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    Default Standard Operating Procedure for Before/After a Track Event

    I have many questions regarding what needs to be done before/after a track event.Â* I can't seem to find all the info in 1 spot, so I thought I'd compile everything and ask it here.

    What do you need to do to maintain the car if you are tracking.Â*
    1) Since you change oil/filter every 3k, what happens when you track?Â* Change immediately after?Â* how many miles?Â* What grade is best for tracking in summer? Wont 10W-30 be too thin?
    2) Transmission Fluids/Tranny Fluids/Coolant/Other fluid
    3) How about 15k/30k/45k/60k servicing....does it get moved up when tracking?
    4) Brake Fluid?Â* Bleed prior to event?Â* How about after (safe for street)?Â* How long, until next track event then bleed again?

    What needs to be replaced, fluid changed, bled, etc...after or before an event?

    Thanks guys.Â* So far I have 12k miles, changed all tranny/transfercase/coolant fluids at 10k ish miles after first event.Â* Done all normal oil changes.Â* And an oil change at 11375miles after 2nd event.Â* Am i good or am I missing something?
    EIP - 308whp/293wtq - 91 - 7/25/07
    GST - 294whp/290wtq - 91 - 8/30/08
    12.94 @ 107.1mph - Sac 9/13/08
    2:10 @ T-Hill top of 5 - 12/12/08

    Power:
    Megan TBE--Nisei LICP--K&N Drop In--Walbro 255--750cc Injectors--3-port solenoid--Dyno Tune
    Suspension:
    Muellerized JIC FLT-TAR 7k/8k--Perrin 25mm RSB/Stout Mounts/Endlinks--Cusco Rear Trunk Bar--Whiteline Bushings
    Tires/Wheels/Brakes:
    Toyo R1R 255/40/17--Buddy Club QF 17x9 +28--Ferodo DS2500--S.S. Lines

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    Default Re: Standard Operating Procedure for Before/After a Track Event

    BUMP! wheres the love?
    EIP - 308whp/293wtq - 91 - 7/25/07
    GST - 294whp/290wtq - 91 - 8/30/08
    12.94 @ 107.1mph - Sac 9/13/08
    2:10 @ T-Hill top of 5 - 12/12/08

    Power:
    Megan TBE--Nisei LICP--K&N Drop In--Walbro 255--750cc Injectors--3-port solenoid--Dyno Tune
    Suspension:
    Muellerized JIC FLT-TAR 7k/8k--Perrin 25mm RSB/Stout Mounts/Endlinks--Cusco Rear Trunk Bar--Whiteline Bushings
    Tires/Wheels/Brakes:
    Toyo R1R 255/40/17--Buddy Club QF 17x9 +28--Ferodo DS2500--S.S. Lines

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    Default Re: Standard Operating Procedure for Before/After a Track Event

    I'm anal and change my oil before every event. I also change my trans oil since 6speeds suck arse.

    I use 15w redline engine oil for summer events.

    I always put a fresh motul bottle through the brake system before a event to freshen everything up.

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    Default Re: Standard Operating Procedure for Before/After a Track Event

    I thought someone mix it up with 20w-50?

    For #4, it depends what type of brake fluid you use. If you use Motul's, it's best to do what Bryan does, new fluids prior to the event.
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    Default Re: Standard Operating Procedure for Before/After a Track Event

    Quote Originally Posted by awdaddict
    I thought someone mix it up with 20w-50?

    For #4, it depends what type of brake fluid you use. If you use Motul's, it's best to do what Bryan does, new fluids prior to the event.
    yea you are right. I do mix 20w-50 redline and 10w redline.

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    We use nothing but Mobil One 15w/50 for our track cars (not Bryan's 50psi pump gas car!)

    Great oil, also cures certain strains of VD if applied liberally.

    Mike
    Home of the E85 Army



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    Default Re: Standard Operating Procedure for Before/After a Track Event

    anyone knows the answer to #2 and #3. Sort of tied together.
    EIP - 308whp/293wtq - 91 - 7/25/07
    GST - 294whp/290wtq - 91 - 8/30/08
    12.94 @ 107.1mph - Sac 9/13/08
    2:10 @ T-Hill top of 5 - 12/12/08

    Power:
    Megan TBE--Nisei LICP--K&N Drop In--Walbro 255--750cc Injectors--3-port solenoid--Dyno Tune
    Suspension:
    Muellerized JIC FLT-TAR 7k/8k--Perrin 25mm RSB/Stout Mounts/Endlinks--Cusco Rear Trunk Bar--Whiteline Bushings
    Tires/Wheels/Brakes:
    Toyo R1R 255/40/17--Buddy Club QF 17x9 +28--Ferodo DS2500--S.S. Lines

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    I change my engine oil every 2k miles vs. the normal 3. I bleed my brakes before every event.

    You should also add to the list:
    - check rotor thickness
    - check pad thickness (should have at least more than half left)

    I also change my t-case oil every 6k miles and my rear diff oil every 12k.

    Since tracking accelerates the wear on parts, I plan on changing my timing belt, accessory belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump at 45k vs. the normal 60k.

    I need to change my power steering fluid. I keep forgetting about it.

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    -I change my oil/filter before and after each event
    -replace my trans/diff oils every 10k
    -replace spark plugs every 10k
    -bleed brake every 2 events w/ motul
    -I've already replaced my timing belt at 50k...I am now at 83k going to do 90k service soon
    -coolant every 10-15k

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    You guys have very good info!

    I could learn a thing or two from your posts...

    &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />[quote author=bryan@GST link=topic=31207.msg532273#msg532273 date=1214857352]<br />Ryan gates was only 4 tenths of a second slower than us and all it has is robi kw V3&#39;s, exhaust, reflash and some light motor supporting mods.<br /><br />It has renewed my faith in mitsu. The evo 10 is 100% still a Evo, and a damn good version at that.<br />[/quote]

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