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ITRbroham

lolwut.

MAD_MIKE

Nut and Bolt the car before and during the track event. Make sure your fastenters are snug and properly torqued. Triple check your lug nuts. I've seen the classic 'in a rush drives from the paddock and the car falls on its *** as a wheel falls off' goof.

Bring a tire pressure gauge, if you can bring a small compressor or air tank full of air that would be great too.

When you get to the track, dump out all the trunk junk(spare tire/jac/inflator/trunk floor panel, cargo net, etc.), glove box, and center console.
Remove anything that is loose in the car, or not originally part of the car.

Bring extra fluids, oil, water, trans fluid, brake fluid, PS fluid. It's amazing how some fluids can just disappear.

Check your PCV system is not gummed up and verify the radiator does not have any blockage.

I wouldn't put stickier tires on just for track use if this is just a one time thing, she's going to be learning her car. If this does become habbit forming, procure a second set of rims/tires for future use.

Procure a snug fitting helmet, fill a cooler full of food, bring a couple gallons of water for drinking.

Try not to over drive the car. Overheated engine/brakes/tires makes for a long day.

Learn, have fun, and enjoy your track day.

rico91stang

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natedawg500

I'd change clutch fluid to higher temp as well. The only failure i've had in years of tracking clutch master failed on my first track day.

Ross 2.0

Yea that's right I just remembered it needs a new clutch master too.

dirty19

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Id debate that statement.
A decent crx set up in the hands of a capable driver will eat that grocery getter for lunch on track with an inexperienced driver.
Id even bet that with a D series under the hood.

dirty19

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Sign up with one of the local HPDE groups in the area.
Chances are with no track experience yourself you will be put in a lower run group.
That's a good thing, slower speeds = safer event for you.
The more likely the "War Dept" might like the experience more.
Seasoned or not its to your safety benefit not to exceed your estimated talent level, especially if you are carrying a passenger.
Most groups will tell you to lose the passenger if you have a spin or two.
Have several and they can park you for the day.

The TL is a stable car for its weight and size, I personally enjoy driving them on the street.
Don't get too attached to using it on track especially if its the grocery getter.

Brake rotors.
Most of us racer types use the Vatozone rotors with the lifetime warranty... why?
Cheaper than the blingy ones everyone thinks are the ISH, and they last a half a season, or a whole season.
When its exceeded the minimum thickness levels we take them back and get another set................ freeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Have fun out there, and go find that CRX and get it back... I would!

43!

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