Anyone track their car? I'm considering it for this summer! - GoFuckYourself.com

notjoe · 01-08-2004, 11:49 PM

Give me the pros/cons!

Can you buy additional ins. coverage for the track?

What are you good/bad experiences on the track?

What mods should you do to the car before you track it?

Lets hear it!

PS: the car isnt anything special, 98 328i with a few Dinan mods. 4 dr, fully loaded.

fuzebox · 01-08-2004, 11:57 PM

I'm not sure how the insurance works, all I know is we have no options for insurance while racing up here

You don't need anything to race your car, but if you're going to do any amount of track racing, invest in a new set of tires. You'll enjoy the added grip a set of R-compounds will give you, and you won't destroy your nice street tires after 1-2 track days.

Other advice? If it's your first time, sign up for a performance driving school. BMW's driving schools get excellent reviews.... Driver training is a hella lot of fun, and well worth it.

xxxoutsourcing · 01-09-2004, 12:13 AM

You gotta do it man, you'll have a great day man.
My insurance covers me for the track also, it's a little more expensive, but that's cool.

The only thing i do before i go on track day is tape up all the lights with strips of duct tape.

Stiffen the shocks up and go to the local fuel station that have 110% octain fuel.

Oil change so i have fresh oil.
Make sure my boost is at 1.2bar for the day depending on the the out side temp and make sure i have a full tank of water for the water injection!

Make sure your break pads are up to scratch man, you'll be coming in with red or even white hot disks....

01-08-2004, 11:49 PM	#1
notjoe Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 5,599	Anyone track their car? I'm considering it for this summer! Give me the pros/cons! Can you buy additional ins. coverage for the track? What are you good/bad experiences on the track? What mods should you do to the car before you track it? Lets hear it! PS: the car isnt anything special, 98 328i with a few Dinan mods. 4 dr, fully loaded.

01-09-2004, 12:13 AM	#3
xxxoutsourcing Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,888	You gotta do it man, you'll have a great day man. My insurance covers me for the track also, it's a little more expensive, but that's cool. The only thing i do before i go on track day is tape up all the lights with strips of duct tape. Stiffen the shocks up and go to the local fuel station that have 110% octain fuel. Oil change so i have fresh oil. Make sure my boost is at 1.2bar for the day depending on the the out side temp and make sure i have a full tank of water for the water injection! Make sure your break pads are up to scratch man, you'll be coming in with red or even white hot disks.... __________________ xxxoutsourcing.com ICQ:119936 \| Aim:xxxoutsourcing \| MSN:msn@ xxxoutsourcing.com \| Yahoo:xxxoutsourcing Submitters, Designers, Programmers, Cartoonist, Creative Writers, Video & Photo Editors Convert your Paysite into a cartoon site convert2toons.com

01-08-2004, 11:57 PM	#2
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,123	I'm not sure how the insurance works, all I know is we have no options for insurance while racing up here You don't need anything to race your car, but if you're going to do any amount of track racing, invest in a new set of tires. You'll enjoy the added grip a set of R-compounds will give you, and you won't destroy your nice street tires after 1-2 track days. Other advice? If it's your first time, sign up for a performance driving school. BMW's driving schools get excellent reviews.... Driver training is a hella lot of fun, and well worth it.