Pre Track Inspection

[PIOTREK]

hey guys going to the track this weekend

just wanted to ask are there any specifics that i gotta do before i go? I mean i'm not stupid and all fluid have to be spot on etc and everything is serviced very regularly too (spark plugs everything!)

is there anything that can be easily over looked? Also wat is the recommmended tyre pressure for 17- 235/45 and 255/40 track day and normally wat you you guys set them to.

[Moodles2]

Run a oil catch can (I would say this is absolutely necessary)

Get a secondary bonnet restraint if you have a carbon bonnet, the factory latches have a habit of failing with those "carbon" bonnets. I use a 2nd'ary bonnet restraint even though i have a stock bonnet, don't want my factory latch to fail and my bonnet flying up while im on the track (midnight on here sells them cheap for about $25).

Fresh oil change before the day, and look into overfilling

Tyres you probably want to start fairly high (maybe 40psi) so you can let the air out during the day.

Make sure there is plenty of meat on the front pads (would be nice to take a spare front set with you)

Bring engine oil, brake fluid, powersteering fluid, coolant and demineralised water

Being lots of rags, gloves to work inside the enginebay and duct tape (never know when you need it)

Set the turbo timer longer than usual (I set mine for 10minutes)

Check the ECU for fault codes before the day

Take your front number plate off if it restricts airflow to the intercooler

Run half a bottle of octane booster for abit of insurance (I prefer Nulon pro strength octane booster, don't get the one that cleans injectors as well), because it's hard to hear a engine knocking with helmet on.

[PIOTREK]

Run a oil catch can (I would say this is absolutely necessary)

Get a secondary bonnet restraint if you have a carbon bonnet, the factory latches have a habit of failing with those "carbon" bonnets. I use a 2nd'ary bonnet restraint even though i have a stock bonnet, don't want my factory latch to fail and my bonnet flying up while im on the track (midnight on here sells them cheap for about $25).

Fresh oil change before the day, and look into overfilling

Tyres you probably want to start fairly high (maybe 40psi) so you can let the air out during the day.

Make sure there is plenty of meat on the front pads (would be nice to take a spare front set with you)

Bring engine oil, brake fluid, powersteering fluid, coolant and demineralised water

Being lots of rags, gloves to work inside the enginebay and duct tape (never know when you need it)

Set the turbo timer longer than usual (I set mine for 10minutes)

Check the ECU for fault codes before the day

Take your front number plate off if it restricts airflow to the intercooler

Run half a bottle of octane booster for abit of insurance (I prefer Nulon pro strength octane booster, don't get the one that cleans injectors as well), because it's hard to hear a engine knocking with helmet on.

Thanks mate!!!

I'm not running a catch can- should i atttempt to fit it before the day?

Bonnet is factory so i think its fine

Oil changed about 500km so that is take care of

Pads are 85% still so i think that sound be taken care of

didn't think that extra fluid would be nessary- GOOD POINT

tool/cable ties/ tape- top idea

turbo timer- done

is there away i can check for fault codes without taking it to the machanic?

top idea on removing the rego plate!!!!

with the octane booster could you please explain? sound it make the car sound louder?

Thanks in advanced, Moodles2 u helped me out alot

[Moodles2]

RB engines move alot of oil around in blowby gases (RB26 is worst offender with its oil squirters), without a catch can, the oil in the blowby will be reincirculated back into the intake and the oily air will lower the RON of your fuel when its combusted (which risks detonation/knocking).

Why I suggest octane booster is because engine detonation/knocking is hard to hear with a helmet on, again this is just engine insurance to make sure your engine doesn't detonate/knock while your on the track.

Putting ECU into diagnostic mode is very easy, you can do it yourself: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Re...=ecu+fault+code

Thanks mate!!!

I'm not running a catch can- should i atttempt to fit it before the day?

Bonnet is factory so i think its fine

Oil changed about 500km so that is take care of

Pads are 85% still so i think that sound be taken care of

didn't think that extra fluid would be nessary- GOOD POINT

tool/cable ties/ tape- top idea

turbo timer- done

is there away i can check for fault codes without taking it to the machanic?

top idea on removing the rego plate!!!!

with the octane booster could you please explain? sound it make the car sound louder?

Thanks in advanced, Moodles2 u helped me out alot

[PIOTREK]

What are the consequences of detonating/ knocking? i mean can i really bent the values? You really got me worried lol

keep in mind that the car is stock, just really an exhaust and a pod-no extra boost

Edited June 4, 2009 by P1OTR

[MrStabby]

You dont need a catch can - your tune will have taken that effect into account. If you're running a standard ECU its very conservative so likewise no problems.

Overfill your oil - some say add an extra litre - some say fill it to the bottom of the "bump" above the full line on the dipstick.

If you havent changed your brake fluid in the last 12 months do that now, and use DOT 5.1 or better. If they're street pads keep an eye on them, they may wear out very quickly.

You'll need to play with tyre temps, and you probably want it to feel a bit doughy when you first get out and they're cold, so that when they warm up you'll be right. You'll probably want to start in the 30-35psi range cold, then measure again when hot.

You should do a warm up lap and a warm down lap. At Wakefield lots of guys just go out and do a kay or two on Braidwood road at 100 to cool the car down.

[PIOTREK]

thanks mate- i will top it up a bit! every bit of infomation helps!

I'm thinking that i might attach a little breather onto it, but i don't think that i'm gonna bother with a catch can. I think that my car is running pretty rich so i doubt that knocking will be an issue?

What your take on octaine booster? is that designed to make the knocking louder if it occurs?

[Moodles2]

I think that my car is running pretty rich so i doubt that knocking will be an issue?

What your take on octaine booster? is that designed to make the knocking louder if it occurs?

I assume your car was tuned for 98 RON fuel (BP Ultimate, Vortex98, Shell V-Power which is 100 etc), the octane booster will simply notch it up the fuel in your tank by 2-3 points to 101 RON. It will just make sure the engine is running rich, no matter what the inlet temperature is (Summer, especially 40+ degree days knocking is a real danger even with running octane booster). Not trying to scare you or anything, but by the time you hear engine knocking with your helmet on, you can pretty much guarantee your car will be going home on a towtruck. It's completely up to you if you don't want to spend $20 on a bottle (that will last 2 track days) to prevent a expensive engine rebuild.

[PIOTREK]

i wasn't aware that its $20 for the bottle? where do u find them from for so cheap? if its that cheap i will definately do it! are you talking about running a little breather filter?

[Moodles2]

i wasn't aware that its $20 for the bottle? where do u find them from for so cheap? if its that cheap i will definately do it! are you talking about running a little breather filter?

$27 exactly for the bottle (Nulon Pro-Strength Octane Booster 500ml), I've only ever seen it at Repco and Sprint Auto: http://www.nulon.com.au/products.php?produ..._Octane_Booster

Make sure you don't get this one which cleans injectors as well as its not as good: http://www.nulon.com.au/products.php?produ...Boost_and_Clean

Just be careful about venting with a breather filter, it's defectable on public roads.

[PIOTREK]

i will definately get the octane booster for the day! i was just asking about the oil catch can/ breather? you think i will need it?

btw thanks for the quik replies, feels like msn, a good break from work lol

Edited June 4, 2009 by P1OTR

[PIOTREK]

ok here are the photos of the engine, where abouts does the breather go?

[PIOTREK]

This is how i think i should set it up- right?

[PIOTREK]

Hey guys more of an FYI for future searchers as it sh*ts me to tears when people don't clothe post-

Track day was awesome! recommend it for everyone! pitty that there are no young guys doing (a bit disappionting)

Anyways catch can was not needed for me, car ran briliantly although i really over maintain my cars.

Tyres were bumped up to 35psi cold

oil was a bit over full (it WILL burn some over the day)

other than that everything was perfect.

My reccomendations:

Get the best pads on the market lol- only thing that was letting me down (over heating too easily)

Mspec brakes (4 pot) are idea for around stockish power (i believe up to 280 rwkw not interested in debate my opinion)

Tyre don't get that worn down! its just your brakes

Also be prepaired to change the oil as soon as u get home, it WILL be charcole black lol

[Moodles2]

I would recommend QFM A1RM's at the track (also nearly as good as the HPX pads on the street), jetpilot on here does them cheap (about $130 for the fronts).

Last time I did my track day my oil at the end of the day still looked the same as what I put in (then again I've been doing 1500km changes because of my low daily km), sounds like you could run an oil flush additive next time you do a change. Nothing wrong with it being black though, just means it's doing it's job.

I recommend the oil catch can though, just keep an eye out for a cheapie (2nd hand).

[PsYLoR]

This is how i think i should set it up- right?

Hey Peter, set your catch can up where ever you can find space but you just replace 1 of the lines with the catch can, so you have the hoses this way.........

Glad you had fun