Track Day

[Carl MK3 GTI 8V]

Hi All
Well basically i have a charity track day comin up an im doin it in the mk3 8v!!
Has anyone tracked an 8v before??
i no there not the quickest bus in the world but it is fairly well set up for it, uprated brakes, koni suspension, engine runs really well an gonna strip as much weight as i can before the day!
i think im gonna be one the only dubbers representin on track that day so there be a lot of jap scrap out!! dont wanna be lettin the side down!!!
Anyone with any helpful info would be appreciated
Thanks!
 

[Diamond Hell]

Plenty of people have.

Make sure you have meat on the brake pads, rubber on the tyres, that the geometry is set up correctly and most importantly, make sure it's not leaking fluids.

Don't expect to keep up with much, unless you're going to drive it like you really don't care.  Even then, drive safe, other people won't appreciate it if you collect them on your way across the track after mis-judging a corner.

[Bomber604]

I did a track day at Oulton Park in a Mk3 8v & had a great day.

I would recomment investing in some Ferodo DS2500 front brake pads but apart from that just make sure your fluids are topped up & you have nothing loose in your car that could roll around & get stuck under your brake pedal (like that old can of de-icer that lives under the drivers seat!)

Take the spare wheel & jack etc out aswell as anything else not bolted down to save weight.

Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

[JonLeeper]

Did my first one in my Mk2 8v, good advice above, but and it is a BIG BUT, be prepared to enjoy it so much you will start to modify more and more!

[Bomber604]

Or even worse, you could end up like me, get bitten by the track bug that badly that you end up buying a race car & entering a championship!

[Horney]

What champ are you doing? Something I would love to do one day.

nick

[Carl MK3 GTI 8V]

Thanks for the info!! I have mintex pads and grooved brembos on the front with new fluid so brakes are quite good on it! much diff between them an the ferodos?? its lowered on koni adjustable dampers and springs any idea what best height would be???
As for the weight im strippin anything that can go seats bits of trim etc etc.
And ye better go the doctor Most definitely gonna catch the track bug!!!

[Bomber604]

What champ are you doing? Something I would love to do one day.
nick

Hi Nick,

I've entered the mk2 golf gti championship, you should come to a race or two. It's great fun!

Check out the website www.golfgti-racing.co.uk

[Bomber604]

Thanks for the info!! I have mintex pads and grooved brembos on the front with new fluid so brakes are quite good on it! much diff between them an the ferodos?? its lowered on koni adjustable dampers and springs any idea what best height would be???
As for the weight im strippin anything that can go seats bits of trim etc etc.
And ye better go the doctor Most definitely gonna catch the track bug!!!

Your Mintex pads should be fine. As for the suspension, if it handles well on the road I'd leave the ride height alone & maybe stiffen the damping up a bit. you can play with the settings between sessions & see how it feels.

My main bit of advice is don't get carried away & mod your car too much for your first track day. Initially your car will be capable of far quicker times than you! Take your time, enjoy driving the track & you'll get quicker through the day.

[Horney]

What champ are you doing? Something I would love to do one day.
nick

Hi Nick,

I've entered the mk2 golf gti championship, you should come to a race or two. It's great fun!

Check out the website www.golfgti-racing.co.uk

We are already mate, got a forum meet up at the first round at Brands on the 28th March. We'll be camped up at Druids.

Nick