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03-13-2010, 10:17 AM | #1 |
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Roll Call: HPDE at Monticello with NJ BMWCCA on 12 Apr 10
Is anyone else going to be there?
I'm bringing my track car, '98 M3 1. Skierman64 - E36 M3 Green
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03-13-2010, 02:25 PM | #2 |
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Hi skier! Nice to "see" you again. That has been a hell of a long winter, no? am so glad it is now raining so all this salt is finally being washed off. Anyhow, back on topic here: I will see you at Monticello!! Can't wait....
1. Skierman64 - E36 M3 Green 2. MTROIS - E92 M3 Jet Black
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1. Skierman64 - E36 M3 Green
2. MTROIS - E92 M3 Jet Black 3. Midlifecrisis - E46 328i Orient Blue I'll be there with my E46, but I'm running the June Thunderbolt event in the M3.
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03-19-2010, 03:06 PM | #7 |
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skier and midlife, why in the world would you not take the E92 to this track??? With its lenght and straight, isn't it a perfect fit for a high power car like the V8??
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I spend $8500 on my '98 M3. It's mechanically sound but the paint isn't all that great. I can get pads and brakes at about half the price of E92 equivalents. And if I trash it, I can afford to walk away from $8500 (not that I'd want to, but I can afford it. Yes, doing 150+ at Monticello would be fun, but I can have just as much fun in the E36. The E36 is more toss-able in the corners, as well.
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I hear ya and as you know, I also have all these consierations in the back of my head, but since I only track a few times a year, I am still fine. I also don't push the car as hard as you do (yet).
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Just called Lockton Affinity to ask them to add this event on their list so that we could get insurance for it. Looks like none of the NJ BMW CCA events are on there.
Will keep you posted. http://hpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/Products.aspx
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By the way MTROIS, I'm running the E46 because I have two college tuitions plus a wedding to pay for this year. (I'll be glad just to hang on to the M3.) I'll probably run 5 or 7 fewer days than the 17 track days I ran last year. Fortunately, business is improving. Unfortunately, expenses are rising even faster!
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Yes, Lockton added all the NJ chapter CCA events on their schedule!
BTW, although I do not have yet as many expenses as you Midlife, the little addition we had to our family back in January is keeping us plenty busy... and I guess that now we have to start saving for his college studies... although I am planning on sending him to Europe for his studies: it is almost free there and I could end up buying a serious track car with that pool! OK, I can keep dreaming, no? Quote:
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Will see you there!
We should also have good (dry) weather!!
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Here's video from the last 10 minutes of the day in the advance group.
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I was using a cheaper Hitachi model that records to mini DVDs. I wouldn't recommend it because even though it does a good job in the car, I have to change out the disk every session. The other thing I do is have the camera powered from the car battery using a power inverter, so I don't have to worry about charging the camera battery during the day. I'd recommend using a video camera that records to an SD card, so that you can record an entire weekend on one card. HD would be nice, but not required. I did notice that some of the HD cameras do a better job of working in varying light conditions ie. even though it's bright out the windshield it can still do an adequate job of picking up the instrument panel so you can see the tach and speedo.
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Nice video Mike, looks like you had fun!
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The day couldn't have been better! Great track, great weather, and I think everybody kept the wheels on the track!
Late in the day, all I could think when hitting 125 in my 328i was how fast I'd be going in the M3! Maybe next year! It wasgGood to see all the E9X M3's and M3 Post members. There were a few M5s, too.
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Indeed, was a great day it was and how nice it was to see everybody again!!
Midlife... indeed, the e92 was really fast all around. I was hitting ~145 at the end of the straight... but I am sure that a lighter car can make some up in the turns. Anyhow, here are the vids and pics I shot. Enjoy! Blue Group - 3rd Session: Part 1: Part 2: ...and 4th Session: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Pics: http://s936.photobucket.com/albums/a...l%2012%202010/
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Cool. Seems like you had a great time!!! Great videos.
Arrgghhh, I have to wait until 4/29 for my first track day.
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