Track forum general chit chat.

[hayes180]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

How well did they run the event? I signed up to get their emails "just in case" I need to find a track day group up there. Just curious how they run.

I'd go back if I had more time on the west coast. Professionals.

[roastbeef]

Got my antigravity battery squared away. I'm having an intermittent power problem, but I'm not 100% sure it is battery related... I think it's a faulty battery cable to fuse box connection. Reading up in that thread, I'm having similar symptoms.

I found some Velcro straps at Home Depot that slip under our batter tray and work really well. Very cheap DIY and perfect for holding the light weight battery. i taped the strap to a zip tie and fed it underneath the oem tray.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by hayes180

Bought a Macht Schnell Catless midpipe today off someone on the forums. Ill have it on the car next week. Ill be pairing this with the MS Intake, and MS Pulley kit, and most likely a BPM tune. Hopefully ill be at 390 RWHP with just bolt ones and a tune. Ill try to make my way to the DYNO at Bimmerfest but no promises. Should sound epic with my BW race Catback

Getting fresh RC-1's in 275/35/18. It's on at ACS :-)

[hayes180]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Getting fresh RC-1's in 275/35/18. It's on at ACS :-)

haha Tim the E92 guys need a win here...

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Got my antigravity battery squared away. I'm having an intermittent power problem, but I'm not 100% sure it is battery related... I think it's a faulty battery cable to fuse box connection. Reading up in that thread, I'm having similar symptoms.

I found some Velcro straps at Home Depot that slip under our batter tray and work really well. Very cheap DIY and perfect for holding the light weight battery. i taped the strap to a zip tie and fed it underneath the oem tray.

Did you have it happen again?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by redpriest

Did you have it happen again?

Yes. Same thing, but the battery is much more secure right now and nothing is loose.

These batteries have a sleep mode that might confuse the Intelligent battery system these cars have. I'm going to swap in my oem battery and see what happens. If it's still happening it's probably the IBS cable or the fuse box connection taking a dump.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Yes. Same thing, but the battery is much more secure right now and nothing is loose.

These batteries have a sleep mode that might confuse the Intelligent battery system these cars have. I'm going to swap in my oem battery and see what happens. If it's still happening it's probably the IBS cable or the fuse box connection taking a dump.

Do yourself a favor and put copper anti seize on the little clamp nut and bolt threads that tighten the battery cable. They are stainless steel and the threads will gall as you use them and then you will be sad. Ask me how I know.

[roastbeef]

Thanks. Depending on some experiments I run next week, it might not be in there very long.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by hayes180

haha Tim the E92 guys need a win here...

sorry bro

[Mantii]

Quick question fellas - do any organizations check expiration dates on belts and/or seats where you guys track? I understand for competitive racing, but talking about DE days with the different groups out there. Thanks!

[msan]

What event(s) would work for me to get my car out on a closed course and get some education? I'm in SoCal and would love to learn but not feel like I'm holding others back. Mainly I'd like to get my car out there and see what it can do.

Thanks!

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Mantii

Quick question fellas - do any organizations check expiration dates on belts and/or seats where you guys track? I understand for competitive racing, but talking about DE days with the different groups out there. Thanks!

no. thing is, it would take forever for them to do a detailed check of each car. most events are "self tech." meaning, you look over your car yourself. you should be maintaining your car well and there should not be any issues or pending services if you intend to track. for other people's safety, as well as yours.

Originally Posted by msan

What event(s) would work for me to get my car out on a closed course and get some education? I'm in SoCal and would love to learn but not feel like I'm holding others back. Mainly I'd like to get my car out there and see what it can do.

Thanks!

check out speeddistrict.com. enter any beginner group and opt for the instruction. you'll get a ton of track time and great instruction. don't worry about being new to this. before anyone was good at something, they were new to it. we all had our first day as well. you'll be just fine in the beginner group and you can learn at your own pace. see you out there.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by msan

What event(s) would work for me to get my car out on a closed course and get some education? I'm in SoCal and would love to learn but not feel like I'm holding others back. Mainly I'd like to get my car out there and see what it can do.

Thanks!

Check out one of the BMWCCA events. There are usually a couple each year. It's a bit pricey but you get an instructor on every session and classroom time as well. It's a great way to get started.

[Mantii]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

no. thing is, it would take forever for them to do a detailed check of each car. most events are "self tech." meaning, you look over your car yourself. you should be maintaining your car well and there should not be any issues or pending services if you intend to track. for other people's safety, as well as yours.



check out speeddistrict.com. enter any beginner group and opt for the instruction. you'll get a ton of track time and great instruction. don't worry about being new to this. before anyone was good at something, they were new to it. we all had our first day as well. you'll be just fine in the beginner group and you can learn at your own pace. see you out there.

Thank you. Reason I was asking is- I am getting some conflicting messages from people and other message boards regarding expired belts and de days. I was going to buy an expired belt for the passenger side on the cheap but in very good condition. But looks like it would be ok with most organizations as long as its in good condition.

[roastbeef]

Like a seat belt? A three point oem belt? If so, you're fine.

[Mantii]

No talking about a 6 point harness

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Mantii

No talking about a 6 point harness

Depends on the group. I've ran with three different groups so far and haven't had anyone ask about my equipment or look at it.

[NoCarrier]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Depends on the group. I've ran with three different groups so far and haven't had anyone ask about my equipment or look at it.

Same here. The BMWCCAs and Porsche clubs and what-not tend to be a little stricter on tech, often requiring an inspection by a legit mechanic, but I haven't gone to any of their events.

[NoCarrier]

My matte bronze ARC-8s arrived this week and I'm quite pleased with how they turned out.

If I have TPMS on my current track wheels, is there any argument for not transferring the sensors to these wheels? The weight must be fairly negligible.

[roastbeef]

No Tpms because race car...

You should sell those. Like, to me. 10.5's?

[hayes180]

Originally Posted by NoCarrier

My matte bronze ARC-8s arrived this week and I'm quite pleased with how they turned out.

If I have TPMS on my current track wheels, is there any argument for not transferring the sensors to these wheels? The weight must be fairly negligible.

if they are just for the track, i agree, no TPMS.

[scotty_miller]

If you don't have idiot lights on it's not a track car... so no tpms sensors