Track Day Chat

alanyluan

New track junkie here. I've read the brief notes on checks/inspections post track-day on the Track Day Best Practices thread. But I'm just curious what other kinds of checks/maintenance you guys like to do post track-day to make sure everything is still in working order. Mods include oil cooler, SS brake lines, XP10/8, coilovers/arms.

Thanks!

Rusty

After a trackday. I inspect all fluids, brake pads and rotors. Eyeball the tires really good. Look for any damages. I have bent my Zspeed undertray a few times from hitting curbs. Depending on mileage. I may change some fluids if they start looking different. Change the pads if they are worn down to about 30% left.

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thekinn

I drive my car to and from the track.. if it still goes and stops after track day, I'm good to go. Then the cycle starts over again before the next track day.

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Just give the car a once over, if everything looks and sounds normal then it should be fine. If I am feeling extra anal I would check hoses and under body for lose fittings and bolts, especially in the suspension area.

Hotrodz

I generally just look for immediate leaks and if none she goes on the trailer and back in the garage she goes. I give it a few days and then I look for leaks since everything has settled. If nothing then we move pre-track day check list.

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alanyluan

Well... it sure didn't take long to come across my first finding. I guess you could say that was a successful post track day inspection.

bpchaos

Yeah, I typically drive a few hours to and from the track. If it makes it home and starts the next day without funny noises I count it as a success.

If it's your only car or a car you use regularly, mostly just consumables checks like the others suggest.

///maestro

soooooooooo - went to @madwi's house this past weekend, installed my coolerworx shifter & poly trans mounts. Car feels amazing! EXCEPT....my idling oil pressure dropped to about 5psi. (obviously not because of the shifter install, but just only noticed it drop that day).

Needless to say, I ordered the EPS gallery gasket kit, timing chain tensioner, & timing cover gasket set. Looks like I'll be tackling the gallery gaskets next weekend along with solid engine mounts & a baffled oil pan. WISH ME LUCK

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Rusty

I had a friend find a 6" long nail in his tire after a track day. Picked it up on the track.

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Wigjiggy

I paint-pen most of my major components and check them out after every event. That way you know exactly what’s loosening up on you. I run primarily at Sebring, which is a very rough track, so nuts/bolts loosening up is a reality. Given some recent slippage and very low torque specs on my calipers, I actually check those paint-pens mid-day during each event. May be overkill, but makes me feel better.

///maestro

Today I installed the bellworks rear diff brace & removed my rear swaybar. Been running stock rear sway for the past 2 years, let's see what all the hype's about with no swaybar.

EDIT:

Also installed SPL FUCAs. Finally, some more negative camber. Going to shoot for -3 to -3.5 up front.

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Sharad909

Hey Guys. I am still new with my Z. I've had a total of 4 track days this year and with the Z.
I am finally getting FUCA and rear camber arms, as well as Toe lockout kit. After going with Swifts, my alignment has been Bonkers!
FYI, I am not a fan of Swift... Im sure I am the only Z owner that has said this... lol

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Sharad909

Let us know how you like the rear sway bar delete..?? And the bell mount!

I hear mixed reviews of keeping the sways or removing it.

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Elmo370z

Swifts are great, no complaints with them on the track. I suggest getting more seats time with the oem parts before changing them. You can be surprised on how quick the car can be.

///maestro

I've had about 4 track days with the stock rear sway. Car was definitely tail-end happy. Hopefully with a more aggressive alignment and no rear sway, I can keep the rear planted.

On a lighter note, I'm looking to potentially pick up some new Fortune Auto coilovers for next years season. Anyone have recommendations for spring rates? This would be for a track-only car...don't care about daily drivability.

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