richardwong Posted 12, February 2014 Report Share Posted 12, February 2014 I am loking to do some track days with my new clio and wondering whats arousn that i can do? Also looking for some advice, i was thinking of getting some track tyres and wheels for event like these. can anyone help out as to where i can buy some second hand stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wade Posted 12, February 2014 Report Share Posted 12, February 2014 Look for some cheap rims off eBay or similar For tyres there is little point in getting second hand semis unless you get lucky and they have a decent amount of tread Toyo 888's aren't a bad entry semi, fairly cheap and durable The other option is that you can put some ad08r's on as road tyres and do the odd track day...... They hold up fairly well to track abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s9810588 Posted 12, February 2014 Report Share Posted 12, February 2014 Welcome. Where about are you located? I found better brake fluid and pads were the first things need to be changed to suit track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias Posted 12, February 2014 Report Share Posted 12, February 2014 i highly recommend some Yokohama advan ao50, id say there the best semi slick on the market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardwong Posted 14, February 2014 Author Report Share Posted 14, February 2014 i am located in Castle Hill. Thanks guys for all your help. is there any track days coming up? is there anything else i should need to get a bit more prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krappy Posted 14, February 2014 Report Share Posted 14, February 2014 Depends on who is running the track days but you may need a fire extinguisher mounted in the car, and a secondary bonnet restraint. Fire extinguishers can be had for about $25 and a secondary restraint can be easily made up with a trip the local hardware store. The 172 already comes with a tow eye which should be with the tool kit that sits in the spare wheel. I normally take along a small air compressor and decent tyre pressure gauge (as you will likely need to adjust the tyre pressures during the day), car jack, car stands, some collapsible wheel chocks (as you don't want to put the handbrake on after you come off the track - a couple of bits of wood would also suffice), some spare oil and brake fluid, a box of tools (torque wrench/spanners/torx screwdrivers etc) that you may need, extension cord, battery charger, and also cable ties/gaffer tape etc. A tarp is also handy to at least cover your things, especially if you aren't in a garage/carport and it rains at the track. A Go-Pro or similar if you have it to remember the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardwong Posted 19, February 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19, February 2014 thanks so much, now i just got to get out there a track day. anyone know when? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 19, February 2014 Report Share Posted 19, February 2014 Welcome mate. Check the Motorsport section for track events. We don't really organise them ourselves so you'll have to tag along to an organised event or Speed off the Streets day at Wakefield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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