Slippin' and slidin' at Buttonwillow in the rain -Because E36 M3 race car

SouthpawE46 · 11-22-2011, 01:51 AM

Yet another track day. This time, I was back at Buttonwillow, but my first wet track day. And oh man, what a day...

Due to the rain and my sub-par tires, I wasn't able to post any good times, so I tried to work on car control and just have fun.

Enjoy the photos AND videos.

Best parts of the day:

Having some fun with a 997.2 GT3RS:

Bimmer Nerd · 11-22-2011, 02:04 AM

Brandon, do you have a list of mods that you have done to your car ? specifically suspension ? I have done the bushings/springs/shocks/lighter wheels but still doesn't look as planted as ur car around the corners (looking at dry photos). I've had hankook RS3s during summer and they were GRIPPY as hell, but any tiny drop of water would send that thing slideeewayzzz

Awesome driving btw !

SouthpawE46 · 11-22-2011, 02:10 AM

Ground control track schools with 450/550 I think, Ground control camber plates (-3 front, -2 rear,) UUC 29mm front sway, NO rear sway, Poly FCABs, OEM RTABs, SPC rear camber arms, a 4 pt bolt in cage (really does make a difference).

SouthpawE46 · 11-22-2011, 02:12 AM

She really likes to lift wheel

Bimmer Nerd · 11-22-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthpawE46

Ground control track schools with 450/550 I think, Ground control camber plates (-3 front, -2 rear,) UUC 29mm front sway, NO rear sway, Poly FCABs, OEM RTABs, SPC rear camber arms, a 4 pt bolt in cage (really does make a difference).

i have H&R front/rear sway. POLY fcaps/rtabs.....i think its time to go to coils with some sticky rubber

SouthpawE46 · 11-22-2011, 02:24 AM

I'd reccomend getting some good street tires (Dunlop SS Z1s or Hankook RS3s and going through AT LEAST one whole set of those to learn on before you jump to R-Comps. They're really a whole new ballgame, and will actually hold your learning curve back if you're not advanced enough for them.

I waited a long time before I finally jumped to them. I'm now starting to make the final jump from R-Comps to full slicks now.

Bimmer Nerd · 11-22-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthpawE46

I'd reccomend getting some good street tires (Dunlop SS Z1s or Hankook RS3s and going through AT LEAST one whole set of those to learn on before you jump to R-Comps. They're really a whole new ballgame, and will actually hold your learning curve back if you're not advanced enough for them.

I waited a long time before I finally jumped to them. I'm now starting to make the final jump from R-Comps to full slicks now.

yea, i've heard that by couple of other people as well. My next set will probably be RS3s

BTW poos, do you go to UCSD, USD or SDSU ?

VSmotorsports · 11-22-2011, 09:32 AM

Nice perfect place for a wet track day. Lots of run off, which it looks like the lexus used pretty well.

IND-Distribution · 11-22-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthpawE46

She really likes to lift wheel

WOW! That's an amazing shot!

SouthpawE46 · 11-22-2011, 02:51 PM

lol I like how it's M3post but a guy with a 335i is posting.

gthal · 11-22-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthpawE46

lol I like how it's M3post but a guy with a 335i is posting.

Mike@R · 11-22-2011, 04:31 PM

Looks like fun.... as long as you keep all four on the pavement!
I'll be there this Friday and I'm hoping the sunny weather predictions are correct.

catch · 11-22-2011, 06:18 PM

awesome pics!

gabriel.psd · 11-22-2011, 08:26 PM

Not an M3.
Not an E90.

Just here to support my boyfriend being a badass at the track.

SouthpawE46 · 11-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Wat.

SouthpawE46 · 11-23-2011, 02:29 PM

Stronghammer · 11-23-2011, 04:21 PM

Nice job keeping the car on the track !

11-22-2011, 01:51 AM	#1
SouthpawE46 Because race car 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E36 M3 & 318ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USD iTrader: (0)	Slippin' and slidin' at Buttonwillow in the rain -Because E36 M3 race car - Pics/Vids Yet another track day. This time, I was back at Buttonwillow, but my first wet track day. And oh man, what a day... Due to the rain and my sub-par tires, I wasn't able to post any good times, so I tried to work on car control and just have fun. Enjoy the photos AND videos. Best parts of the day: Having some fun with a 997.2 GT3RS:
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11-22-2011, 02:04 AM	#2
Bimmer Nerd Major General 519 Rep 7,789 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	Brandon, do you have a list of mods that you have done to your car ? specifically suspension ? I have done the bushings/springs/shocks/lighter wheels but still doesn't look as planted as ur car around the corners (looking at dry photos). I've had hankook RS3s during summer and they were GRIPPY as hell, but any tiny drop of water would send that thing slideeewayzzz Awesome driving btw !
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11-22-2011, 02:10 AM	#3
SouthpawE46 Because race car 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E36 M3 & 318ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USD iTrader: (0)	Ground control track schools with 450/550 I think, Ground control camber plates (-3 front, -2 rear,) UUC 29mm front sway, NO rear sway, Poly FCABs, OEM RTABs, SPC rear camber arms, a 4 pt bolt in cage (really does make a difference).
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SouthpawE46 Because race car 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E36 M3 & 318ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USD iTrader: (0)	She really likes to lift wheel
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11-22-2011, 02:24 AM	#6
SouthpawE46 Because race car 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E36 M3 & 318ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USD iTrader: (0)	I'd reccomend getting some good street tires (Dunlop SS Z1s or Hankook RS3s and going through AT LEAST one whole set of those to learn on before you jump to R-Comps. They're really a whole new ballgame, and will actually hold your learning curve back if you're not advanced enough for them. I waited a long time before I finally jumped to them. I'm now starting to make the final jump from R-Comps to full slicks now.
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11-22-2011, 09:32 AM	#8
VSmotorsports Lieutenant Colonel 157 Rep 1,624 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Schaumburg, IL iTrader: (3)	Nice perfect place for a wet track day. Lots of run off, which it looks like the lexus used pretty well.
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11-22-2011, 02:51 PM	#10
SouthpawE46 Because race car 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E36 M3 & 318ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USD iTrader: (0)	lol I like how it's M3post but a guy with a 335i is posting.
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11-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#12
Mike@R Private First Class 21 Rep 124 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Looks like fun.... as long as you keep all four on the pavement! I'll be there this Friday and I'm hoping the sunny weather predictions are correct.
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11-22-2011, 06:18 PM	#13
catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	awesome pics! __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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11-22-2011, 08:26 PM	#14
gabriel.psd Lieutenant 493 Rep 467 Posts Drives: F80 AW 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 330ci [0.00]	Not an M3. Not an E90. Just here to support my boyfriend being a badass at the track. __________________ Gabe - F80 AW Cloth 6MT - HRE 520 - OEM GTS Hood - CS lip/spoiler/diffuser - Status Gruppe SRS Coilovers - Nose Lift - Full Suspension - OEM Alcantara & Carbon interior - BM3 - IKON
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SouthpawE46 Because race car 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E36 M3 & 318ti Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USD iTrader: (0)	Wat.
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11-23-2011, 04:21 PM	#17
Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	Nice job keeping the car on the track ! __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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