-
Click here to become an Official Member of BMW Club Malaysia Download Form
- Status
kevster30
Club Guest
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2004
- Messages
- 2,731
- Points
- 0
Track Day Tips
Here are some Track day tips I've picked up from various people thru the years.
If you ever take you road car on the track, remember these golden rules: Enjoy yourself and drive your car home afterwards!!!
1) Pre-Event checks
a) Make sure the car is in a well maintained condition
B) Check ALL fluid levels
c) Replace the brake fluid if not changed at service specified interval
d) Check the condition/pressure of all your tyres, Make a note of the pressures
e) Check your brake pads for condition/thickness, preferably put new fast road/comp pads such as Pagid Blue pads in, front and rear
f) Remove any accessory's not securely fitted
g) Check the speed rating of your tyres, Make a note of this and never exceed it on track
h) Remove any floor mats from the drivers footwell
I) Remove the spare tyre if you have secure storage
j) Take some basic tools with you, enough to change brake pads at least
k) Take at least one axle stand for when you change the pads
l) Take some rags/swarfega for cleaning your hands etc
m) Fill up with SUL(super unleaded) even on standard spec engine, you wont get more performance, just gives the engine more protection from destination. If you run on SUL normally put 1% octane booster in for safety.
n) Take a can of Red Bull, it gives you wings you know!
2) Spares etc to take
a) One set of brake pads at least, front and rear
B) One 5 litre can of oil
c) Some tape to cover your light lenses
d) A helmet
e) Some thin soled sports shoe's, aids with brake feel
3) Pre-track checks
a) Recheck your tyre pressures, if one is down you may have a slow puncture which could blow when at high speed
B) Increase the tyre pressures by 4-6PSI higher than you run on the road
c) Tape up your headlights
d) Ensure you understood the driver briefing, if you are not sure about any aspect, ask for clarification. Ensure you understood the passing rules in particular!
e) Drink your can of Red Bull and put on your helmet
4) First lap on every run
a) Never thrash the car on the first lap, speed up gradually bringing the oil/water temperatures to normal working parameters
B) Gently bring the brake temperatures up to temperature
c) use this lap to get familiar with your new, rather alien surroundings
d) Try and give yourself space front and rear, don't be tempted to follow the car in front too closely as you will be concentrating on him/her and not learning the track
e) Get used to checking your mirror before and after each corner, you will be amazed how quickly some cars will catch you if you are a track novice.
5) Rest of laps
a) Bring up the speed gradually if you are a novice, you will learn more
B) Give it Death, remember your there for fun
c) If you experience brake fade/boiling don't think it will go away before the next corner, slow down, it is very likely to be worse the next time
d) If you feel a power loss coming out of a tight bend back off, don't keep it planted, you are probably getting the first sign's of fuel surge, if you keep it planted you are risking detonation due to a weak mixture. return to the pits and refuel. This can happen with half a tank of fuel on board, don't get fooled into thinking it can't be happening already, it can.
6) Last lap in
a) Do a slow last lap in
B) Try to avoid using the brakes at all to give the disks/pads some chance to cool down
c) Don't stop looking in your mirror, there might be some idiot still on max attack
7) Entry to pits/stopping
a) Enter the pits slowly, look out for kids/spectators, it is easy to not hear you coming
B) DO NOT SWITCH OFF YOUR ENGINE
c) Allow the engine to idle for at least 2 minutes
d) DO NOT PUT THE HANDBRAKE ON OR SIT WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
e) The above is to stop the pads from being destroyed by the heat sink effect from your red hot brake disks, stop on a level surface or arrange for someone to chock your wheel.
f) Let everything cool before you check the following
8) Post run checks
a) Check the brake pads for wear, you will be amazed how quickly they are used up
B) Check ALL fluid levels, You may never use oil on the road, you are almost guaranteed to do so on a track day run
c) Check your tyre pressures, if one has dropped you may be on the way to a blow out
d) Check the tyres for wear/cuts
e) Check you are still not wearing a silly cheesy grin
Hopefully the above gives you some basic useful info to help you enjoy the day and come home in one piece.
Here are some Track day tips I've picked up from various people thru the years.
If you ever take you road car on the track, remember these golden rules: Enjoy yourself and drive your car home afterwards!!!
1) Pre-Event checks
a) Make sure the car is in a well maintained condition
B) Check ALL fluid levels
c) Replace the brake fluid if not changed at service specified interval
d) Check the condition/pressure of all your tyres, Make a note of the pressures
e) Check your brake pads for condition/thickness, preferably put new fast road/comp pads such as Pagid Blue pads in, front and rear
f) Remove any accessory's not securely fitted
g) Check the speed rating of your tyres, Make a note of this and never exceed it on track
h) Remove any floor mats from the drivers footwell
I) Remove the spare tyre if you have secure storage
j) Take some basic tools with you, enough to change brake pads at least
k) Take at least one axle stand for when you change the pads
l) Take some rags/swarfega for cleaning your hands etc
m) Fill up with SUL(super unleaded) even on standard spec engine, you wont get more performance, just gives the engine more protection from destination. If you run on SUL normally put 1% octane booster in for safety.
n) Take a can of Red Bull, it gives you wings you know!
2) Spares etc to take
a) One set of brake pads at least, front and rear
B) One 5 litre can of oil
c) Some tape to cover your light lenses
d) A helmet
e) Some thin soled sports shoe's, aids with brake feel
3) Pre-track checks
a) Recheck your tyre pressures, if one is down you may have a slow puncture which could blow when at high speed
B) Increase the tyre pressures by 4-6PSI higher than you run on the road
c) Tape up your headlights
d) Ensure you understood the driver briefing, if you are not sure about any aspect, ask for clarification. Ensure you understood the passing rules in particular!
e) Drink your can of Red Bull and put on your helmet
4) First lap on every run
a) Never thrash the car on the first lap, speed up gradually bringing the oil/water temperatures to normal working parameters
B) Gently bring the brake temperatures up to temperature
c) use this lap to get familiar with your new, rather alien surroundings
d) Try and give yourself space front and rear, don't be tempted to follow the car in front too closely as you will be concentrating on him/her and not learning the track
e) Get used to checking your mirror before and after each corner, you will be amazed how quickly some cars will catch you if you are a track novice.
5) Rest of laps
a) Bring up the speed gradually if you are a novice, you will learn more
B) Give it Death, remember your there for fun
c) If you experience brake fade/boiling don't think it will go away before the next corner, slow down, it is very likely to be worse the next time
d) If you feel a power loss coming out of a tight bend back off, don't keep it planted, you are probably getting the first sign's of fuel surge, if you keep it planted you are risking detonation due to a weak mixture. return to the pits and refuel. This can happen with half a tank of fuel on board, don't get fooled into thinking it can't be happening already, it can.
6) Last lap in
a) Do a slow last lap in
B) Try to avoid using the brakes at all to give the disks/pads some chance to cool down
c) Don't stop looking in your mirror, there might be some idiot still on max attack
7) Entry to pits/stopping
a) Enter the pits slowly, look out for kids/spectators, it is easy to not hear you coming
B) DO NOT SWITCH OFF YOUR ENGINE
c) Allow the engine to idle for at least 2 minutes
d) DO NOT PUT THE HANDBRAKE ON OR SIT WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
e) The above is to stop the pads from being destroyed by the heat sink effect from your red hot brake disks, stop on a level surface or arrange for someone to chock your wheel.
f) Let everything cool before you check the following
8) Post run checks
a) Check the brake pads for wear, you will be amazed how quickly they are used up
B) Check ALL fluid levels, You may never use oil on the road, you are almost guaranteed to do so on a track day run
c) Check your tyre pressures, if one has dropped you may be on the way to a blow out
d) Check the tyres for wear/cuts
e) Check you are still not wearing a silly cheesy grin
Hopefully the above gives you some basic useful info to help you enjoy the day and come home in one piece.
Zoggee
Club Guest
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2004
- Messages
- 6,170
- Points
- 0
hah...!!!! believe me!!!!! I won't.Originally posted by Jules@Feb 22 2005, 10:46 AM
Alvin!
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: U know why! We do a private test next time with Eeric as well okie?
BM5, OSF - where are u both huh?
Anyway do have safe fun! 6potters, dun let me down ok......h34r:
ayam...eyeing the S3...wanna gun'im daun!!!!! h34r: h34r: h34r: h34r:btw...where's XXX ???
iloveVagina
Club Guest
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2005
- Messages
- 564
- Points
- 0
Potong GTi allowed or not? :angry:
If can, then I will cum and participate... :wink:
Can be a Pace car....
1. Alvin
2. Kevster
3. Fabian
4. Zoggee
5. Albundy
6. bmFive
7. wkwoo69
8. lee36328
9. 535i
10.tyke(i go n c the action 1st,then if gatal will join in the fun!)
11. Ben
12. EEric
13. The Neccessary
14. Marco
15.eoj
16. Mr Vagina (if GTi is allowed to cum)
I hope mr Fazz is reading this.. and won't clash with Karting date.
If can, then I will cum and participate... :wink:
Can be a Pace car....
1. Alvin
2. Kevster
3. Fabian
4. Zoggee
5. Albundy
6. bmFive
7. wkwoo69
8. lee36328
9. 535i
10.tyke(i go n c the action 1st,then if gatal will join in the fun!)
11. Ben
12. EEric
13. The Neccessary
14. Marco
15.eoj
16. Mr Vagina (if GTi is allowed to cum)
I hope mr Fazz is reading this.. and won't clash with Karting date.
A
Alvin
Guest
Bro
Drive your car also lar. Me wan to set up me car so maybe both of us will be busy. Thinks you can test out yr ride with the IR bars. last track day no IR right? he he he heh.
A
Alvin
Guest
LatukOriginally posted by iloveVagina@Feb 23 2005, 12:30 AM
Potong GTi allowed or not? :angry:
If can, then I will cum and participate... :wink:
Can be a Pace car....
I hope mr Fazz is reading this.. and won't clash with Karting date.
Bring your 328 lar. Sure shiok wan.
My Kart event is on the 2nd of April so no clash.
iloveVagina
Club Guest
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2005
- Messages
- 564
- Points
- 0
Jipster
Club Guest
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2004
- Messages
- 1,638
- Points
- 0
"I hate slush boxes on track, lar! Like sissy!".....aiyaahhh....like this my car kenot lah......
But seriously, would like to SPECTATE and would love a TAXI RIDE if sumone doesnt mind....kev?....535?...can ah?....
If i find my steel balls (I know I kept it in the drawer sumwhere....must find it ....:unsure: )......I may even joint in!!
But seriously, would like to SPECTATE and would love a TAXI RIDE if sumone doesnt mind....kev?....535?...can ah?....
If i find my steel balls (I know I kept it in the drawer sumwhere....must find it ....:unsure: )......I may even joint in!!
535i
Club Guest
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2004
- Messages
- 4,212
- Points
- 0
Jips ...
Still got time to change to MANUAL trans ....
And BTW, dun talk abt 'taxi' !!! Sensitive .... !!! nanti ada org cakap .. 'huh .. naik taxi V6 lagi lajudari E30 !! '
As for co-pilot ... hmmmm .. I got ppl sitting next to me al-leadi .. :blush:
Tapi, if she opted out .. U will be the first to take over ...
And if u are nice to me .. :blush: I might even let u drive for couple of laps ...
Still got time to change to MANUAL trans ....
And BTW, dun talk abt 'taxi' !!! Sensitive .... !!! nanti ada org cakap .. 'huh .. naik taxi V6 lagi lajudari E30 !! '
As for co-pilot ... hmmmm .. I got ppl sitting next to me al-leadi .. :blush:
Tapi, if she opted out .. U will be the first to take over ...
And if u are nice to me .. :blush: I might even let u drive for couple of laps ...
A
Alvin
Guest
535i
Can i drive ar. Me nice what! Can help to mod summore.
Who is the co pilot ar? anyone from the forum.
A
Alvin
Guest
XXX
Join lar.
Join lar.
- Status
