Thread: First track day
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      12-17-2013, 07:41 PM   #8
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Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR
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Originally Posted by ivad32 View Post
Nice post. After tracking a E36 M3 for a few years, I will be taking my E90 M3 to the track for the first time early February (Thunder Hill) and look forward to seeing how they differ.

Did you run with MDM and/or Power On?

Were you on stock pads? If so, any fade? That is my only concern for my first track. Since I still have a warranty, I figure if I eat the pads/rotors, BMW can replace them.
Ran with traction control on (did not engage euro MDM) and it worked for me as a beginner. It didn't hinder me from learning the line which was my goal.

I ran power on as a preference. Not enough seat time to determine which I like better.

100% stock including pads. No fade, but again I need to learn to trust the brakes and brake later and harder. That said, Willow Springs did not seem like it was that hard on the brakes. Only a few really hard braking zones.

Actually, part of my strategy is to track this car a few times before my factory warranty expires. Not just for free pads, but to get any kinks out of the system early.
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