Subject	Any advice for my first Summit Point Friday at the Track?
Posted by	Bryan (NoVA) on January 11, 2014 at 1:18 PM
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Message	My loving fiancé got me a certificate for a track day at Summit (FATT) for my birthday. I know, she’s a keeper . . . Anyways, I have never taken my Z to the track and was wondering if any NoVA guys (or other) have experience driving at Summit Point. If so, what would you recommend I do for the Z to prepare? Maintenance seems to be pretty solid as I’ve got low mileage and the touch of God from Bernie. (Lol) I’ve got about 90% on my NT05’s but have virtually stock brakes and suspension. At this point, I have no set dollar amount for my spending budget but it isn’t too generous, so I’m thinking the 350Z brake upgrade might be a wise choice. Maybe a lower radiator hose? Thinking about stock parts prone to failure. Planning on cashing in my track day this Spring to allow time for a few upgrades. Can’t wait to drive the Z the way it was intended to be driven!
Follow Ups	Any advice for my first Summit Point Friday at the Track? - Bryan (NoVA) 13:18:22 01/11/14 1. stay on the pavement. 2. avoid walls. 3. enjoy. - Bernie (NoVA) 15:02:29 01/11/14 Haha... good advice. (n/m) - Bryan (NoVA) 15:07:19 01/11/14 Have a good time but be safe as your Nitto tires compound - MikeD (Philly) 16:21:04 01/11/14 Going this Spring. Really hoping I won't need the tow hooks! (n/m) - Bryan (NoVA) 18:18:41 01/11/14 make sure tow hooks are installed and visible... - JaffaUK 06:28:14 01/13/14 being your 1st time on track - Turbodog (CT) 16:34:11 01/11/14 Yes, intstructor included! (n/m) - Bryan (NoVA) 18:17:30 01/11/14 As Bernie said, Brakes are cruicial - Adam (NoVA) 17:33:27 01/11/14 Interesting. Take the boost jets out, huh? - Bryan (NoVA) 18:22:44 01/11/14 Less power = less potential for off-roading (n/m) - black300zx 20:37:33 01/11/14 Definitely fresh brake fluid and track pads. You'll be - MixManMash 17:53:39 01/11/14 Really good advice. Thanks. Any recommendation for pads? (n/m) - Bryan (NoVA) 18:25:35 01/11/14 Ferodo DS3000. SPL Parts sells them. (n/m) - MixManMash 22:48:55 01/11/14 Think I still have several sets of Performance Friction PF90 - Furb (NoVa) 10:28:46 01/12/14 DOT4 fluid is a must, ATE Super Blue or Motul (n/m) - LJZTT 14:32:27 01/12/14 Or the Wilwood stuff. (n/m) - MixManMash 22:15:00 01/12/14 looks fast! - LJZTT 18:31:26 01/11/14 :-O I could certainly get myself into some trouble! - Bryan (NoVA) 18:45:57 01/11/14 I'm sure you are going to have a blast regardless - LJZTT 18:53:08 01/11/14 Yup. I ran Oregon Raceway Park on stock size brakes with - MixManMash 22:53:00 01/11/14 it's not as fast as you think but the corner speeds - The Devils Z 19:21:35 01/11/14 All great advice on the brakes issue, just don't overdrive - SMAZ (OKC) 22:53:07 01/11/14 Hmm, finding a common theme here. Don't drive like a fool! - Bryan (NoVA) 23:22:13 01/11/14 I used ATE Super Blue my first time and had no problem - SMAZ (OKC) 08:11:26 01/12/14 Uh oh, this sound like a familiar start to an addiction - Furb (NoVa) 10:33:33 01/12/14 That's awesome. (n/m) - Bryan (NoVA) 11:43:13 01/12/14
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