I just got my Star Specs put on today and my first impression of them is they are a great tire. Can't really play with them until the rain is gone but off the bat, they have way better wet traction than my MX did. And there's a lot less road noise. I can't wait to really get on them and see how they perform.

 

Id really like to go to one of these events.. but im nervous because I've never done anything like this. I feel like a high school virgin again.

 

Welcome to the club! Can't wait to get my cherry popped.

AutoX is a huge confidence booster, great foreplay...

 

Everyone is a virgin the first time! Just do it, chances are most of the people in the green run group are also first-timers. It's not a free-for-all (passing is controlled), and instructors in every car help keep everyone in check.

My only caveat is that it's somewhat expensive and very addictive - consider yourself warned!

 

Looking at my funds, I better not this time since I'd have to shell out some cash to prep my car for the track. Is there any way I could just show up and take pictures or is there a lot of red tape?

 

yeah you can go you might even be able to take rides! and yes take lots of pics (black S2000) ha ha

 

You're allowed to go and watch as far as I know. Kristen came out with me last time and took a crap ton of photos. You might be able to get ride-alongs but it will only be with the Red or the White group; not with the Green/Blue/Yellow.

 

^^You want to ride along with others great experience!! After riding along with so many people I'm now motivated to get on the track and learn to do it myself.

According to Sondra's email, all you need is an ASE certified mechanic for the tech inspect. (Please correct me if this is wrong)
So there is no need to go to a "performance shop" and spend extra money.

As for the helmet I will bring the spec sheet + helmet for the ASE tech to look at.

My plans before track day:
Tech Inspection
New Diff & Tranny fluid
New Brake fluid & Front pads. (Chris S: I would like some Hawk pads and recommendations on where to get them from, also the the brake bleeder kit)
New spark plugs
Alignment
Weight Reduction (time to lose the gut)

 

ha ha i have to lose like 50 lb before may so i can become one of the UTSA FSAE drivers i hope i can make it! when u and horbie are ready to do the tranny and diff let me know i will let you borrow my 23mm open ended wrench!

 

That is correct, you only need an ASE certified mechanic OR a shop that is certified and willing to sign off on the paperwork. If you know one here locally PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I talked to Mike on the last one and he said he was only certified in one particular area, not the whole program. Not sure if that's changed since then.

By brake bleeder kit, do you mean the speed bleeders? If not, you just need 1/8" clear piping and a bottle to pump the old fluid into. I'm looking to get some pads for the track & autocross. It felt like my stock ones glazed over on my last track day.


@Adolfo: How'd the 23mm box wrench work out for ya compared to the adjustable wrench?