Track Day Checklist

[glenspeed]

Thought I would start the new forum with something that might be useful for people going to the track...a checklist!

Feel free to add to this list!

vehicle check - all bolts are torqued to spec, suspension is not leaking and in good working order, brake pads at least 50% or more remaining, brake fluid <1 year old, coolant level check, tire pressures/treadwear/condition, battery/items are secured, no loose objects

Torque wrench
Lug bolt wrench
Jack
toolkit
air pump
pyrometer
power bleeder
extra set of brake pads
extra oil, brake fluid
windex
paper towels
extra set warm/dry clothes
umbrella, tarp
helmet, driving shoes, gloves
food & water, cash
portable chairs
suntan lotion, hat, sunglasses
tire pressure gauge
video/camera & batteries

[Yorgi]

Heh...your list is almost identical to mine....no surprise I guess.

I also have:
Racers tape / duct tape
Extra brake and turn signal bulbs
Logbook
Lap Timer / stopwatch
Tech Form, Waiver and other documents (for BMW CCC schools)
White shoe polish for window numbers (BMW schools)
Valentine 1 (just kidding)
Advil, Rolaids or other medication you might need
FRS radios

[audiophilia]

great forum, great post.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[glenspeed]

if you just keep everything together in one of these, you won't need the checklist...

http://www.donutzms.com/forsale/transporter/transporter3.jpg

[STALKER]

Im loving this new section, great addition and info gents.

[christyles]

Im loving this new section, great addition and info gents.
no problem Pej. I knew a bunch of you track nuts would appreciate it. And yes.... very informative for those who are thinking o joining in the future. I'm sure there's other members who are contemplating on tracking.

keep the info comin guys... :yourmyido

[inTgr8r]

What does everone do with all the *stuff* while on the track???
- plastic tote bin or something?

[STALKER]

What does everone do with all the *stuff* while on the track???
- plastic tote bin or something?
yup.

[Slke46]

On track days helmets are required, where can we get them if we don't own our own? To rent and to borrow...

[colombiano]

I have an older helmet you can borrow if you like.

[webbie]

http://www.powersports.ca/

Friends told me they do rental. Give them a call and check.

[Slke46]

I have an older helmet you can borrow if you like.

I would really appreciate that!

Webbie thanks for the link too, that would be good for us noob (track noobs).

[STALKER]

Need to get a good torque wrench, what should I get.
17mm socket right?
Also, on my RS110s the lugs sit really deep in the wheel, so I would prefer a set up that will not scratch it. Thats a big issue.
Thanks.

[glenspeed]

Need to get a good torque wrench, what should I get.
17mm socket right?
Also, on my RS110s the lugs sit really deep in the wheel, so I would prefer a set up that will not scratch it. Thats a big issue.
Thanks.

17mm. just get a deep socket. the LM's are very deep as well, but no issues with the socket.

[STALKER]

Sears
Canadian Tire
??????
How deep should the socket be?
Also, don't know the name, but some ppl use a tool that is like an X to get the lugs on and off, is that any good? Or should I just stick to a good wrench for taking wheels on and off?
88ft/lbs for our wheels?

[glenspeed]

Sears
Canadian Tire
??????
How deep should the socket be?
Also, don't know the name, but some ppl use a tool that is like an X to get the lugs on and off, is that any good? Or should I just stick to a good wrench for taking wheels on and off?
88ft/lbs for our wheels?

just go to sears or CT and get a standard deep 17mm socket. there's short and long so you can't miss it.

the cross wrench will make stubborn lugs easier to remove and get on and off because you can spin it. almost as fast as my impact wrench...Canadian tire sells them. highly recommend everyone have one of these!

[STALKER]

Kewl, thanks.

[webbie]

baller tools
http://www.torquestick.com/cart/catalog/10_PC_TIRE_SERVICEMASTER_KIT_1_2_DRIVE_TORQUE_EXTE NSION_BARS-p-27.html

A 1/2" canadian torque wrench + deep socket would be good enough.

[GeoS]

Princess Auto also has a 1/2" tourque wrench for about $40, often on sale for $25 (and deep sockets). Not as nice as a Snap-on, but gets the job done. I think on par with the equivalent CT version.

Just get one with your target torque setting in the middle of the scale (so 150 to 180 lbft max setting).



If you are a real baller, then you should also get a torque meter to calibrate the wrench on a regular basis....Calibrator (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=66768&group_ID=2903&store=canada&dir=catalog)

[glenspeed]

I have a really nice torque wrench from Precision Instruments. It's a split beam wrench that never needs resetting to zero and can take alot of abuse.

Precision Instruments makes the Snap-On stuff.

[STALKER]

I can't find a cross wrench with a 17mm end.
CT does not carry them.
Any ideas?

[glenspeed]

I can't find a cross wrench with a 17mm end.
CT does not carry them.
Any ideas?

they should, that's standard size. I got mine there. They come in a collapsible cross with different sizes.

[STALKER]

they should, that's standard size. I got mine there. They come in a collapsible cross with different sizes.
I didn't see any collapsible ones. I check another CT on Leslie.

[Cabrio]

I didn't see any collapsible ones. I check another CT on Leslie.
The one at Leslie and Sheppard has them. I bought mine there. It's at the corner where they put jacks, jack stands, rim paint, etc., right behind the car detailing stuff.

[STALKER]

Thanks, I will check it out tomorrow.

[Qreus George]

Might be a bit far, but I just saw these today at Walmart and CTC out in Etobicoke. Walmart, at 427 and Queensway. CTC at Dundas, W of Kipling. CTC had both cross and collapsible. Walmart had just the cross.

[pokerface]

I found a collapsible cross wrench at CT on Yong and Steeles last fall. It has three bolt sizes and one flat head / spike. Kinda makes me nervous that the pointy head is pointing at me cz the correct head for the car is on the opposite end :S

[fayraree]

+ set of mechanic gloves
+ rags to use to clean inside of rims/any other dirty crap like grass/mud if you went sideways into the wet muddy grass outside a corner on Cayuga :p
+ wooden blocks to place around wheels when the other side is jacked up to avoid having to use the handbrake or keeping the car in gear when allowing your baby to bring oil pressure down

[webbie]

don't need all those craps when you have Yorgi :p

[fayraree]

lol no kidding!!! I should add: "pit crew including 951kid, carboy88, and yorgi" but I don't expect such a wealth of experience to be available every time I want to go tracking...man I learned so much about my car and the hard work that goes into tracking that I just developed so much more respect for you guys...and the mechanics behind M3s in general!!!! :yourmyido :yourmyido :yourmyido

[drivetolive]

Great post!

Just wondering though, where do you guys keep all this stuff? I'm going to Cayuga tomorrow for opening lapping (first timer) and really don't want all that extra weight in my trunk and stuff flying around...is there a place where we can put it?

[Yorgi]

I have all my trackday stuff in a lockable heavy duty tote. Something like this: Rubermaid 30L Action Packer (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoAccessories/CarOrganizers/PRD~0403050P/Rubbermaid%252BAction%252BPackers%25252C%252B30.3% 252BL.jsp?locale=en).

I leave it on the side of the track and if you are at a day with questionable looking peeps then add a pad lock if you want. They also make larger versions of these totes.

You should take EVERYTHING out of your car before going on track. Stuff banging around is a major distraction and it can even become a deadly missile if you go off track.

[drivetolive]

Thanks for the tip there buddy. That looks like a good thing to pick up. Will do on the padlock (although last time I went out the people seemed pretty friendly) :D .