Trackdays - Essential Kit & Do's / Don'ts

Yanto · 07-01-2010, 10:04 AM

Mods - any chance we can do a sticky thread on the above subject.

What needs to be taken / differences between coutries etc / legal requirements for driving in Europe etc..looking at previous threads, seems to be (in no particular order):

Hi Viz vest (essential)
First Aid Kit (essential)
Fire Extinguisher (is this still a legal req in Europe ??)
Triangle reflector (essential)
Gloves (essential)
Helmet (hire at track or buy / essential)
1 litre of Oil (optional)
Insurance (type? / recommendations)
Driving licence
Breakdown cover (if without BMW Warranty / breakdown)
Additional brake pads ? (how much do standards hurt on track days ?)
Wheels / Cups (optional)
Ensure Tow eye on car
Ensure noise within limits

Do you blank number plates ?
Do you tape up front lights ?
Any tips on etiquette ?

What else is should be on there ? Any useful links ?

Cheers

DuncanR · 07-01-2010, 10:48 AM

Yanto in particular for driving the Ring, a few words of German can come in quite handy.

arschloch = asshole
fotze = womans genital area aka as in James Hunt
Fick dich = Fook you
Fick dich, Wichser = Fook you wanker
Wichser = you guessed it, wanker !

der abschaum der menschlichen gesellschaft = the scum of the earth (this one doesnt really roll off the tongue that well, so you may want to write it down and use it in the pits rather than whilst overtaking down through the foxhole !)

On a more useful note, take registration doc/proof of ownership with you.
You can tape up number plate at a trackday but sadly not at the Ring as its of course still a Pubic Toll road. Some of the more experienced Ring Stars will soon fill this thread will all manner of information ! What you have to remember about the Ring is, that anything you take down with you in the car,that you dont want to drive around the Ring with, needs to be left in a hire car if you have one, with a mate who isnt driving, or in the case of small children just tie em to a tree in the car park with some water and a packet of wine gums ! seemple !

**AlexGTT** · 07-01-2010, 12:22 PM

Torque wrench. I've heard more than a few stories of loose wheels on or after TD's!
Good, light jack. Helps if it's low, especially if your car is.

Basic tools - for pad/wheel changes, etc. (Rob, don't forget tools for your airbox

)
Documents when travelling in Europe - insurance, reg doc, etc.

Dan · 07-01-2010, 12:27 PM

Who crams in a second set of wheels for trackdays into their CSL!? lol

I'll be going on PS2's and hopefully coming back on them aswell!

**AlexGTT** · 07-01-2010, 12:38 PM

Extra wheels no probs in the CSL. Seats down, wheel bags some straps to keep it all under control and your away.

I don't bother much now though. Cups all the time from Spring for me.

Dan · 07-01-2010, 12:39 PM

I'm PS2's due to winter use mate

lol Don't have a spare set anyway but was considering it...

I got a set of 18'' Rally wheels for my Escos in the back of my old M3, but only just!

07-01-2010, 10:04 AM	#1
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	Trackdays - Essential Kit & Do's / Don'ts Mods - any chance we can do a sticky thread on the above subject. What needs to be taken / differences between coutries etc / legal requirements for driving in Europe etc..looking at previous threads, seems to be (in no particular order): Hi Viz vest (essential) First Aid Kit (essential) Fire Extinguisher (is this still a legal req in Europe ??) Triangle reflector (essential) Gloves (essential) Helmet (hire at track or buy / essential) 1 litre of Oil (optional) Insurance (type? / recommendations) Driving licence Breakdown cover (if without BMW Warranty / breakdown) Additional brake pads ? (how much do standards hurt on track days ?) Wheels / Cups (optional) Ensure Tow eye on car Ensure noise within limits Do you blank number plates ? Do you tape up front lights ? Any tips on etiquette ? What else is should be on there ? Any useful links ? Cheers

07-01-2010, 12:22 PM	#3
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Torque wrench. I've heard more than a few stories of loose wheels on or after TD's! Good, light jack. Helps if it's low, especially if your car is. Basic tools - for pad/wheel changes, etc. (Rob, don't forget tools for your airbox ) Documents when travelling in Europe - insurance, reg doc, etc. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

07-01-2010, 12:38 PM	#5
AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Extra wheels no probs in the CSL. Seats down, wheel bags some straps to keep it all under control and your away. I don't bother much now though. Cups all the time from Spring for me. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

07-01-2010, 10:48 AM	#2
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	Yanto in particular for driving the Ring, a few words of German can come in quite handy. arschloch = asshole fotze = womans genital area aka as in James Hunt Fick dich = Fook you Fick dich, Wichser = Fook you wanker Wichser = you guessed it, wanker ! der abschaum der menschlichen gesellschaft = the scum of the earth (this one doesnt really roll off the tongue that well, so you may want to write it down and use it in the pits rather than whilst overtaking down through the foxhole !) On a more useful note, take registration doc/proof of ownership with you. You can tape up number plate at a trackday but sadly not at the Ring as its of course still a Pubic Toll road. Some of the more experienced Ring Stars will soon fill this thread will all manner of information ! What you have to remember about the Ring is, that anything you take down with you in the car,that you dont want to drive around the Ring with, needs to be left in a hire car if you have one, with a mate who isnt driving, or in the case of small children just tie em to a tree in the car park with some water and a packet of wine gums ! seemple !

07-01-2010, 12:27 PM	#4
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	Who crams in a second set of wheels for trackdays into their CSL!? lol I'll be going on PS2's and hopefully coming back on them aswell!

07-01-2010, 12:39 PM	#6
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	I'm PS2's due to winter use mate lol Don't have a spare set anyway but was considering it... I got a set of 18'' Rally wheels for my Escos in the back of my old M3, but only just!