Track Day Best Practices - MUST READ

martin82 · 09-27-2014, 01:35 PM

I get no ice mode w project mu club racers front and rear

threeseventy · 09-27-2014, 05:16 PM

Mobil1, Purple, and Cusco (plus their friction modifier) out back. Brand is much less critical than keeping fluids fresh when tracking.

Dcocci · 09-27-2014, 05:30 PM

I was talking more about the viscosity. Nissan obviously recommends certain viscosity, do people usually stick with that?

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-29-2014, 11:28 AM

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.

Mike · 09-29-2014, 03:08 PM

engine: valvoline vr1 10w30 race oil

osbornsm · 09-30-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

engine: valvoline vr1 10w30 race oil

Hey PC Mike... what brake setup do you have? Just for my reference...

Read T · 11-19-2014, 08:14 PM

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
Foldy Chairs, tent, tarp, Flashlight
Metric wrench and socket set, 22mm wrench (caliper bolts), adjustable wrench, torque wrench, zip ties
Coolant, Brake Fluid, Oil, Power steering fluid
Jack and stands
Tire Pressure Gauge, Air
Numbers, Tape, Wax (for under the tape)
Spare Pads
Spare wheel (with correct lug nuts)
Chalk / Grease pen to mark tires
Fuel/Fuel Can
Camera / Laptop
Cooler full of water, snacks, and (for later) great NC Craft beers.

sig11 · 11-20-2014, 05:06 PM

I thought you were going to forget the beer.

Read T · 11-20-2014, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

I thought you were going to forget the beer.

You obviously don't know me. Just finished a NoDa Coco Loco, and now nursing a Triple C Vehopciraptor 2xIPA

osbornsm · 11-26-2014, 09:25 AM

Bump for updated wear items section

Read T · 11-26-2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Bump for updated wear items section

Struts
Rubber Bushings (diff mounts, tranny mounts, diff mounts, swaybar mounts etc.)
Tie Rod ends
Disposables (tires, fluids)

Elmo370z · 04-24-2015, 01:03 PM

I hve motul dot 5.1 think it would be ok for the track?

MightyBobo · 04-24-2015, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

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.

Read responses.

Motul 5.1 vs RBF600 vs ATE Super Blue - Subaru Impreza WRX STI Forums: IWSTI.com

KratikosG37 · 05-12-2015, 11:38 AM

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.

Thanks for the link.

Zauskycop · 05-12-2015, 12:07 PM

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...

Tracy Ramsey

09-27-2014, 05:16 PM	#242 (permalink)
threeseventy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 600 Drives: Opinion Rep Power: 15	Mobil1, Purple, and Cusco (plus their friction modifier) out back. Brand is much less critical than keeping fluids fresh when tracking. osbornsm likes this.

09-29-2014, 11:28 AM	#244 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,400 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	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. Last edited by 2011 Nismo#91; 09-29-2014 at 11:43 AM.

09-29-2014, 03:08 PM	#245 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	engine: valvoline vr1 10w30 race oil __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-19-2014, 08:14 PM	#247 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	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 Foldy Chairs, tent, tarp, Flashlight Metric wrench and socket set, 22mm wrench (caliper bolts), adjustable wrench, torque wrench, zip ties Coolant, Brake Fluid, Oil, Power steering fluid Jack and stands Tire Pressure Gauge, Air Numbers, Tape, Wax (for under the tape) Spare Pads Spare wheel (with correct lug nuts) Chalk / Grease pen to mark tires Fuel/Fuel Can Camera / Laptop Cooler full of water, snacks, and (for later) great NC Craft beers. osbornsm and PharmDZ like this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS Last edited by Read T; 11-21-2014 at 09:48 AM.

11-26-2014, 09:25 AM	#250 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Bump for updated wear items section __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

09-27-2014, 01:35 PM	#241 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I get no ice mode w project mu club racers front and rear

09-27-2014, 05:30 PM	#243 (permalink)
Dcocci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 215 Drives: 2014 370z black 6spd Rep Power: 11	I was talking more about the viscosity. Nissan obviously recommends certain viscosity, do people usually stick with that?

11-20-2014, 05:06 PM	#248 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I thought you were going to forget the beer.

04-24-2015, 01:03 PM	#252 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	I hve motul dot 5.1 think it would be ok for the track?

05-12-2015, 11:38 AM	#254 (permalink)
KratikosG37 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 273 Drives: 09 TT Wrapped G37 Rep Power: 11	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. Thanks for the link. __________________ KratikosG37 Build Log http://www.myg37.com/forums/build-th...ml#post3888739

05-12-2015, 12:07 PM	#255 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 14	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... Tracy Ramsey Rusty, PharmDZ and KratikosG37 like this.

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