The Circuit of the Americas (2:33.87)

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by TXmtrhed

I'll be there in March for the Trifecta and it won't be like that!

You need to switch to the white Advanced Group A, or you will be wanting to kill yourself in the conga train. Just follow one of us for the first session.

[CosmosMpower]

Just went with Edge Addicts yesterday, ran 2:30.1 via Aim solo in my business partner's 08 E92 M3 6MT, stock engine with suspension, stoptechs, aero and wheels and pirelli slicks.

[Patrón]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Just went with Edge Addicts yesterday, ran 2:30.1 via Aim solo in my business partner's 08 E92 M3 6MT, stock engine with suspension, stoptechs, aero and wheels and pirelli slicks.

That is a fast time.

[Tortoise]

Originally Posted by ortho281

It takes time to learn this track. This was my 2nd time at COTA so I think there is definitely some room for improvement. In March I was a full 5 seconds slower and spent the entire 1st day just learning the track. Since then I have switch from KW S/O to Clubsports, swapped bushings, added front splitter and wing. I'm still running NT01's but may try switching to slicks to get a little more grip and take full advantage of running aero. I don't really have any notes or tips for this track as it only my 2nd time and I was still learning the track.

Paul, how much of this improvement do you attribute to the aero? You trimmed your wing and dropped your time considerably from day one. I had a good time trying to keep up with you on the track! Jay

[Patrón]

Originally Posted by Tortoise

Paul, how much of this improvement do you attribute to the aero? You trimmed your wing and dropped your time considerably from day one. I had a good time trying to keep up with you on the track! Jay

were you the other white e92m i've seen in photos and videos?

[myBailey07]

I was there for both the DriversEdge and Edge Addict groups in my white e92 too. There were a few of us.

I also did 2:30 on every lap!!! (However, I then still had turn 20 left to do LOL!)

2:30-2:33 is blazing fast in e92...Ah well, if I can't be that fast at least I'm gonna look cool...

[ortho281]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Just went with Edge Addicts yesterday, ran 2:30.1 via Aim solo in my business partner's 08 E92 M3 6MT, stock engine with suspension, stoptechs, aero and wheels and pirelli slicks.

Great time!

Originally Posted by Tortoise

Paul, how much of this improvement do you attribute to the aero? You trimmed your wing and dropped your time considerably from day one. I had a good time trying to keep up with you on the track! Jay

Hi Jay, its hard to say, but at COTA too much aero will hurt your time due to long straightaways. After reducing rear wing my times got a lot better. I think for COTA stickier (slicks) tires would be more advantageous than aero IMO.

[Tortoise]

Originally Posted by Patrón

were you the other white e92m i've seen in photos and videos?

I was out there trying (unsuccessfully) to keep up with Paul. I have a mineral white E92 with a front splitter #474. That was my car in the last photo of the Jalopnik blog.

[USCTrojanMan29]

Is it safe to say that for COTA, coilovers should be set to full stiff?

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Just went with Edge Addicts yesterday, ran 2:30.1 via Aim solo in my business partner's 08 E92 M3 6MT, stock engine with suspension, stoptechs, aero and wheels and pirelli slicks.

That is a similar time to what Dale Rye runs in his E92 M3 on slicks with rear aero. Slicks are huge on a track like COTA.

The 997.2 RS guys are at 2:24 on hohos.

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

Is it safe to say that for COTA, coilovers should be set to full stiff?

You should have a stiffy when you get on track, yes.

The one difference is that you are all over the rumble strips at COTA versus not getting on it at other tracks. The rumble strips get gradually larger the further you get into them. You will be on them in 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 for sure. Don't set it up too stiff.

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by Patrón

were you the other white e92m i've seen in photos and videos?

you may also see #921. that is sally.

[USCTrojanMan29]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

I go to 2nd in 1,8,11,12, 15 and 20 in the GT3. Only rule I have is no shifting once in the carousel.

Which part is the carousel?

[USCTrojanMan29]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

You should have a stiffy when you get on track, yes.

The one difference is that you are all over the rumble strips at COTA versus not getting on it at other tracks. The rumble strips get gradually larger the further you get into them. You will be on them in 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 for sure. Don't set it up too stiff.

This is a bucket list event for me so I'll be up for it to say the least. I'll need a good lead-follow for the first session to get used to the track.

[surlynkid]

Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

Which part is the carousel?

16, 17, 18. In the RS you will want to short shift to 4th before the bridge and stay in 4th all the way through those turns. With the taller gearing of the GT3 it can be done in 3rd.

[Patrón]

Originally Posted by Tortoise

I was out there trying (unsuccessfully) to keep up with Paul. I have a mineral white E92 with a front splitter #474. That was my car in the last photo of the Jalopnik blog.

Originally Posted by surlynkid

you may also see #921. that is sally.

very nice. it's fun to see the videos of e92m cars at cota. i'm hoping in 2015 i can get enough experience to drive at an event there.

[ortho281]

Originally Posted by myBailey07

I was there for both the DriversEdge and Edge Addict groups in my white e92 too. There were a few of us.

I also did 2:30 on every lap!!! (However, I then still had turn 20 left to do LOL!)

2:30-2:33 is blazing fast in e92...Ah well, if I can't be that fast at least I'm gonna look cool...

LOL! I'm just now getting this. I'm a little slow with the jokes!

[ortho281]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

That is a similar time to what Dale Rye runs in his E92 M3 on slicks with rear aero. Slicks are huge on a track like COTA.

The 997.2 RS guys are at 2:24 on hohos.

Wow! That's fast! I would love to someday try running slicks, but not sure the wife will approve of me buying a new set of tires for every event.

[ortho281]

Originally Posted by surlynkid

You should have a stiffy when you get on track, yes.

The one difference is that you are all over the rumble strips at COTA versus not getting on it at other tracks. The rumble strips get gradually larger the further you get into them. You will be on them in 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20 for sure. Don't set it up too stiff.

Agree, I was all over the rumble strips and they are not smooth. Also your suspension needs a little compliance for braking hard at the end of the back straight. That part of the track is a little bumpy and I locked up one of my tires.

[Tortoise]

Originally Posted by Patrón

very nice. it's fun to see the videos of e92m cars at cota. i'm hoping in 2015 i can get enough experience to drive at an event there.

You should do it. It's a world class facility and a blast to drive.