Airfield day tomorrow

Last time I took to the track, it was a spur of the moment decision on a
Clubcento day in a car that was only 2 years old....

Doing a full-on day in the 75 is obviously a slightly different matter.

Just been doing a mental check of stuff:

1. Brake pads, whilst not new, were replaced within the last couple of
thousand miles.
2. Brake fluid has been flushed and replaced.
3. Coolant flushed and replaced.
4. Oil & filter changed.
5. Air filter changed.
6. Tyres are less than 500 miles old.

I've taped up the front lights - should I consider doing the same for
the rears? (just cross-taped, not completely covered, as is recommended
on bike days).

Also putting together a few bits to take with me:

Brake fluid, PAS fluid, oil, antifreeze.
Toolkit.
Gaffa tape.
5lt can of petrol to ensure I have enough to get away from the track and
to a petrol station.
Tire pressure gauge and compressor.

Obviously, food and drink will be taken with me.

I *think* that covers it - other than making sure I have an empty memory
card in my helmetcam and spare batteries for it ;-)

Any other things I should be doing / checking?



--
SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL
BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #

"SteveH" <steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Last time I took to the track, it was a spur of the moment decision on a
Clubcento day in a car that was only 2 years old....

Doing a full-on day in the 75 is obviously a slightly different matter.

Just been doing a mental check of stuff:

1. Brake pads, whilst not new, were replaced within the last couple of
thousand miles.
2. Brake fluid has been flushed and replaced.
3. Coolant flushed and replaced.
4. Oil & filter changed.
5. Air filter changed.
6. Tyres are less than 500 miles old.

I've taped up the front lights - should I consider doing the same for
the rears? (just cross-taped, not completely covered, as is recommended
on bike days).

Also putting together a few bits to take with me:

Brake fluid, PAS fluid, oil, antifreeze.
Toolkit.
Gaffa tape.
5lt can of petrol to ensure I have enough to get away from the track and
to a petrol station.
Tire pressure gauge and compressor.

Obviously, food and drink will be taken with me.

I *think* that covers it - other than making sure I have an empty memory
card in my helmetcam and spare batteries for it ;-)

Any other things I should be doing / checking?

Bring a whole bunch of wop mechanics. You'll need them. ; )

Fraser

Fraser Johnston <fraser (AT) jcis (DOT) com.au> wrote:

Any other things I should be doing / checking?


Bring a whole bunch of wop mechanics. You'll need them. ; )

Heh.

But that's unlikely with a 75..... if I were taking the 156 I'd want
them flown over from Italy just for the occasion.

--
SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL
BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #

In article <1hyexpd.yhl03n51j6mnN%steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk>, SteveH
says...

Last time I took to the track, it was a spur of the moment decision on a
Clubcento day in a car that was only 2 years old....

Doing a full-on day in the 75 is obviously a slightly different matter.

Just been doing a mental check of stuff:

1. Brake pads, whilst not new, were replaced within the last couple of
thousand miles.

Probably better. THey'll be bedded in.


--
Conor

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright
until you hear them speak.........

"SteveH" <steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Last time I took to the track, it was a spur of the moment decision on a
Clubcento day in a car that was only 2 years old....

Doing a full-on day in the 75 is obviously a slightly different matter.

Just been doing a mental check of stuff:

1. Brake pads, whilst not new, were replaced within the last couple of
thousand miles.
2. Brake fluid has been flushed and replaced.
3. Coolant flushed and replaced.
4. Oil & filter changed.
5. Air filter changed.
6. Tyres are less than 500 miles old.

I've taped up the front lights - should I consider doing the same for
the rears? (just cross-taped, not completely covered, as is recommended
on bike days).

why do they tape the lights? i'm guessing to stop bits flying about if hit
by a stone or something?

Vamp <None (AT) none (DOT) com> wrote:

I've taped up the front lights - should I consider doing the same for
the rears? (just cross-taped, not completely covered, as is recommended
on bike days).


why do they tape the lights? i'm guessing to stop bits flying about if hit
by a stone or something?

Yup, that and to stop bits flying around if you prang it.
--
SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL
BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #

In article <1hyexpd.yhl03n51j6mnN%steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk>,
steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk says...

I *think* that covers it - other than making sure I have an empty memory
card in my helmetcam and spare batteries for it ;-)

Any other things I should be doing / checking?



Clean out the car so that there is nothing loose in it.

Especially for the 75: once you get there, take out the spare wheel and
jack. Check pressure on tires: 2 bar all round.

Take it easy the first laps, come in after 3 -5 laps, check the heat on
the rims, check tire pressure again.

If you are not used to trackdays: always take a passenger with. He /she
levels the car and will sense more quickly than you when you are
overdriving. Do not brake too much and do not try to find the last
second on the trak: it is not a race.

Tom De Moor

Tom De Moor <viperengine (AT) removethis (DOT) gmail.com> wrote:

Any other things I should be doing / checking?



Clean out the car so that there is nothing loose in it.

Done that.

Everything is in a lidded plastic box in the boot. Secured with bungees
until I get there.

Especially for the 75: once you get there, take out the spare wheel and
jack. Check pressure on tires: 2 bar all round.

Cheers, I had thought of that, but didn't think it was worth doing.

Take it easy the first laps, come in after 3 -5 laps, check the heat on
the rims, check tire pressure again.

Will do.

If you are not used to trackdays: always take a passenger with. He /she
levels the car and will sense more quickly than you when you are
overdriving. Do not brake too much and do not try to find the last
second on the trak: it is not a race.

I've got half an hour of tuition booked at the start of the day.

I'm also imposing a rev. limit of 5k rpm, 'cos I want to be kind to the
old girl. Going to concentrate on smooth driving rather than outright
speed. No doubt there will be slower drivers as well as faster drivers
there.
--
SteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL
BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #

"SteveH" <steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Tom De Moor <viperengine (AT) removethis (DOT) gmail.com> wrote:

Any other things I should be doing / checking?



Clean out the car so that there is nothing loose in it.

Done that.

Everything is in a lidded plastic box in the boot. Secured with bungees
until I get there.

Especially for the 75: once you get there, take out the spare wheel and
jack. Check pressure on tires: 2 bar all round.

Cheers, I had thought of that, but didn't think it was worth doing.

Take it easy the first laps, come in after 3 -5 laps, check the heat on
the rims, check tire pressure again.

Will do.

If you are not used to trackdays: always take a passenger with. He /she
levels the car and will sense more quickly than you when you are
overdriving. Do not brake too much and do not try to find the last
second on the trak: it is not a race.

I've got half an hour of tuition booked at the start of the day.

I'm also imposing a rev. limit of 5k rpm, 'cos I want to be kind to the
old girl. Going to concentrate on smooth driving rather than outright
speed. No doubt there will be slower drivers as well as faster drivers
there.

5K????? I used to rev my V12 Jag past that on a regular basis. The Subaru
gets 7k at least 3 or 4 times a day.

Fraser

"SteveH" <steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Last time I took to the track, it was a spur of the moment decision on a
Clubcento day in a car that was only 2 years old....

Doing a full-on day in the 75 is obviously a slightly different matter.

Just been doing a mental check of stuff:

1. Brake pads, whilst not new, were replaced within the last couple of
thousand miles.
2. Brake fluid has been flushed and replaced.
3. Coolant flushed and replaced.
4. Oil & filter changed.
5. Air filter changed.
6. Tyres are less than 500 miles old.

Is your spare tyre ok? I probably would have checked the gearbox/diff oil
levels too.

I've taped up the front lights - should I consider doing the same for
the rears? (just cross-taped, not completely covered, as is recommended
on bike days).

Also putting together a few bits to take with me:

Brake fluid, PAS fluid, oil, antifreeze.
Toolkit.
Gaffa tape.
5lt can of petrol to ensure I have enough to get away from the track and
to a petrol station.
Tire pressure gauge and compressor.

Cable ties are also a good thing to keep with the gaffer tape! When I do
rallies I also take some coolant pipe repair tape with me - very handy
stuff!

Obviously, food and drink will be taken with me.

I *think* that covers it - other than making sure I have an empty memory
card in my helmetcam and spare batteries for it ;-)

Have fun, and I look forward to seeing some pic/vids!