First HPDE at RPM

danegrey · 10-04-2018, 02:15 PM

you might to leave things at home, that you would have to take out of the car
ie: floor mats, carpet in the hatch area, it is also normal to take the spare tire and items out too.

A hint, you might want to put the tow bar, in the front of the car just in case....

have fun and enjoy,,,,

Rusty · 10-04-2018, 07:15 PM

In the rain. Be smooth with your inputs to the car. Try not to be jerky. If you feel that you might be in over your head in the rain trying to keep up. It's ok to slow down to your comfort level. Never try to drive over your abilities. And have fun.

TypeZ · 10-04-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Yes, you'll be fine have fun!

Rain days things to bring,
Something to keep the interior of your car from getting soaked, plastic bag or towels if you have to keep windows down for the groups rules like NASANE often requires.

If you don't have a place indoors to park a container to keep water out of all the stuff you bring.

Extra pair of dry socks and shoes.

An ez-up canopy 10' can easily cover you and your car if you need to do work at the track. Don't forget to properly secure it!

I hadn't put too much thought into the "getting wet" portion of a rain day. Thanks for making me consider that, because yup, windows down.

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Originally Posted by danegrey

you might to leave things at home, that you would have to take out of the car
ie: floor mats, carpet in the hatch area, it is also normal to take the spare tire and items out too.

A hint, you might want to put the tow bar, in the front of the car just in case....

have fun and enjoy,,,,

Thanks! Hadn't planned on leaving too much home, but now that you mention it, I can absolutely leave all the carpeting and such.

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Originally Posted by Rusty

In the rain. Be smooth with your inputs to the car. Try not to be jerky. If you feel that you might be in over your head in the rain trying to keep up. It's ok to slow down to your comfort level. Never try to drive over your abilities. And have fun.

I've never paid too much attention to my steering inputs so this is going to weigh on my brain. I really appreciate the advice and I'm sure I'll have a great time as long as I keep her off the wall

10-04-2018, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 72 Posts: 3,194 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	you might to leave things at home, that you would have to take out of the car ie: floor mats, carpet in the hatch area, it is also normal to take the spare tire and items out too. A hint, you might want to put the tow bar, in the front of the car just in case.... have fun and enjoy,,,, wideglideleon, Hidalgo and TypeZ like this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,518 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684439	In the rain. Be smooth with your inputs to the car. Try not to be jerky. If you feel that you might be in over your head in the rain trying to keep up. It's ok to slow down to your comfort level. Never try to drive over your abilities. And have fun. TypeZ likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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