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///maestro 05-20-2019 01:33 PM

Track Day Chat
 
I figured I'd make this thread for conversations about track day experiences, expectation, and/or questions.

Let the games begin! :happydance:

///maestro 05-20-2019 01:38 PM

I'll start and get the ball rolling.

Anyone going to Gridlife Midwest Festival in Michigan next weekend? I'm extremely excited to get the car out there with some of the best.

I'm hoping to get my oil pan in from CJM before the event. I Picked up some GLoc pads for the event too. I'll have my gopro strapped to record some times. My best at Gingerman raceway was 1:49:xx (first time on the track).

Below are some pics from my previous encounter at Gingerman:

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...9b&oe=5D5BD8DA
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...fc&oe=5D55534F

dts3 05-20-2019 02:04 PM

Some of my friends from work are going (Subaru guys). I really want to go, but I haven't put on my sport brakes yet (or went to any other HPDE event before)

///maestro 05-20-2019 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dts3 (Post 3853975)
Some of my friends from work are going (Subaru guys). I really want to go, but I haven't put on my sport brakes yet (or went to any other HPDE event before)

you should go regardless to experience the event. It's amazing. PS, my EBC red-stuff melted so quick after 3-4 runs on the track, deff get some track pads before going out!

osbornsm 05-20-2019 02:21 PM

June 3rd
Autobahn Country Club
Joliet, Illinois

$300
5 x 30 min sessions on hot track

Laps INC for signup!!!

:driving:

dts3 05-20-2019 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3853977)
you should go regardless to experience the event. It's amazing. PS, my EBC red-stuff melted so quick after 3-4 runs on the track, deff get some track pads before going out!

I need "track" calipers first lol

///maestro 05-20-2019 03:40 PM

I'll be corner balancing my car this week to see where it's at. I plan on putting in a half cage over the winter with some lighter bucket seats but curious as to where I'm at right now. Will post results later this week!

Rusty 05-20-2019 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3853996)
I'll be corner balancing my car this week to see where it's at. I plan on putting in a half cage over the winter with some lighter bucket seats but curious as to where I'm at right now. Will post results later this week!

From looking at your pic's. You need some supports in the center of your splitter before you lose it.

///maestro 05-20-2019 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3854013)
From looking at your pic's. You need some supports in the center of your splitter before you lose it.

It’s actually the material. It’s ABS plastic, found out it flexes way too much and my center support bar broke off lol. I’m switching to alumalite this week.

Jmatchley86 05-20-2019 07:33 PM

Anyone do SCCA Track Night in America? If you have a local track good chance its on the list. Monthly track afternoon ( 4 sessions ) for a reasonable price. I lucked out in life and have 3 (one is a 2 in 1 with multiple ways) of em within 30 min and a 4th being built!!!

DFW!!! TX!!!

Rusty 05-20-2019 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ///maestro (Post 3854052)
It’s actually the material. It’s ABS plastic, found out it flexes way too much and my center support bar broke off lol. I’m switching to alumalite this week.

I just finished installing an APR splitter.

2011 Nismo#91 05-21-2019 07:15 AM

I'm still dealing with a heat issue. I'm 99% sure it's an airflow issue so now I have to decide how to fix that. Do I cut or replace the hood?
Track Spec
http://trackspecmotorsports.com/medi...370_canyon.jpg

Seibon BD
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b049c8c4b9.jpg

Seibon VSII
http://www.the370z.com/members/nomod...l-illusion.jpg

///maestro 05-21-2019 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91 (Post 3854144)
I'm still dealing with a heat issue. I'm 99% sure it's an airflow issue so now I have to decide how to fix that. Do I cut or replace the hood?
Track Spec
http://trackspecmotorsports.com/medi...370_canyon.jpg

Seibon BD
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b049c8c4b9.jpg

Seibon VSII
http://www.the370z.com/members/nomod...l-illusion.jpg

To be completely honest, I don't think the OEM hood is that much heavier than my aftermarket CF one. I got into an accident and ended up just buying a new CF vented hood because A. it looks cool, B. had functional vents and C. it's somewhat lighter. I think I paid somewhere around 750 for my hood brand new.

Regarding your cooling issue, what are the symptoms? Do you have an aftermarket radiator or OEM? What are your temps at?

mults 05-21-2019 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmatchley86 (Post 3854055)
Anyone do SCCA Track Night in America? If you have a local track good chance its on the list. Monthly track afternoon ( 4 sessions ) for a reasonable price. I lucked out in life and have 3 (one is a 2 in 1 with multiple ways) of em within 30 min and a 4th being built!!!

DFW!!! TX!!!

A friend and I did a few TNiA last year at PittRace near Pittsburgh, PA. It was a lot of fun and taught me that the car in its mostly stock form has way more capabilities than I do. Don't know yet whether or not I'll be doing any this year...

osbornsm 05-21-2019 09:50 AM

Oil discussion not allowed.
Brake fluid = Castrol SRF

Now that we have THAT out of the way... we can continue.

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