Tsukuba Track Dasy 19th April. Don't miss it!!! - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Miguel - Newera · 12th March 2005, 02:01 AM

Guys!

Tuesday 19th April is a special day!! There's a Tsukuba trackday on by Nishiki!
So, either 2 x 30 minute sessions for 16,000 Yen or 4 x 30 min sessions for 32,000 Yen!

Tsukuba's a special circuit. Very technical to drive, but also very safe with plenty of run off and gravel, etc. There will be aroun 50 cars in all, out on different sessions, ranging from Eunos Roadsters, to AE86's, right the way through to high power GT-R's. It's a friendly bunch of people with good ettiquette. If you're faster, they just let you by. It's not a race, but a chance to drive your car to your limits, learn track technique and enjoy it to the full. There may be a race driver there to give instruction for those who want it.

Each car gets a transponder and all laps are timed, at the end you get a printout of your times.

This is the best time of the year to go, as it's still fairly cool but not so cold the tyres won't grip, the weather's usually good too. So the cars will be in peak weather conditions for some good lap times!

My RX-7's going in for a turbo upgrade on 4th April, to be finished on 14th April, in time for playing with... Should be fun with a Knight Sports SS480 (TO4E based) conversion, lightweight flywheel and uprated clutch, at a bar or so...!

May also take my AE86 to do some drifting practice with too.. !

It's important if any of you want to come, to make sure your brakes have plenty of pad life left. Definitely more than half, as you'll eat through the brake discs otherwise, when your pads wear out! Tyres can be road tyres, or S tyres. Whatever you want. Make sure your oil is topped up to just above the dipstick, as you'll be cornering hard too!
Your brake fluid should also be changed if it's not had a flush in the last year, to avoid boiling over in the event you have some water in the system (Brake fluid is hydroscopic, it absorbs water). If your brake fluid is anything but clean, then change it. Cars will need to have the lights taped and you'll need a helmet. Clothes should be trousers and LONG sleeves. You won't be allowed out in T-Shirt and shorts! Also, you'll need to wear driving gloves. Bring your driving licence too. That's all you'll need!

To register, call Car Shop Nishiki on 047-358-1777. Fax: 047-358-1778.
If you need any assistance in English, either I or Atsushi Ihara can help (A friend of Nishiki's, who speaks perfect English - Also used to own a special Midnight Purple 3 R34 GT-R thats now in the UK!).

DCD'ss already indicated he's up for this. Bean, Gio, would be awesome to have you guys there too. I'm sure people would love your cars and you'd have a great time!

Let's get as many of us as possible together on this!! It's the most fun you can have with your trousers on!!

Bean · 12th March 2005, 02:21 AM

Miguel,

Would have loved to attend but it's the last day my parents are over before they fly back to the UK.
Please let me know when the next one is on.

OT - Good to see you at SA yesterday - had to go into work later so couldn't make Daikoku. What happened to your hair

Miguel - Newera · 12th March 2005, 03:05 AM

We didn't make it to Daikoku either. Too wet and cold to go out, went for dinner with friends instead.

My hair...er, my idea to copy Gareth's highlights went wrong... Yuko (My girlfriend) ended up bleaching the top portion of my hair, then she dyed it black the next day to match.. The dye's washing out though.

I don't care. Don't need to impress girls as I ain't single, so I'll probably try it again sometime. Fancy a change

yUkz2daIZZO · 12th March 2005, 03:20 AM

it sounds soo good. ill put in for leave that day see if my boss agrees to let me go. and i have to check with my financial advisor (my wife) to get my car topped off and ready for the event. nonetheless i dont see any problems of me coming out and play at least for the first time in a real track.

Miguel - Newera · 12th March 2005, 03:29 AM

Cool

You'll love it. I can promise that!!

AJFleming · 12th March 2005, 10:08 AM

Miguel, send me a picture of your hair so I can have a laugh

Have fun at Tsukuba, cool track.

Ant.

hyrev · 12th March 2005, 01:14 PM

Sounds soooo tempting. I will make plans to attend. From what you mentioned, I should change out brake fluid. What specific kind do you recomend for my 33?
Yukio-you better enter your car.
So, 30 min X 2, so about 40 laps or so? I better practice on GT4 beofre I head out there...LOL I am sure it would not be a bad idea to at least memorize the turns from the game.

Miguel - Newera · 12th March 2005, 02:14 PM

You'll need DOT 4 fluid (Don't be tempted to use DOT 5, as it's not compatible with DOT 4!) - This has a 155 Deg C boiling point - ample for track use. If fitting uprated pads, I recommend Endless CC-R's - totally fade free no matter how hard you use them. Good for R32's too!

The corners are best approached a little late, but they give some coaching on lines before the day begins

Will be really cool to have a whole load of us out there.

You WILL become addicted though!

BTW, also recommend oil cooler to Skylines, as the oil will get hot otherwise. If not fitted then you'll have to do cool more down laps..

yUkz2daIZZO · 12th March 2005, 02:15 PM

well according to my gt4 times my average is about a minute and a half. hopefully i make it close to that.

hipogtr · 13th March 2005, 08:07 AM

Thanks for the heads up, Miguel. Unfortunately, I'll likely be back in Oz then for a bit of vacationing. Keep us posted on the next round.

Cya O!

Powervehicles · 16th March 2005, 11:52 AM

How close is the circuit to Tokyo Miguel?

Andy

Miguel - Newera · 16th March 2005, 12:23 PM

Around 90 minute's drive, depending on what you're driving

Powervehicles · 16th March 2005, 12:58 PM

Might be driving a shinkansen if i havent picked up some new wheels by then lol

hyrev · 28th March 2005, 01:13 AM

by license-do you mean reg driver's license or do you mean a racing license?
Are there any classes we need to go prior to racing that day?
I am for sure down for this event.
Me and 2 others for sure will be in it to win it.

Miguel - Newera · 28th March 2005, 04:42 AM

Regular driver's licence is OK.
No classes, just be there by 11am and there will be a driver's briefing, complete with guidance on racing lines, etc.

Make sure you call Nishiki and pre-book. Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure to call them soon (Number, etc. is above).

Dino - are you coming? My AE86 may be ready in time (We now think the misfire is because of incorrect carburettor jetting, though easy to fix IF I can get some Mikuni jets of the right sizes), if so, I'd like to take it, but need a second driver...

Daren't trust Shige in the AE86.

Should be fun to drift it around the track - 2 way diff''s being fitted just now!

12th March 2005, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,085	Tsukuba Track Dasy 19th April. Don't miss it!!! Guys! Tuesday 19th April is a special day!! There's a Tsukuba trackday on by Nishiki! So, either 2 x 30 minute sessions for 16,000 Yen or 4 x 30 min sessions for 32,000 Yen! Tsukuba's a special circuit. Very technical to drive, but also very safe with plenty of run off and gravel, etc. There will be aroun 50 cars in all, out on different sessions, ranging from Eunos Roadsters, to AE86's, right the way through to high power GT-R's. It's a friendly bunch of people with good ettiquette. If you're faster, they just let you by. It's not a race, but a chance to drive your car to your limits, learn track technique and enjoy it to the full. There may be a race driver there to give instruction for those who want it. Each car gets a transponder and all laps are timed, at the end you get a printout of your times. This is the best time of the year to go, as it's still fairly cool but not so cold the tyres won't grip, the weather's usually good too. So the cars will be in peak weather conditions for some good lap times! My RX-7's going in for a turbo upgrade on 4th April, to be finished on 14th April, in time for playing with... Should be fun with a Knight Sports SS480 (TO4E based) conversion, lightweight flywheel and uprated clutch, at a bar or so...! May also take my AE86 to do some drifting practice with too.. ! It's important if any of you want to come, to make sure your brakes have plenty of pad life left. Definitely more than half, as you'll eat through the brake discs otherwise, when your pads wear out! Tyres can be road tyres, or S tyres. Whatever you want. Make sure your oil is topped up to just above the dipstick, as you'll be cornering hard too! Your brake fluid should also be changed if it's not had a flush in the last year, to avoid boiling over in the event you have some water in the system (Brake fluid is hydroscopic, it absorbs water). If your brake fluid is anything but clean, then change it. Cars will need to have the lights taped and you'll need a helmet. Clothes should be trousers and LONG sleeves. You won't be allowed out in T-Shirt and shorts! Also, you'll need to wear driving gloves. Bring your driving licence too. That's all you'll need! To register, call Car Shop Nishiki on 047-358-1777. Fax: 047-358-1778. If you need any assistance in English, either I or Atsushi Ihara can help (A friend of Nishiki's, who speaks perfect English - Also used to own a special Midnight Purple 3 R34 GT-R thats now in the UK!). DCD'ss already indicated he's up for this. Bean, Gio, would be awesome to have you guys there too. I'm sure people would love your cars and you'd have a great time! Let's get as many of us as possible together on this!! It's the most fun you can have with your trousers on!! __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

12th March 2005, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bean Bean is unaware they can edit their status New Users Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tokyo Cars owned: Reservation receipt Posts: 3,722	Miguel, Would have loved to attend but it's the last day my parents are over before they fly back to the UK. Please let me know when the next one is on. OT - Good to see you at SA yesterday - had to go into work later so couldn't make Daikoku. What happened to your hair __________________

12th March 2005, 03:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,085	We didn't make it to Daikoku either. Too wet and cold to go out, went for dinner with friends instead. My hair...er, my idea to copy Gareth's highlights went wrong... Yuko (My girlfriend) ended up bleaching the top portion of my hair, then she dyed it black the next day to match.. The dye's washing out though. I don't care. Don't need to impress girls as I ain't single, so I'll probably try it again sometime. Fancy a change __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

12th March 2005, 03:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
yUkz2daIZZO yUkz2daIZZO is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Japan Cars owned: BNR32 Posts: 452	it sounds soo good. ill put in for leave that day see if my boss agrees to let me go. and i have to check with my financial advisor (my wife) to get my car topped off and ready for the event. nonetheless i dont see any problems of me coming out and play at least for the first time in a real track. __________________

12th March 2005, 03:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,085	Cool You'll love it. I can promise that!! __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

12th March 2005, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
AJFleming AJFleming is more machine than man. GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Southampton, UK Cars owned: 350Z Roadster Posts: 3,848	Miguel, send me a picture of your hair so I can have a laugh Have fun at Tsukuba, cool track. Ant. __________________

12th March 2005, 01:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
hyrev hyrev is dog tired GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Not in Japan anymore - :( Cars owned: Top Secret built R34 GT-R Posts: 4,233	Sounds soooo tempting. I will make plans to attend. From what you mentioned, I should change out brake fluid. What specific kind do you recomend for my 33? Yukio-you better enter your car. So, 30 min X 2, so about 40 laps or so? I better practice on GT4 beofre I head out there...LOL I am sure it would not be a bad idea to at least memorize the turns from the game. __________________

12th March 2005, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,085	You'll need DOT 4 fluid (Don't be tempted to use DOT 5, as it's not compatible with DOT 4!) - This has a 155 Deg C boiling point - ample for track use. If fitting uprated pads, I recommend Endless CC-R's - totally fade free no matter how hard you use them. Good for R32's too! The corners are best approached a little late, but they give some coaching on lines before the day begins Will be really cool to have a whole load of us out there. You WILL become addicted though! BTW, also recommend oil cooler to Skylines, as the oil will get hot otherwise. If not fitted then you'll have to do cool more down laps.. __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

12th March 2005, 02:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
yUkz2daIZZO yUkz2daIZZO is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Japan Cars owned: BNR32 Posts: 452	well according to my gt4 times my average is about a minute and a half. hopefully i make it close to that. __________________

13th March 2005, 08:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
hipogtr hipogtr is putting the R35 under the knife New Users Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Land of the Rising Sun Cars owned: Ganbaru Vitz! Posts: 2,110	Thanks for the heads up, Miguel. Unfortunately, I'll likely be back in Oz then for a bit of vacationing. Keep us posted on the next round. Cya O! __________________

16th March 2005, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Powervehicles Powervehicles is Sideways GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Saitama, Japan Cars owned: JZX100 Mk 11 600ps Drift Car, Aristo Daily Driver, JZX90 Streeto machine :D Posts: 1,416	How close is the circuit to Tokyo Miguel? Andy __________________

16th March 2005, 12:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,085	Around 90 minute's drive, depending on what you're driving __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

16th March 2005, 12:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Powervehicles Powervehicles is Sideways GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Saitama, Japan Cars owned: JZX100 Mk 11 600ps Drift Car, Aristo Daily Driver, JZX90 Streeto machine :D Posts: 1,416	Might be driving a shinkansen if i havent picked up some new wheels by then lol __________________

28th March 2005, 01:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
hyrev hyrev is dog tired GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Not in Japan anymore - :( Cars owned: Top Secret built R34 GT-R Posts: 4,233	by license-do you mean reg driver's license or do you mean a racing license? Are there any classes we need to go prior to racing that day? I am for sure down for this event. Me and 2 others for sure will be in it to win it. __________________

28th March 2005, 04:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
Miguel - Newera Miguel - Newera is surrounded by GT-R's. GTR Register Trader Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nr. Tokyo, Japan Cars owned: Techno Pro AE86, 280 bhp E30 M3, 500 bhp Knight Sports RX-7, Prelude S BB6-2010 Ebisu Endurance Champion. RC51 VTR SP2 - Tuned. Posts: 2,085	Regular driver's licence is OK. No classes, just be there by 11am and there will be a driver's briefing, complete with guidance on racing lines, etc. Make sure you call Nishiki and pre-book. Spaces are filling up fast, so be sure to call them soon (Number, etc. is above). Dino - are you coming? My AE86 may be ready in time (We now think the misfire is because of incorrect carburettor jetting, though easy to fix IF I can get some Mikuni jets of the right sizes), if so, I'd like to take it, but need a second driver... Daren't trust Shige in the AE86. Should be fun to drift it around the track - 2 way diff''s being fitted just now! __________________ Matty 32 is Newera's GTR Register Official Trader. PM him for your inquiries on tuning & cosmetic parts.

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