track day beginner.

[craighawkins]

So I'm thinking of doin a track day in my mk3. I've no experience what so ever.
Any advice or info?
Do's and dont's?
What things do i need?
Just want to get the best experience out of it
Thanks

 

[craighawkins]

Car spec is
3dr sport x20xev
-60mm kit
V6 running gear/brakes
Braided lines
Poly bushed
17" snowflakes hankook tyres
Factory interior
Gsi kit

 

[Andy_Mk3]

Obviously make sure everything is mechanically sound. Other than that there's not a huge amount to worry about. I just bought a selection of tools, spare oil and water and a tyre pressure gauge. You'll obviously need a helmet too.

 

[craighawkins]

Without just spending on the obvious big cash big upgrade parts then
Should I just strip it out and go try or wouldn't you bother for first go?

 

[Kev_mk3]

wouldnt bother. If it's a deadicaded track car ok but if not don't bother does nothing at all. Just take your time and if something quick comes behind you move over and indicate when it's safe.

Best thing is tuition. Maybe a few ££££ best money spent EVER

 

[Andy_Mk3]

I took my car as it was, it was spot on apart from a rear caliper seizing up causing some epic brake fade as it got very hot lol.

 

[TomF]

Do make sure your brakes are going to be upto the job, change the pads for something more suitable and stick better fluid in.

Do get tuition if you`ve never driven on track before

Don`t try and be hero on your first outing.

 

[TMODAlpha]

As above really, take it easy it isn't a race. Take the time to get a feel for the car as you've hopefully never driven it before.
Don't be scared, you won't bin it. And let faster cars pass. If it's slower in a straight line but catches you in the corners, it's faster than you.
Other than that, enjoy it! It's awesome.

Oh and make sure you're dropping no fluids, that's the quickest way to end your play and annoy people.

Any idea's of where you want to go first?

 

[craighawkins]

Good advice here thanks
I'm thinking croft as it appears most local to me (leeds) but I haven't looked into it properly as yet.
I did also look at tuition at Elvington but didn't know if it would be money well spent

 

[Kev_mk3]

best money spent ever tuition

 

[Andy_Mk3]

I didn't bother with tuition and I enjoyed it a lot and had no issues.

 

[big e]

Where about's in Leeds are you?..

 

[craighawkins]

Sorry only just seen this question.
I live in Wakefield really but leeds is more commonly placed for ppl to know.