Subject	Don't be a "hot shot".....
Posted by	zfreak(Dallas) on July 15, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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In Reply To	Racing at my first track day tommorrow!!!! Any tips?? (n/m) posted by ZMAN77 on July 15, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Message	no need to show off or push your limits. You're there to learn, and learn a lot you will. My first few times were a blast, and I DEFINATELY learned alot about the handling limits, etc. of my Z. Z's: 1990 TTZ (RB26DETT (HKS T51R) Swap Underway) 505 RWHP/483 FT/lb @18psi @ 380' ALT Oct. 2008 457 RWHP/441 FT/lb @18psi @ 5800' ALT Nov. 2007 436 RWHP/433 FT/lb @17psi @ 5300' ALT June 2006 Previous Z's: 1991 TTZ 368 RWHP/404 FT/lb @17psi 1994 TTZ 262 RWHP/271 FT/lb @11psi 1990 N/A 238 RWHP/226 FT/lb w/50 shot Nitrous 1990 TTZ (from the thief Arley Leghorn in CALI) 2003 350z Sunset Lemans Touring Edition 2003 G35 Coupe, procharged.
Follow Ups	Racing at my first track day tommorrow!!!! Any tips?? (n/m) - ZMAN77 18:56:18 07/15/09 define "Racing" please. (n/m) - Halo Z 19:02:08 07/15/09 Re: define "Racing" please. - ZMAN77 19:21:53 07/15/09 auto cross, PCA, solo, DE, w/wo instructor? (n/m) - Halo Z 19:56:10 07/15/09 Re: auto cross, PCA, solo, DE, w/wo instructor? - ZMAN77 20:24:52 07/15/09 Damn... Is he looking for friends? (n/m) - na300zx (OH) 20:30:39 07/15/09 Talladega?? Wow! (n/m) - bbug 20:40:23 07/15/09 Little Talladega...aka Talladega Gran Prix - Eric(NJ) 00:09:08 07/16/09 For some reason that was blocked at work... - Barry (NJ) 10:14:52 07/16/09 shiny side up (n/m) - LJZTT 19:25:00 07/15/09 Bring a hat, extra brake fluid, and some basic tools. - zgene4 20:25:14 07/15/09 Re: Racing at my first track day tommorrow!!!! Any tips?? - freak152000 20:29:59 07/15/09 Drive within your limits. Wrecks ruin track days. (n/m) - doug8867 20:31:12 07/15/09 Thanks guys. Cant wait! (n/m) - ZMAN77 20:52:55 07/15/09 Don't be a "hot shot"..... - zfreak(Dallas) 21:57:29 07/15/09 Tires & Brakes - lawz 22:42:13 07/15/09 2nd, and when your brakes OR tires start to fade - BigTDogg (MA) 13:38:49 07/16/09 Re-torque your lug nuts after every set of laps you do. (n/m) - MixManMash 23:14:26 07/15/09 Mazda agrees - BobbyT 07:57:41 07/16/09 In that case I think somebody just forgot to either put them - MixManMash 08:25:16 07/16/09 or incorrect lug size and thread pitch (n/m) - gt300zxtt 10:33:22 07/16/09 That's awesome - have fun, be safe. (n/m) - AbsolutZ 07:08:40 07/16/09 Common misconception, a trackday is not a race. (n/m) - Turnerscasa (Dallas) 08:50:10 07/16/09 don't end up in the creek. a lot of reducing radius turns (n/m) - SuparexTT 10:13:23 07/16/09 yup, saw a boxster end up in there recently (n/m) - Atl300zxTT 10:23:47 07/16/09 Listen to your instructor. (n/m) - Guapo 10:13:55 07/16/09 Re: Racing at my first track day tommorrow!!!! Any tips?? - thejoneZ (Sacto, CA) 13:39:14 07/16/09 big 2nd and don't drag race them after the point by (n/m) - ZonaZ 13:43:26 07/16/09 Change oil, inspect tires and brake pads before proceeding. (n/m) - Spongerider :) 13:47:33 07/16/09 Re: Racing at my first track day tommorrow!!!! Any tips?? - induetime 19:08:09 07/16/09 Ok so i ran consistent 1:16's. Need bigger brakes!!!!! - ZMAN77 19:16:52 07/16/09 THERE'S an understatement! - lawz 22:45:28 07/16/09
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