D.I.Y. Mik Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7158265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Bob Jane Belco can do it good enough! Fkn LEGENDS! Edited January 2, 2014 by D.I.Y. Mik 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7158279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Ok Friday it is. So keen! :-D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7158367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7158389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StinkyPoo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7158468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yeah im not keen to fork out for a new one. ill get it fixed soon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7158482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scar Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 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 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7159212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Only takes 5 to drive to servo in Goulburn. That's what I did last time after lunch Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7159525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Lord Van Von Vader'ham Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 unless you have no rego Just ordered some bit that i need to fix, should be all good for the 17th Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7159988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 unless you have no rego Just ordered some bit that i need to fix, should be all good for the 17th Haha thats true. Didn't think of that. Awesome sauce! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7159995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7160250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thinking of playing with tyre pressures next time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7160930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Do you have a gauge and a ways to inflate? I have a small "plug it in to the lighter socket" compressor and a gauge I can bring for ya. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7160935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7161134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_d Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I have a friend running a trackday on the 6th of feb that still needs a few cars, ill get some more info today. ill be there Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7163021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinista32 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 A Thursday - interested to go watch when ever the lads go Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7163028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontyellpl0x Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7163200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I.Y. Mik Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Forecast 38 for the 17th Far out thats hot. Wont be much fun. Seems like the hot weather is here, i might just start stripping the car down and paint it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7166627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Lord Van Von Vader'ham Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Im going to have to give friday a miss too now fellas. Got to work thursday night Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7169235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got a Pulsar Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 There'll be another... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/429717-wakefield-speed-off-the-streets/page/14/#findComment-7169243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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