How about a socal members track day guys?

mattkim85 · 05-30-2009, 05:07 PM

i always wanted to go out to the track and run the car to its limits but never had a chance to go out there.

so i was wondering instead of having the mountain/canyon runs why not go out to the track instead?

Oh btw i have never been out to a track and this is my first rwd vehicle so i have no idea what i am doing. lol

So if anyone is kind enough to teach me how to control the car at its limits that would be awesome. (dinner is on me

)

molamann · 05-30-2009, 05:11 PM

I'm in the same position as you, I've hit the track quite a while on my bike but never on my car. It'll be nice to go for the first time with some familiar people, helped a ton on my first track day on my bike when I went with co-workers.

tbonesteak · 05-30-2009, 05:13 PM

Haha wow first rwd.....you better be very careful dude. Let me tell you...my first rwd was my current car, and if you know anything about the s2k, it's the MOST rewarding to drive at the limits but also the MOST dangerous. Like MANY others, ive almost gotten myself killed many times trying to learn the dynamics of rwd. If you're like me and think you have balls bigger than you actually do, you will be tempted to just go balls out and try to countersteer your mistakes. That will get you killed. Just know your limits, be cautious in the beginning, know your limits and don't be a pussy to admit it. You will be much better off that way than most people. It took me 3 years of ownership to finally be very comfortable at the tracks and you should expect the same. Treat your car with respect and you'll be golden. Gluck!

mattkim85 · 05-31-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Haha wow first rwd.....you better be very careful dude. Let me tell you...my first rwd was my current car, and if you know anything about the s2k, it's the MOST rewarding to drive at the limits but also the MOST dangerous. Like MANY others, ive almost gotten myself killed many times trying to learn the dynamics of rwd. If you're like me and think you have balls bigger than you actually do, you will be tempted to just go balls out and try to countersteer your mistakes. That will get you killed. Just know your limits, be cautious in the beginning, know your limits and don't be a pussy to admit it. You will be much better off that way than most people. It took me 3 years of ownership to finally be very comfortable at the tracks and you should expect the same. Treat your car with respect and you'll be golden. Gluck!

thanks for the advice

05-30-2009, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
mattkim85 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Age: 39 Posts: 230 Drives: 09 Z34, 08 AP2 Rep Power: 16	How about a socal members track day guys? i always wanted to go out to the track and run the car to its limits but never had a chance to go out there. so i was wondering instead of having the mountain/canyon runs why not go out to the track instead? Oh btw i have never been out to a track and this is my first rwd vehicle so i have no idea what i am doing. lol So if anyone is kind enough to teach me how to control the car at its limits that would be awesome. (dinner is on me ) __________________ Fast Intentions CBE 18" , Berk HFCs, Injen CAI, KW V3, Rear SPC Camber Kit, VOLK RE30's

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Track and Track School Recommendations	sylenze	Southern California Region	4	07-13-2009 05:38 PM
Next track day in Socal?	jmlenz	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	14	05-29-2009 02:57 PM
Allignment/Corner Balance - Track guys help!	DannyGT	Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip	6	05-28-2009 01:23 PM
H2R Track Video (ZCON09 Track Event)	zsport1	ZCON 2009	4	04-01-2009 07:28 PM
Hello Z members!	BoBoTee	New Forum Member	3	01-16-2009 08:41 PM

05-30-2009, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I'm in the same position as you, I've hit the track quite a while on my bike but never on my car. It'll be nice to go for the first time with some familiar people, helped a ton on my first track day on my bike when I went with co-workers.

05-30-2009, 05:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	Haha wow first rwd.....you better be very careful dude. Let me tell you...my first rwd was my current car, and if you know anything about the s2k, it's the MOST rewarding to drive at the limits but also the MOST dangerous. Like MANY others, ive almost gotten myself killed many times trying to learn the dynamics of rwd. If you're like me and think you have balls bigger than you actually do, you will be tempted to just go balls out and try to countersteer your mistakes. That will get you killed. Just know your limits, be cautious in the beginning, know your limits and don't be a pussy to admit it. You will be much better off that way than most people. It took me 3 years of ownership to finally be very comfortable at the tracks and you should expect the same. Treat your car with respect and you'll be golden. Gluck!