2012 ISDC Trackday October 12th
- Thread starter Rob Spec C
- Start date
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
smokey wrx
Petrolheads
I'll be up to sort out a few quid with you during the week robbie as ill not be able to PayPal it across!
It'll just be me and my mate with 2 cars but I might bring another car but ill sort you out on the day if I do bring that one!
Just for anyone plannin a dash to the local filling station at lunch time! There was a trackday I was at And several lads did this after fillin up before coming but in the afternoon had problems with their cars but with a bottle of nf booster problems were somewhat resolved! So the quality (IMO) of the petrol sold there is questionable at the very least!
My advice is to bring some in cans!
It'll just be me and my mate with 2 cars but I might bring another car but ill sort you out on the day if I do bring that one!
Just for anyone plannin a dash to the local filling station at lunch time! There was a trackday I was at And several lads did this after fillin up before coming but in the afternoon had problems with their cars but with a bottle of nf booster problems were somewhat resolved! So the quality (IMO) of the petrol sold there is questionable at the very least!
My advice is to bring some in cans!
Rob Spec C
Octane Boostaholics
No bother Rob 
Rob Spec C
Octane Boostaholics
[quote author=anto555 link=topic=35372.msg410325#msg410325 date=1349298765]
hi sweetcakes,
are there any spaces left, leaving it late but just found out i am free next friday, by the way i have avoucher for mondello, can the club except this, if not i need an address to send a cheque as i dont have a paypal account, cheers anto
[/quote]
Hi Anto,
There's space left alright
Unfortunately we can't accept a Mondello voucher so I wil pm you an address to send the cheque to now
hi sweetcakes,
are there any spaces left, leaving it late but just found out i am free next friday, by the way i have avoucher for mondello, can the club except this, if not i need an address to send a cheque as i dont have a paypal account, cheers anto
[/quote]
Hi Anto,
There's space left alright
Unfortunately we can't accept a Mondello voucher so I wil pm you an address to send the cheque to now
JohnRA
Member Number 3801
Taking off the coilovers to give them a service and free up the damper adjusters. Drivers ball joint was seized into the suspension. Eventually pivoted the coilover from the top mount to get the angle to get it out with a hammer. Ball joint is nackered, try to put the nut back on and the bolts just spins with it. 
gonzogicker
Petrolheads
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410635#msg410635 date=1349637223]
Taking off the coilovers to give them a service and free up the damper adjusters. Drivers ball joint was seized into the suspension. Eventually pivoted the coilover from the top mount to get the angle to get it out with a hammer. Ball joint is nackered, try to put the nut back on and the bolts just spins with it.
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I think there is an allen key head on the bolt you can't see. Feel around. This should stop you spinning?
Taking off the coilovers to give them a service and free up the damper adjusters. Drivers ball joint was seized into the suspension. Eventually pivoted the coilover from the top mount to get the angle to get it out with a hammer. Ball joint is nackered, try to put the nut back on and the bolts just spins with it.
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I think there is an allen key head on the bolt you can't see. Feel around. This should stop you spinning?
Altezza-Dan
Octane Boostaholics
Thought I would be able to squeeze this track day in but away until the 16th in US. Ill try make the dyno day and see what the power is now.
[quote author=gonzogicken link=topic=35372.msg410674#msg410674 date=1349649676]
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410635#msg410635 date=1349637223]
Taking off the coilovers to give them a service and free up the damper adjusters. Drivers ball joint was seized into the suspension. Eventually pivoted the coilover from the top mount to get the angle to get it out with a hammer. Ball joint is nackered, try to put the nut back on and the bolts just spins with it.
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I think there is an allen key head on the bolt you can't see. Feel around. This should stop you spinning?
[/quote]
I was chatting to him last night its the ball joint on the track rod end not sure if they have place to put an allen key in to stop it spinning
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410635#msg410635 date=1349637223]
Taking off the coilovers to give them a service and free up the damper adjusters. Drivers ball joint was seized into the suspension. Eventually pivoted the coilover from the top mount to get the angle to get it out with a hammer. Ball joint is nackered, try to put the nut back on and the bolts just spins with it.
[/quote]
I think there is an allen key head on the bolt you can't see. Feel around. This should stop you spinning?
[/quote]
I was chatting to him last night its the ball joint on the track rod end not sure if they have place to put an allen key in to stop it spinning
bandriszal
Petrolheads
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
Altezza-Dan
Octane Boostaholics
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
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12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
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12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
JohnRA
Member Number 3801
[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=35372.msg410888#msg410888 date=1349807570]
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
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12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
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13. Spare jocks. Especially if it's a wet day.
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
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12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
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13. Spare jocks. Especially if it's a wet day.
tommy 555
Member Number 935
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410897#msg410897 date=1349810904]
[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=35372.msg410888#msg410888 date=1349807570]
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
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12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
[/quote]
13. Spare jocks. Especially if it's a wet day.
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friday is looking like a fine day john so no need for spare jocks
[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=35372.msg410888#msg410888 date=1349807570]
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
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12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
[/quote]
13. Spare jocks. Especially if it's a wet day.
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friday is looking like a fine day john so no need for spare jocks
Anto J
Octane Boostaholics
[quote author=Tommy 555 link=topic=35372.msg410916#msg410916 date=1349814711]
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410897#msg410897 date=1349810904]
[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=35372.msg410888#msg410888 date=1349807570]
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
[/quote]
12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
[/quote]
13. Spare jocks. Especially if it's a wet day.
[/quote]
friday is looking like a fine day john so no need for spare jocks
[/quote] are you bringing a spare blouse tommy?
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410897#msg410897 date=1349810904]
[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=35372.msg410888#msg410888 date=1349807570]
[quote author=BAwagon link=topic=35372.msg410846#msg410846 date=1349779651]
[quote author=BazGF8 link=topic=35372.msg409829#msg409829 date=1348914274]
Small check list for the car before attempting a trackday:
1. Change oil and filter
2. Change brake fluid for a good Dot 4 , or if you can get it Ferodo 5.1
3. Check tires are in decent condition
4. 4 wheel Alignment can help a car turn in better
5. Check condition of all hoses,coolant, power steering and brake lines, any suspect ones replace
6. Check for leaks oil, coolant and power steering ,This is probably the most important thing you have to do. If you go out on track knowing you car is leaking any fluids, you could have an engine fire , you could be putting the oil on the track causing someone to write themselves off
7. Decent trackday pads on the front at least, as a road pad will be gone after a couple of hard laps
8. Helmet
9. Driving License
10.Jerry can or cash for Fuel at lunchtime
Thats all I can think of for the minute, but feel free to add to the list
[/quote]
11., Ducktape
[/quote]
12. Remove wheel center caps if you have plastics ones as they will mostly likely warp and fall out!
[/quote]
13. Spare jocks. Especially if it's a wet day.
[/quote]
friday is looking like a fine day john so no need for spare jocks
[/quote] are you bringing a spare blouse tommy?
[quote author=Bonito link=topic=35372.msg410966#msg410966 date=1349865958]
Btw Baz that bolt is an M12 1.25. Have to pick up a bit after work.
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Thought that alright, let me know if your stuck work is very quiet this week so if you need help I should be around man
Btw Baz that bolt is an M12 1.25. Have to pick up a bit after work.
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Thought that alright, let me know if your stuck work is very quiet this week so if you need help I should be around man