Upcoming SoCal Track Days

elim11 · 11-03-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

I have iRacing as well. That was my plan to get a feel for the track since this will be my first time at ACS too. Only thing is iRacing doesn't have a car that's close to the M3.

Although I haven't played iRacing, i think driving simulators do have the benefit of learning the track and baseline familiarity. However, nothing can simulate when you go around the roval and feeling those G forces or getting close to that wall.

I would also recommend watching videos of ACS on youtube from members on here. I know there should be a surplus of videos to choose from.

NoCarrier · 11-03-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

I have iRacing as well. That was my plan to get a feel for the track since this will be my first time at ACS too. Only thing is iRacing doesn't have a car that's close to the M3.

Yeah, that's the unfortunate part. I practice with the Miata and the Z4 to get familiar with the track at two extremes. Despite the cars not being a close match I still found it to be fantastic practice before going to Sonoma and Laguna Seca for the first times.

okusa · 11-04-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

I have iRacing as well. That was my plan to get a feel for the track since this will be my first time at ACS too. Only thing is iRacing doesn't have a car that's close to the M3.

Yeah, that's the unfortunate part. I practice with the Miata and the Z4 to get familiar with the track at two extremes. Despite the cars not being a close match I still found it to be fantastic practice before going to Sonoma and Laguna Seca for the first times.

You should check out Project Cars. No ACS but it has the others and Big Willow too. I have iRacing too but PCars is superior for learning tracks.

roastbeef · 11-05-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

I have iRacing as well. That was my plan to get a feel for the track since this will be my first time at ACS too. Only thing is iRacing doesn't have a car that's close to the M3.

Yeah, that's the unfortunate part. I practice with the Miata and the Z4 to get familiar with the track at two extremes. Despite the cars not being a close match I still found it to be fantastic practice before going to Sonoma and Laguna Seca for the first times.

You should check out Project Cars. No ACS but it has the others and Big Willow too. I have iRacing too but PCars is superior for learning tracks.

Do you like it more than gran turismo?

redpriest · 11-05-2016, 01:24 AM

VR is a game changer. If you can afford to set it up I highly recommend it. Asetto Corsa has the E92 M3 stock car and it feels very close to the real thing in VR. It's European centric but driving on Spa and the Nurburgring is fantastic!!

Project CARS is fantastic too, but you get the E92 GT4 car and your times will be way better. The Sonoma and Laguna Seca tracks feel great.

I am a big fan of DIRT Rally because it gets you into feeling the weight transfer of the car in a natural way. Can't recommend it enough.

I like iRacing as well, again, car selection is limited but the tracks are fantastic. Coat is high though as every thing requires money.

VR + chair + force feedback wheel and pedals + good PC costs a couple track days but you can literally "hit the track" whenever you feel like it.

okusa · 11-05-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by macdude357

I have iRacing as well. That was my plan to get a feel for the track since this will be my first time at ACS too. Only thing is iRacing doesn't have a car that's close to the M3.

Yeah, that's the unfortunate part. I practice with the Miata and the Z4 to get familiar with the track at two extremes. Despite the cars not being a close match I still found it to be fantastic practice before going to Sonoma and Laguna Seca for the first times.

You should check out Project Cars. No ACS but it has the others and Big Willow too. I have iRacing too but PCars is superior for learning tracks.

Do you like it more than gran turismo?

No comparison. I have a pretty sweet 3 monitor sim setup.

okusa · 11-05-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by redpriest

VR is a game changer. If you can afford to set it up I highly recommend it. Asetto Corsa has the E92 M3 stock car and it feels very close to the real thing in VR. It's European centric but driving on Spa and the Nurburgring is fantastic!!

Project CARS is fantastic too, but you get the E92 GT4 car and your times will be way better. The Sonoma and Laguna Seca tracks feel great.

I am a big fan of DIRT Rally because it gets you into feeling the weight transfer of the car in a natural way. Can't recommend it enough.

I like iRacing as well, again, car selection is limited but the tracks are fantastic. Coat is high though as every thing requires money.

VR + chair + force feedback wheel and pedals + good PC costs a couple track days but you can literally "hit the track" whenever you feel like it.

I've looked at a couple of VR units but don't know much about any of them. What the one to have for sim racing?

M3 Number 86 · 11-05-2016, 09:11 PM

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In for 11/20 with a garage.

Anyone here use iRacing? Auto Club Speedway is on there and it's nice to get a feel for it before hitting the track.

I have iRacing as well. That was my plan to get a feel for the track since this will be my first time at ACS too. Only thing is iRacing doesn't have a car that's close to the M3.

Nor does it test your balls around the bank. In iracing I would see what happens if I didn't lift. In real life you can't really do that. Lol

M3 Number 86 · 11-05-2016, 09:13 PM

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VR is a game changer. If you can afford to set it up I highly recommend it. Asetto Corsa has the E92 M3 stock car and it feels very close to the real thing in VR. It's European centric but driving on Spa and the Nurburgring is fantastic!!

Project CARS is fantastic too, but you get the E92 GT4 car and your times will be way better. The Sonoma and Laguna Seca tracks feel great.

I am a big fan of DIRT Rally because it gets you into feeling the weight transfer of the car in a natural way. Can't recommend it enough.

I like iRacing as well, again, car selection is limited but the tracks are fantastic. Coat is high though as every thing requires money.

VR + chair + force feedback wheel and pedals + good PC costs a couple track days but you can literally "hit the track" whenever you feel like it.

I've looked at a couple of VR units but don't know much about any of them. What the one to have for sim racing?

@radiantm3 posted up some vids in VR.

redpriest · 11-05-2016, 09:46 PM

I've been using Oculus, so I can only really say what my experience has been with that. Supposed to have less ghosting than the Vive, but there is a screen door effect with the Oculus that supposedly isn't as prevalent in the Vive. Oculus has facebook money behind it, so I expect support for it to be generally better than Vive.

I'll be picking up Playstation VR when the next Gran Turismo comes out in 2030.

roastbeef · 11-05-2016, 10:06 PM

I love gran turismo. Maybe not 100% there, but the way the game plays really does it for me. Might not be a hardcore simulator, but he principles are there.

macdude357 · 11-29-2016, 11:42 AM

What tracks are you guys planning on going to early next year?

I'm thinking

1/22 ACS
2/11 Chuckwalla
3/4 Buttonwillow

That might change depending on other organizers releasing their 2017 schedules and which events are Bimmer Challenge (might as well sign up since I run Maxxis tires).

Malek@MRF · 11-29-2016, 12:39 PM

Chuckwalla 12/10/2016

M3 Number 86 · 11-29-2016, 01:08 PM

12/18 buttonwillow - need 1:57

macdude357 · 11-29-2016, 01:47 PM

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Chuckwalla 12/10/2016

I'll be at Chuckwalla that weekend as well. Signups are pretty light so far. Less than 10 for the open passing group.

macdude357 · 11-30-2016, 11:10 AM

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12/18 buttonwillow - need 1:57

Get a DCT.

M3 Number 86 · 11-30-2016, 05:09 PM

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Get a DCT.

NEVERRR!!! footsies and handsies are part of the fun lol

I did get a 1:57 from esses to esses as a rolling lap so easily possible!

redpriest · 11-30-2016, 06:35 PM

F82 12/16 - Buttonwillow Speed District
E92 12/17 - 12/18 Buttonwillow Speed Ventures

macdude357 · 11-30-2016, 07:07 PM

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F82 12/16 - Buttonwillow Speed District
E92 12/17 - 12/18 Buttonwillow Speed Ventures

Cool, your M4 arrived. How are you getting both to the track that weekend?

redpriest · 11-30-2016, 07:08 PM

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F82 12/16 - Buttonwillow Speed District
E92 12/17 - 12/18 Buttonwillow Speed Ventures

Cool, your M4 arrived. How are you getting both to the track that weekend?

Driving down Thursday in the F82 then back up Friday. Track is only 2.5 hours away from my house.

okusa · 12-07-2016, 10:13 PM

Got to West End today so I'm shooting for BRP on 12/16.

ban25 · 12-08-2016, 11:33 AM

I'll be driving down Friday with redpriest. Gotta get a tire patched first, though...

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macdude357 Captain 467 Rep 818 Posts Drives: IB E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (7)	What tracks are you guys planning on going to early next year? I'm thinking 1/22 ACS 2/11 Chuckwalla 3/4 Buttonwillow That might change depending on other organizers releasing their 2017 schedules and which events are Bimmer Challenge (might as well sign up since I run Maxxis tires).
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