Track forum general chit chat.

[roastbeef]

yea, i get it. i think i'm just going to have to double up on the run groups with other coordinators. last march i went to laguna seca and did a double run group (i don't get up there too often). best decision i ever made. not cheap, but none of this is. it seemed like every time i turned around it was time to get back in the car and do some laps.

i talked to josh at bimmerfest and he was really excited about coordinating an event at laguna seca. i think november's event at acs is the beginning of him branching out to other surrounding tracks (i hope!).

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

shit i need to send my wife on a trip away too

let's do jun 24th then.

let me screenshot this so I can useit just in case I need a favor in the future

[AriuSen]

here are some pics of the day + video of pb + spin + drift? Not rly lol + m3number86 and I black flagged

[M3 Number 86]

Trying to blame it on me. Lolol

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by elim11

Are there any alternative data loggers/laptimers besides the Aim Solo DL? Perhaps something more cost effective?

I use Harry's Lap Timer for iOS and Android devices. The app works well and the lap times are pretty accurate. Not bad for $20.

Depends what you're looking for though. When I go out to the track, I'm not trying to break any records. I haven't felt the need to look for anything better.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

interesting. what do you think this is? burnt fluid? crap that gets in past the seals? dirt/dust in the system settling?

I'm not sure what the exact cause is but I could speculate...

degrading seals, moisture contamination in fluid, heat induced degradation of the fluid, etc.

Regardless, the amount is small and when the level in the reservoir gets low I'll just add some.

Of course I say this just as I switched to SRF. The thought of opening up a liter of vintage unicorn tears just to top things off makes me sad...

[nholmes]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

here are some pics of the day + video of pb + spin + drift? Not rly lol + m3number86 and I black flagged

Dude, you are cutthroat lol

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by nholmes

Dude, you are cutthroat lol

lol this car is just not forgiving at all....i try to be careful on throttle, but still goes crazy sometimes lol.
before I used to be so scared, but now i just know the car will do that so I just get ready to countersteer every turn

[elim11]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

lol this car is just not forgiving at all....i try to be careful on throttle, but still goes crazy sometimes lol.
before I used to be so scared, but now i just know the car will do that so I just get ready to countersteer every turn

Nice driving! Exciting. And yes. Always blame it on #86. Bad influence lol

[xchosun1x]

congrats man!!! nice driving alex

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

here are some pics of the day + video of pb + spin + drift? Not rly lol + m3number86 and I black flagged

And I thought my car wanted to oversteer eagerly! Holy moly.

[AriuSen]

Originally Posted by redpriest

And I thought my car wanted to oversteer eagerly! Holy moly.

watch my z4m buttonwillow track video and you will see what is eager oversteer lol...that day was absurdly insane

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by elim11

Nice driving! Exciting. And yes. Always blame it on #86. Bad influence lol

It's called be accountable folks! But I am persuasive lol

[chamba002]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I use Harry's Lap Timer for iOS and Android devices. The app works well and the lap times are pretty accurate. Not bad for $20.

Depends what you're looking for though. When I go out to the track, I'm not trying to break any records. I haven't felt the need to look for anything better.

I was looking into Harry Lap timer and seems worth it for the price. The AiM SoloDL On-Board Lap Timer seem too pricey for me and Im not here to break records but just to enjoy the potential of my M3.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by chamba002

I was looking into Harry Lap timer and seems worth it for the price. The AiM SoloDL On-Board Lap Timer seem too pricey for me and Im not here to break records but just to enjoy the potential of my M3.

I highly recommend it. All I wanted was something that could show my lap times and record video. If you get the "Petrolhead" edition for $20, it does all of that. Make sure you get the RAM mount too. The links below are what I have (iPhone).

http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-166U
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-AP18U

Everything works really well.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I highly recommend it. All I wanted was something that could show my lap times and record video. If you get the "Petrolhead" edition for $20, it does all of that. Make sure you get the RAM mount too. The links below are what I have (iPhone).

http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-166U
http://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-AP18U

Everything works really well.

I already have Harry's lap timer and agree it is good for laptimes. However, I want to take it the next step and get some datalogging abilities. There doesnt seem to be a middle ground between the entry Harry's laptimer and the aim solo dl (gold standard). May have to bite the bullet.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by chamba002

I was looking into Harry Lap timer and seems worth it for the price. The AiM SoloDL On-Board Lap Timer seem too pricey for me and Im not here to break records but just to enjoy the potential of my M3.

The other nice thing about Harry's is that you can slowly add functionality. Want better GPS data, add an external GPS device. Want ODB data, add a ODB adapter. BTW, I found out this last weekend that the Carly ODB adapter works with Harry's. It only gives you Throttle and RPM and seems like the update rate is pretty slow but if you already have it, might as well use it.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by elim11

I already have Harry's lap timer and agree it is good for laptimes. However, I want to take it the next step and get some datalogging abilities. There doesnt seem to be a middle ground between the entry Harry's laptimer and the aim solo dl (gold standard). May have to bite the bullet.

I have a friend selling one. I can tag you in fb.

[nholmes]

Originally Posted by elim11

I already have Harry's lap timer and agree it is good for laptimes. However, I want to take it the next step and get some datalogging abilities. There doesnt seem to be a middle ground between the entry Harry's laptimer and the aim solo dl (gold standard). May have to bite the bullet.

You can also get the AiM Solo (without the DL) if you want a fancy timer without the CAN BUS sensor data.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I have a friend selling one. I can tag you in fb.

Thanks!

[roastbeef]

finally got some vids uploaded. got a quick one of my failed drifts. elim11's vid of him being bullied by an e36 is uploading...

[okusa]

Originally Posted by AriuSen

Nobody noticed the guy go flying off track at 1:20?