lukester does the Nordschleife BTG 7:31 in E92 M3

lukester · 07-24-2013, 05:35 PM

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we're getting there.
fastest time I had on tape was a 7:36min from last year.
here's a 7:31 Bridge to Gantry which could have been easily
a 7:2x min on a trackday where you pass the first bridge with 170mph.
At that point I just started accelerating - so a big loss.

my sector times compared to a M3 GTS are faster

but still - I'd love to have the 4.4 GTS engine

and yes - the 6speed manual is slower - but it's much more fun and
that's why I do it.

for a do it yourself garage build I'm pretty happy with my M3.

Current specs/mods:

KW 3way suspension
4:10 diff
some solid bushings at the rear subframe
GT4 front lip and rear spoiler
GFK hood and rear trunk lid
Full rollcage
2x Recaro seats
Schroth 6point harness
CAE shifter
Macht Schnell pulleys
Evolve software
Akrapovic exhaust
265/35 or 285/30-18 Michelin Cup tires all around
StopTech ST40 all around
a lot of stickers as every sticker gives you ~2sec per lap
removed some not needed crap out of the car
to try to compensate the rollcage which is 141lbs/64kg
big engine oil cooler,active differential cooling
and a upgraded power steering cooling

here's the HD link - enjoy - comment and subscribe

And some onboard "outtakes"

Blindside_137 · 07-24-2013, 06:11 PM

beast mode

slalomfever · 07-24-2013, 08:36 PM

nice run!

Longboarder · 07-24-2013, 11:37 PM

wow you were flying! love your vids.

radiantm3 · 07-25-2013, 11:09 AM

Living the dream.

Nice run.

TomElektro · 07-25-2013, 11:51 AM

As always great driving buddy. See you next week (2./3. August) and do some laps again.

Lalit@autocouture · 07-25-2013, 02:33 PM

Nice driving

Olagüe · 07-26-2013, 01:20 PM

nice fun!

Denk · 07-26-2013, 07:10 PM

Bat outta hell!

E92M356789 · 07-26-2013, 07:13 PM

Great driving!

Sapper_M3 · 07-28-2013, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukester

we're getting there.
fastest time I had on tape was a 7:36min from last year.
here's a 7:31 Bridge to Gantry which could have been easily
a 7:2x min on a trackday where you pass the first bridge with 170mph.
At that point I just started accelerating - so a big loss.

my sector times compared to a M3 GTS are faster

but still - I'd love to have the 4.4 GTS engine

and yes - the 6speed manual is slower - but it's much more fun and
that's why I do it.

for a do it yourself garage build I'm pretty happy with my M3

here's the HD link - enjoy - comment and subscribe

Lukester--congrats on the great time!

Also--random fact--I saw you at the Nurburgring about this time last year. I may even have some pictures of your car! I snapped a quick pic of you driving by because I KNEW I recognized your car from somewhere. It's taken me this long to realize I had seen your car before here on M3Post.

Keep up the great driving!

RingMeister01 · 07-28-2013, 06:01 AM

Volume up!! Nice run.

///M Power-Belgium · 07-28-2013, 06:08 AM

Super car & super driver...

jonasaurus · 07-28-2013, 10:11 AM

as always!

klammer · 07-28-2013, 12:19 PM

That was awesome!! Perfect conditions and your were almost the only one out there. I've never seen so few cars. Car sounds great and very impressive driving

sterile stork · 07-28-2013, 05:54 PM

I love your videos as well as what you've done with the car. By chance would you be comfortable sharing more about your CAE shifter setup? I've been contemplating one but cannot find an examples of an E92 installation, other than the limited peeks I've gotten at your interior through the videos you post

Imran@Evolve · 08-06-2013, 05:59 AM

Fantastic run. Car is running strong. I am sure the driver helps too ;-)

pkimM3r · 08-06-2013, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Super car & super driver...

Yep. Awesome video!

Pure · 08-25-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukester

we're getting there.
fastest time I had on tape was a 7:36min from last year.
here's a 7:31 Bridge to Gantry which could have been easily
a 7:2x min on a trackday where you pass the first bridge with 170mph.
At that point I just started accelerating - so a big loss.

my sector times compared to a M3 GTS are faster

but still - I'd love to have the 4.4 GTS engine

and yes - the 6speed manual is slower - but it's much more fun and
that's why I do it.

for a do it yourself garage build I'm pretty happy with my M3

here's the HD link - enjoy - comment and subscribe

And some onboard "outtakes"

Amazing! Wow regards/Grüße
Perfektion !!!

Diver · 08-25-2013, 08:45 AM

Sweet.

FogCityM3 · 08-25-2013, 08:58 AM

Does anyone know if removing the top speed limiter shaves off some time on the N-ring due to car hitting higher speeds on the straights (assuming car is stock but speed limiter removed)?

aussiem3 · 08-25-2013, 09:23 AM

A very neat and fearless drive only possible by a honed racing driver. I salute you.

07-24-2013, 05:35 PM	#1
lukester First Lieutenant 313 Rep 359 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Munich, Germany iTrader: (0)	lukester does the Nordschleife BTG 7:31 in E92 M3 Featured on BIMMERPOST.com we're getting there. fastest time I had on tape was a 7:36min from last year. here's a 7:31 Bridge to Gantry which could have been easily a 7:2x min on a trackday where you pass the first bridge with 170mph. At that point I just started accelerating - so a big loss. my sector times compared to a M3 GTS are faster but still - I'd love to have the 4.4 GTS engine and yes - the 6speed manual is slower - but it's much more fun and that's why I do it. for a do it yourself garage build I'm pretty happy with my M3. Current specs/mods: KW 3way suspension 4:10 diff some solid bushings at the rear subframe GT4 front lip and rear spoiler GFK hood and rear trunk lid Full rollcage 2x Recaro seats Schroth 6point harness CAE shifter Macht Schnell pulleys Evolve software Akrapovic exhaust 265/35 or 285/30-18 Michelin Cup tires all around StopTech ST40 all around a lot of stickers as every sticker gives you ~2sec per lap removed some not needed crap out of the car to try to compensate the rollcage which is 141lbs/64kg big engine oil cooler,active differential cooling and a upgraded power steering cooling here's the HD link - enjoy - comment and subscribe And some onboard "outtakes" __________________ lukecustoms on youtube: pedal to the metal => KLICK HERE .
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