Off to Watkins Glen

It has been a while since I've been to the track but the next two weeks are going to be busy: this Friday, Saturday, Sunday we'll be at the Glen with the Genessee Valley BMWCCA and then back again with Group 52 on October 8-9.

I was getting my car ready over the week end and I made my tracktard version of the classic action car expolded view cliché ...

It was useful though to once again think about what to bring. The trick, especially with a small car, is to bring as little as possible but not be left missing that crucial bit.

Here is what I'll bring this time

• 4x Kumho v710.
• Aluminum Jack.
• Cordless impact gun.
• Torque wrench.
• Pressure gauge.
• 2 sets of spare brake pads, one street one track.
• Motor oil (my engine needs Castrol 10W60).
• Motul brake fluid.
• Differential oil and crush washers for drain plugs (just in case).
• Tool bag
• extensive socket set ($99 from Griot's Garage).
• set of wrenches, ratchet and normal.
  
• deep socket set.
• hex bit set.
• torx bit and socket set.
• allen wrench set.
• long screwdriver for prying brake caliper clip.
• short screwdriver for adjusting shock compression.
• breaker bar.
  
• big pliers for pushing brake pistons in.
• assorted self tapping metal screws.
• extra lug nuts/studs.
• silicone hose for brake bleeding.
• plenty of other junk.

• AV case
• MiniDV camera.
• MiniDV tapes.
• Traqmate GPS data logger.
• Chase Cam PDR-100 video recorder.
• MacBook Pro.
  
• CF cards and reader.
  
• USB Hard drive.
  
• Chase Cam lipstick camera.
• Microphone.
• Assorted cables and chargers.
• Nikon D200 and extra lens.

• Window cleaner, rubber solvent for tire boogers.
  
• microfiber rags.
• Gaffers tape.
• Utility gloves.
• Helmet.
• Communicator for students.
• neck collar.

I'm laughing just looking at that list.... but really, you do need most of that stuff and more!
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