Another day in paradise!!

jwh445 · 02-02-2008, 09:12 AM

Yesterday I completed a FAAST High Performance driving school. It was a half day event, 7:30 - 12:30. We drove the track at No Problem raceway for at least 2.5 hours and spent some time in the back of a pickup truck setting up lines and some time in a classroom. I didn't hear much that I didn't read and practice before, but it was great to get reinforcement from people who know and unbelievable to DO all these things in a track environment. I knew my S2000 was a sweet car, but now I know just how sweet she is. Has anyone else participated in a similar event? One thing that surprised me was how seldom I used my brakes. Just a touch prior to turn-in was all that was needed. I used to think after a track day I would need new tires and pads, but that's not the case. The tires did take a beating and I think I needed new ones anyway. I bought my car with 19000 miles and the original tires, which were not in bad shape; they are now.

John

jagg · 02-02-2008, 10:37 AM

Atta Boy!! It's great isn't it?

jagg

Java Junky · 02-02-2008, 10:39 AM

Aaaaaay JDubbya!
Well, ya sure got me all green-eyed with envy.
Somehow, I jus' don't think that yer second set'a tires'izz gonna last another 19 thou. 'Jus' a hunch.
'Sounds like your brake's life-expectancy'z gonna be takin' a downward turn too.
'At'z as it should be.
Be well,
Java

makopolo · 02-02-2008, 10:45 AM

John what is a god way to find out about suck events.

S2000dude · 02-02-2008, 12:00 PM

John from Lousiana! Welcome to the club !

Nice bunch of folk here. Glad you found us.

gomarlins3 · 02-02-2008, 08:37 PM

I have done more than a few track days as well. I have been to Willow Springs a couple of times, Buttonwillow as well as Reno-Fernley. What I have found was, if you are not using your brakes, you aren't driving fast enough. You won't use up your tires as much as when you autoX, but you will go through brakes. I plan to do a few more track days this summer. Two full track days (about 5-6 hours) will equal a full set of pads.

jwh445 · 02-02-2008, 09:02 PM

This was my first track day, so not driving hard enough could certainly apply here. Thanks for the comments.

John

gomarlins3 · 02-02-2008, 10:26 PM

I do have to agree with you though. A track day is in the top three things that I like to do. I really do wish I had done more of them when I was still in CA.

02-02-2008, 09:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
jwh445 2005 Stock Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lousiana Posts: 17	Another day in paradise!! Yesterday I completed a FAAST High Performance driving school. It was a half day event, 7:30 - 12:30. We drove the track at No Problem raceway for at least 2.5 hours and spent some time in the back of a pickup truck setting up lines and some time in a classroom. I didn't hear much that I didn't read and practice before, but it was great to get reinforcement from people who know and unbelievable to DO all these things in a track environment. I knew my S2000 was a sweet car, but now I know just how sweet she is. Has anyone else participated in a similar event? One thing that surprised me was how seldom I used my brakes. Just a touch prior to turn-in was all that was needed. I used to think after a track day I would need new tires and pads, but that's not the case. The tires did take a beating and I think I needed new ones anyway. I bought my car with 19000 miles and the original tires, which were not in bad shape; they are now. John __________________

02-02-2008, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 6,628	Aaaaaay JDubbya! Well, ya sure got me all green-eyed with envy. Somehow, I jus' don't think that yer second set'a tires'izz gonna last another 19 thou. 'Jus' a hunch. 'Sounds like your brake's life-expectancy'z gonna be takin' a downward turn too. 'At'z as it should be. Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room. Last edited by Java Junky; 02-02-2008 at 02:15 PM. Reason: Cain't spel

02-02-2008, 12:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 239	John from Lousiana! Welcome to the club ! Nice bunch of folk here. Glad you found us. __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

02-02-2008, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,292	I have done more than a few track days as well. I have been to Willow Springs a couple of times, Buttonwillow as well as Reno-Fernley. What I have found was, if you are not using your brakes, you aren't driving fast enough. You won't use up your tires as much as when you autoX, but you will go through brakes. I plan to do a few more track days this summer. Two full track days (about 5-6 hours) will equal a full set of pads. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

02-02-2008, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
jwh445 2005 Stock Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lousiana Posts: 17	This was my first track day, so not driving hard enough could certainly apply here. Thanks for the comments. John __________________

02-02-2008, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	Atta Boy!! It's great isn't it? jagg

02-02-2008, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
makopolo needs to graduate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 253	John what is a god way to find out about suck events.

02-02-2008, 10:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,292	I do have to agree with you though. A track day is in the top three things that I like to do. I really do wish I had done more of them when I was still in CA. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

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