Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 10, 2017 Member Share Posted January 10, 2017 Everyone agree that we need multi-author technical wikis?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john aston Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 My entirely non technical guide, the stuff I really wish I had known in 1997 ,when I first lurched out of the pit lane at Croft -Take a big bottle of water-you will develop a raging thirst and wonder why Max Verstappen doesn't expire from dehydration after fifteen laps .Don't feel inadequate because the guy next to you knows everybody else , has enough tools to stock a branch of Halfords and talks very loudly ; actually he doesn't have a girlfriend and thinks this stuff really is important Don't feel at all left out if you don't own a trailer, wear overalls , have a helmet which looks like Ayrton Senna's and have two sets of spare tyresDon't think that everybody track side will be hooting with laughter at how bad your lines are Do remember it's just driving a Seven , which you've done before. It isn't out- psyching Vettel in Q3 .Top Practical Tip - Do take all the crap out of cockpit and boot before venturing out And ..don't be surprised if your Seven is a lot quicker than you are Because you are human you will worry beforehand - but after ten minutes driving you will feel like a god , resolve to spend every waking hour doing this in future .and find that you bore the arse off all your friends with your ceaseless babbling about how absolutely bloody brilliant it all was.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Jamesdrop me a PM if you want to go through spanner checks with me in Stamford. The advice you have had above is good - the only thing I would add is that you should get a balaclava for inside the helmet. You'll thank me the next time you have to wear the helmet!The other thing to reiterate is don't put the handbrake on. Heat soak can warp the disks if you do.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjuniper Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Just got home from my very first track day in my Caterham at Snetterton. Very slippery in the morning but a lot better in the afternoon and amazing weather (cold but cloud free, sunny and bright) when you consider its Jan 20th.Thanks to all those who posted on this thread - really helped me today.one question: I bought some secondhand 15" wheels with CR500 tyres for trackdays and used those today. Weight of opinion seems to be that 13" better for track use (doh). Any recommendations for psi on 15" as I assume the 13" are preferred due to their deeper side wall and flex in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Tom18psi cold all round, 21psi hot is a good starting point. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.c Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Thanks David,I'll do my best to come along. Work has been a little crazy and I'm often down in London and can't make it back. Hopefully see you soon!J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.c Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Haha, perfect advice. Thanks John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulf 1 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I am looking to do my first trackday this year in a 2.0L Supersport R.What is the concensus on whether you need a dry sump or not. I am using 13" wheels with CR500 tyres.I am sure there must be plenty of cars that don,t have one.Any opinions either way would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'd get it dry-sumped, but I'm old fashioned, and from what I've seen it's not too expensive on a Duratec. It will also give you peace of mind and the possibility to use cheap second-hand slicks rather than ruining expensive CR500's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It's always been said that the Duratec is fine with just a wet sump and I've done many track days with mine without a problem (even on slicks once) - though I have broken the gearbox twice on track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 15, 2022 Member Share Posted January 15, 2022 This thread so useful that I've bounced it.NB now also COVID stuff. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 It's well documented that Duratec's on wetsump can suffer surge, even on the road - I had one !The Raceline DS is the best option out there from a packaging ,operation and ground clearance point, if you have a short footwell on an S3 a round Ralloy or Pace style tank will fit their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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