Track day

kenny15 · Post by **kenny15** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:40 am

I have got the chance of doing a track day and was wondering if anybody have done one in a standard polo gti and what was is like or would i be better waiting until i drop the car height abit first

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 12:35 pm

Nope but would like to...

Just take it easy for a first few runs, get to know the limit of the car, would be a nice idea before you drop the car so that if you did go on another track day after you would be able to appreciate the drop.

I can't imagine it being too fun though on the standar springs, a bit wallowy, make sure tou take some sea sickness tablets beforehand! ha ha ha!

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:04 pm

Agreed, take it easy for the first 3 or 4 laps and get to know the track, then have some fun - of course being you're own car you're unlikely to really thrash it, as it is yourself that has to cover the cost of any replacement tyres, brake pads etc...

I've not taken the Polo track racing, so can't tell you how it is, but you should definitely go, track days are great fun

ttaw2 · Post by **ttaw2** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 4:28 pm

http://www.matey-matey.com/trackday-preparation_1.shtml

Good general track day guide - it's written for mk1 & 2 golf owners, but a lot of the points are relevant for all cars.

I'd definately go for it, just remember that it's not about the going fastest (you never will) but the enjoyment of ragging the hell out of your car.