Laguna Seca 06.17.2012

OC3 · 06-21-2012, 07:08 PM

Ok, so here's the last leg of the weekend NorCal trip.

Laguna Seca is a fast track, lots of fun. But, gotta watch out for them red-colored concrete sections just inside of many apex berms. Damaged a wheel on it during session #4. I guess they're there to dissuade people from cutting corners too aggressively...

CFRA (other than being a little quick with black flags) runs great track events. 30 minute sessions, and 5 of'em!

And, met RadiantM3, M3D, etc, at the track.

As a recap, was at Thunderhill on Friday 06.15.2012 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707876) and at Infineon on Saturday 06.16.2012 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708333).

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OC3 · 06-21-2012, 07:09 PM

Some photos

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wwjd15 · 06-21-2012, 07:19 PM

*cough* turn 11, track out... track out...

OC3 · 06-21-2012, 07:33 PM

^I would track out if I knew how to do it, lulz.

kaiv · 06-21-2012, 07:34 PM

I always enjoy watching your vids, Randall

OC3 · 06-21-2012, 07:36 PM

^Thank you, jedi mastah.

Someday, I hope to post a video of us doing tandem drifts!

kaiv · 06-21-2012, 07:43 PM

ahah!

yyoo · 06-22-2012, 08:44 AM

A vid of me chasing Kevin. Some dorifto! action from Kevin at 4:30.

yyoo · 06-22-2012, 09:06 AM

Ricky driving my car...2 seconds faster than me. We thought he had run a 1:40 (which would have been a record for a street driven car at a CFRA event), but it turned out to be a 1:44 (there was something wrong with my lap timer). Still, very fast...particularly from the passenger seat, in which I got dizzy.

Sorry for the poor quality of the video. The track is barely visible, but watching Ricky's hands is entertaining in and of itself.

OC3 · 06-22-2012, 12:09 PM

^^

OC3 · 06-22-2012, 12:41 PM

Kevin gettin' sideways

yyoo · 06-22-2012, 05:29 PM

I understand Kevin gets blackflagged at drift events for using grip through corners.

kaiv · 06-22-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyoo

A vid of me chasing Kevin. Some dorifto! action from Kevin at 4:30.

Oh man this was great fun ahah I was doing my best to keep you away but you kept creeping up closer and closer! I felt like my only chance to pull away was if you got caught in slower traffic

radiantm3 · 06-22-2012, 11:58 PM

Good stuff guys. I really want to see a lap from wwjd15 with telemetrics. I think that would help slower guys like myself learn to get around faster.

yyoo · 06-23-2012, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaiv

Oh man this was great fun ahah I was doing my best to keep you away but you kept creeping up closer and closer! I felt like my only chance to pull away was if you got caught in slower traffic

It was a blast! Got to do it again. Maybe at Buttonwillow sometime soon. I would be very happy to approach your lap times there.

By the way, you really know your way around traffic! Must be all that LA freeway driving.

I deal with traffic like a grandpa waiting for a crossing guard to help me across the street.

yyoo · 06-23-2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

Good stuff guys. I really want to see a lap from wwjd15 with telemetrics. I think that would help slower guys like myself learn to get around faster.

We were trying to get telemetrics using Harry's Laptimer Pro for the iPhone and an Emprum UltiMate GPS accessory. Unfortunately, the UltiMate disconnected from the phone (at 2:15 in the video) and the lap timer got confused. Got some telemetrics but don't know how reliable they are.

radiantm3 · 06-23-2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyoo

We were trying to get telemetrics using Harry's Laptimer Pro for the iPhone and an Emprum UltiMate GPS accessory. Unfortunately, the UltiMate disconnected from the phone (at 2:15 in the video) and the lap timer got confused. Got some telemetrics but don't know how reliable they are.

You guys should really invest in Solo DL's. So much better than any iPhone apps. You'll get way more accurate lap times and telemetric data that you can add to video later.

dapopa9 · 06-23-2012, 03:04 PM

yyoo - I noticed you use the shifter....why not the paddles?

persian54 · 06-23-2012, 03:15 PM

damn you guys!

yyoo · 06-23-2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dapopa9

yyoo - I noticed you use the shifter....why not the paddles?

On the street the shifter is more comfortable so I've never bothered to learn to use the paddles.

It's not the reason I use it, but it also has the added advantage of letting me see which gear I'm using when I watch the videos.

I will though eventually get around to learning to use the paddles and try it out at the track.

Sleeper519 · 06-23-2012, 06:43 PM

Wow, great stuff!

OP, nice pix and entertaining vids. I love to see the camaraderie as well as the great tracking. Reminds me of our VIR trip in May. Some day I will visit those great west coast tracks, it's on my bucket list.

A well chronicled adventure, thanks for sharing.

OC3 · 06-23-2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleeper519

Wow, great stuff!

OP, nice pix and entertaining vids. I love to see the camaraderie as well as the great tracking. Reminds me of our VIR trip in May. Some day I will visit those great west coast tracks, it's on my bucket list.

A well chronicled adventure, thanks for sharing.

More than half the guys in the group came up from San Diego, and the Thursday drive up North to Willows, CA (where Thunderhill track is at) was nearly 600 miles. Basically, from the Mexican border to nearly the Oregon border.

All in all, I think each of us put in over 1,500 miles on this trip.

We're vaguely tossing up talks re: a track trip to Europe now...

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06-21-2012, 07:08 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)	Laguna Seca 06.17.2012 Ok, so here's the last leg of the weekend NorCal trip. Laguna Seca is a fast track, lots of fun. But, gotta watch out for them red-colored concrete sections just inside of many apex berms. Damaged a wheel on it during session #4. I guess they're there to dissuade people from cutting corners too aggressively... CFRA (other than being a little quick with black flags) runs great track events. 30 minute sessions, and 5 of'em! And, met RadiantM3, M3D, etc, at the track. As a recap, was at Thunderhill on Friday 06.15.2012 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707876) and at Infineon on Saturday 06.16.2012 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708333). . __________________ 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; 06-21-2012 at 07:20 PM.
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06-21-2012, 07:09 PM	#2
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	Some photos . Attached Images __________________ 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; 06-21-2012 at 07:17 PM.

06-21-2012, 07:19 PM	#3
wwjd15 Drives: 11 E92 M3 MR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,235 iTrader: (6)	cough turn 11, track out... track out... __________________ Build #1 NA: Big Willow 1:30.449 (NT01), Buttonwillow 13CW 1:56.634 (NT01), Autoclub Speedway Fontana 1:49.422 (NT01), Mfest2012 LMVS 1:59.002 (NT01+AD08), Streets of Willow 1:22.36 (RS3), Chuckwalla 2:02.46 (RS3), Laguna Seca 1:41.74 (R888), Infineon 1:50.346 (R888) Build #2 VF SC: Buttonwillow 13CW 1:54.037 (TD), Big Willow 1:29.63 (R888)

06-21-2012, 07:36 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)	^Thank you, jedi mastah. Someday, I hope to post a video of us doing tandem drifts! __________________ 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)

06-22-2012, 09:06 AM	#9
yyoo Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	Ricky driving my car...2 seconds faster than me. We thought he had run a 1:40 (which would have been a record for a street driven car at a CFRA event), but it turned out to be a 1:44 (there was something wrong with my lap timer). Still, very fast...particularly from the passenger seat, in which I got dizzy. Sorry for the poor quality of the video. The track is barely visible, but watching Ricky's hands is entertaining in and of itself. Last edited by yyoo; 06-22-2012 at 09:23 AM.

06-21-2012, 07:33 PM	#4
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	^I would track out if I knew how to do it, lulz. __________________ 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)

06-21-2012, 07:34 PM	#5
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	I always enjoy watching your vids, Randall

06-21-2012, 07:43 PM	#7
kaiv Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,117 iTrader: (12)	ahah!

06-22-2012, 08:44 AM	#8
yyoo Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	A vid of me chasing Kevin. Some dorifto! action from Kevin at 4:30.

06-22-2012, 12:09 PM	#10
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	^^ __________________ 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)

06-22-2012, 12:41 PM	#11
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,734 iTrader: (0)	Kevin gettin' sideways __________________ 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)

06-22-2012, 05:29 PM	#12
yyoo Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	I understand Kevin gets blackflagged at drift events for using grip through corners.

06-22-2012, 11:58 PM	#14
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.75] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Good stuff guys. I really want to see a lap from wwjd15 with telemetrics. I think that would help slower guys like myself learn to get around faster. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

06-23-2012, 03:04 PM	#18
dapopa9 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 474 iTrader: (0)	yyoo - I noticed you use the shifter....why not the paddles? __________________

06-23-2012, 03:15 PM	#19
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,352 iTrader: (259)	damn you guys! __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

06-23-2012, 06:43 PM	#21
Sleeper519 Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 507 iTrader: (0)	Wow, great stuff! OP, nice pix and entertaining vids. I love to see the camaraderie as well as the great tracking. Reminds me of our VIR trip in May. Some day I will visit those great west coast tracks, it's on my bucket list. A well chronicled adventure, thanks for sharing. __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / Nitto NT-01 275s / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:41.92 / VIR Full 2:13.82 / Barber 1:45.96

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