Who here has tracked their Emira?

[Blackthought_]

Anyone here track their Emira? If so, did you track the car 100% stock or did you upgrade parts? Particularly interested if you changed out the brake fluid, pads, tires, etc.

 

[Adam Brouillard]

I've been to hundreds of track days and races including sitting right seat at probably half of those. If you do decide to take your Emira to the track, find out what the safest track within driving distance is. Some tracks are much safer than others if you go off. NJMP park might have higher rates because they just have grass runoff so if you do go off you are much more likely to hit the wall. At track days, the vast majority of accidents are single car, driver error related, normally in the medium level groups. Look for tracks that have at least one longer "carousel" type corners as high angle corners are a good way to start learning to drive at the limit and only push on corners that are safe.

Autocross is also a good option as you can immediately push everywhere with no fear.

 

[seriously]

I've been to hundreds of track days and races including sitting right seat at probably half of those. If you do decide to take your Emira to the track, find out what the safest track within driving distance is. Some tracks are much safer than others if you go off. NJMP park might have higher rates because they just have grass runoff so if you do go off you are much more likely to hit the wall. At track days, the vast majority of accidents are single car, driver error related, normally in the medium level groups. Look for tracks that have at least one longer "carousel" type corners as high angle corners are a good way to start learning to drive at the limit and only push on corners that are safe.

Autocross is also a good option as you can immediately push everywhere with no fear.

Good advice. I avoid tracks with too many walls along corners. In Socal- Big Willow, Streets and Buttonwillow have dirt runoff. I have no interest in something like the Speedway Roval - yikes. People are relying on tires and aero to max out roval speed. With a wall all along that corner, no thanks.

I've spun out a few times and it was unpleasant, and dirty, but fine. (Some say spinning is the best way to learn the limit.) You still have to worry about bigger rocks and undulations in the road that could initiate a rollover... so, yes, some tracks are definitely safer, but nothing is 100% risk free.

 

[bshads]

I'd also like to add, be very selective about who you sign up to track with. Most of the real instructor in car track clubs are very good and very low incident rate. Private rentals and private clubs where people know each other also tend to have very low incident rates. I personally wouldn't track an expensive car with an open group or one with a bad reputation for incidents.

Also prior insurance advice
Open track will only cover incidents ON Track. Nothing Paddock. And yes, 10% deductible on fixed value.
Private insurance will be needed for paddock incidents.
I have seen several friends put in claims with their private insurers for messed up bumpers if they go off and into a field. Crash and wall stuff, yeah, that's Open track or self-insured.

 

[brainf18]

I'd also like to add, be very selective about who you sign up to track with. Most of the real instructor in car track clubs are very good and very low incident rate. Private rentals and private clubs where people know each other also tend to have very low incident rates. I personally wouldn't track an expensive car with an open group or one with a bad reputation for incidents.

Also prior insurance advice
Open track will only cover incidents ON Track. Nothing Paddock. And yes, 10% deductible on fixed value.
Private insurance will be needed for paddock incidents.
I have seen several friends put in claims with their private insurers for messed up bumpers if they go off and into a field. Crash and wall stuff, yeah, that's Open track or self-insured.

100% agree...certain organizing groups have much lower incidents. In my experience PCA is an extremely good group to run with and most don't mind if you run a non-porsche as long as you are a PCA member and have some experience before showing up. Other non brand specific "generic" track organizations that cater less expensive cars are not.

 

[KCDarkV]

I used OpenTrack and it was about $750 for a two day event. Got quotes from Hagerty and one other company and they were similar.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Glad I bought insurance plus liability - so I could push myself and the car, but glad I didn’t need to make a claim! That tire wall wanted a kiss but I’m a prude

If you scroll down the drive selector, it goes Tour > Sport > Track > Lawnmower

 

[Blackthought_]

Glad I bought insurance plus liability - so I could push myself and the car, but glad I didn’t need to make a claim! That tire wall wanted a kiss but I’m a prude

If you scroll down the drive selector, it goes Tour > Sport > Track > Lawnmower

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Nice! How was it overall? Did you do any new brake fluid or pads? Or stock?

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Nice! How was it overall? Did you do any new brake fluid or pads? Or stock?

Car was amazing. You could really mash it hard and wrestle it and it just takes it so well.

Everything was bone stock - Wanted to see how it was before I did anything.

I got over confident in Sport Mode, so the lap I spun out was when I put it in Track. The rest of the day I kept in Sport and had a blast. The brakes were also phenomenal, I kept braking way too early.

 

[Dragoon]

Wow, glad to hear your spin-out didn't ruin your day! I've got a track day at COTA coming up, and I can't wait to see how the Emira performs.

 

[swift992]

I took mine out to Circuit Florida. Car did pretty well but I didn't have the most confidence in the brakes. I did Motul RBF 660 but it seems like the pads we're getting hot to the point where I was getting some inconsistency in the friction. I plan to swap out for some EBC Yellowstuff pads before my next track day. The car doesn't like to be rushed but very good cornering speeds. I ran about 4.5 seconds off my pace in my 992 Carrera T which isn't bad considering the speed differentials on the straights.

The 3rd cat delete, valve controller and intake sound amazing off the walls! I didn't have my 360 cam with me but will try and get some footage next time.

 

[T6061]

Car looks great. First Osmium I remember seeing with black wheels. Didn't think I would like it but I stand corrected!!

 

[gcmak]

I took mine out to Circuit Florida. Car did pretty well but I didn't have the most confidence in the brakes. I did Motul RBF 660 but it seems like the pads we're getting hot to the point where I was getting some inconsistency in the friction. I plan to swap out for some EBC Yellowstuff pads before my next track day. The car doesn't like to be rushed but very good cornering speeds. I ran about 4.5 seconds off my pace in my 992 Carrera T which isn't bad considering the speed differentials on the straights.

The 3rd cat delete, valve controller and intake sound amazing off the walls! I didn't have my 360 cam with me but will try and get some footage next time.

Will be curious if you find the EBC Yellows to be an improvement on the track compared to the OEM pads. EBC Blue's are probably the sweet spot if you're going to be lapping in warm-hot conditions.

 

[kchildre]

I regularly track mine on the Cup 2s. I change out the standard pads for PFC when on track and then back again when on the road. Just pads, 3rd cat delete and baffled sump in terms of mods for track.

How are the painted calipers holding up to the heat? Are they darkening like Porsche’s (red) calipers tend to?

What brand baffle? Just curious. Thanks!

 

[Tomwa]

How are the painted calipers holding up to the heat? Are they darkening like Porsche’s (red) calipers tend to?

What brand baffle? Just curious. Thanks!

I believe there is a factory option for a baffled pan that was standard for the Evora 430.

But there are also options like this https://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/product/mwr-moroso-oil-pan-lotus-evora-toyota-2gr-fe-v6/

I will warn. I have a Moroso pan on my Evo, they are not known for great sealing.

 

[KCDarkV]

I regularly track mine on the Cup 2s. I change out the standard pads for PFC when on track and then back again when on the road. Just pads, 3rd cat delete and baffled sump in terms of mods for track.

Kinda thinking about 3rd cat delete. Can you give feedback and how you like it on track/road?

 

[Dragoon]

Kinda thinking about 3rd cat delete. Can you give feedback and how you like it on track/road?

I haven't been on the track with mine yet (racing COTA on Sunday), but I couldn't imagine not having the cat deleted now. To me, it makes the Emira sound as good as it looks. I would even go further and say that the valve controller is also necessary. Having the control to make the exhaust sound how you want at the touch of a button is too good not to do.

 

[Blackthought_]

Who else has tracked their Emira on a stock setup? Debating on whether one should change ‘almost new’ brake fluid.

 

[seriously]

I think you’re good on stock fluids. I will probably track mine without any track mods first time out. I think brake fluid is good but really optional unless you know you’re going to a high speed high brake zone track.

 

[Blackthought_]

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I think you’re good on stock fluids. I will probably track mine without any track mods first time out. I think brake fluid is good but really optional unless you know you’re going to a high speed high brake zone track.

What is considered high speed track? I think the most I’ve hit on my GT was 145 down to 30 or 40

 

[Raab]

I’m going to Summit Point in two weeks FOR a 3 day track day. Did a car control clinic with SCCA at Lime Rock proving grounds last week. Highly recommend it if you want to safely learn what any car is like at the limit. Half day, with instruction. Spent 1/3 of the time on a wetted skid pad and the rest on the FCP proving grounds track. The whole point of the day is to get comfortable with the car at the limit. Learn how to manage understeer, oversteer, etc. Spinning out is expected, and the facility is designed to be a safe place for that to happen. Highly recommend.