Track forum general chit chat.

redpriest wrote

I just ordered some Swift Spec-R springs.

I can't do full coilovers without getting reclassed into B2 with my mods, so this will have to tide me over until next year. These springs are a "free" modification, and I'm hoping with spring rates of 279 lbs/in in the front (160 lb/in stock M3), and 670 lbs/in for the rear (550 lb/in stock) will make a noticeable difference. I'm not expecting miracles, just something that will help me put the power down sooner in a corner.

Also ordered a Fall Line Motorsports tow strap with a tow-hook cover with a slot for the strap. Someone swiped (or it fell off somehow on the drive down to Chuckwalla) my tow hook cover so I have a gaping hole in my bumper I went to remove it on Saturday and it was already gone. Wtf!

Talked with my shop about getting an upgraded oil cooler + radiator, maybe with some custom ducting, to attack my cooling problem. Going to do that first before tackling the DCT cooler, maybe this will be enough. Shop talked about perhaps mounting better ducting or a fan on the DCT cooler, before upgrading.

M3 Number 86 wrote

You using obd or hardwire to canbus?

roastbeef wrote

Wood trim, huh? Never seen a woodie at the track.

nholmes wrote

Hardwired it into the CANBUS, player! I originally went OBDII (wife got me the OBDII kit originally), but that's kinda useless.

nholmes wrote

Gotta class this place up! Actually, I'm going to vinyl wrap it with CF.

The HACK wrote

Those are considered "fresh" by some...Nitto NT01s grip until corded. No reason not to run them.

I dismounted a set like that when I mounted my "new to me" Maxxis RC1s, and my mechanic was like "dude are you going to toss that? Can I have it?" I exchanged them for free mounting/dismounting.

M3 Number 86 wrote

we need more in B2.

I don't know how my car a family sedan with only coilovers and clubsports is in a class with the same car with up to TDs and BBK. Now I need those.

TD's will be my next set of tires.

redpriest wrote

Family sedan with Recaro seats and 50 degrees of slip angle?

redpriest wrote

Family sedan with Recaro seats and 50 degrees of slip angle?

AriuSen wrote

I have a video in chuckwalla where I dive bombed you trying to keep up with a mustang with wing....SORRY! LOL didnt notice I did that until I saw the video.

AriuSen wrote

bimmer challege will probably distribute better next year b2 b3 class....I agree e92 should not be so high in points, but at the same time wouldnt be fair m3 e92 = m3 e46 or z4m

redpriest wrote  

AriuSen wrote

bimmer challege will probably distribute better next year b2 b3 class....I agree e92 should not be so high in points, but at the same time wouldnt be fair m3 e92 = m3 e46 or z4m

I figure I'll do the best I can on stock suspension and these new springs. It's very hard to put the power down any faster than I am without the car going into a slide.

Was going to do MCS 2-way suspension this year, but I figure I'll postpone my plans unless I'm absolutely not competitive in B3.

M3 Number 86 wrote

I think you'll be able to get more out of the tires too.

I don't know I think my seats are worth two seconds Lolol

redpriest wrote  

AriuSen wrote

I have a video in chuckwalla where I dive bombed you trying to keep up with a mustang with wing....SORRY! LOL didnt notice I did that until I saw the video.

LOL, I didn't mind. I spent a lot of time in limp mode on Saturday, so I didn't have any power - and I tried to let people by as much as I could. You pretty much beasted everyone in the class in that blue Z4M!

M3 Number 86 wrote  

redpriest wrote  

AriuSen wrote

bimmer challege will probably distribute better next year b2 b3 class....I agree e92 should not be so high in points, but at the same time wouldnt be fair m3 e92 = m3 e46 or z4m

I figure I'll do the best I can on stock suspension and these new springs. It's very hard to put the power down any faster than I am without the car going into a slide.

Was going to do MCS 2-way suspension this year, but I figure I'll postpone my plans unless I'm absolutely not competitive in B3.

I think you'll be able to get more out of the tires too.

I don't know I think my seats are worth two seconds Lolol

redpriest wrote  

M3 Number 86 wrote

I think you'll be able to get more out of the tires too.

I don't know I think my seats are worth two seconds Lolol

QFP was huge for setting consistent lap times and reducing fatigue. After two days of buttonwillow with stock 3-point OEM seat belt, my knees were in agony from hitting the side of the door arm rest.

I don't doubt good seat would be worth it!!

AriuSen wrote  

M3 Number 86 wrote  

redpriest wrote  

AriuSen wrote

bimmer challege will probably distribute better next year b2 b3 class....I agree e92 should not be so high in points, but at the same time wouldnt be fair m3 e92 = m3 e46 or z4m

I figure I'll do the best I can on stock suspension and these new springs. It's very hard to put the power down any faster than I am without the car going into a slide.

Was going to do MCS 2-way suspension this year, but I figure I'll postpone my plans unless I'm absolutely not competitive in B3.

I think you'll be able to get more out of the tires too.

I don't know I think my seats are worth two seconds Lolol

those seats will help a lot! but If u do slower, just go play street fighter haha

roastbeef wrote

Wood trim, huh? Never seen a woodie at the track.