is this your first track day?

 

Was wondering the same thing. Probably want to run street tires at first. They're far more forgiving and make a lot of noise before they lose group.

As for alignment, look into Auto Innovations in Milpitas.

 

+1 i would not run those tires if this is your first time. once you get your line down and start to get faster then i would think about switching to the r888s

 

I have no other choice, got these for a killer deal and my stock wheels are in no shape for autox

 

Getting tires mounted and balanced....noticed some marks on the center caps...looks like someone tried to removed them at on point and failed

 

Stores or shops that sell Helmets??

Anyone know

Somewhere in SJ or close by as i would like to try them on to make sure i get one that fits.

 

just go to any motorcycle shop, unless the club specifically is looking for snell auto helmets

 

There's a cycle gear in sj not sure if those helmets work for automotive though.

 

Seriously... run street tires first. Like people said, they are more forgiving.

No one is born fast. No one learns to be fast on the street. Except in the movies.

 

I thought you were going to a track?

 

DO NOT GO TO A MOTORCYCLE SHOP. Last year I called EVERYWHERE and no one carries the helmets with the proper approval/testing ratings.

Call this guy:

408 410-9352

He runs Competition Safety Gear: http://www.cs-gear.com/

I bought my Pyrotech helmet (open face) for a really good price. The owner has a trailer he keeps at his house in Campbell. SUPER helpful. Got me fitted. Really nice and knowledgeable guy.

 

Awesome!!!

Ill left him a VM, hope he calls me back

Also ill be doing track this weekend and autox next month

 

+1 to that

 

You'll not be disappointed. Super helpful. The guy even has gloves, suits, and other things in his trailer. He said he used to get out to all of the local SCCA and NASA events but hasn't been out in a while.

He's tucked back in a back street of Campbell. I couldn't believe how helpful he was. Will definitely go back and shop out of his trailer again for sure.

 

As a closed face helmet owner I would strongly suggest an open faced helmet. Better field of view, and you dont have to smell your BREFF when you start breathing heavy.