1st Time At Laguna W/ My New E92 M3

Sebringjetta · 01-14-2014, 02:00 PM

well a few weeks ago was my 1st time back on the track after my wreck at T-HILL (TOTALED MY E46) and it was also my 1st time on the track with my new e92 m3.... i have to be honest i wasnt expecting much out of my e92 m3 as i had a caged full track prepped e46 m3..i expected the 92 to be huge, sloppy, and a challenge to drive over all in the stock form. for the most part the car is stock except for some simple mods i did right after buying the car. i put in recaro PP, kw sleeve over kit, PFC 08 pads front and rear, along with apex arc-7 w/ nitto nt01... after 1 day at luguna and working out the butterflies of being on the track after a bad wreck i can only say this has to be my favorite m3 i have owned except for my e30....car felt a little big as expected but felt nimble, brakes were ok for a car that weighs as much as it does but was ok with the pfc pads.... it was nice having the torque compared to the e46 when exiting the corners and the long straight at laguna....the power was more manageable then i expected....overall i can say bmw did well and look forward to the future with this car and everything it has to offer!!!!!

InterJon · 01-14-2014, 02:44 PM

I am glad to hear that you are back at it and enjoying yourself.

Handy Man · 01-14-2014, 02:47 PM

Mmmm... looks like fun!

Thanks for reminding me to look into track day schedules

Sebringjetta · 01-14-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by InterJon

I am glad to hear that you are back at it and enjoying yourself.

THANK YOU SIR...I JUST CANT BELIEVE HOW WELL THE E92 FEELS....CAR REALLY IS AMAZING!!!!!

Sebringjetta · 01-14-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Handy Man

Mmmm... looks like fun!

Thanks for reminding me to look into track day schedules

LMAO....ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!

USCTrojanMan29 · 01-14-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

THANK YOU SIR...I JUST CANT BELIEVE HOW WELL THE E92 FEELS....CAR REALLY IS AMAZING!!!!!

You should come down to Buttonwillow and/or Chuckwalla one of these days? I'm planning on heading up for the PCA GGR DE event at the end of March at Thunderhill....you gonna go to that event?

tito_gsx · 01-14-2014, 06:30 PM

Great post! Nice to see you pushing the limits already. Curious how your times compare when you go back to thunderhill in the e92

knolow · 01-14-2014, 07:26 PM

Awesome to hear an e46 guy speak so well of our e92 regarding track.

ddas · 01-14-2014, 09:02 PM

Great photos!

M3 Esq · 01-14-2014, 09:22 PM

Kudos to you getting right back out there. I wrecked my E92 at the Glen last year so I know exactly where your coming from. I plan on getting back out myself once the season starts.

yandy · 01-14-2014, 09:35 PM

nice! getting back on the horse is though. Glad to see you're out there having fun and linking the e92.

Post videos if you have, or when you have

knolow · 01-15-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq.

Kudos to you getting right back out there. I wrecked my E92 at the Glen last year so I know exactly where your coming from. I plan on getting back out myself once the season starts.

If I don't mind me asking how'd it happen? I've always been afraid of Glen. Professionals face their last race there.

M3 Esq · 01-15-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by knolow

If I don't mind me asking how'd it happen? I've always been afraid of Glen. Professionals face their last race there.

PMed

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by USCTrojanMan29

You should come down to Buttonwillow and/or Chuckwalla one of these days? I'm planning on heading up for the PCA GGR DE event at the end of March at Thunderhill....you gonna go to that event?

ya ill be there!!!!!!

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tito_gsx

Great post! Nice to see you pushing the limits already. Curious how your times compare when you go back to thunderhill in the e92

ya it was interesting comparing my times from my built e46 to this new almost stock e92....scary part is there were not to far off....

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Originally Posted by knolow

Awesome to hear an e46 guy speak so well of our e92 regarding track.

alot of guys look down on the e92 because of size, more electronics and to be honest i used to be on that ban wagon until getting behind the wheel of one...this car looks to be very promising...

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ddas

Great photos!

thank you sir!!!!!!!!

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Esq.

Kudos to you getting right back out there. I wrecked my E92 at the Glen last year so I know exactly where your coming from. I plan on getting back out myself once the season starts.

the first time back its hard not second guess your self and to push aside your fears but i feel great again and look forward to the season!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by yandy

nice! getting back on the horse is though. Glad to see you're out there having fun and linking the e92.

Post videos if you have, or when you have

of course...i always run a gopro...will be posting videos as i go...can always use constructive criticism!!!!

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by knolow

If I don't mind me asking how'd it happen? I've always been afraid of Glen. Professionals face their last race there.

would like to know as well

radiantm3 · 01-15-2014, 11:01 AM

So what did you run?

Always curious what an almost stock M3 would run with R Comps. I feel like they make the most significant difference in times.

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

So what did you run?

Always curious what an almost stock M3 would run with R Comps. I feel like they make the most significant difference in times.

slow

....fastest time of the day for me was 1:47 on the last session.... with my e46 m3 my quickest time was 1:43. i use a AIMSOLO..one thing that keeps messing with my mind is i dont have harnesses or hans yet in this car and it plays with my mind...lmao

Sebringjetta · 01-15-2014, 11:30 AM

Also I Need To Mention I Was Having To Work Out A Rubbing Issue With The Nt01's...i Have To Run A 12mm Spacer To Clear The Kw Springs....then Of Course The Tires Were Rubbing The Front Fenders...after Loosening The Fender Bolts That Run Down The Fenders And Pulling The Fenders Out I Was Abel To Eliminate Most Of The Issue...now The Fenders Only Polish The Sidewall From Time To Time Lmao...the Other Issue I Need To Deal With Is I Need Camber Plates... I Know The Nt01's Need Neg Camber So Im Sure Im Heating The Sidewalls A Little More Then I Should...i Swear It Never Ends

M3 Esq · 01-15-2014, 01:17 PM

[QUOTE=Sebringjetta;15273094]the first time back its hard not second guess your self and to push aside your fears but i feel great again and look forward to the season!!!!!!QUOTE]

I've been karting this winter and driving karts helps a lot. You learn great car control and everything that happens in a kart can happen on the track with much less risk. I recommend karting to anyone who drives a car on the racetrack. After karting I don't think I'll be as nervous getting back out there

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Sebringjetta Brigadier General 311 Rep 3,675 Posts Drives: E46m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (39)	1st Time At Laguna W/ My New E92 M3 well a few weeks ago was my 1st time back on the track after my wreck at T-HILL (TOTALED MY E46) and it was also my 1st time on the track with my new e92 m3.... i have to be honest i wasnt expecting much out of my e92 m3 as i had a caged full track prepped e46 m3..i expected the 92 to be huge, sloppy, and a challenge to drive over all in the stock form. for the most part the car is stock except for some simple mods i did right after buying the car. i put in recaro PP, kw sleeve over kit, PFC 08 pads front and rear, along with apex arc-7 w/ nitto nt01... after 1 day at luguna and working out the butterflies of being on the track after a bad wreck i can only say this has to be my favorite m3 i have owned except for my e30....car felt a little big as expected but felt nimble, brakes were ok for a car that weighs as much as it does but was ok with the pfc pads.... it was nice having the torque compared to the e46 when exiting the corners and the long straight at laguna....the power was more manageable then i expected....overall i can say bmw did well and look forward to the future with this car and everything it has to offer!!!!! Attached Images __________________
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InterJon Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I am glad to hear that you are back at it and enjoying yourself.
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tito_gsx Private 4 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Great post! Nice to see you pushing the limits already. Curious how your times compare when you go back to thunderhill in the e92
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knolow Captain 120 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jersey iTrader: (8)	Awesome to hear an e46 guy speak so well of our e92 regarding track. __________________ 2009 E93 M3 Sold
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	Kudos to you getting right back out there. I wrecked my E92 at the Glen last year so I know exactly where your coming from. I plan on getting back out myself once the season starts.
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radiantm3 Apex Everything! 976 Rep 4,378 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000, 2017 GT350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [9.35] 2014 BMW i3 [10.00]	So what did you run? Always curious what an almost stock M3 would run with R Comps. I feel like they make the most significant difference in times. __________________ 2011 E92 M3(Sold). 2007 Honda S2000 (Track Car). 2016 Cayman GT4 (Sold). 2017 Shelby GT350 (AKA Crowd Killer). My pet project: https://stickershift.com
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Sebringjetta Brigadier General 311 Rep 3,675 Posts Drives: E46m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (39)	Also I Need To Mention I Was Having To Work Out A Rubbing Issue With The Nt01's...i Have To Run A 12mm Spacer To Clear The Kw Springs....then Of Course The Tires Were Rubbing The Front Fenders...after Loosening The Fender Bolts That Run Down The Fenders And Pulling The Fenders Out I Was Abel To Eliminate Most Of The Issue...now The Fenders Only Polish The Sidewall From Time To Time Lmao...the Other Issue I Need To Deal With Is I Need Camber Plates... I Know The Nt01's Need Neg Camber So Im Sure Im Heating The Sidewalls A Little More Then I Should...i Swear It Never Ends __________________
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	[QUOTE=Sebringjetta;15273094]the first time back its hard not second guess your self and to push aside your fears but i feel great again and look forward to the season!!!!!!QUOTE] I've been karting this winter and driving karts helps a lot. You learn great car control and everything that happens in a kart can happen on the track with much less risk. I recommend karting to anyone who drives a car on the racetrack. After karting I don't think I'll be as nervous getting back out there
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