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I'm doing my first track day at Willow Springs in my 997.2 carrera. I'm used to a trailer with bikes and an SUV as a means to put all the stuff in.
But taking a p-car out there leaves little room.
So my question is what are the essential tools and items to bring with?
A tool set of course but what kind of tools,
A decent tire gauge
Hey Mike, which day and which org? I used to race WSMC and rode all of the tracks in CA and surrounding states with my motos. I was looking at Speed Ventures' dates and want to do take my 911 to the track for the first time as well.
Besides the tech requirements like tow hook, 8" numbers and passing tech, I would assume whatever you can fit in your car. I also thought about having my wife caravan with my truck so I can put everything in the bed and have a decent pit setup.
1)Tire pressure gauge
2)small floor jack
3)jack stands
4)wheel chocks
5)extra set of brake pads
6)canopy and chairs
7)cooler
8)tool box
9)bbq grill
DesmoSD, wow i just realized 2 motorcycle dudes GSXR and a Duck
I don't think I can fit all that stuff in a 997.2
1)Tire pressure gauge
2)small floor jack
3)jack stands
4)wheel chocks
5)extra set of brake pads ...really I'll burn thru a set
6)canopy and chairs
7)cooler
8)tool box.... What type of tools?
Thank you so much,
I wonder if I can talk my wife into driving the 4Runner as a support vehicle.... NOT GONNA HAPPEN
I'll try and fit as much as I can into a 997
Maybe i'm taking on more than i thought.
- Torque wrench to check lug bolts.
- Tire gauge.
- High temp brake fluid inside your braking system.
- Full tank of gas.
- Baseball hat to hide helmet hair.
I’m sure you can get all the other stuff at the track.
Are you going solo or with a passenger? I've seen some 911 owners make it happen when PCA would be at Streets. If you fold down the back rest, recline the passenger seat, drive solo it can work.
As for tools, a socket set from 8mm to 16mm, 3/8 and 1/2 ratchet, allens, torx, torque wrench, breaker bar, screw drivers, tire gauge, zip ties, safety wire. Also extra fluids is a good idea too. The wheel chocks are for in between sessions since you won't be using the hand brake. A floor jack and jack stands could probably be left at home. Worst case scenario, you might be able to borrow those in the pit. For Willow, unless you have a garage or the covered area, it's going to suck not having shade and a constant chair.
With the exception of the spare tire/2nd set of wheels, everything on that list will fit in a 997. The bike pump in particular is a huge space-saver vs. the air tanks I see some people deal with.
Hey Mike, which day and which org? I used to race WSMC and rode all of the tracks in CA and surrounding states with my motos. I was looking at Speed Ventures' dates and want to do take my 911 to the track for the first time as well.
Besides the tech requirements like tow hook, 8" numbers and passing tech, I would assume whatever you can fit in your car. I also thought about having my wife caravan with my truck so I can put everything in the bed and have a decent pit setup.
1)Tire pressure gauge
2)small floor jack
3)jack stands
4)wheel chocks
5)extra set of brake pads
6)canopy and chairs
7)cooler
8)tool box
9)bbq grill
Originally Posted by Mumbles
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Originally Posted by DesmoSD
Are you going solo or with a passenger? I've seen some 911 owners make it happen when PCA would be at Streets. If you fold down the back rest, recline the passenger seat, drive solo it can work.
As for tools, a socket set from 8mm to 16mm, 3/8 and 1/2 ratchet, allens, torx, torque wrench, breaker bar, screw drivers, tire gauge, zip ties, safety wire. Also extra fluids is a good idea too. The wheel chocks are for in between sessions since you won't be using the hand brake. A floor jack and jack stands could probably be left at home. Worst case scenario, you might be able to borrow those in the pit. For Willow, unless you have a garage or the covered area, it's going to suck not having shade and a constant chair.
I'm driving solo from Pasadena the night before
I have all the tools covered thanks for the list
why would i need stands?
I have a chair that'll weight down and a big *** hat and a small cooler
I'm doing the Streets with the POC on June 23-24
thanks again
With the exception of the spare tire/2nd set of wheels, everything on that list will fit in a 997. The bike pump in particular is a huge space-saver vs. the air tanks I see some people deal with.
Packing is a science! Have fun with it.
Wow, you got all that stuff to fit?
OK I'll give it a shot, still thinking of talking a friend to drive the 4runner up with all the stuff
Wow, you got all that stuff to fit?
OK I'll give it a shot, still thinking of talking a friend to drive the 4runner up with all the stuff
thanks
mike
Start by putting the tools and other heavy items in the frunk, biggest and heaviest items lowest. Nest everything tightly together and use misc. items to stuff the voids so that nothing shifts around. Top it off with something soft like the plastic tarp or your driving suit to avoid scratches under the hood.
Then start on the interior, at the floor behind the front seats. Rectangular canvas shopping bags fit well there, and keep their contents from working loose. Never pack anything in the rear that could become a projectile in a panic stop or accident situation. Once the rear is full, start on the passenger floor. Usually the last things I pack are a small cooler and my duffel/overnight bag -- these can be stacked on the passenger seat and belted in so they don't shift. That also makes it easy to grab a cool bottle of water en route.
Back in the 1990's I was able to get all this stuff, plus a complete set of wheels & tires and an Easy-Up into my 944S. That hatch was huge!
I fill that green container bin, which fits perfectly in the frunk, with:
torque wrench with 19mm bit and extension for lug bolts
tire pressure gauge
flat head and phillips screw driver, two adjustable wrench's
multi-tool with blades
small fire extinguisher
5 qt engine oil (0w-40 or 5w-40)
500 ml RBF600 racing brake fluid
1 gal coolant and a bottle of distilled water
20-piece metric tool set (small with 5mm thru 13mm sockets)
funnel
3 rags
big roll of blue painters tape
roll of duct tape
roll of shop towel
bottle of windshield cleaner (rain-x 50/50 mix for me)
sunscreen
large hat
sweatshirt
pen/pad of paper + track map printout
I also bring a fold-out chair and an instant shade:
Those two package up easily and lay in the back seat for travel.
Bring lots of water; I bring a 60oz big bottle + 5 water bottles and a big gatorade, the individual bottles are for sharing but I'll drink most of it within ~5 hours. You've got track experience in SoCal so you'll know the heat and exhaustion - you should be using the restroom between every run session, especially if you're intending to drive home that day. I also bring a couple of sandwich's, nuts and chips to munch on for lunch.
I bring a portable battery, too, like this Costco PowerStation which serves as my tire inflator after the runs are over and I'm going to drive back home. Very handy for just about anything. This fits in the floor space behind the passenger seat with the seat moved forward on the tracks.
The passenger footwell will have my helmet, racing shoes, sunglasses and gloves. I rarely stay at the hotel before/after a track day but if I do I'll have a backpack or duffel bag with a change of clothes and toiletries on the passenger seat. If the day is going to be super hot I'll bring some shorts to swap into later before driving back home.
Be sure to load up some good tunes. It's nice to lay down in the shade, visualize what you're doing on the track turn-by-turn with some good tunes pumping through your phone at a modest volume level (don't wanna funk up other people's day) drinking some water and waiting for your run group to be called up.
I print out the PCA zone 8 tech check list do a pre-tech check at the house the night before. Every 3 events or so I'll have a shop do a professional tech-check to make sure I nor the onsite tech check's aren't missing anything. That night before it's spending an hour or two going over the car; checking brake pad thickness, all linkages I can see/manipulate, fluids, as many hoses as I can see/manipulate, etc. Then I'll fill up the car, do a final air pressure check, take the portable battery off the tender & load up the bin and accessories, download some new albums for the morning drive, set the coffee machine and get an early night's sleep - or try to at least. I tend to binge watch youtube crash videos of whatever track I'm going to to keep me humble.
The drive out is always fun - the drive home is always a chore.
06-01-2018, 06:38 PM
what to bring for a track day?
