[MooMooM2]

Originally Posted by iWayne

Its worth a trip to try them on in person or if online companies have good return policies.

Stable Energies in Northern NJ - Decent selection at all price points, worth the trip imo

Thats an hour and half from me, totally doable and I definitely want to try instead of ordering online and returning till I find the right shape for me.

Thank you, will definitely be going there.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by MooMooM2

I need to get a helmet and some gloves.

I don't want to spend an arm and a leg but also want something decent, say I want to spend $600 for both, what do yall think?

Who are you jeff gordon?

$300 should be plenty

[MooMooM2]

Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Who are you jeff gordon?

$300 should be plenty

[MooMooM2]

First track day is booked. April 16th at Lime Rock with bmw cca. Pretty pumped!

[Wolfman’s Brother]

Originally Posted by MooMooM2

First track day is booked. April 16th at Lime Rock with bmw cca. Pretty pumped!

These cars drink fuel on track. Don’t forget to refuel accordingly.

Seems obvious but there can be a lot going on and people overlook it and get out on track to find the gas light on after 3 laps.

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by Wolfman’s Brother

These cars drink fuel on track. Don’t forget to refuel accordingly.

Seems obvious but there can be a lot going on and people overlook it and get out on track to find the gas light on after 3 laps.

With the size of the damn gas tank can't get much more than that anyways

[MooMooM2]

actually funny yall mention that because just yesterday I was reading and read about not to forget to tank before getting into the track. I absolutely did not think about that and yeah the gas tank is so small. But lets be honest, should be ok for a full track day? haha, lime rock is 1.5 miles a lap and there will be 4 20 minute sessions. laps should take 1 minute and some seconds so probably be about 30ish miles a session.

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by MooMooM2

actually funny yall mention that because just yesterday I was reading and read about not to forget to tank before getting into the track. I absolutely did not think about that and yeah the gas tank is so small. But lets be honest, should be ok for a full track day? haha, lime rock is 1.5 miles a lap and there will be 4 20 minute sessions. laps should take 1 minute and some seconds so probably be about 30ish miles a session.

Would guess you at least have to fill up after a couple of sessions. Also depending on what kind of lateral G's you end up pulling you can hit starvation issues with a little fuel still left in the tank. I try to never go out with less than 1/2 a tank. Would guess LRP has fuel onsite though?

[MooMooM2]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Would guess you at least have to fill up after a couple of sessions. Also depending on what kind of lateral G's you end up pulling you can hit starvation issues with a little fuel still left in the tank. I try to never go out with less than 1/2 a tank. Would guess LRP has fuel onsite though?

Looks like they do, 93 is $6.70 a gallon though. It is what it is.

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by MooMooM2

Looks like they do, 93 is $6.70 a gallon though. It is what it is.

Ouch. Last thing you want during one of the sessions though is to have to come in early low on gas. Is what it is like you said, but that's still a pretty harsh markup.

[-Eidos]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

With the size of the damn gas tank can't get much more than that anyways

Sounds like you should try to retrofit the M2 CS Racing 84 liter fuel tank and get back to us

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by -Eidos

Sounds like you should try to retrofit the M2 CS Racing 84 liter fuel tank and get back to us

Perfect - can make it to 4 laps with that!

[MooMooM2]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Perfect - can make it to 4 laps with that!

[dvas]

Originally Posted by MooMooM2

Looks like they do, 93 is $6.70 a gallon though. It is what it is.

There's also a Mobil only a few miles away in Lakeville with normal prices.

As first time on track, I would suggest to fill up just before entering LRP and fill up again during lunch. I actually had to get towed off the track once when I pushed my luck a bit too much.

I'll most likely be there this day. Happy to connect at the track, I have a '17 Mineral Gray.

[Wolfman’s Brother]

Originally Posted by dvas

I actually had to get towed off the track once when I pushed my luck a bit too much.

Oooof. No bueno. I pitted out and lost 10 minutes of a 25 minute session like a dope. Won’t do that shit again.

[tux2005]

Definitely try to arrive with the tank as full as possible, it goes pretty quickly. With my stock OG I'd usually go through at least 1/4 tank in a 20-25min session on track. With my local CCA chapter we'd normally do 4x ~22min sessions and I usually brought extra gas cans to help me make it through the day, I started with just 10L, went to 20L, then 30L and probably will need more. With running in our solo groups it's more like 7x ~22min a day now and 30L would still see me making a gas run at lunch.

You'll always pay a high premium if there's pumps at the track and you may also end up with line-ups too. It sucks if you have to end a session early or miss time waiting for the pumps.

[richard in NC]

If 30 minute sessions, I can only do 3 before a refill, otherwise I have to end a session early. I have come off the track showing 2 miles to empty! By the time I get to the pumps its back to 10+ miles. But I usually don't cut it that close due to fuel starvation issues.

[MooMooM2]

Originally Posted by dvas

There's also a Mobil only a few miles away in Lakeville with normal prices.

As first time on track, I would suggest to fill up just before entering LRP and fill up again during lunch. I actually had to get towed off the track once when I pushed my luck a bit too much.

I'll most likely be there this day. Happy to connect at the track, I have a '17 Mineral Gray.

I will do that and glad I have asked for this advice or I would have had no idea.

Hope to see you there, I will be in a BSM competition

[Wolfman’s Brother]

$6 ain’t bad if it’s right there. The $9.50 Sunoco GTX 260 (98aki) at my local spot is when it starts to sting

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by Wolfman’s Brother

$6 ain’t bad if it’s right there. The $9.50 Sunoco GTX 260 (98aki) at my local spot is when it starts to sting

Paid 13.xx for 104 this weekend

First got to the pump and saw 6 something and went woohoo! Then saw a sign on the pump that said it was by the half gallon Seriously who does it by the half gallon...

[SEAT TIME RULES]

The S55 gets around 6-8 MPG on the track.

It will suck the tank dry fast!

As others have said fill up just before going thru the gate.

I also bring a couple 5 Gallon Jugs with 93 Pump in them.

It allows me to stay onsite and concentrate on my student(s).

[Wolfman’s Brother]

Don’t freak out if you get a tpms warning it may just be pressures too high. Don’t let it catch you off guard and certainly don’t let it ruin a session. Be ready to manage tire pressures between sessions, and ready to reset the tpms system on the car if needed. I haven’t needed to yet, others have.

Go ahead and empty out the car (glovebox, trunk, cabin, floor mats) before going to the track so you don’t have to do it there.

Be intentional about getting some food in you that morning. Bringing a small cooler with some waters won’t suck, but isn’t mandatory.

Don’t overpack tools. You’re not changing an engine between sessions.

Watch as many laps as you can ahead of time and be familiar with the proper line ahead of arriving. Do not just plan to have the instructor familiarize you on track when you get there.