Tyre pressures for track day?

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (xtimmyx)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 23:45:38 GMT

Ahh too bad. Hope it works out and I'll get to see you guys next time.

As for the initial topic I run 23/25 psi cold front/rear on the AW11 with 205/50 R15 Yokohama A048.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (Carmikey)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:42:30 GMT

Did you go? I was there but didn't see any other MR2s.

Hey Timmy - no he didn't make it out there. He had unsuspected car issues.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (xtimmyx)

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 14:36:32 GMT

grosso
I'm heading out to Mallala on the 6 Dec to test my sw20.

Did you go? I was there but didn't see any other MR2s.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (92 Hard Top)

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:09:37 GMT

I'm heading out to Mallala on the 6 Dec to test my sw20.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (Knightrous)

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:52:21 GMT

rikkir
Hopefully that wont be necessary lol

Shouldn't be, but that was always my plan for failure :)

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (rikkir)

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:27:49 GMT

Hopefully that wont be necessary lol

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (Knightrous)

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:16:26 GMT

rikkir
I'm hoping to join the Celica and Supra guys again in September at Mallala next year too. I don't have a trailer either, i drive my car to the events and back again..... Mallala is a 1600 km round trip, and Wakefield Park is a 4000 km round trip.... I don't know what I'll do if i have a breakdown lol.

Store the car at one of the friendly local's place, then fly home
Come back for it with a car trailer or transport it home.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (Carmikey)

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:28:37 GMT

rikkir
I'm hoping to join the Celica and Supra guys again in September at Mallala next year too. I don't have a trailer either, i drive my car to the events and back again..... Mallala is a 1600 km round trip, and Wakefield Park is a 4000 km round trip.... I don't know what I'll do if i have a breakdown lol.

You will be fine Rick, a group of us did it exactly the same way last yr to MTC. Providing you are not abusing your car on the track, you shouldnt have a problem... that being said, crap does just go wrong at times.

It will be a lot ease this yr, as Im trucking my car over. That will provide Piece of mind when on the track... was always thinking & very conservative on track last yr because of that exact reason.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (rikkir)

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:33:41 GMT

I'm hoping to join the Celica and Supra guys again in September at Mallala next year too. I don't have a trailer either, i drive my car to the events and back again..... Mallala is a 1600 km round trip, and Wakefield Park is a 4000 km round trip.... I don't know what I'll do if i have a breakdown lol.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (xtimmyx)

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:39:34 GMT

rikkir
Thanks for the feedback :-) Hopefully I'll catch up with you one day. Are you going to the MTC in January?

Just found out about it thanks to a little Googling, fairly new and not overly active on this forum yet. :)
Sounds like an awesome event, would love to go! However I think the combination of work, the old man visiting over from Europe and the distance, lack of trailer & car to tow with makes it a bit difficult.
Next one up for me is should be the practice day on Dec 6 if I get my parts for fitting my wheels till then.

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (rikkir)

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:54:39 GMT

Thanks for the feedback :-) Hopefully I'll catch up with you one day. Are you going to the MTC in January?

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (xtimmyx)

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 02:18:54 GMT

rikkir
Vid from my track day... thanks everyone for your help :)

Nice driving, not bad for your first day! Lines are looking pretty solid in my opinion. If anything I'd try to work on some "bad habits" such as resting one hand on the shifter or shuffling the wheel unless absolutely nescessary. :)

I try to go there quite regularily and would love to see some more MR2:s! Ohh, and I'm the guy in the AW11 you linked btw. :)

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (rikkir)

Sat, 13 Sep 2014 10:06:01 GMT

Vid from my track day... thanks everyone for your help :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloX-d2ekFA

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (rikkir)

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:06:41 GMT

Found this vid on youtube, an AW11 with suspension mods managed a 1:34.77, so i guess my efforts are ok :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZSDMZS1aWQ

Re: Tyre pressures for track day? (rikkir)

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:59:09 GMT

I did find the pressures varied a bit after the first couple of sessions and had to drop them a few psi.
The brakes held up without a problem, we only did 10 min sessions which was enough for 5 flying laps.
I did a total of 8 sessions across the day which was great. I was low on fuel by then lol.
I was really happy with the car, i drove 800kms to get there, did the track day and drove 800kms home (across 3 days) and the car was faultless. Engine temps stayed good and i was faster than the NA Supra and Skyline in my group (they were holding me up in the corners, but pulled away slightly on the longer straight (actually a long sweeper - when i was in front of them i managed to leave them behind after a few laps)
I've thought of a way to reduce the weight by 20kg's without touching it - I need to go on a diet lol.
I might need to check my timing later, the engine seems to be overrunning slightly when i lift off the accelerator to change gears. Other than that my arms and shoulders were getting a bit sore by the end of the day.....might need to exercise before the MTC (might help with the weight reduction too lol)