Thinking about going to the track

Phimosis · 07-06-2009, 02:42 PM

No one mentioned tire pressure in this thread. Something like 40 psi in the fronts to reduce rolling friction and 25 psi in rear to allow greater contact patch?

Scott@FontanaNissan · 07-06-2009, 03:59 PM

that depends on what tires you're running, track conditions, track temperatures...etc. Different compounds and makers have different "sweet spots". For that I recommend doing your own testing and keeping a log. That's what we do...its a pain, but the data is invaluable!

Premo34WV · 07-08-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I agree this car is more meant for a road course as opposed to a straight line. I think I am going to do a Friday at the Track at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia. It's $250 and you get lots of instruction.

+1 WV....Im planning a trip to Summit Point myself sometime soon

acmethod · 08-18-2013, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly yellow

Well I went tonight and it was pretty embarrasing, but not my fault. The clutch pedal literally stuck to the floor. I had to stick my toe under it to pry it off the floor. It smelled like it burned the clutch up pretty bad, but the car seems to be running fine now. I hope I didn't damage anything.

This is what happened to me the other night. What the hell. Really embarrassing.
Is this preventable?

mts · 08-19-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by acmethod

This is what happened to me the other night. What the hell. Really embarrassing.
Is this preventable?

You need a much higher temp clutch fluid.

07-06-2009, 03:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 26	that depends on what tires you're running, track conditions, track temperatures...etc. Different compounds and makers have different "sweet spots". For that I recommend doing your own testing and keeping a log. That's what we do...its a pain, but the data is invaluable! __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

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Phimosis Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oildale, CA Posts: 412 Drives: 2013 911 4S Rep Power: 416	No one mentioned tire pressure in this thread. Something like 40 psi in the fronts to reduce rolling friction and 25 psi in rear to allow greater contact patch?