Anyone esle taking their new car to the track??

 

All I can think about is how to kill time between track dates

 

Good hear that....................I am fairly new to the track (DE) arena, but looks like I am progressing quickly.

Biggest concern I have is running at tracks with lots of walls.

Wow, running TT must be a gas............I would guess you have a track setup for wheels and tires. May I ask, "What is your track setup tires?"

Have narrowed mine down to Nitto No1 or Yoko Advan on 18" wheels.

 

Im running Toyo R888s, with the OEM sizing. That got rid of the tire squeal that I was hearing in just about every corner. But the more grip you add, the quicker the transition from having control to the tail end coming free.

And with the R888s the car is pretty unsafe in hard rain. Any puddle can make the car aquaplane because there is hardly any tread and the rear tires are so wide. Always a trade off.

 

I've been tracking my '06 997s with street tires (PS2s), but just purchased a set of track wheels and Toyo R888s.
Raiyu - are you driving to and from the track with your R888s?

 

R888 or MPSC in 235/295 are the first thing you should have on order. I'd also buy a F/R Performance Friction 01 Pads. Fantastic at reducing fade and very good track pad.

 

Ooooppppps.........................couldn't wait the 6 to 8 days and ended up with Nitto N01........235/40 and 305/35. Got my eye some track pads.
VIR, here I come......

 

Nitto NT01's are good, lots of guys use them also at the track. Why didn't you go with the 245-40 fronts instead of the narrower 235's?

If this is your 1st track event DO NOT worry your self with tires and pads. Instead just review the safety flags, study the track map and in car video on youtube. Get a good night rest, eat right, drink lots of water, gatoraid and most of all go to the event with a clear mind, no ego, no exceptations and willing to learn....most of all meet people and have fun!

Enjoy!

 

So true... tires squeals are telltale signs your tires are approaching their adhesion limits - when you hear them, you have more time react accordingly. By the time your racing tires squeal.... you've better be ready and bring that car back in control. For DEs, I'd rather be able to drive that car home at the end of the day, then try to gain a few seconds on the track with slicks - IMO.

 

Turns out they are 245 fronts, but I could not find a 315 in Nitto for the rear.

The 305 stick out of the well just slightly, but on a test run they were fine.

I did get them to squeal just slightly and that is what I wanted to do prior to hitting the track with them...............did I say they stick??

Yes, so far they seem to be great. Much better on the turn-in. I think the PS2s may cause a little under-steer on the 997.

Thanks for your help and comments..........tips well taken.

 

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I found it interesting how many GT3's are making it to the track which IMO is a good thing

 

To and from the track and as a DD, I just replaced my rears today. I got about 5500 miles out of them and 6 track days. My wear was very even, but I'm running -2.5 degrees of camber in the rear and the very inside got worn out. If I was running less camber I would easily get more out of them as the rest of my tread was pretty good. Probably 1-2 more track days.

Fronts still look very good though. I try not to force the car through turns, so I dont end up with over/understeer which probably helps to protect the wear. That and I also monitor the tire pressure very carefully, low 40's hot on the track. Although now Im going to be running higher PSIs when Im on the road to get some more treadwear on the center instead of getting only tread wear on the inside.

 

Didnt we do tracktime4cars last week together at the Pocono double infield?

 

Stay with street tires for your first season. Lots safer for you and those around you. You want a tire that gives lots of warning before it lets go. It will also teach you to be smooth. A sticky tire will cover lots of mistakes, it's the ones that they won't cover that will get you. You won't go as fast, and you won't be as likely to go CODE BROWN. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

+1 on the PF01 pads. I'm running them and I'm very pleased. It took me one trip to Road Atlanta to completely scorch my OEM rotors and crack my pads in half. I replaced them with Frozen Rotors. I'm running these pads on the street also because I'm at the track about every 3 weeks until the season ends. I'll revert to a street pad in October.