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Friday, sounds good.

Got a hole in my front right tyre, its not all the way through, but it is into the belt.

Been doing some research, and there is a good method of repairing from inside the tyre. However it may not be good enough for Wakefield.

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A punctured speed rated tire brings with it additional considerations. While some tire manufacturers "allow" a tire to retain its speed rating if a specified multi-step repair procedure is followed exactly, most tire manufacturers reason that since they have no control over the damage caused by the puncture or the quality of the repair, they cannot confirm that the tire has retained its high speed capability. Therefore, their policy is that a punctured and repaired tire no longer retains its speed rating and should be treated as a non-speed rated tire.

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D.I.Y. Mik
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Bob Jane Belco can do it good enough! Fkn LEGENDS!

Pattey21
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keen for then i have a thing at work due on the 6th dec so that ties nicely in with jeremy

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a20089

Since you asked Richard 1. Re Helmets: As long as it's ADR approved then it is not an issue. I use an open face, most use full face. 2. Re: No speed limit, but its NOT racing, read the regs fellas.

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Fresh brake pads and fluid going in this time.

And ill bring PLENTY of top up fluids too, its not hillclimbing.

Diff isnt leaking too bad, i will fix it before then if i can get a seal easy. Otherwise i can top it up if it needs it.

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Friday, sounds good.

Got a hole in my front right tyre, its not all the way through, but it is into the belt.

Been doing some research, and there is a good method of repairing from inside the tyre. However it may not be good enough for Wakefield.

This:

A punctured speed rated tire brings with it additional considerations. While some tire manufacturers "allow" a tire to retain its speed rating if a specified multi-step repair procedure is followed exactly, most tire manufacturers reason that since they have no control over the damage caused by the puncture or the quality of the repair, they cannot confirm that the tire has retained its high speed capability. Therefore, their policy is that a punctured and repaired tire no longer retains its speed rating and should be treated as a non-speed rated tire.

It'll be fine. Repaired a few of them with rubber inserts . It is really difficult to tear the belts on a tire. I'm pretty sure manufacturers err on the side of caution.

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Fresh brake pads and fluid going in this time.

And ill bring PLENTY of top up fluids too, its not hillclimbing.

Diff isnt leaking too bad, i will fix it before then if i can get a seal easy. Otherwise i can top it up if it needs it.

Very good idea to bring top up fluids!

I have Project Mu mixed street/track brake pads and they hold up well, especially with the slotted rotors up front - still usable on the street too.

Make sure you also bring a bit of extra oil, as consumption increases a lot with a hot turbo on track (in my experience)

Brake bleed before and after will also make a big difference.

Also take a jerry can of fuel or two

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Just found this link again... Helpful.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/18757-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-my-car-before-a-track-day/

Courtesy of Uncle Duncan.

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Tyre pressure makes a big difference.

Theres a big air compressor at the track, at the end of the sheds.

Im getting a good gauge, had to wait, hopefully they have stock now.

Also i have that temp gun, to see what temps were getting on the tyres.

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Well unfortunately my leave wasn't approved.. Going to be too hard at the moment at work.. :(

I'll have to look into going another day some time in the future I suppose

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