Track forum general chit chat.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

He only thing I didn't like about the M2 was there was no MDM mode. Just that comfort, sport, and sport plus toggle switch.

I like the two MDM buttons on other cars. I'd simply have one with the most aggressive settings and one with dsc completely off.

Another thing that was a bummer was in the M4 instructor lead-follow, they divided us into two groups- three cars of two in one group for people with track experience. We legitimately got to explore the m4 at the limit. We all really appreciated that. Unfortunately, by the time we reached our 6 hot laps (with a few minutes for a driver swap after 3 laps) I noticed a engine temperature warning on the dash. My friend kept driving and then he got a steering temperature warning and the car started going into limp mode.
I think this is why the instructors say they prefer to drive the cars in comfort steering mode at the track... because it goes into limp mode sooner in the firmer settings.

It would be awesome if they ended up adding an M-button and MDM mode to the M2 just for the driving schools (though I doubt they would). The lack of the M-button or a programmable setup in general and the ability to fine tune things on the fly like every other M car was one of the reasons I gave up my pre-order spot (was #1 at my favorite local dealer even). I will say though, if they end up making an M2 CSL or GTS I may be forced to order one.

[roastbeef]

It needs the MDM... it's that transformation that makes M cars more special.

[Kong Sheng Han]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I see some paint transfer on your front bumper.

No, look at the fender and side skirt, below the side marker.

[roastbeef]

I think I see it. I'm on my phone though.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

I will say though, if they end up making an M2 CSL or GTS I may be forced to order one.

At what price point though? One of the great things about the M2 is that it's a relative bargain. I would think a CSL or GTS version would be much more expensive. At a much higher price point, there are a lot of other cars that come into play.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by macdude357

At what price point though? One of the great things about the M2 is that it's a relative bargain. I would think a CSL or GTS version would be much more expensive. At a much higher price point, there are a lot of other cars that come into play.

I certainly think the same performance could be attained for less. I would just enjoy owning a rare car that I was still willing to drive/use/track and lightly mod. You are right though, price has to be right for that to be the case. My vision of the M2 CSL is a more attainable full-tilt small-chassis car akin to a Cayman GT4 but for a slightly cheaper price.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Cayman GT4 but for a slightly cheaper price.

Heh, the MSRP of the GT4 or what they are actually going for

[roastbeef]

Just changed the oil on the M myself for the first time. No biggie, but the damn drain plugs kept sticking to the Allen head. Anyone else have this problem?

And the fuckin ecs magnetic plugs don't fit so I had to re-use my old plugs. No leaks.

[kaiv]

Hey guys. Have a nice suspension FS: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1310068

/shameless plug

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Just changed the oil on the M myself for the first time. No biggie, but the damn drain plugs kept sticking to the Allen head. Anyone else have this problem?

And the fuckin ecs magnetic plugs don't fit so I had to re-use my old plugs. No leaks.

I switched to these drain plugs off Amazon and haven't had any issues, LINK.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by kaiv

Hey guys. Have a nice suspension FS: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1310068

/shameless plug

Nice kit! What did you replace the e92 with?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

I switched to these drain plugs off Amazon and haven't had any issues, LINK.

i have seen those before... maybe on here or came up on my prime suggestions on amazon. i take it you like them?

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Lol no. Just a squishy cone. My buddy actually took out a cone on the auto cross.

One of the dudes in my group got stuck in the mulch pit

First time ever driving in a sporty event. He took off in an m235i. He could have got a lot more car for himself if he got something else. Like a nice Lexus commuter or something.

[roastbeef]

yea, i saw some deep tracks in the autocross mulch. i was thinking "how the F does someone go four off on a 60mph max auto cross?" my buddy went into the sweeper too hot and almost went too off, but with how conservative the cars are setup, all he had to do was panic lift and the car corrected the situation.

zero track experience and still took 3rd, denying elim11 any chance of placing.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i have seen those before... maybe on here or came up on my prime suggestions on amazon. i take it you like them?

They work great and don't strip out like the OEM plugs, like then a lot.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

yea, i saw some deep tracks in the autocross mulch. i was thinking "how the F does someone go four off on a 60mph max auto cross? my buddy went into the sweeper too hot and almost went too off, but with how conservative the cars are setup, all he had to do was panic lift and the car corrected the situation.

zero track experience and still took 3rd, denying elim11 any chance of placing.

Damn if only roastbeef was as good in tracking as he is autoX ...

I knew I would never hear the end of this. Lol

[roastbeef]

LOOOOOOOOL you're going to drive me to buy some coilovers with talk like that!

[roastbeef]

i was thinking about doing some sort of oktoberfest vinyl livery for the front corner of my car for laguna seca this month. anyone have any ideas? its just for about a month, so i'm not trying to go broke with this...

something like this

crossed with this.

[TheKosherStogie]

Isn't this a track chit chat thread and people are saying a car needs mdm...hmmm. How about just DSC off?

[M3ANMACHINE]

Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

Drifters, I need advice.. Skip to 12:20

The sideways action was no mistake. I purposely induced the spin by adding more gas at apex than necessary to practice a bit of car control.

At the point where I released the gas, the car was done, I guess I'd say, going more sideways. Right after I released the gas, the car turns the other way, and I enter the point of no recovery. So, at the point where the car stopped getting more sideways (where I released the gas pedal), should I have maintained/added throttle and "reeled" in the steering wheel? I honestly have no idea why I lifted.

The day before, I did the same thing at the same corner, but I believe I did not lift that time. Will have to go back and watch video to confirm. That time, I was able to straighten the car up but ended up driving straight into the infield grass.

Don't lift. You need to let the car settle and gradually ease off throttle.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by TheKosherStogie

Isn't this a track chit chat thread and people are saying a car needs mdm...hmmm. How about just DSC off?

I'm thinking it doesn't have independent mode for each of the settings e.g. Throttle vs steering vs suspension to me set wherever you want?

[M3 Number 86]

Anyone know the compound difference between c3 and c5?

Looking at TD but don't want to necessarily change or mod anything to fit 285. They do have a 265/35/18 though in c3 and c5 compound.

What about tire width? My maxxis rc1 in 265 are the same size as nt01 275. How do TD compare to nt01?