Lakeside Laps v23 - 16 Feb 2014 (NEW RULES/COST)

[team_v]

Just wondering is there an area where we can leave spare tyres, etc. near the track or best to leave these items at home? I'm planning on taking a few things out to save weight but not keen on leaving my spare tyre at home!

Any other racetrack tips would be appreciated!

I'm running the stock Polo GTI on the day (and first time on a race track).

There is an area up near the parking spot that you could store things but it is out in the open.
I don't think the spare is going to make that much difference that you would actually see on these events so i wouldn't worry about it.

My only tip is to empty the car of any loose items like receipts, bags etc as it can start to fly around the car if you have the window open.
Also, wash the car before you come.

[h100vw]

If I may...I'd say leave everything that's secured in the boot, in the boot. No need to save weight for happy laps. Get everything out of the car that is loose and leave it at home. No need for projectiles

Machine knows, you know!

[nat225]

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Also, wash the car before you come.

This will help with the wind drag

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[Paazuzu]

Thanks guys - appreciate the feedback. It will be my first time on a track as you can probably tell! Will definitely get any loose stuff out of the car and will give her a polish for less wind resistance

What sort of tyre pressure do you recommend running? I'm currently about 38psi for daily driving on stocko Conti's.

[Machine]

What sort of tyre pressure do you recommend running? I'm currently about 38psi for daily driving on stocko Conti's.

I and the QR director of operations recommend 4-6 PSI more than your stock inflation all around. This is to prevent the bead on your street tyres from shearing off the rim during high-speed cornering. You need your sidewalls to hold up. Just don't go over your max. cold inflation pressure.

[team_v]

I and the QR director of operations recommend 4-6 PSI more than your stock inflation all around. This is to prevent the bead on your street tyres from shearing off the rim during high-speed cornering. You need your sidewalls to hold up. Just don't go over your max. cold inflation pressure.

This!
I used to run 36 for street and figured that would do at Happy Laps.
Dialed it up to 42PSI the morning of the event and it makes a noticable difference.

Having said that, my car is a lot heavier than the polo is.

[Machine]

I run 42 street on the Golf R, 46 track. This is set in the morning in the garage without letting the sunlight in and without moving the car.
When I ran the Polo TDI on track, I set cold pressures to 42 front / 40 rear, which worked a treat. <-- that was on ContiSportContact 3 with max cold inflation of 50 PSI.

[Paazuzu]

This!
I used to run 36 for street and figured that would do at Happy Laps.
Dialed it up to 42PSI the morning of the event and it makes a noticable difference.

Having said that, my car is a lot heavier than the polo is.

I think I'll go with 40psi to be safe.

[Paazuzu]

I run 42 street on the Golf R, 46 track. This is set in the morning in the garage without letting the sunlight in and without moving the car.
When I ran the Polo TDI on track, I set cold pressures to 42 front / 40 rear, which worked a treat. <-- that was on ContiSportContact 3 with max cold inflation of 50 PSI.

Nice one. I've seen a few posts indicating that people are running slightly higher pressure on the front - I might consider doing the same.

[Machine]

Nice one. I've seen a few posts indicating that people are running slightly higher pressure on the front - I might consider doing the same.

The rears don't experience the same forces as the front, but I did it that way because stock settings say more PSI up front for an unladen car. I just increased the pressure the same amount (6 PSI) all around, which is why there's a difference. When the car's full of people and luggage, the settings actually indicate that the rears should have more air than the front.

[Paazuzu]

The rears don't experience the same forces as the front, but I did it that way because stock settings say more PSI up front for an unladen car. I just increased the pressure the same amount (6 PSI) all around, which is why there's a difference. When the car's full of people and luggage, the settings actually indicate that the rears should have more air than the front.

That makes perfect sense.

Your car sounds like a weapon Machine - keen to see it on the track!

[Machine]

That makes perfect sense.

Your car sounds like a weapon Machine - keen to see it on the track!

Thanks mate. It is, in fact, a weapon. I scare myself sometimes...
If you follow timeattack.com.au I'll be participating at every event listed. First one is 20 Feb at QR. On track from 8-12.

[seangti]

Stock polo on conti's 40-42psi is sweet spot for enthused driving. The conti is quite soft in the side wall, but at happy lap speeds it's not a problem at all. Your car won't miraculosuly have more grip being on a track than the street, so build up your pace gradually as you learn each corner, the appropriate line and your ability/confidence. Happy laps is the prime event to take your time and progressively build that knowledge.

[Paazuzu]

Stock polo on conti's 40-42psi is sweet spot for enthused driving. The conti is quite soft in the side wall, but at happy lap speeds it's not a problem at all. Your car won't miraculosuly have more grip being on a track than the street, so build up your pace gradually as you learn each corner, the appropriate line and your ability/confidence. Happy laps is the prime event to take your time and progressively build that knowledge.

Thanks seangti - will definltely be taking it slow until I'm feeling more confident. Looking forward to it!

[Creampuff]

I will pop out for a look