Do you take your M3 to the track?

Transfer · 11-12-2012, 04:14 AM

Our cars are popular for track use, with good reason. I'm curious what proportion of forum members take their ///M to the track.

Radiation Joe · 11-12-2012, 04:50 AM

The e46 got lots of track time.
My first e90 saw maybe 6 days per year.
The current e90 hasn't had it's cherry popped, yet.

Nang Vann · 11-12-2012, 04:53 AM

I will once I buy one!

CanAutM3 · 11-12-2012, 08:24 AM

I acually bought the M3 to track it. It is simply the best multipurpose car out there.

It sees 15+ track days a year

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Car54 · 11-12-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I acually bought the M3 to track it. The E90 is simply the best multipurpose car out there.

It sees 15+ track days a year

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Fixed that for you!

Majdnoon · 11-12-2012, 08:39 AM

Own an E36 and I track it all the time, plus looking to upgrade to an E46 and I'd track that as well.

CanAutM3 · 11-12-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Car54

Fixed that for you!

The E92 isn't bad though. The baby seat fits very well in the back and with the folding seats you can fit pretty much anything in there

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Car54 · 11-12-2012, 09:03 AM

How is loading tires and wheels in the back through the front doors?

Reznick · 11-12-2012, 09:07 AM

YES, but its been a while. Broke my neck a few years back and I'm still working on getting some problems fixed.Anyone who hasn't taken their car to the track needs to, just once.You'll be back again & again

passing · 11-12-2012, 09:15 AM

i need to get out more....

3-5 for me.

canadian stig · 11-12-2012, 09:40 AM

why buy an M3 if not to track it? they aren't exactly the greatest daily drivers out there. I just bought mine this year and already did about 12 track days with it. I would have done more if I wasn't so busy with work.

M3forMe · 11-12-2012, 09:43 AM

I want to track my car at least just once. I have not broken the car in yet. Question, do I really need a set of track tires to just go once? I have the comp package set up. Yeah I know 1 time will turn into 50 but hypothetically for this one time.

w00tw00t · 11-12-2012, 09:43 AM

I literally came back to a M3 (from a GTR) so I could track the crap out of it without any worries or major costs... Plan to track 1-2 times a month.

I agree with others above that there really isn't any other car out there that can show up at a track day in the morning, have a blast .. and then in the evening go out for a dinner and a movie with the wife in comfort and style

Team Plutonium · 11-12-2012, 09:44 AM

Only 1-2 track days a year at this point.

I haven't had the chance to take the latest configuration to the track...

Car54 · 11-12-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by M3forMe

I want to track my car at least just once. I have not broken the car in yet. Question, do I really need a set of track tires to just go once? I have the comp package set up. Yeah I know 1 time will turn into 50 but hypothetically for this one time.

You don't need track tires...you do need a good track inspection of your car prior. There is a bunch of information out there for getting ready for your first track event.

DO IT!

RudyP · 11-12-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

I agree with others above that there really isn't any other car out there that can show up at a track day in the morning, have a blast .. and then in the evening go out for a dinner and a movie with the wife in comfort and style

There are lots of cars that can do this... Just about any Porsche for starters.

M3 Esq. · 11-12-2012, 11:26 AM

I got out only three times last year which is not as often as I would have liked. It's very addicting and gets expensive quick, but it's so worth it!

baba louey · 11-12-2012, 11:30 AM

May I suggest 'Tracks Days. The Glovebox Guide' by Hamish Smart as a good book on preparing and going to the track.

M3AN///AW · 11-12-2012, 01:41 PM

I have 28 sessions on the Nurburgring over the course of the last two years with my E46 M3. I just picked up my 2013 E92 and, unfortunately, will have to wait until after the 1200 mile break-in and next spring to track it.

jphughan · 11-12-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Our cars are popular for track use, with good reason.

It's not just popular for track use, it's a car whose existence can only be truly appreciated on the track -- even more so than other cars. Does the M3 also make casual daily driving more fun than other cars? Of course. But you just don't understand how much better an M3 is than all those other cars (and how much fun you can have in it) until you see what it can do out there. Not even twisty canyon roads come close to delivering that sensation.

I don't think the added cost of an M3 over a 335i for example (even ignoring the higher running costs) are justifiable UNLESS you take it to the track occasionally IMHO. And yes, as others have said, if you're going for your first few times you can run it bone stock and be fine. As you get faster (i.e. get better versions of the "driver mod"), the first thing you'll need to get is upgraded brake fluid, then brake pads, then maybe larger tires with a square setup and possibly even grippier summer tires that wear faster, or up to R-compounds once you can handle them. After that you'd be looking at suspension mods (camber plates, coilovers, etc).

Carl L · 11-12-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Car54

How is loading tires and wheels in the back through the front doors?

Split folding rear seats and the trunk.

BartMW · 11-12-2012, 02:34 PM

I upgraded from an 06 325ci to the 08 E92 for the track. I love the versatility between track car and DD. But it does scream to be taken to the track. No problem loading 4 275X35/18 in through the front doors, I have them in Tire Totes so the handle helps the loading. And it's going to be my winter car as well. Incredible!

View Poll Results: Does your M3 see track time?
No way	29	10.90%
Not yet, but maybe in the future	93	34.96%
1-2 days per year	31	11.65%
3-5 days per year	47	17.67%
6-12 days per year	41	15.41%
Greater than 12 days a year	25	9.40%
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11-12-2012, 04:14 AM	#1
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 795 iTrader: (0)	Do you take your M3 to the track? Our cars are popular for track use, with good reason. I'm curious what proportion of forum members take their ///M to the track.
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11-12-2012, 04:50 AM	#2
Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA Posts: 2,674 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [4.25] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [5.00]	The e46 got lots of track time. My first e90 saw maybe 6 days per year. The current e90 hasn't had it's cherry popped, yet. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now.

11-12-2012, 04:53 AM	#3
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (0)	I will once I buy one! __________________ Moving on up!

11-12-2012, 09:03 AM	#8
Car54 Captain Drives: 1999 Z3 Mcoupe \| 2008 M3/4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 825 iTrader: (1)	How is loading tires and wheels in the back through the front doors? __________________ Craig Brickner BMW CCA/PBOC/Chin Motorsports DE Instructor Click to Join: BMWCCA # 366493

11-12-2012, 08:24 AM	#4
CanAutM3 Major Drives: 2008 E92 M3 SS2 DCT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,251 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Audi S4 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I acually bought the M3 to track it. It is simply the best multipurpose car out there. It sees 15+ track days a year .

11-12-2012, 08:39 AM	#6
Majdnoon Welek Ya Kelb Drives: 1998 E36 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 124 iTrader: (0)	Own an E36 and I track it all the time, plus looking to upgrade to an E46 and I'd track that as well.

11-12-2012, 09:07 AM	#9
Reznick First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 ,2000 330 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	YES, but its been a while. Broke my neck a few years back and I'm still working on getting some problems fixed.Anyone who hasn't taken their car to the track needs to, just once.You'll be back again & again

11-12-2012, 09:15 AM	#10
passing hey Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 Posts: 318 iTrader: (4)	i need to get out more.... 3-5 for me.

11-12-2012, 09:40 AM	#11
canadian stig Banned Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: canada Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	why buy an M3 if not to track it? they aren't exactly the greatest daily drivers out there. I just bought mine this year and already did about 12 track days with it. I would have done more if I wasn't so busy with work.

11-12-2012, 09:43 AM	#12
M3forMe M3 Dreamin' Drives: 13 E92 - AW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	I want to track my car at least just once. I have not broken the car in yet. Question, do I really need a set of track tires to just go once? I have the comp package set up. Yeah I know 1 time will turn into 50 but hypothetically for this one time.

11-12-2012, 09:43 AM	#13
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,284 iTrader: (9)	I literally came back to a M3 (from a GTR) so I could track the crap out of it without any worries or major costs... Plan to track 1-2 times a month. I agree with others above that there really isn't any other car out there that can show up at a track day in the morning, have a blast .. and then in the evening go out for a dinner and a movie with the wife in comfort and style __________________ M3 E92 AW \| Semi-Stripped Interior \| APEX EC-7 18x10 ET25 \| APEX Wheel Studs \| Akrapovic Evo \| Brembo GT 380 BBK \| Pagid RS29 \| BMC Air Filter \| AiM Solo DL \| OMP WRC Seats w/ Planted Brackets \| Challenge Harness Bar \| Schroth Profi II-6 Hans \| KW Clubsport \| Euro MDM & BPM Tune \| NT01 \| BFG R1 \| NT05 2013 Trackdays # \| 7 \|

11-12-2012, 09:44 AM	#14
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,467 iTrader: (1)	Only 1-2 track days a year at this point. I haven't had the chance to take the latest configuration to the track... __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

11-12-2012, 11:26 AM	#17
M3 Esq. Mind of an effing scientist. Drives: Safely Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,045 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	I got out only three times last year which is not as often as I would have liked. It's very addicting and gets expensive quick, but it's so worth it! __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe/DCT/ZCP/Speed Cloth/BMW Performance Exhaust/Dinan Goodies/CF Bits/Volk TE37 SL

11-12-2012, 11:30 AM	#18
baba louey Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: calgary Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	May I suggest 'Tracks Days. The Glovebox Guide' by Hamish Smart as a good book on preparing and going to the track.

11-12-2012, 01:41 PM	#19
M3AN///AW Technical Sergeant Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I have 28 sessions on the Nurburgring over the course of the last two years with my E46 M3. I just picked up my 2013 E92 and, unfortunately, will have to wait until after the 1200 mile break-in and next spring to track it.

11-12-2012, 02:34 PM	#22
BartMW Private Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ottawa Posts: 66 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I upgraded from an 06 325ci to the 08 E92 for the track. I love the versatility between track car and DD. But it does scream to be taken to the track. No problem loading 4 275X35/18 in through the front doors, I have them in Tire Totes so the handle helps the loading. And it's going to be my winter car as well. Incredible!

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