this will be my first track event so i just want to make sure i come prepared...
Maintenance before i get to expo:
oil change
new rotors
new brake pads
brake fluid change
tires about 2 weeks old (SO-3's)
What I am bringing:
helmet
racing gloves
engine oil
glass cleaner
towels
air compressor
i'm not sure what other stuff i need to do before and what to bring, any help is appreciated. thanks in advance!
EXPo: new guy needs to know what to bring and what to do
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Got a good list going as is and I'm sure others (with experience) will reply shortly.
I would suggest another set of rotors and pads just to play it safe since you are from out of the area - though there are semi-local places to get stuff if you do end up needing anything.
Some tools and wheel lock key (if you have wheel locks), maybe some tape to cover your headlights and turnsignals for extra protection.
Misc. stuff - folding chair, snacks, drinks/water and maybe even one of those 8x8 or 10x10 E-Z popup tents for some extra shade.
*These things are NOT required, just offering my opinion/suggestions.
See you at Expo-4.
- Cliff
I would suggest another set of rotors and pads just to play it safe since you are from out of the area - though there are semi-local places to get stuff if you do end up needing anything.
Some tools and wheel lock key (if you have wheel locks), maybe some tape to cover your headlights and turnsignals for extra protection.
Misc. stuff - folding chair, snacks, drinks/water and maybe even one of those 8x8 or 10x10 E-Z popup tents for some extra shade.
*These things are NOT required, just offering my opinion/suggestions.
See you at Expo-4.
- Cliff
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Now - what will I bring?
- Just about every tool you can imagine,
- extra parts (always keep your old parts for replacement)
- Plenty of oil, brake fluid, etc
- snacks 'cause I'm a fat farker
- track tires/wheels
- halogen lights for night work
- big jack
I think that about covers it. Every year, I hook somebody up with tools or parts that they didn't have & couldn't run without.
Enjoy!
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Here's a little list of costs I posted once before:
$128.00 = Gas = 2200miles / (30mpg X $1.75)
$ 78.75 = Gas for Racing = 45 gallons X $1.75 (3 tanks for weekend)
$ 60.00 = Food = Thurs PM-Mon (5 days x 2 meals) x $6 (I'm cheap)
$120.00 = Room = 4 days x ~$30 (your portion >> when sharing)
$ 40.00 = Misc Crap = BEER = $40
$426.75 = WHEW!!
DON'T FORGET...
$ 50.00 - 2 Oil changes
$250.00 - New set of azenis
$ 60.00 - oh yea - I gotta get tires mounted
$ 60.00 - total fluids (coolant, brake-superblue, tranny)
$200.00 - BRAKE PADS! (front & rear) [even with discount!]
$620
GRAND TOTAL $1046.75
ouch...WORTH EVERY PENNY + The car will be ready for 3 more event with no maintenance except oil changes! (that lowers the "cost per event")
Hope that helps
- Just about every tool you can imagine,
- extra parts (always keep your old parts for replacement)
- Plenty of oil, brake fluid, etc
- snacks 'cause I'm a fat farker
- track tires/wheels
- halogen lights for night work
- big jack
I think that about covers it. Every year, I hook somebody up with tools or parts that they didn't have & couldn't run without.
Enjoy!
___________
Here's a little list of costs I posted once before:
$128.00 = Gas = 2200miles / (30mpg X $1.75)
$ 78.75 = Gas for Racing = 45 gallons X $1.75 (3 tanks for weekend)
$ 60.00 = Food = Thurs PM-Mon (5 days x 2 meals) x $6 (I'm cheap)
$120.00 = Room = 4 days x ~$30 (your portion >> when sharing)
$ 40.00 = Misc Crap = BEER = $40
$426.75 = WHEW!!
DON'T FORGET...
$ 50.00 - 2 Oil changes
$250.00 - New set of azenis
$ 60.00 - oh yea - I gotta get tires mounted
$ 60.00 - total fluids (coolant, brake-superblue, tranny)
$200.00 - BRAKE PADS! (front & rear) [even with discount!]
$620
GRAND TOTAL $1046.75
ouch...WORTH EVERY PENNY + The car will be ready for 3 more event with no maintenance except oil changes! (that lowers the "cost per event")
Hope that helps