Possible Track Day

[MADGT4]

Well you may have read in another post that i said we at work are throwing round the idea of a possible track day...

Now before it become's a full go-er we need like some indication of how many people would be interested...

We also suggested that maybe the best time on the day will get a prize as would 2nd best and 3rd best etc etc.

Price to enter would be worked out and given out so you guys could get a rough idea of how much it would cost.

Just thought it might be a good idea so people can really go out and push their car's in a controled enviroment.

On another note IT WON'T BE A DRIFT DAY we want to try and get people DRIVING and NOT DRIFTING.

So just let me know what you guys think and if you have any suggestions or ideas to add

[MattR]

Yeah im keen depends when It is, need oil cooler first. usuall cost is 75 for the day

[Steve]

I am keen also, shame it wont be a drift/thrash/do what you want arrangement though:( Then again, with a bit of overzealous trail braking now and again:)

Anyways, have you though about doing a combined driving/drifting type event. Just run a few sessions, one to try for good times, one to try and destroy the rear tyres - keep everyone happy that way, probably get a few of the PSI and sylvia forum guys taking a bit more interest too.

[Bl4cK32]

Yer id be interested, but i dont wanna throw in the oil cooler till ive run it in....

And yes i wanna go at "overzealous-braking"

[HER_1VIA]

Sounds good to me!

[MADGT4]

Yeah well i was talking about that too like possibly half the day for drifting the other half for track, but like i said its still just an idea at the moment.

As soon as more details emerge you guys wil be the first to know

[Guest Miss_Nismo]

I’m interested, depends on my gearbox status at the time though

[EnricoPalazzo]

Im interested, however would it b stupuid fo me to take my car when it has no oil cooler?

[Bl4cK32]

Im interested, however would it b stupuid fo me to take my car when it has no oil cooler?

If u got an oil temp gauge ( i got a oil pressure one as well) dont worry about it, just keep an eye on it. I think oil sh*ts it at 140 deg. so saty below that and you'll be fine.

Other wise id be careful about track work....drifto should be ok though...:boinkcar:

[MADGT4]

It's up to you guys like i said still JUST an idea at presant

[EnricoPalazzo]

Dorifto is harder on the engine then track work they say.

I only have stock Oil pressure gauge.

[Nightcrawler]

drifting is MUCH worse than track work, as you don't get constant air flow to help cool the radiator and hence oil. I ran my car out there on a track day and at one stage my oil hit 220 degrees fahrenheit! Normal oil temp is about 170-180f. I won't be heading out there again unless I get an oil cooler!

[Red Back]

A triple core radiator would be useful too.

Having warmed up on a track day - it was two fast laps and one slow one then two fast ones again to keep the water temp down. No front mount intercooler and not running as much boost as most of you guys.

Also if you are planning on a full day of driving, spare front brake pads will come in very handy. I was shocked at how quickline the Skyline pulls up on the back straight for the hair pin but ate a set of pads in only four twenty minute sessions.

[Duncan]

In my experience a GTSt is fine without an oil cooler, all day. A GTR on the other hand will last about 2 laps before having temp problems.

Have fun guys

[EnricoPalazzo]

thanks duncan ill keep that in mind

[moo_r32]

sounds good, would be keen on a bit of driftin tho (need all the practice i can get) and havent had a chance to go on the track b 4.

keep us posted man

[trick]

im definately keen and should have a clutch soon so ill be ready to cook it

[MADGT4]

Since the comment on the GTR is that cause of the TT or because of the drive line?

If its to do with the drive line then i'll need a god damn oil cooler :S

Would still like to get out there too, gives me and other people a chance to learn the limits of their car's fully

[Busky2k]

The main reason why we want an oil cooler is to keep the oil cool. (NS lol). WHen its cooler, its much more viscous than at higher temps where it'll turn to water and you will loose significant pressure. Then you are putting your engine at risk.

So for those who dont have an oil cooler and would like to give their car some beef around the track, put some thick oil in, just for the day. Castrol R 10W-60 would be a good choice. It wont thin out anywhere near as much as a thinner 10W-40 etc. It'll retain its viscocity which will keep things under control. However the oil is still gonna get shit hot, so make sure you give the car some rest at appropriate intervals to prevent breakdown of the oil. My S14 has an oil cooler stock, a real crappy one but its still better than nothing.

Sure its no substitute for a real oil cooler, but a much better bet than not doing anything at all.

[EnricoPalazzo]

as a cheap mod, can u get one of these oil coolers from a wrecker and install it on a gtst?

And also, would it be okay if i tool my car to the track, did one hot lap, one cool lap and so forth?