zzzzdoc
04-06-2007, 03:14 PM
Besides get my head examined, that is.
View Full Version : So what do I need to do to get my Murci ready for the track?
pdisme
04-06-2007, 03:28 PM
I've still got half a case of the Agip oil left if you're out; I'd check it before going, and if you're doing both days, check it after the first day, if not, check it before you drive home.
Obviously you're doing the clear guard, that's important and good, don't want to take a nice car on the track without that just in case something gets kicked up.
Tire pressure gauge; check it after each session to make sure it's not heading in a bad direction.
Your car has very low mileage so brake pads will be a non-issue, but you've had your car a year or more I think, so it would be worth having the brakes bled although it's really unlikely that you'd have an issue with fade unless you're going to really cook around that track. Sebring is brake heavy but the Lambo comes with the Typ 200 DOT4 fluid so even if it has absorbed a very small amount of water in the past year, you'd have to be punishing it a lot to start fade. That being said, if you don't mind taking it in for a bleed before then, or you can do it yourself, it would not be a bad thing.
Check coolant, torque on the lug nuts and they'll make you remove anything that could become a flying object from the car, including floor mats, so if you're driving the lambo down by yourself, take one of those big plastic containers to put everything in. No one will mess with your stuff, the pits and paddock at race tracks are like going back in time 40 years where you didn't have to worry about people stealing anything you leave outside. I was really taken aback by it at my first two events but now I'm used to it; I keep my camera, laptop, etc. all in a plastic box, truck is wide open with tools and things sitting everywhere, no one messes with it.
Obviously you're doing the clear guard, that's important and good, don't want to take a nice car on the track without that just in case something gets kicked up.
Tire pressure gauge; check it after each session to make sure it's not heading in a bad direction.
Your car has very low mileage so brake pads will be a non-issue, but you've had your car a year or more I think, so it would be worth having the brakes bled although it's really unlikely that you'd have an issue with fade unless you're going to really cook around that track. Sebring is brake heavy but the Lambo comes with the Typ 200 DOT4 fluid so even if it has absorbed a very small amount of water in the past year, you'd have to be punishing it a lot to start fade. That being said, if you don't mind taking it in for a bleed before then, or you can do it yourself, it would not be a bad thing.
Check coolant, torque on the lug nuts and they'll make you remove anything that could become a flying object from the car, including floor mats, so if you're driving the lambo down by yourself, take one of those big plastic containers to put everything in. No one will mess with your stuff, the pits and paddock at race tracks are like going back in time 40 years where you didn't have to worry about people stealing anything you leave outside. I was really taken aback by it at my first two events but now I'm used to it; I keep my camera, laptop, etc. all in a plastic box, truck is wide open with tools and things sitting everywhere, no one messes with it.
zzzzdoc
04-06-2007, 03:37 PM
Car is going in for routine service in a few weeks. I'll have them check it out totally and do the inspection. I can have them bleed the brakes while it's there, just in case.
I'll definitely take you up on some more oil at some point. We'll talk before Sebring. Getting an oil change with the service, so shouldn't be an issue before then. Next time you buy some, let's just split a case.
Do I need to change to the stock wheels to take it on the track? I can't remember where I read it, maybe NASA rules, but somewhere I read that you can't be running custom wheels. Considering your wheels, I guess that isn't the case with Chin.
I'll definitely take you up on some more oil at some point. We'll talk before Sebring. Getting an oil change with the service, so shouldn't be an issue before then. Next time you buy some, let's just split a case.
Do I need to change to the stock wheels to take it on the track? I can't remember where I read it, maybe NASA rules, but somewhere I read that you can't be running custom wheels. Considering your wheels, I guess that isn't the case with Chin.
pdisme
04-06-2007, 03:47 PM
Do I need to change to the stock wheels to take it on the track? I can't remember where I read it, maybe NASA rules, but somewhere I read that you can't be running custom wheels. Considering your wheels, I guess that isn't the case with Chin.
Not with Chin since it's not racing; racers have to conform more so the playing field is equal. I did get a lot of "you're running those on the track?" comments but I explained I was novice and hardly planning to push hard enough to have an off until I got much more comfortable.
Not with Chin since it's not racing; racers have to conform more so the playing field is equal. I did get a lot of "you're running those on the track?" comments but I explained I was novice and hardly planning to push hard enough to have an off until I got much more comfortable.
Shuey2k
04-06-2007, 04:26 PM
Dave is right on regarding the brakes, the Merci is a heavy car and even though you have large brakes hauling that car down from those speeds will take it's toll. I would guess you could see 160+ on the back straight and almost that going into the saftey pin.
jrfootin
04-07-2007, 11:36 PM
You will be fine, just wantch out for the rock chip on your front end.
Last month I took my Mucri and got 4 rock chips. That sucked!!
Last month I took my Mucri and got 4 rock chips. That sucked!!
pdisme
04-07-2007, 11:53 PM
You were probably riding someone's ass around the track though weren't you? :)
zzzzdoc
04-08-2007, 01:45 PM
You will be fine, just wantch out for the rock chip on your front end.
Last month I took my Murci and got 4 rock chips. That sucked!!
Getting 3M or VentureShield film on the car before I go out there. No guarantee, but better than nothing.
What suspension setting did you keep the car at for the track? Did you just keep it on auto? Also, did you turn off the traction control?
I'm actually more concerned that a black Radical will get some rock chips from my car. :lol2:
Last month I took my Murci and got 4 rock chips. That sucked!!
Getting 3M or VentureShield film on the car before I go out there. No guarantee, but better than nothing.
What suspension setting did you keep the car at for the track? Did you just keep it on auto? Also, did you turn off the traction control?
I'm actually more concerned that a black Radical will get some rock chips from my car. :lol2:
pdisme
04-08-2007, 03:09 PM
No respect... :lol2:
I should be driving much better by June, I'll have had six more track days by then and Greg's going to be instructing me at Sebring next Sunday so I'll get some guidance from someone who actually drives a Radical rather than instructors who've never been in one before.
I should be driving much better by June, I'll have had six more track days by then and Greg's going to be instructing me at Sebring next Sunday so I'll get some guidance from someone who actually drives a Radical rather than instructors who've never been in one before.
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