bigBADbenny wrote:Outstanding report as per usual!
How about caster offset lca bushes for a smidge more dynamic camber?
I’m on AVO last 5+ years...
Depends - I only tend to look towards bushes if I've worn out the originals. I find them a bit of a pain to get aligned and it usually adds time + $$$ for labour which I'm not willing to pay for just yet. Basically a last resort thing, plus it might not help with the alignment specs I'm after (as currently the front wheel hits the front of the guards). But not completely off the cards just yet.
Yowie wrote:Great write-up, data, pictures, video, etc.
The sump baffle mods seem to be a good idea of track days will become a regular thing. The oil cooler seems to be non-essential for the moment, but that issue is probably a hotter ambient track day away from being more critical.
Is any more experimentation on the cards Re the intercooler water spray? (eg de-powering the wipers, running an independent spray control/pump, misting nozzles).
Great tips Re the compromises that come into play with the larger tyres. Full credit once again for reporting the facts (incl. negatives) rather than just a "track hero" narrative.
Yeah I think a sump + pickup is a safe option, even on street to be honest - I do doubt it's that much of an issue on track either as long as there's no long, high-G corners, but it's insurance. Definitely something I'll be looking into eventually if the car sees much more track time.
Yes will be looking towards a better or proper solution for the spray. Ideally as Ben has mentioned before I'd disconnect the rear wipers instead and have a reroute of the spray. I don't think a separate solution is that necessary for something that ultimately doesn't get that much use (plus $$$ better spent elsewhere IMO). Nozzles seem easy enough to attach and as long as there's enough water pressure should be fine. However if I do get an oil cooler in, in theory it shouldn't really be that necessary as it's currently a stop-gap solution for ultimately trying to reduce oil temps. So watch this space!
bigBADbenny wrote:He’s still my track hero
Leon: rough really all inclusive budget for one of these track days: door to door? (Your front door
)
The costs have a few components involved. Keep in mind the below is a minimal breakdown - there is obviously a lot more involved for preparation and risk(s). I budget $1k per day.
You have fixed costs that are a minimum per day entry, once off costs that are only incurred once upon entering to any amount of sessions, variables that depend on the sessions themselves.
"Fixed" costs include:
- Track day entry fee (anywhere from $250-300 per day)
- Licence fees (annualised or per session - I opt for $35~ per session).
- Fuel for transport to and back (generally 1 entire tank of fuel with return trip at around $100).
"Once off costs" include:
- Fire extinguisher + bracket (budget up to $100 for a full solution, pretty simple these days).
- Helmet (min $80 for an Aus standard one, or can be hired/use your mates one).
- Dashcam/fixed camera setup (wouldn't go on track without one, go as cheap as you like as long as it works).
"Variable" (expense/consumable) costs include:
- Tyres (I tend to use about 1/4 of a tyre set % per day, at around 1-1.5k per set of tyres).
- Brakes pads (anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 pads may be used, at anywhere from $180 to $300 per front set, rears are usually not worn much).
- Brake fluid (you will need a full flush per day, around $30 to $60).
- Fuel (I use a full tank per day, at around $100).
bigBADbenny wrote:Whilst I’m here: your windscreen gasket needs reglueing!
Iirc I stuck mine back on with a bead of quality black sikaflex.
Reminds me I need a windscreen and seal
Yes it really does, wouldn't happen to have any lying around would you in case you could bring some along to the next meet???
It's annoying the hell out of me! It flies off at anything over 120