I'm going to a PBOC event at Barber next weekend. I'm wondering what advice you guys would have regarding items I should have checked prior to going - and possible items that could suffer/fail during track use that wouldn't under normal daily driving.

Some more info on the car - It has a little over 34K mi. It has had the full 30K service. Pads and rotors are 3mo old. Brand new PilotSport2s. Suspension components are 6mo old. I'm having some belts replaced this weekend.

What else should I be covering?

I look forward to your thoughts.

 

Brake fluid ?

 

Do you think I should get brake fluid that is rated to higher temps or just check the levels?

 

Go with the better brake fluid---try ATE Super Blue (decent fluid) or go with the much better Motul (I run this in my Cup Car). You probably don't need to go with the top of the line Castrol SRF---yet.

BTW, what is your track level experience? What run group will you be driving in? Depending on the temperature, also watch your tire pressure---ask an instructor what he/she would recommend and monitor throughout the day. Also bring extra oil.

Mike

 

Thanks Mike. Will do.

It's my first DE, so novice group. It's not that I'll be pushing it to 9/10ths. I'm just trying to cover my bases.

 

No problem. Take this as a warning: be prepared to become an addict. There is nothing quite as exciting as (eventually) pushing you and your car to the limits in a safe, controlled environment. I started out 4 years ago in an RSA and 110+ track days later am still trying to master my Cup. I now know what a crack addict feels like!!! Have fun!!!
Mike

 

As a novice, I would recommend you just swap in Motul brake fluid. If you ever get hard core, SRF work even better and requires less frequent blled (good for us lazy guys). Other than that, just have fun. And as Mike said, be ready to become a track addict.

 

Brake fluid.
Tyre gauge
Small extinguisher
Helmet?
Oil cooloing fan speed override switch?