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Old 09-27-2014, 12:35 PM   #241 (permalink)
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Old 09-27-2014, 04:16 PM   #242 (permalink)
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Mobil1, Purple, and Cusco (plus their friction modifier) out back. Brand is much less critical than keeping fluids fresh when tracking.
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Old 09-27-2014, 04:30 PM   #243 (permalink)
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I was talking more about the viscosity. Nissan obviously recommends certain viscosity, do people usually stick with that?
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Old 09-29-2014, 10:28 AM   #244 (permalink)
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You can go one grade heavier (since you're going to be running a bit hotter then normal driving) but I think most people stick with the normal weights.



40 grade oil will give the about the same viscosity as 30 grade when running at 250F.
Running 30 grade oil at 250F is like running 20 grade under normal temps.
But you would need to change it out when you're done with your track day which isn't that practical for most people.

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Old 09-29-2014, 02:08 PM   #245 (permalink)
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engine: valvoline vr1 10w30 race oil
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Hey PC Mike... what brake setup do you have? Just for my reference...
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Figured I'd share my "Things to pack" list for track days or AX in hopes that it may help out others. I have not listed car modifications such as oil cooler etc. Just disposables to bring.

Helmet, long cotton (denim) pants, long cotton shirt, gloves, HANS, Driving Shoes
If it may rain: Poncho/Raincoat, more tarps/plastic, spare shoes and socks.
Wallet, $, sunglasses, car key, cell phone
Tech Sheet and Helmet sheet if needed, logbook if needed
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Chalk / Grease pen to mark tires
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Camera / Laptop
Cooler full of water, snacks, and (for later) great NC Craft beers.
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I thought you were going to forget the beer.
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You obviously don't know me. Just finished a NoDa Coco Loco, and now nursing a Triple C Vehopciraptor 2xIPA
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Bump for updated wear items section
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Struts
Rubber Bushings (diff mounts, tranny mounts, diff mounts, swaybar mounts etc.)
Tie Rod ends
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I hve motul dot 5.1 think it would be ok for the track?
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I hve motul dot 5.1 think it would be ok for the track?
Yes, but make sure you flush and replace often. Why are you running 5.1? Easier to run RBF600.

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Vote for sticky. Thread was very informable and has given me insight on do's and don't on track day.

As a total track noob, I shall take my 1st lap with a instructor to learn line following, and brake points. Only pushing my car 60% nothing to hard.

Once I step up to HPDE 2 shall upgrade braking, and oil cooling system. Than follow check list that was given to me in this thread, after my 20 min track run 80 to 90% of what I'm comfortable driving.

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On a side note, I was talking to a rep from one of the brake rotor companies (forget which...racing one) and was talking about pad material deposit and buildup on rotors. He suggested to put Hawk Blue pads on for a day around town and see if that cleans it up. I did it on a rotor that was very new and pulsing badly and surprise! It worked! Something to think about...

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