# First Track Day shake down **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [September 22, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217 "2009-09-22T10:29:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![50sentra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/bbe5ce/32.png) [@50sentra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/50sentra)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/1 "2009-09-22T10:29:50Z")
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share some pictures with you all. Dad and I took the s13 too cayuga for a little track time We had a few little problems with over heating and suspension setups but all and all it was an amazing day!. ![http://i33.tinypic.com/nmzqj9.jpg](http://i33.tinypic.com/nmzqj9.jpg) ![http://i35.tinypic.com/nvs27b.jpg](http://i35.tinypic.com/nvs27b.jpg) ![http://i38.tinypic.com/14ug608.jpg](http://i38.tinypic.com/14ug608.jpg) ![http://i36.tinypic.com/aes9ir.jpg](http://i36.tinypic.com/aes9ir.jpg) ![http://i38.tinypic.com/30xfxgh.jpg](http://i38.tinypic.com/30xfxgh.jpg) ![http://i33.tinypic.com/2iu3x1z.jpg](http://i33.tinypic.com/2iu3x1z.jpg) ![http://i35.tinypic.com/bjbzb6.jpg](http://i35.tinypic.com/bjbzb6.jpg) let me know what you guys think thanks Adam ---
**Author:** ![240xcsv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/bbe5ce/32.png) [@240xcsv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240xcsv)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/2 "2009-09-22T10:31:09Z")
Hey man 😉 I was there, I wish we were on the track at the same time. I was in the advanced/experienced session. I was with the silver 240. Should post these up on the touge forum. I do believe your car is a bit too low though 🙂 I was like that as well but had it raised back up. Much better now. ---
**Author:** ![50sentra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/bbe5ce/32.png) [@50sentra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/50sentra)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/3 "2009-09-22T10:37:11Z")
yeah the suspension needs a lot of work I would like to get a hold of can align or some one with some more experience to help Dad and I set it up. haha I cant wait too get a solid tune and rear tires so I can really dig into that track its really fun. Adam ---
**Author:** ![240xcsv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/bbe5ce/32.png) [@240xcsv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240xcsv)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/4 "2009-09-22T10:40:57Z")
Ya swing by can alignment for corner balancing and alignment, its worthwhile ---
**Author:** ![Happy240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/happy240sx/32/5515_2.png) [@Happy240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Happy240sx)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/5 "2009-09-22T12:03:31Z")
You built an S-chassis as a lapping car and you’re not going to Sasha to get your suspension setup? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/6 "2009-09-22T12:06:31Z")
needs more CCW and less JDM wheels. Needs more bings on it too 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![50sentra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/bbe5ce/32.png) [@50sentra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/50sentra)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/7 "2009-09-22T12:08:06Z")
hahaha yeah I know I spoke to Sasha about the car. Its just a mighty trek out to his shop where Can Alignment is just around the corner. I am still up in the air about the whole thing. ---
**Author:** ![spd-dmn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spd-dmn/32/5513_2.png) [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/8 "2009-09-22T14:03:57Z")
Both are very competent authorities on S-car chassis setups. I promise you won’t be disappointed with either. ---
**Author:** ![h.240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/h.240/32/3214_2.png) [@h.240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/h.240)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/9 "2009-09-22T20:25:13Z")
Car looks great! Awesome work! Any vids? ---
**Author:** ![Keez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/keez/32/5570_2.png) [@Keez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Keez)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/10 "2009-09-22T21:54:30Z")
looking goood!!! any of my parts make it onto the car? LOL ---
**Author:** ![50sentra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/bbe5ce/32.png) [@50sentra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/50sentra)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/11 "2009-09-23T11:20:18Z")
hahah thanks Keez, Yeah we are using your oil pump and crank pully for now. I am trying to talk dad into a 2.2L stroker for that old block you sold us … But I think what I have in the car now will really be good for a few years. I cant wait till the thing runs tip top then I will start taking video. I also really need a gtr brake master because the one I have is not holding pressure (so any one that has a working one please pm me) I had to pump the brakes on almost every corner hahahaha …Brutal but I just wanted to drive it. ---
**Author:** ![sil8t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@sil8t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sil8t)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/12 "2009-09-23T11:47:38Z")
looks good man ---
**Author:** ![tbradley\_21](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tbradley_21/32/5672_2.png) [@tbradley\_21](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tbradley_21)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/13 "2009-09-23T11:57:47Z")
> [@Omni GLH on eBay cheap](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omni-glh-on-ebay-cheap/24081/4): > > I also really need a gtr brake master because the one I have is not holding pressure (so any one that has a working one please pm me) I had to pump the brakes on almost every corner hahahaha … Are you running z32 brakes? You will need a z32 BMC most likely…either a 1" or 17/16"…check this out… > **[The Definitive 300ZX Brake Swap - importnut.net](http://importnut.net/300zxbrakeswap.htm)** > > 300ZX Brake Swap. What's the cheapest and most effective way to improve the brakes on your Nissan 240SX? Use OEM parts from a Nissan Z32 300ZX. ---
**Author:** ![50sentra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/bbe5ce/32.png) [@50sentra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/50sentra)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/14 "2009-09-23T12:11:38Z")
yeah I am running gtr’s up front and z32 turbo ones out back . I have a 1" gtr brake master but the BMC wont hold the pressure . I have bled the brakes a few times and the BMC brake level stays constant but the pedal still drops about an inch them stops . so I think the seals are shot in the BMC. I donno I also have a little problem with over heating form the pictures from my other thread do you think my intercooler is blocking the rad enough to over heat it after 4 laps at 5 psi? (that was the problem I was having) I checked the thermostat in some boiling water and it works. ![http://i33.tinypic.com/2li7gix.jpg](http://i33.tinypic.com/2li7gix.jpg) ![http://i35.tinypic.com/krgqu.jpg](http://i35.tinypic.com/krgqu.jpg) let me know what you guys think. ---
**Author:** ![Lil\_Mike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@Lil\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lil_Mike)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/15 "2009-09-23T13:05:39Z")
that rad fan seems small, and is there any shrouding for the rad. ---
**Author:** ![sil8t](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@sil8t](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sil8t)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/16 "2009-09-23T14:24:09Z")
get a sr koyo (or whatever) rad and the fan shroud… [http://son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10563](http://son240sx.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10563) ---
**Author:** ![50sentra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/bbe5ce/32.png) [@50sentra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/50sentra)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/17 "2009-09-23T14:35:14Z")
The rad is a Koyo KA rad, the fan should only be needed when idling. and there is major ducting to this area. I’ll try to post better pics on the ducting latter Anyone think that if my altenator/waterpump belt is too big that it wont spin the water pump as good as it should? the altenator bracket is right at the limit and the car squeals on start up for a while ---
**Author:** ![tosh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/58956e/32.png) [@tosh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tosh)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/first-track-day-shake-down/128217/18 "2009-09-23T15:53:56Z")
it looks like you have an aluminum rad correct? get dual fans from a tuarus and build a shroud. also build some ducts for the front especially the top of the rad/intercooler. peace