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<blockquote data-quote="Mavik" data-source="post: 716800" data-attributes="member: 23643"><p><strong>UPDATE: Merged my thread with an old thread to ensure all information is kept</strong></p><p></p><p>Decided to open a track day thread for anyone here who likes participating in track days. I am a complete newbie when it comes to driving on track at Sepang, can't figure out how to drive a manual and probably post not so great times at Sepang with my E90 320d. </p><p></p><p>But in the course of learning, I picked up some helpful tips which I hope can be shared with everyone here and I hope the more experienced and sifu's can also contribute to this thread so we can make track days to be fun and helpful for one another. </p><p></p><p><u><strong>Car Preparation:</strong></u></p><p>As usual, all track days will require your car to be checked prior to you driving on the track, make sure you don't have anything leaking otherwise it might endanger you and other drivers.</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Engine oil is at the right level<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Brake fluid has been changed within the service time<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Brake pads are ok<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Enough coolant or water to ensure engine doesn't overheat <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tyres have enough thread (you can opt for semi slicks, high performance road tyres or your current existing tyres)</li> </ol><p><u><strong>Additional car tools useful to have:</strong></u></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Car jack (in case of a flat tyre)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Spare tyre (in case of a flat tyre)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Portable pump<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tyre pressure gauge<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Dirty cloth<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Masking tape/Black Tape<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A tool set (screwdrivers, wrench, etc..)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Power supply extension<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Industrial fan blower</li> </ol><p><u><strong>Personal stuff handy to have:</strong></u></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Helmet (compulsory)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Shoes (compulsory)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Long Pants<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Driving Gloves (optional)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Tracksuit (optional)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A change of clothes<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">A face towel<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bottle of water<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Power bars / chocolate / RedBull<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Portable stools </li> </ol><p><u><strong>Useful tools to have prepare:</strong></u></p><p>Because not all track days have the option to get a transponder from Sepang, there are a few apps which you can find on your smartphone which uses GPS to track. I have personally seen these apps in action and the time recorded by the app and the ones by the transponder are very close and quite accurate.</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">iOS - Harry's Lap Timer (app is not free but it is easy to use) - <a href="http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Home.html" target="_blank">http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Home.html</a><br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Android - RaceChrono (app is free) - <a href="http://www.racechrono.com/" target="_blank">http://www.racechrono.com/</a><br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Handphone holder in the car (useful to display the time or used to record video while driving)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">GoPro Camera<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bluetooth / WIFI OBD2 reader - Some apps on your phone can read the transmitted data and show it on your video<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">OBD2 Display Gauge</li> </ol><p><u><strong>Things you can leave behind:</strong></u></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Your ego</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mavik, post: 716800, member: 23643"] [B]UPDATE: Merged my thread with an old thread to ensure all information is kept[/B] Decided to open a track day thread for anyone here who likes participating in track days. I am a complete newbie when it comes to driving on track at Sepang, can't figure out how to drive a manual and probably post not so great times at Sepang with my E90 320d. But in the course of learning, I picked up some helpful tips which I hope can be shared with everyone here and I hope the more experienced and sifu's can also contribute to this thread so we can make track days to be fun and helpful for one another. [U][B]Car Preparation:[/B][/U] As usual, all track days will require your car to be checked prior to you driving on the track, make sure you don't have anything leaking otherwise it might endanger you and other drivers. [LIST=1][*]Engine oil is at the right level [*]Brake fluid has been changed within the service time [*]Brake pads are ok [*]Enough coolant or water to ensure engine doesn't overheat [*]Tyres have enough thread (you can opt for semi slicks, high performance road tyres or your current existing tyres) [/LIST] [U][B]Additional car tools useful to have:[/B][/U] [LIST=1][*]Car jack (in case of a flat tyre) [*]Spare tyre (in case of a flat tyre) [*]Portable pump [*]Tyre pressure gauge [*]Dirty cloth [*]Masking tape/Black Tape [*]A tool set (screwdrivers, wrench, etc..) [*]Power supply extension [*]Industrial fan blower [/LIST] [U][B]Personal stuff handy to have:[/B][/U] [LIST=1][*]Helmet (compulsory) [*]Shoes (compulsory) [*]Long Pants [*]Driving Gloves (optional) [*]Tracksuit (optional) [*]A change of clothes [*]A face towel [*]Bottle of water [*]Power bars / chocolate / RedBull [*]Portable stools [/LIST] [U][B]Useful tools to have prepare:[/B][/U] Because not all track days have the option to get a transponder from Sepang, there are a few apps which you can find on your smartphone which uses GPS to track. I have personally seen these apps in action and the time recorded by the app and the ones by the transponder are very close and quite accurate. [LIST=1][*]iOS - Harry's Lap Timer (app is not free but it is easy to use) - [URL="http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Home.html"]http://www.gps-laptimer.de/Home.html[/URL] [*]Android - RaceChrono (app is free) - [URL="http://www.racechrono.com/"]http://www.racechrono.com/[/URL] [*]Handphone holder in the car (useful to display the time or used to record video while driving) [*]GoPro Camera [*]Bluetooth / WIFI OBD2 reader - Some apps on your phone can read the transmitted data and show it on your video [*]OBD2 Display Gauge [/LIST] [U][B]Things you can leave behind:[/B][/U] [LIST=1][*]Your ego [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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