Mazda 3 / Mazdaspeed 3:
Things to do to your car before Track
- Check Fluid levels (Engine, Transmission, Brake, Steering, windshield wiper, coolant)
Brake Fluid FAQ: http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ad.php?t=19508- Make sure Engine/Transmission/Brake fluids are in fresh.
- Inflate to your preference of Tire PSI (For noobs on RS/As 39 Front, 37 Rear, or 40/38)
- Check Brake pads to see if you have enough material (OEM pads will do for beginners)
- Make sure your tires are balanced
- Rotors are in good working order
- Wheel Nuts are torque correctly
- Remove all unnecessary items (your spare tire and tire changing equipment is necessary)
- Proper alignment
List of places to do alignment: http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...ad.php?t=25372- Remember to fill up (gasoline)
- If you have ANY part of your car that is NOT road worthy, leave it at home
Things to do at Track
- Check tire pressure, fluids after runs.
- Do NOT engage the parking brake after runs
Things to Bring to Track
- Some sort of tape (tape up your plates and any other area you want)
- Bring a Jacket/Umbrella (depending on weather)
- Water
- Food (if not provided)
- Bring extra engine oil (in case your car burns oil)
Things to do/watch out for after track
- Reset your tire PSI back to street levels
- Watch out for glazing brake pads (OEM pads WILL glaze) Glaze should be gone after a few days of regular driving
- Check fluid levels. Depending on how fresh your fluids were before track, you may want to change them
- Rotate tires if needed
Remember to do warm-up and cool-down lap(s)
Mazda 3 specific:
Mazdaspeed 3 specific:
Feel free to add to the list, I'll update the list as ppl post up things I missed