R1DSO wrote: ↑Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:35 am
ski helmet - it's a shame I can't wear that for a track day

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They might not notice TBH. I wouldn't recommend it though. Injuries and deaths do happen on trackdays. I like helmets with a flip down sunvisor.. Especially when sun levels vary mid lap. This is my current one:
https://gsmperformance.co.uk/product/sp ... on-helmet/
Even with a helmet that fits (crossing fingers for you) inside you'll still need to recline your seat more that you normally would. Because the rear of the helmet.
Assuming that you're going on Wednesday it's going to be
hot. So a few hot weather considerations (in addition to the usual advice):
- Keep an eye on your engine temp gauge and back off the revs if the needle creeps up, especially if you keep it between 8-10k rpm like I do.
- Expect your brakes to get hot and keep an eye on those tyre pressures too. Dropping them to 26 psi at the start might be wise.
- Open your front windows 25% and open the rear windows. The air con shuts off at 100% throttle so just turn it off and expect to melt, especially as you car is black. It's a good idea to freeze a few water bottles the night before and take them with you. Stay cool and hydrated when you can. So wear loose, comfortable clothes and not jeans.
- My engine consumes more oil on hot track days than cold ones. Best to check it each session.
- Don't worry if it struggles to start after hot laps or stalls after starting. Just start it up again and add light throttle.
- General thought: If you have less than a quarter tank of fuel don't be surprised if it goes into limp mode from fuel starvation. Also don't expect the fuel gauge to read accurately if you're low on fuel and sloshing it around corners!
