Track forum general chit chat.

HPDE at NJMP Lightning last Saturday. First HPDE at this track, and third overall in this car (did “XTreme Xperience” super car thingy at Lightning with my daughter a couple of years ago but they only give you 3 laps in each car). Ran with the intermediate (yellow) group and got cleared to solo. First time on 200tw tires, which was a blast. My car is mostly stock otherwise, with camber plates and solid subframe bushings.

Had a blast though my fastest lap was only a 1:21. Technique isn't too bad but still a bit tentative on the throttle at times on the straights. At my age I'm not quite as fearless as I used to be, and also a little afraid to wreck my DD, lol. But definitely planning to do 3-5 HPDE a year from here on out and keep improving!

Anyone going to mid ohio for mvp track days 9/26-28? Going up with a buddy for the weekend, would be good to see some E90/2s!

kolosy wrote

Anyone going to mid ohio for mvp track days 9/26-28? Going up with a buddy for the weekend, would be good to see some E90/2s!

Wish I could but I will be with a couple friends in NJMP the weekend before, then I have Road America in October with BMW CCA, you going to that?

Rubin

former 240 s14 wrote

Wish I could but I will be with a couple friends in NJMP the weekend before, then I have Road America in October with BMW CCA, you going to that?

Rubin

It’s my son’s 6th birthday that weekend. I get away with a lot for this stupid hobby. That may be a bridge too far lol.

former 240 s14 wrote

Wish I could but I will be with a couple friends in NJMP the weekend before, then I have Road America in October with BMW CCA, you going to that?

Rubin

Have you seen the schedule for it? With OFast and the club race(s?) this year, there isn't going to be much HPDE time.

Ximian wrote

Have you seen the schedule for it? With OFast and the club race(s?) this year, there isn't going to be much HPDE time.

Yep, 4 25 minute sessions Sat/Sun but I also signed up for Friday which is open track for all advanced. I think with Friday it should be good from a lap perspective.

Rubin

former 240 s14 wrote

Yep, 4 25 minute sessions Sat/Sun but I also signed up for Friday which is open track for all advanced. I think with Friday it should be good from a lap perspective.

Rubin

Ooh. That I may be able to make work. (The Friday)

Just signed up for the Friday lapping day former 240 s14 ... see ya there!

Hey all, selling a set of E90 QuickFit Pro 4-pts if anyone is interested. Brand new, never used. $1000 shipped.

Schroth QuickFit Pro set - E90 version, driver + passenger

Cool schirmer video with some sexy e9x content

kolosy wrote

Cool schirmer video with some sexy e9x content

Saw this too. That E92 is something else.

Home made Sparco fire extinguisher project 🏎️🧯

kolosy wrote

Cool schirmer video with some sexy e9x content

Not allowed to talk about Schirmer here or 🔥

kolosy wrote

Cool schirmer video with some sexy e9x content

Not allowed to talk about Schirmer here or 🔥

Bimmer Barney wrote

Not allowed to talk about Schirmer here or 🔥

Trigger warning for the speech control snowflakes.

Man, this place is dead.

I’ll go — here’s what happens when you design your own wing mount, and under size it. The side with both ears missing is the side that failed first.

kolosy wrote

Man, this place is dead.

I’ll go — here’s what happens when you design your own wing mount, and under size it. The side with both ears missing is the side that failed first.

Failed at speed? Looks like the pins held (?)

Estoril Blue wrote

Failed at speed? Looks like the pins held (?)

While towing, so yes but not on track thankfully. Pulling it down while on the shoulder of a busy highway was not particularly fun though.

Maybe they weren’t truly undersized… just not designed for following closely from an elevated position for an extended period of time. ;-)

egparson202 wrote

Maybe they weren’t truly undersized… just not designed for following closely from an elevated position for an extended period of time. ;-)

I think the actual issue is the trunk mounts. I had them made by sendcutsend so it s plate with a bend in it. I think that allowed for too much lateral flex (vs a machined one) so the whole thing rocked side to side more than it otherwise would have. Probably fatigue failure over time.

kolosy wrote

Man, this place is dead.

I’ll go — here’s what happens when you design your own wing mount, and under size it. The side with both ears missing is the side that failed first.

Jesus, thank god you weren't in the car on track...that could of sucked for you or another person behind you. Glad its minor damage!

Rubin

former 240 s14 wrote

Jesus, thank god you weren't in the car on track...that could of sucked for you or another person behind you. Glad its minor damage!

Rubin

Yeah that could’ve gone real bad, on the highway too. 6’ long chunk of aluminum flying around would’ve been a bad day for anyone on the receiving end. I was shocked that there was no apparent contact with the back of the car, either. Just the wing itself.