Chuckwalla 06.10.2012 (Star Car Sports)

OC3 · 06-13-2012, 01:04 PM

So, after Big Willow on Saturday, moved onto Chuckwalla on Sunday (after a stop-over at Morongo Casino, lulz). Another 105°F day at CVR.

Didn't have any lap (times) worth a damn (best was 2:10), so might as well post video of oh sh*t moments and of otherwise screwing around the track.

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P.S. Gotta find out why my car slides so easily at corners. I know some of it is caused by me turning in too early. But, after having watched other cars & their videos, my car clearly need more grip at the back and/or coilovers.

admranger · 06-13-2012, 01:57 PM

What tire pressures are you running and what tires do you have?

OC3 · 06-13-2012, 02:57 PM

R-S3 (275/35/18 square), 38 psi hot

chili cheese · 06-13-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

R-S3 (275/35/18 square), 38 psi hot

Pressures sound about right, not sure what the issue is.

Well you seem to be getting really good at catching yourself!

paradocs98 · 06-13-2012, 05:07 PM

Is the track particularly dusty or sandy? It looks like you're running the wet skid pad at Skip Barber.

OC3 · 06-13-2012, 06:52 PM

chili_cheese & paradocs98: videos of other cars that day that also ran R-S3, but we're on coilovers (E92 M3, 370z, etc), show them going thru corners faster consistently with no drama.

Taking corners a bit later (i.e. better lines) might help reduce oversteers...

Other possibilities are, my tire pressure gauge is faulty, or current set of R-S3 (I'm on my 3rd set) is from a bad batch?

chili cheese · 06-14-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

chili_cheese & paradocs98: videos of other cars that day that also ran R-S3, but we're on coilovers (E92 M3, 370z, etc), show them going thru corners faster consistently with no drama.

Taking corners a bit later (i.e. better lines) might help reduce oversteers...

Other possibilities are, my tire pressure gauge is faulty, or current set of R-S3 (I'm on my 3rd set) is from a bad batch?

It does seem a bit odd, particularly because I see you attending events every weekend, getting tons of seat time....man I have to admit I'm a bit jealous.

You could try a different tire all together.

Also, I noticed that you have aftermarket suspension. I don't have any experience with track specific set-ups, but perhaps someone who does can chime in here and "review" your settings?

rhouck · 06-14-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

chili_cheese & paradocs98: videos of other cars that day that also ran R-S3, but we're on coilovers (E92 M3, 370z, etc), show them going thru corners faster consistently with no drama.

You should:
1) Drive my car (with DSC off, of course) and see if you feel a big difference (since we have same tire setup and same power, just different suspension)
2) Get a cheap bluetooth datalogger so you can monitor throttle position; maybe it is related to throttle application? You are welcome to borrow mine (I bring it to the track all the time)

06-13-2012, 01:04 PM	#1
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	Chuckwalla 06.10.2012 (Star Car Sports) So, after Big Willow on Saturday, moved onto Chuckwalla on Sunday (after a stop-over at Morongo Casino, lulz). Another 105°F day at CVR. Didn't have any lap (times) worth a damn (best was 2:10), so might as well post video of oh sh*t moments and of otherwise screwing around the track. . . P.S. Gotta find out why my car slides so easily at corners. I know some of it is caused by me turning in too early. But, after having watched other cars & their videos, my car clearly need more grip at the back and/or coilovers. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease)
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06-13-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	R-S3 (275/35/18 square), 38 psi hot __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease)

06-13-2012, 06:52 PM	#6
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	chili_cheese & paradocs98: videos of other cars that day that also ran R-S3, but we're on coilovers (E92 M3, 370z, etc), show them going thru corners faster consistently with no drama. Taking corners a bit later (i.e. better lines) might help reduce oversteers... Other possibilities are, my tire pressure gauge is faulty, or current set of R-S3 (I'm on my 3rd set) is from a bad batch? __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease) Last edited by OC3; 06-13-2012 at 07:49 PM.

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06-13-2012, 05:07 PM	#5
paradocs98 Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,200 iTrader: (0)	Is the track particularly dusty or sandy? It looks like you're running the wet skid pad at Skip Barber.