Track Day Set Up

[midas029]

Hi All,

I`m doing my first track day on April 8th at Anglessey. (Can`t wait)
Just wanted to know what if any changes do i need to make to the car, ie tyre pressures, oil, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.
Also anyone on here going to it?

Regards

John

[rjben]

Make sure you have plenty of oil and water - check throughout the day!

Tyres - aim for a pressure of 23(ish) Front and 27(ish) back and you won't go far wrong. These are HOT temperatures, don't forget that tyres heat up allot on track so set them lower to start with and check asap after coming off track and adjust as required. Also keep an eye on the condition of your tyres throughout the day - check they are not overheating and make sure you have something to drive home on!

Make sure you torque up you wheel nuts.

Make sure your fluid, pads and disks have plenty of life in them.

I generally check all of the above after each session.

Don't let anybody bully you on track. It's very easy to to go off line if somebody is harrasing you from behind. Don't forget that they can only overtake on the straights so wait until after the corner and move over to allow them to pass on the left.

Keep calm, don't let the red mist cloud your vision - don't be tempted to race (you will end up in an accident).

Most of all - Enjoy!

Good luck,

Rob

[midas029]

Thanks for the advice, I will be sure to follow instruction.

John

[Mark Benson]

Got a trackday in my S1 Sport 190 tomorrow, just a shakedown really as it's the first time the car's been on track in my ownership.

What torque should the wheelnuts be tightened to?

[Lotusnick S2]

Have a look at the Lotus on Track faq's regarding car and driver preparation.

Nikos

[shangani]

Mark Benson said:

What torque should the wheelnuts be tightened to?

77 lb/ft is the figure I got from lotus and is what I use (I change wheels for the track)