Trackday Advice
Discussion
Looking at my first trackday in the Nob in a few weeks (if i pass the noise test!) and just wondered if anyone had any Noble specific advice? Have done trackdays in previous cars so know the general procedure but just wondering if there was anything specific to the Noble I should know?
I can't wait until my first trackday - I've got Castle Combe booked for the 19th.
Was going to ask about tyre pressures too, so glad that's been answered thanks.
Can I use up my Mobile 1 fully synthetic for topping up? I can't seem to get hold of Shell Helix.
I've got an old pot of Slick 50 too, so will prob take that advice too.
I'm most worried about brakes. Jetstream bled them for me, but although the pad wear is fine, they do seem to moan a bit after heavy use. Unfortunately I've no idea what pads are in the callipers.
Was going to ask about tyre pressures too, so glad that's been answered thanks.
Can I use up my Mobile 1 fully synthetic for topping up? I can't seem to get hold of Shell Helix.
I've got an old pot of Slick 50 too, so will prob take that advice too.
I'm most worried about brakes. Jetstream bled them for me, but although the pad wear is fine, they do seem to moan a bit after heavy use. Unfortunately I've no idea what pads are in the callipers.
TuxMan said:
Heh Ross , temperature,s will be your biggest issue so 1 warm up 3 flying , 1 cool down ,.
Tux
Gauges seem to differ but I generally come in if the temperature reading gets over 100. This can be as little as three flying laps in hot weather and working hard, on the other hand on one session I did 16 laps at Anglesey a few weeks ago and the temperature stayed below 90, but it was in the pouring rain.... Tux
Keep an eye on the gauge and get a feel for how your car behaves under track conditions and try to keep to Tux's advice until you get more experience.
Also, and most important, when you come in, DO leave the engine running for a good few minutes and DON'T put the handbrake on. Forgetting the first will damage the turbos and forgetting the second will cook the rear brakes and probably weld the pads to the discs. This means you need to base yourself where it is flat. When you do finally switch the engine off, leave the car in gear to stop it rolling away. Try to remember you have done this when it comes to restarting!
Edited by dave sutton on Wednesday 10th July 09:40
Castle coombe is awesome. I am at Bedford the next day as my car seems to be behaving itself of late.
Brakes do groan after track use but never fade, my front pads are Carbotech and they take some serious abuse!
Tyres I have at 18 and 22 with nitrogen filled recently and i dont touch them. P Zero rossos and at Goodwood the other week they were staggeringly good.
When are you going to Brands?
Brakes do groan after track use but never fade, my front pads are Carbotech and they take some serious abuse!
Tyres I have at 18 and 22 with nitrogen filled recently and i dont touch them. P Zero rossos and at Goodwood the other week they were staggeringly good.
When are you going to Brands?
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