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being your 1st time on track
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Turbodog (CT)
on January 11, 2014 at 4:34 PM
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Any advice for my first Summit Point Friday at the Track?
posted by Bryan (NoVA)
on January 11, 2014 at 01:18 PM
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Before you 1st session see if you can ride along with an instructor. And is it safe to assume you will have an instructor riding with you for the day? Enjoy it man, what a great gift?
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Any advice for my first Summit Point Friday at the Track?
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Bryan (NoVA)
13:18:22 01/11/14
1. stay on the pavement. 2. avoid walls. 3. enjoy.
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Bernie (NoVA)
15:02:29 01/11/14
Haha... good advice. (n/m)
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Bryan (NoVA)
15:07:19 01/11/14
Have a good time but be safe as your Nitto tires compound
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MikeD (Philly)
16:21:04 01/11/14
Going this Spring. Really hoping I won't need the tow hooks! (n/m)
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Bryan (NoVA)
18:18:41 01/11/14
make sure tow hooks are installed and visible...
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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)
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Bryan (NoVA)
18:17:30 01/11/14
As Bernie said, Brakes are cruicial
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Adam (NoVA)
17:33:27 01/11/14
Interesting. Take the boost jets out, huh?
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Bryan (NoVA)
18:22:44 01/11/14
Less power = less potential for off-roading (n/m)
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black300zx
20:37:33 01/11/14
Definitely fresh brake fluid and track pads. You'll be
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MixManMash
17:53:39 01/11/14
Really good advice. Thanks. Any recommendation for pads? (n/m)
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Bryan (NoVA)
18:25:35 01/11/14
Ferodo DS3000. SPL Parts sells them. (n/m)
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MixManMash
22:48:55 01/11/14
Think I still have several sets of Performance Friction PF90
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Furb (NoVa)
10:28:46 01/12/14
DOT4 fluid is a must, ATE Super Blue or Motul (n/m)
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LJZTT
14:32:27 01/12/14
Or the Wilwood stuff. (n/m)
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MixManMash
22:15:00 01/12/14
looks fast!
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LJZTT
18:31:26 01/11/14
:-O I could certainly get myself into some trouble!
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Bryan (NoVA)
18:45:57 01/11/14
I'm sure you are going to have a blast regardless
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LJZTT
18:53:08 01/11/14
Yup. I ran Oregon Raceway Park on stock size brakes with
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MixManMash
22:53:00 01/11/14
it's not as fast as you think but the corner speeds
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The Devils Z
19:21:35 01/11/14
All great advice on the brakes issue, just don't overdrive
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SMAZ (OKC)
22:53:07 01/11/14
Hmm, finding a common theme here. Don't drive like a fool!
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Bryan (NoVA)
23:22:13 01/11/14
I used ATE Super Blue my first time and had no problem
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SMAZ (OKC)
08:11:26 01/12/14
Uh oh, this sound like a familiar start to an addiction
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Furb (NoVa)
10:33:33 01/12/14
That's awesome. (n/m)
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Bryan (NoVA)
11:43:13 01/12/14
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