1st time on the Track

JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
I'm planning to attend a NASA High Performance Driving Event in July and was wondering what preparations are needed. I'm planning on getting sticky tires, racing front brake pads, and of course a helmet. Do I need anything else? I was planning on getting a baffled oil pan, but I don't think I'll need it since it'll be my 1st time. I currently don't have any power mods (ex. intake, exhaust, header). All I have a are suspension and brake mods. Here's what I have or will have before the track date.

Tires:
1) Falken Azenis RT-615 205/50/ZR15

Suspension:
1) Ground-Control coilovers
2) Tokico HP shocks
3) Cusco Type OS front strut tower bar
4) ASR subframe reinforcement brace
5) 98 Spec ITR 23mm rear sway bar

Brakes:
1) Hawk HP Plus front brake pads
2) Goodridge G-Stop brake lines
3) Motul brake fluid

Interior:
1) Recaro Pole Position bucket seat
2) Sparco 4-point harness
3) Momo Tuner steering wheel

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
 
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8urcivic

ONLY couches pull out!!!!
bring a pressure guage.......make sure u have everything that moves out of your car....dont hit anything..tire squeel doesnt mean your faster.
 

8urcivic

ONLY couches pull out!!!!
cool...thats all my advice......oh yea....have fun
 


cabezzzdb8

BBS wanted
A camera to take action shots, do you have upgraded sway bars spesifically rear, aligment is a good idea too
 

DailyDB8

>>>Honda Enthusiast<<<
strut bars and more strut bars... lol
 


JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
Already have a front strut bar. Planning to get the ASR rear subframe reinforcement brace and a 98 Spec ITR 23mm rear sway bar. Definitely gonna get alignment. Thanks for the tips fellas!
 
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konerri

New Member
just comin back from the autoX event, my biggest weakest was my leather seats. get some racing seats that will keep you planted. this is my recommendation. when you get to the track, try to get rides with the pros if they will let and ask them to drive with you so that they can point out your weaknesses.
 

JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
konerri said:
just comin back from the autoX event, my biggest weakest was my leather seats. get some racing seats that will keep you planted. this is my recommendation. when you get to the track, try to get rides with the pros if they will let and ask them to drive with you so that they can point out your weaknesses.
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Is there anything else I need? Another thing is that I don't know how to heel and toe. I have tried many times, but the gas pedal is so hard to reach. It's farther back than the brake pedal.
 

JDMxDB8

Raceline USA
dc2GS-R said:
Better tires. :D
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Yeah I know... You already recommended Advan A048s for me. I don't have enough money for those. Lol! I'll probably get them for the next time I go to the track. Me = poor college student.
 
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