Race Car NASA GTS2/3 @ VIR & Summit Point
Skakedown at VIR first time in race car at that track.
IS-F @ VIR
#23
Lexus Test Driver
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I have been tracking cars for the better part of 15 years. Progression (as everyone has stated) is the key. The ISF is pretty damn good out of the box. I kept it stock for nearly a year. My final configuration was:
KWV3 on full stiff front and rear.
18" Enkei with 275 (square setup) NT01
Rear Sikky sway on medium
Joe Z Exhaust
Carbotech 10s all around
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Rotors from Amazon
Road Atlanta:
KWV3 on full stiff front and rear.
18" Enkei with 275 (square setup) NT01
Rear Sikky sway on medium
Joe Z Exhaust
Carbotech 10s all around
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Rotors from Amazon
Road Atlanta:
#27
Lexus Fanatic
I have been tracking cars for the better part of 15 years. Progression (as everyone has stated) is the key. The ISF is pretty damn good out of the box. I kept it stock for nearly a year. My final configuration was:
KWV3 on full stiff front and rear.
18" Enkei with 275 (square setup) NT01
Rear Sikky sway on medium
Joe Z Exhaust
Carbotech 10s all around
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Rotors from Amazon
Road Atlanta:
KWV3 on full stiff front and rear.
18" Enkei with 275 (square setup) NT01
Rear Sikky sway on medium
Joe Z Exhaust
Carbotech 10s all around
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Rotors from Amazon
Road Atlanta:
#29
Lexus Fanatic
I knew . I was just being general. We have guy in AZ with the exact same car ( same color combo ) who hits Cars & Coffee every month . Beautiful and probably one of the purest performance cars you can buy. The sound they make at WOT is intoxicating.
#30
Tech Info Resource
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I can't thank you guys enough for the wealth of information found here and the thread lobux linked in. My first track will be skip barber here in Georgia on 2/27, I'm officially signed up.
Car is in for 60k service today so all fluids will be quite fresh for the runs. I'm definitely more about learning and perfecting the line vs beating the engine and brakes into submission. I raced motorcycles for a while in my early 20's and know the importance of the line, perfect that and speed will come.
If any of you Georgia F owners are available justtrackit.net still has spots open that day and I'd love to have some company!
Car is in for 60k service today so all fluids will be quite fresh for the runs. I'm definitely more about learning and perfecting the line vs beating the engine and brakes into submission. I raced motorcycles for a while in my early 20's and know the importance of the line, perfect that and speed will come.
If any of you Georgia F owners are available justtrackit.net still has spots open that day and I'd love to have some company!
I'd like to put an AMP day together for Georgia F owners. AMP is close and is a lot of fun.