ThirtyTwo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Hi all, I've just about completed what I consider to be an entry level track setup on my 32 GTSt. Just wondering whether this will be enough for the car to handle well enough for a beginner driver. All comments welcome... BC Racing Coilovers (8kg front, 6kg rear) Whiteline subframe bushes DBA 4000 front rotors Optima Front pads HICAS lock bar Brake master cylinder stopper Remapped ECU with Nistune chip Car puts out 222kW on 18psi with all supporting mods and is tuned for track work. Cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 If your front rotors are still in spec then I wouldnt bother replacing them with 4000s. Not sure about Optima pads, but comething like Endless CCX are a good thing. Oil cooler isnt a bad idea if you are making that sort of power. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6650916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 just drive it however it is now, as long as its in good mechanical condition of course. You don't need to complete a list of mods to enter a track day. I've driven my stock auto Soarer at a couple of track days and the only thing done to that is a set of lowered springs. Its just as much fun to punt around the track as my 200rwkw 180SX was with all the mods... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6651101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iplen Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 See plenty of people tracking much less car than that, personally, a Camira (it was a rally car, but it had SFA done to it) and a bog stock Mitsubishi Starion. Just get out there and enjoy it, some form of oil control (not sure if rb20s have the same issues as 26s) and cooling would be a great idea for the longevity of your engine though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6651104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 No mention of oil cooler - this is a wise investment. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6651152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegtst Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 A good radiator, oil cooler and a set of bendix ultimates will get you going no worries. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6651273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxheadmr Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Hi all, I've just about completed what I consider to be an entry level track setup on my 32 GTSt. Just wondering whether this will be enough for the car to handle well enough for a beginner driver. All comments welcome... BC Racing Coilovers (8kg front, 6kg rear) Whiteline subframe bushes DBA 4000 front rotors Optima Front pads HICAS lock bar Brake master cylinder stopper Remapped ECU with Nistune chip Car puts out 222kW on 18psi with all supporting mods and is tuned for track work. Cheers So reading this you have already done these mods? If thats the case i would change the fluids and add in something to keep an eye on temps and oil pressure if you can then go your hardest, heat in WA can be tough on car so monitor it and you can always take an extra cool down lap if it is a problem and add further mods as you go along. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6656324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrd-hr30 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Good point. Gets hot up here in QLD too. The track day I did last week was 32degrees at the track. I was doing 2 or 3 cool-down laps to get the engine temps right back down and give the auto a rest. I've been using thermocouple temp gauge/alarms on all my cars for about the last 3 years. Having audible alarms means you don't need to constantly stare at a gauge. Good for everyday cars too - who really looks at their temp gauge constantly on a highway run? You can set the alarm levels to whatever you want. Being thermocouples, they still read a proper temperature if you've lost coolant, whereas normal gauges just don't work if they're not immersed in coolant. Quick and easy to hook up, with no need for those dodgy in-hose temp sensore adapters which add in 3 extra potential points of failure. And can control thermo fans as well, with user defined on and off temps. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6656675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) 32 GTS-t at that level, you don't need an oil cooler unless your sprints are 25 laps plus (even if the ambient is well into the 30's). Just over-fill it by one litre and she's good to go. Mine is living proof, using Castrol Edge 10W-60. Edited December 5, 2012 by Marlin Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6656811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 What about a harness. I've done one track day in my XR6 Turbo and it was horrible trying to stay seated. I'm about to take my GTR on the track for the 1st time early next year and was wondering how much of a difference a harness makes? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6658664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Only do a harness if your adding a quality seat. Harness and seat combo make a HELLUVA difference to your ability to feel the car and wring the most from it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6659017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 If you are still rocking an RB20 then the people in Forced Induction section will tell you that you need an RB25 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6659036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr81 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 What about a harness. I've done one track day in my XR6 Turbo and it was horrible trying to stay seated. I'm about to take my GTR on the track for the 1st time early next year and was wondering how much of a difference a harness makes? The falcon seat will suck teh balls in comparion to the GTR one. But a proper seat and harness is a whole other deal. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6659052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUGMO Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 depending on rims/tyres a power steering cooler wont go astray either Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6659234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylinegtts Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Fresh fluids and go have fun. No need for any other of that flash stuff. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6659291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 depending on rims/tyres a power steering cooler wont go astray either hhhhhhhhhhWhat?!?!? No need. Just stop topping it up after the Resevoir has a spit and gurgle. It'll find it's own level. None of this is ground breaking info here..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6659447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr jet Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The falcon seat will suck teh balls in comparion to the GTR one. But a proper seat and harness is a whole other deal. Cheers mate. The gtr seat is a shit load more supportive than the old falcon one. I guess i'll try a day with it standard and if i find i need more i'll grab a seat and harness combo. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/414780-entry-level-track-setup-for-grip-work/#findComment-6661183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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