03-17-2018, 07:16 PM | #2 |
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Talking to other drivers about their cars.
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03-19-2018, 06:52 AM | #3 |
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Lol agreed. Also check tire psi, check lug torque, you could get a pyrometer and try to get readings and adjust tire pressure, shoot video on your laps.and review and improve. At this point in time most smartphones a pretty capable for shooting footage. Just pick up a windshield mount. |
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03-19-2018, 10:11 AM | #5 |
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I make sure that my car and equipment are still good after each session, so this includes tire pressures, temps, brake pads, fluids, etc. I sometimes take my car off-site for a longer cooldown. It's also good habit to make notes and review your previous session in prep for the next. The rest of the time, I'm probably just shooting the sh1t with the other drivers, watching the track, or instructing.
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03-19-2018, 05:55 PM | #6 |
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I check the torque on my lugs and tire pressures after the first session, but that's it really. Other than that I mostly forget to turn off my GoPro (if I even remembered to turn it on to begin with) and give and receive sh*t talking with my buddies.
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03-20-2018, 09:40 AM | #7 |
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Lol, I do this at least once per track event. It's a good thing I carry spare batteries and memory.
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06-06-2019, 07:26 AM | #11 |
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This is generally my routine, more or less:
Take tire pressures as soon as the car is parked Raise the car's hood Drink some water Take the GoPro out of the car, swap in a fresh battery, and start the download onto the laptop Take the AiM Solo out of the car, plug it in to keep the battery charged, and start its download onto the laptop Lift the car one side at a time, setting it on jack stands, and then examine these areas:
Put the GoPro and the AiM Solo back into the car Review the session's data to see if what I'm working on is producing the desired result Review the video if that will be useful for a later session Check the windshield, cleaning it if necessary Check fluid levels: oil, brake, and coolant Look at the radiator openings to make sure they're clear and there's nothing stuck up against any of the radiators Torque each lug nut Adjust tire pressures based on the hot pressures at the end of the last session Drink some more water
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06-07-2019, 01:30 PM | #13 | |
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Waiting until just before you go back out ensures that you're not over-torquing the lug nuts/bolts.
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06-11-2019, 08:33 PM | #15 |
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In addition to the things listed here, I also like to hitch rides with instructors when I can. I also like to read Speed Secrets or try to follow some of the advice from that book too (like taking notes on a track map).
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06-12-2019, 11:28 AM | #16 |
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Park car in gear, no p.brake
Pop hood to allow as much how air out as possible Check tire pressures and log data, rest once cooled Check lap times, plan where I can get more out of the track, next Look under the car, check for debris/leaks/anything obviously wrong Check Oil, fluids STRETCH, drink some water, chit chat.
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06-12-2019, 08:07 PM | #17 |
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^^all good stuff. I'd add a couple: Latex gloves are great - a box is only a few bucks, and you can use them for things like tire pressure checks so you don't have to keep washing crap off your hands. Sunscreen first thing, and again at noon if you remember. You can get a cheap pyrometer gun at Harbor F. for under $20 to check brake and tire temps. And I use an old bedsheet to cover the seats and my helmet between runs so they don't torch up in the sun. And check your brake fluid level along with a/t else (and don't torque hot lugs, even if lots of other people are doing it).
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06-15-2019, 06:20 PM | #18 |
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I try not to be anti-social but often find myself strapped for time as a one man pit crew and don’t get much beyond car/driver maintenance done between sessions. Always make a point to hang around after the lapping is over.
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