kevwrx Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Please note this date is completely booked out Hi Everyone We're conducting a High Performance Training and Track Driving Day at Sandown on Saturday 15th March 2008. Note that this is Grand Prix Saturday. We will be running the day as an 'open pit lane' day, but we will also have 4 qualified (Certificate 3 and 4) instructors with lots of experience. We also provide lunches, tea / coffee / soft drinks, flag marshals and medical / rescue crew. You do not need a CAMS or ASSA licence to participate in our High Performance Training and Track Driving Days The format we run to is: 3 groups of fifteen drivers, twenty minutes of track time per hour. Start time is 8.30 am for safety briefing, track is open from 9.00 am until 4.00pm Cost is $200.00 per driver. (That is DAMN cheap) If you would like to come along please call our office 1300 652 693 Please do not send me an email or a pm. Guys PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE GIVEN PRIORITY TO DRIVERS WHO HAVE DONE TRACKDAYS WITH US IN THE PAST. THERE IS ONLY 8 SPOTS REMAINING, FIRST IN FIRST SERVED Note that no further discounts will apply to this course Regards Kev Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 My car will be ready, but will be displayed at the F1 GP Why this weekend!! Damn Kev, one day i will make it to one of your track days! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3646799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Damn Kev, one day i will make it to one of your track days! thats exactly what i'm going to say! i'll try to get to one of these this year...once the cars going again Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3646848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 woot already paid half Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3646853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandeep Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 very keen... do we need a helmet or fire extinguisher to attend one of these days? any scrutineering requirements? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3646903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 very keen... do we need a helmet or fire extinguisher to attend one of these days? any scrutineering requirements? u can rent one of their helmets - but u have to tell Kev first via email fire extinguisher might be useful - but i havent got mine. just make sure your car doesnt leak oil/coolant etc (as i found out on my first track day) sandown requires heavy braking, so make sure ur brakes are ok for that (brake pads). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3646911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandeep Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 thanks, i'll have a think about it and decide tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3646949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCHOO Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I hope to have my car at the GP.. But i dont need it for your track days Kev..So i will be there.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3648230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
some_cs_student Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'll be attending, I have some brake pads (a fair amount on front) a little on rear, I think they're enough for the track day. I just have to buy (or hire) a helmet Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3650994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferni Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Keep in mind that pads wear quicker and aren't as effective the more worn they are. May be worth taking a spare set with you just incase. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3653084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
some_cs_student Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Keep in mind that pads wear quicker and aren't as effective the more worn they are. May be worth taking a spare set with you just incase. I'm not that good with cars, so I'm not sure how I'd swap them over at a track day. I assisted in changing the rotors on the R31 and that didn't go so well. Anyway I'm *hoping* to get a PFC and tune before the track day so I might be able to confirm with a mechanic if its enough pad there or not. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3658024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I would strongly recomend the following to anyone doing a track day. Replace the current pads with high performance items and put in some good quality fluid. I recomend HAWK HT-10's. The are pricy however they will last twice as long as any other pad you will ever use and they are not too harsh on disks. I would also recomend Endless pads or Ferodos. If you are running a PFC make sure you get a nice and safe tune and take you hand controler to the track. Track conditions can never be replicated on the dyno so a safe tune on the dyno will be close to a good tune for the track as things get hot. I would highly recomend running Shell 100 fuel for the day just to keep thinks super safe. There is little time to be made by small increases in power. There is much more time to be made in driving smoothly. More power usally means more heat leading to a number of bad things. These items will add to the cost of a track day but they are the CHEAPEST insurance to ensure the day stays as cheep as possible and you get maximum enjoyment. There is nothing worse than only being able to do one lap due to brakes fading or going home with a broken car. You pay good money for one of these days with heaps of track time so best that you get to use it all. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3658872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferni Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Everyone read Adz post above - Some great advice and I couldn't agree more! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3659003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 If you are running a PFC make sure you get a nice and safe tune and take you hand controler to the track. Track conditions can never be replicated on the dyno so a safe tune on the dyno will be close to a good tune for the track as things get hot. I would highly recomend running Shell 100 fuel for the day just to keep thinks super safe. There is little time to be made by small increases in power. There is much more time to be made in driving smoothly. More power usally means more heat leading to a number of bad things. no point using the Shell 100octane as it contains ethanol - if the cars not specifically tuned for it, the afr's will be far too lean. If your gonna use it, make sure you get the car tuned on it. Plus it will actually give you more kw than 98 if you get it tuned. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezz Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 no point using the Shell 100octane as it contains ethanol - if the cars not specifically tuned for it, the afr's will be far too lean. If your gonna use it, make sure you get the car tuned on it. Plus it will actually give you more kw than 98 if you get it tuned. What the hell are you talking about? Its a great idea to run the shell 100 or octane booster for a track day especially when the car hasn't been tuned on it. If the car has been tuned on it, then the tuner would've been able to push the tune further which means running it at the track won't offer you any extra safety. Running 100RON on a car tuned on 98 will pretty much completely eliminate any knocking. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 What the hell are you talking about?Its a great idea to run the shell 100 or octane booster for a track day especially when the car hasn't been tuned on it. If the car has been tuned on it, then the tuner would've been able to push the tune further which means running it at the track won't offer you any extra safety. Running 100RON on a car tuned on 98 will pretty much completely eliminate any knocking. Phil (interloper) is 100% right. Shell100 is an ethanol based fuel, ethanol burns faster, which causes the fuel mixtures to go LEANER. So unless your ecu is tuned for ethanol it will be slightly learner, which is not ideal for track use. If the ecu is tuned for ethanol, the fuel will definitely be beneficial and also reduce the likely hood of knock. If your car is tuned for the premium 98RON fuel, just through in a bottle of GOOD octane booster, as a safe guard. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interloper Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 What the hell are you talking about?Its a great idea to run the shell 100 or octane booster for a track day especially when the car hasn't been tuned on it. If the car has been tuned on it, then the tuner would've been able to push the tune further which means running it at the track won't offer you any extra safety. Running 100RON on a car tuned on 98 will pretty much completely eliminate any knocking. mate, you need to read up on the properties of ethanol. HPI magazine (Martin Donnon) ran a good article about the dangers of thrashing a performance car that was not tuned to run on fuel containing ethanol. But once the GTR was tuned then it made more power everywhere If the fuel was 100octance with no ethanol, then you would be right. The existing tune would be fine, and the higher octane would provide a effective buffer against detonation. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 So we are now talking about knok vs lean. I know which one id prefure to avoide. Knok knock... whos there.... a blown motor. Ethonol does contain more oxygen making your motor run slightly leaner but the increment is minimal and if my tuner recomends it its gospel in my books. The benifts of knock protection out weigh the small increments in a lean tune. I have yet to see an octain boost that doesnt fill your motor with crud and actually works well. Last time I run the stuff it covered my plugs in gunk and it knocked it head off. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezz Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I ran it in my car, tuned on 98. Hottest day we had, thrashed the living shit out of it. Couldn't get it to knock past 18 and it wasn't possible to try any harder And thats after having high knock readings on the exact same car, when running Ultimate. No change to the tune between fuels Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferni Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 My car is tuned on 98, and i run 98 everyday. For trackdays i run Shell 100RON. Real world results is i get less knock on the track than if i ran 98RON.... little bit of extra protection. In theory you're right about running a pooftenth leaner... but bottom line is ask your tuner. I know what mine says Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/206023-trackday-sandown-15th-march-our-cheapest-ever-trackday/#findComment-3660895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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