September 26, 2007

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!
Shop for KUMHO tires at Tire Rack.

6 comments:

  1. See you there!

    -Ross (silver noble m400 or gt3)

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  2. See you there... I'll have your pads in my truck (I didn't see them in the exploded view ;) )

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  3. ok neck sausage.. Whatever you like to call the thing you want to be wearing when your student decides to follow Walter through the bus stop!

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  4. I thought the K-Fab half-cage was going to get you past the HANS barrier?!??!?!

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  5. I stand corrected. Congrats to AC for picking up his HANS device.

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