track days

[track-tor_boy]

Track days on a standard 172 ( non cup) suspension ???

anyone done/doing it?

just to start off before upgrading...or is this not recommended lol

 

[Matt W]

Don't attemt it with standard suspension. 172's weren't designed to use on track.

 

[JackJack]

You will be fine lol

 

[track-tor_boy]

lol..hmmm sportlines at a minimum then..

 

[Tom@JMS]

Get stuck in! Bit of tuition, make sure the car is serviced well - away you go!

 

[track-tor_boy]

what pure standard!! tom ?

 

[Dave.]

yes get on with it!

 

[Fletcher]

The 1*2 is a great car out of the box. You'll be fine.

 

[Tom@JMS]

what pure standard!! tom ?

100% No need for all the gizmos for the start, just make sure the car is healthy - possibly a good service prior - and get stuck in.

If you get bitten by the bug (which you will ) then if you want to make the car that much sharper you can buy some toys etc

 

[Matt W]

I was joking BTW. They are good fun standard.

 

[Joe R26]

i've got standard 182 with cup packs, bar exhaust. Don't really want to mess with the suspension, i like the ride as it is. Any upgrades recommended for track days? I was just thinking upgrade the pads and discs?

 

[track-tor_boy]

BANG TIDY!! better getting looking at some snetterton dates!

 

[MarkCup]

I echo the standard option.

I got mine new, and over 125k miles and many trackdays I've stuck with standard (got through 3 complete sets). The only reason I'm now on Sportlines is because I had a cracked front spring, and there were no used standard sets for sale on here.

Give it a go, take some tuition, lots if you can, then decide which bit of your car you want to make work better.

 

[Tunst]

Im planning on track days this year, my suspension in staying standard for now, all il be doing is upgrading brakes and getting a decent recliner bucket seat and a harness for better support. If i really get into it il be looking at some decent suspension.

 

[Coby.]

India will be in here tomorrow banging on about the Whiteline ARB is the only suspension mod required....However I cannot commment as not got one but it does get great reviews.

 

[Fred@BTM]

Get stuck in! Bit of tuition, make sure the car is serviced well - away you go!

or in your case, s**t loads of tuition

 

[Tom@JMS]

Indeed.

I'll still hang onto your bumper old man :evil:

 

[Fred@BTM]

i'll bare my arse in tescos (any) if you do