All,
This year I'm going to attempt to support myself at the track with my 997.1 GT 3 cup. Looking for all the parts and pieces I might need to effectively make it through a weekend any and all help as welcome including tips and tidbits. Thank you.

I know ,well I think I need
Looking for all parts necessary to run airjacks for some practice days
impact wrench
socket for cup car centerlocks
torque wrench
jack stands
regulators and hoses etc

Also looking for the owners manual for the car

 

Deoxford,
Misread the post. Didn't realize it was an air jack question.....too much of this whilw watching the game last night....


Disclaimer: This will be my first yr running a Cup Car, but have run plenty other over the years and a cup car is still a car, right? In the old days, if you had a buck-25, you could by a cup of coffee with my advice.

I would bring the following to the track:

headlight
breaker bar
tire pressure gauge
air source (i use the dewalt)
infrared pyrometer (measure tire temps for alignment direction)
floor jack (N2 system can fail)
back-up rotors/pads (can be used), I have seen pads disintegrate and rotors crack ruining a weekend w/o back-up
brake bleeding gear (fluid, wrenches, etc)
back-up rubber
if you require race gas, bring some
safety gear (eg hans)
other fluids if your car burns it (ie oil)
food/drink

Of course, never leave the house without duct tape and zip ties

This is off the top of my head...may think of more during commercials of the college semis.

j

 

I have found the most difficult items to self support are the air jack parts, transporting the nitrogen tank, regulator, and wand is a pain. If you can support yourself with two floor jacks and a good set of jack stands makes it much easier.
Rich

 

Thanks Scrubs,

This won't be my first time heading to the track , I agree with your list ..

It will be the first time and supposing myself with a CUP ..

 

I use a 3/4" torque wrench for the wheel nuts, not an impact. Standard 32mm socket.
I had to change a CV boot, so might want a spare boot, crimps & tool, grease and tools to get the axle out. Or a spare axle. The center bolts are 30mm, not 32mm like the wheel nuts.
I haven't used airjacks at the track yet, just a regular jack and blocks/stands.
Maybe a spare front splitter
A couple spare wheel nut clips
Not a bad idea to have a backup set of coolant hoses
Not sure if the fuel pump relays are prone to failure like the DME relays were on older cars
A spare coil pack & a couple spark plugs
Planning thru the logistics of having a car with no windows or locks - enclosed trailer or garage in the paddock, other.

 

Tire carts are awesome if you have the room in your trailer. Everything you need for basic maintenance all in one place including nitrogen, a shelf for impact and regulator, pressure gauge, etc. Makes is super easy to roll on and off the trailer and then set the car near the car. These guys hooked me up with the cart and three shelves. https://www.mktechnologies.com/pit-e...nt/tire-carts/

 

To DEOXFORD,
Saw this thread and I'm thinking about trying to take care of my 997 Cup car at the track by myself too. I've been self-supporting myself with my '84 Carrera track car, but this Cup car is a whole new thing. How did it work out for you this year? Any advice?

 

Thought i'd revive this thread instead of starting a new one. I am preparing my punch list for self support and noticed that a few tracks have asphault policies that say you must use metal or wood underneath jacks and jack stands. I had not previously considered this, wondering if i am overthinking this and to just send it with the N2 airjacks or do you guys that self support really lug wood and or metal to the track with you? I am assuming the Demon Speed saftey stands would suffice but they are backordered and not expected in until April -May.

 

3 x 2'by2' 3/4" plywood will do the trick for airjacks

 

Air Jack Support: If you're looking to build a system to support your air jacks, save yourself some time and frustration, and just get the kit from Demon Speed, seriously (https://demonspeed.com/product/air-j...ogen-hose-kit/ ). Then get a tank and find a local industrial gas store to get it filled. You only need a 60cuft tank. It will hold enough for a few weekends. Then just go back and get it filled again - this ain't the apocalypse. And if you have a 25ft or even 50ft hose, who needs to lug it out of the trailer or truck. I built a jig to hold the tank secure. 25 feet is long enough to get to the car and jack it up. It's not like we park our cars a million feet away from our support truck or trailer.

 

Use the harris regulator on your airbottle to slowly bring the pressure of the airjacks up. They won't air-hammer into the ground that way and won't damage the surface (learned that the hard way in my garage).

 

in the summer, hot asphalt will get damaged if you put too much pressure ( jack stands etc ) ... just use square plywood pads and problem solved

 

I just started doing the same, and the comments so far have been spot-on about what you'll need. I've also attached a manual I've found super helpful.