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      11-18-2014, 08:30 AM   #1233
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Car: 997.2 GT3 RS
Track: Buttonwillow 13CW
Best Lap Time: 1:52.68
Brakes: Stock, Endless MA45Bs, Motul, SS lines
Tires: 10 heat cycle R6s...245/40/18 & 335/30/18
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Congrats! Low 50's! hehe no surprises there.
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Congrats! Low 50's! hehe no surprises there.
Thanks man, it was during the 6th session on Saturday when it got overcast and a little chilly. Car felt like it got a little shot of NOS. The track felt so good and I was able to ride a lot of the berms which helped me to carry more speed through the turns.

I drove the Cayman on Sunday and I thought that it'd be like driving a parade lap knowing that I'd be 10+ seconds slower. Nope, I was working a lot more being on crappy tires and having nannies off. The fact that the brakes disappointed 15 minutes into the 2nd session didn't inspire me to push it any harder.
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Went to Chuckwalla with Speed Ventures. It was quite pleasant out there aside from a few episodes of sand blowing on the track, but the sand largely cleared up.

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Track/course: Chuckwalla CW
Best Lap Time: 1:58.89 (transponder)
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Tires: Hankook TD - 295/30/18 square on Apex Arc-8 10.5" (fresh tires)
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      11-24-2014, 11:57 PM   #1236
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Not a M3, but the track forum on the e90post is basically dead, so figure post here instead.

Track/course: Gingerman
Best Lap Time: 1:47.35
Brakes: Pads only, PFC 01 front, EBC yellow Rear
Tires: Hankook RS3 - 255/35/18 front, 265/35/18 rear
Suspension: M3 arms, subframe bushings, BMW performance spring/shocks, Dinan camber plates
Other mods: JB4, FMIC, DP, catback exhaust, LSD

Looking forward for the next season, should be able to shave off another second or two next year with some new tires and TC Kline coilovers. Gonna try some big tracks like Road America too.
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      11-25-2014, 10:18 AM   #1237
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Not sure if this thread is f8x m3 friendly but here goessssss.....

Track/course: Harris Hill - Austin, TX
Best Lap Time: 1:28.71
Car: 2015 F80 M3 6MT
Brakes: Stock with stock fluid
Tires: Stock Michelin PSS
Suspension: Stock
Other mods: None, DSC off

First weekend on this track, and first time driving my f8x on track. Still had temp tags on. These runs were with DSC fully off. Lap times were between 1:29-1:30 range. Fast lap was 1:28.71.

Forgive my sloppy driving, im not as experienced or talented as most here, I just track for fun

best lap here is 1:28.71, consistently 129.xx-130.xx. still slow and turning in too early at the top of the hill, and inconsistent on some of my braking zones. a lot to work on.

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Track/course: Harris Hill - Austin, TX
Best Lap Time: 1:28.71
Car: 2015 F80 M3 6MT
Brakes: Stock with stock fluid
Tires: Stock Michelin PSS
Suspension: Stock
Other mods: None, DSC off

First weekend on this track, and first time driving my f8x on track. Still had temp tags on. These runs were with DSC fully off. Lap times were between 1:29-1:30 range. Fast lap was 1:28.71.

Forgive my sloppy driving, im not as experienced or talented as most here, I just track for fun

best lap here is 1:28.71, consistently 129.xx-130.xx. still slow and turning in too early at the top of the hill, and inconsistent on some of my braking zones. a lot to work on.

Is there a recommended break-in period for the engine similar to our E9xs? Just curious since your tracking a brand new one.
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      11-26-2014, 12:14 AM   #1239
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Is there a recommended break-in period for the engine similar to our E9xs? Just curious since your tracking a brand new one.
I had 18xx miles on it, and had the 1200 mile service done by Bmw beforehand
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      11-26-2014, 06:05 PM   #1240
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Went to Chuckwalla with Speed Ventures. It was quite pleasant out there aside from a few episodes of sand blowing on the track, but the sand largely cleared up.

E90 M3
Track/course: Chuckwalla CW
Best Lap Time: 1:58.89 (transponder)
Brakes: AP Racing - Cobalt Friction XR2 front/XR3 rear
Tires: Hankook TD - 295/30/18 square on Apex Arc-8 10.5" (fresh tires)
Suspension: JRZ RS Pro
Other mods: VF620, Akrapovic X-Pipe with stock exhaust, RD Sport front sway bar, (full interior and no aero parts), Euro-MDM on.
Very cool! I wish I could have stayed over to hang out. My first time at CVR, fell in love, and will be back soon to try CW.
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      11-27-2014, 01:14 AM   #1241
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Very cool! I wish I could have stayed over to hang out. My first time at CVR, fell in love, and will be back soon to try CW.
Thanks! Yeah it's a fun track. And your car should kick ass there!

I prefer CW over CCW. I experienced CCW first, but when I did CW, for some reason I had more fun. Not really sure why.
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Awesome driving and laptime dogbone.

I was there in blue/orange E46. Was a fun wknd!

Have you had any heat issues with the VF620 blower?
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      11-28-2014, 02:45 PM   #1243
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Went to Buttonwillow with PCA SDR Nov 15-16th.

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Track/course: Buttonwillow 13 CW
Best Lap Time: 1:59.52 (transponder)
Brakes: Brembo BBK - Endless Pads
Tires: Hankook R-S3 - 275/35/18 & 285/35/15 Staggered 9.5/10.5 (8 Track Days [40+ Heat Cycles] pretty shot)
Suspension: Ohlins R&T with Vorshalg Camber Plates
Other mods: Akrapovic Evo (full interior and no major aero parts), MDM on.

Track is definitely faster since the repave and the blended curbs. First time back to BRP in a year when my prior PB was a 2:07 flat.


Vid of my 1:59.73 lap on Saturday. No vid of my Sunday PB.


Speed comparo from last year. Made up a bunch of time from Grapevine to Truckstop.
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      11-28-2014, 03:16 PM   #1244
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Awesome driving and laptime dogbone.

I was there in blue/orange E46. Was a fun wknd!

Have you had any heat issues with the VF620 blower?
Hey, we met before your car arrived Saturday and I mentioned a blown E90 that I believed had a solid cooling system - this is the one!!
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COTA and TWS

Track/Course: COTA
Best Lap Time: 2.33.87 (Solo DL)
Brake Pads: ST R-34
Tires (Size & Model): 275 NT01
Suspension: KW CS
Other Mods: APR wing & splitter

Track/Course: TWS (CCW)
Best Lap Time: 1:53.53 (Solo DL)
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      12-08-2014, 04:04 PM   #1246
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Awesome driving and laptime dogbone.

I was there in blue/orange E46. Was a fun wknd!

Have you had any heat issues with the VF620 blower?
Thanks! Sorry I missed your post……

Regarding heat issues-----it seems the E9x M3 is prone to heat issues regardless of whether it's N/A or S/C. Of course, the Supercharger can build up a lot of heat. But we've seen tons of N/A engines suffer as well. Honestly, it really does come down to driver ability and driving style. I have a friend who never had any heat issues in his N/A M3 when he was starting out, but then he went to Hankook TD tires. As soon as he went to Hankook tires, he was driving the car harder and faster. Heat issues surfaced immediately.

I had a water misting system installed by EAS, and it's been quite effective at keeping temps generally under control up to about 95ºF outside temp. Before the misting system, in warm temps, people knew me as the guy who would overheat after two hot laps. That's not the case anymore. It's not a miracle, but I can run the car in warm temps and do complete 25 minute sessions if I want. Honestly, if you're going for the best possible lap times, my experience is that the tires will give way after just a few hot laps. Especially with a tire like the Hankook TD, it's good to give them a recovery lap in between PB hot laps. So, the tires needing a little love ends up helping the engine.

If you just want to have fun for a whole session but aren't going super max the whole time, then the misting system is fine to get you through. The way the EAS system works is that there are 5 spray nozzles---two on the S/C intercooler (or if you don't have a S/C you put them on the oil cooler), two on the main radiator and one on the DCT cooler. It can be setup to work on both N/A and S/C cars.

I just use water. Distilled is best. The injectors tend to get clogged quickly if you run tap water.

If you have any other questions, I suggest contacting EAS. They've installed a number of them now.
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      12-13-2014, 09:01 AM   #1247
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Not a M3, but the track forum on the e90post is basically dead, so figure post here instead.

Track/course: Gingerman
Best Lap Time: 1:47.35
Brakes: Pads only, PFC 01 front, EBC yellow Rear
Tires: Hankook RS3 - 255/35/18 front, 265/35/18 rear
Suspension: M3 arms, subframe bushings, BMW performance spring/shocks, Dinan camber plates
Other mods: JB4, FMIC, DP, catback exhaust, LSD

Looking forward for the next season, should be able to shave off another second or two next year with some new tires and TC Kline coilovers. Gonna try some big tracks like Road America too.
Wow, badass time! I was the previous Gingerman record holder at 1:50, well documented of course. My friend with Sport cups did 1:49. Do you have video?, or some other lap time evidence?
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Wow, badass time! I was the previous Gingerman record holder at 1:50, well documented of course. My friend with Sport cups did 1:49. Do you have video?, or some other lap time evidence?
Pads made the biggest difference I suppose. Before running the PFC 01, all my time were +1:50. Gingerman is surprisingly hard on brakes. Stock pads didn't last for more than 2 laps; EBC yellow was melted after one session as well.

Forgot to turn on the gopro for that session, but I do have the data log from my phone and a video of my 2nd best lap. Btw, yellow on the data log mean +1.1g, red = +1.2g. As long as it is not cold or wet, these R-S3 grips really really well.

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      12-13-2014, 11:28 PM   #1249
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Forgot to turn on the gopro for that session, but I do have the data log from my phone and a video of my 2nd best lap. Btw, yellow on the data log mean +1.1g, red = +1.2g. As long as it is not cold or wet, these R-S3 grips really really well.
Good Job! Makes me miss tracking my 335I...............maybe just a little bit ;-)
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Drove COTA in my business partner's 08 E92 M3.

Stock engine,

AST shocks, Vorshlag camber plates,

8x10 18X11 wheels with scrub 305 Pirelli DW slicks, splitter and APR wing.

Stoptech ST60/ST40 with Cobalt XR1 pads.

Full interior, stereo etc, drove the car there from Dallas.

2:30.1 with a passenger via AiM solo. Any faster E9X street car lap times at COTA?

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Went Speed District's Buttonwillow weekend. Very nice time. Weather was great. Before this weekend, I've never done a 1:54. This weekend, I ran 6 laps at 1:54. The lowest being 1:54.03…….so now I'm hoping to get in the 53's hehe….darn! SO CLOSE!

Actually, in the 11AM session on Sunday, my timers showed that I was running 4/100th faster than my fast lap through Phil Hill, but then a guy had a mechanical issue on the track AND HE GOT OUT OF HIS CAR TO LOOK AT IT!!! Immediate black flags……That lap would have been my best chance at 1:53……then I broke a stud during a brake pad swap, and my day was done because both bolts that hold the rotor on the hub were frozen with rust and we couldn't get them out.…..ah well. I guess there's always next time……

One other note: The new surface at Buttonwillow is interesting because it doesn't seem to punish you for running old tires like it used to (my tires were on day 5), but it also doesn't really reward you as much for running new tires. On the old pavement, new tires were noticeably faster than old ones. But on the new pavement, old tires seem to work quite well. I had a completely fresh set of tires with me, and I never used them because my 5 day old tires were working great!

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Best Lap Time: 1:54.03 (transponder)
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Tires: Hankook TD - 295/30/18 square on Apex Arc-8 10.5" (tires on 5th day!)
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I think a little public reprimand is in order…….

AHH!!! GET BACK IN YOUR CAR!!!! BAD DRIVER!!!! GO TO YOUR ROOM!!! YOU'RE GROUNDED!!!! NO DINNER TONIGHT!!!!

Seriously though, for anyone new to tracking-----STAY IN YOUR CAR unless it's on fire. It's not safe to stand outside your car on an active racetrack. This guy was bending down checking out his car with his back to an active track----and worse---after Bus Stop!!!! People fly off there all the time! Automatic Black Flag.
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^ congrats again Gabe!

looks like they are taking a shit. Maybe they just had to go
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