just signed up for 1st track event

[NGOLF.U]

signed up for Sandown November 6th.

This is my 1st track event.. got some nerves already!!

still prepping up my car... i need to find a bonnet strap to pass inspection!!! no1 knows what im talking about i.e repco / autobarn...


anyone done a sandown run before and can give some advice??

also the event is still only half full so come and join me

cheers frankee

[DaveMack]

Good luck, Mate ... hope it goes well.

Dave

[KI11Z]

Awsome!! should be loadsa fun!! and about your bonnet strap, i'm pretty sure it can just be a piece of rope attached to the radiator support and a zip-tie to loop through it and the bonnet; if your factory latch for some random reason fails and releases the hood then your trusty piece of rope and zippy will prevent it from slamming your windscreen

Flick "quozl" a pm if you'd like to know more as he owns a mk4 R32 and is race prepped big time! yummy . . . .

[NGOLF.U]

thanks boys! should be fun

[quozl]

signed up for Sandown November 6th.

This is my 1st track event.. got some nerves already!!

still prepping up my car... i need to find a bonnet strap to pass inspection!!! no1 knows what im talking about i.e repco / autobarn...


anyone done a sandown run before and can give some advice??

also the event is still only half full so come and join me

cheers frankee

Rope or cable ties won't cut it you will be knocked back by the scrutineer, some people use an old leather belt but the best one we have found is the stainless steel wire they use on sail boats with a sail clip on them. Sherrin Motorsport here in Brisbane sell them just call and ask for Tim (07) 3268 0300 and I am sure they would be happy to express post one down to you. When your not using it it just clips to the oil dip stick. Pics below if you have any more questions just ask,

Cheers Al

[99gti]

Good luck Frankee! I'd love to come but my car is far from track ready. I'd kill a set of tyres in a day easily with my current suspension setup or lack of....

[Tim]

revolution racegear sell one i think as well. But yeah most people i have seen attach a leather strap somewhere

[GT3]

...the stainless steel wire they use on sail boats with a sail clip on them.

is that sail clip then attached to the bonnet latch/hook? if it is, not sure the bonnet would close with it on. can you confirm?

[velly_16v_cab]

i may pop down to this if my wife is working that day.

will be great to have that track day felling again, i will bring the cam to get some pics

[gtimk5]

Good luck Frankee. Fire extinguisher, steel valve caps and a blue battery triangle are usually requred too. I have used a belt on my road cars for track days, just have to hold my trousers up during the day!!
Andrew

[quozl]

is that sail clip then attached to the bonnet latch/hook? if it is, not sure the bonnet would close with it on. can you confirm?

Yes it is then connected to the bonnet latch/hook. as in the first picture, and yes it closes perfectly.

Cheers Al

[GT3]

yes it closes perfectly.

fair enough - I think it would damage the securing mechanism (in my case, can't speak for others) that locks the latch in place once its closed.

[quozl]

fair enough - I think it would damage the securing mechanism (in my case, can't speak for others) that locks the latch in place once its closed.

I've used this system for two years now and it does no damage to the securing mechanism in any way. It is also used on various other VW's, BMW's, Porsche's etc etc etc all with no damage, Sherrin motorsport use it on all thier Cup cars, Mini's cup cars and most customer cars use it all with no damage. It doesn't come any where near the securing mechanism at all when the bonnet is closed.

Cheers Al

[Water Boy]

Who's running the event and is it a 95db event???

[rayray086]

Have fun on the track mate, bring someone along with ya so they can take pics!