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12-22-2009, 09:51 AM | #1 |
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E9x M3 TRACK FAQ
Below are some frequently asked questions on tracking the E9X M3 and links to threads which contain answers:
Which r-compound tires are you using? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278244 Which track pads are you using? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=314466 Are you using MDM on the track? Is it too instrusive? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=289303 What camber settings are best for track use? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258968 Why is there splashed power steering fluid in the engine bay after track driving? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278495 Should I purchase HPDE insurance? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286902 Should I use 18" or 19" rims on the track? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304078 How often should an oil change be performed if I track my car? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...12#post6403712 Which lap timer system are you using? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328947 Which helmet are you using? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336075 How do I replace the brake pads? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246116 How do I flush the brake fluid? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316236 How do I change the oil? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185785
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Please post in this thread if you have any suggestions to improve/expand the FAQ. Please do not start a discussion on any of the FAQ topics in this thread (they will be deleted/moved). Thanks.
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02-24-2010, 02:13 AM | #3 |
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Very nice. Thanks much.
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Not M3-specific, but here's a link to an auto racing glossary I made several years ago (and forgot about): http://users.zoominternet.net/~tworx...0Glossary.html
Not sure how the question marks got in there, but I promise to update it.
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This PDF might be usefull for track newbs so they'll have an idea what to expect at most HPDE.
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Any write-ups/advice on how to protect your vehicle? Blue painters tape, etc...
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If you are worried about the paint...don't take it on the track. Just wait until someone drops a tire in the dirt in front of you.
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+1000000! This man speaks the truth!
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And who doesn't like a textured windshield?
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I love it...it looks all glittery in the evening. Or at least that's what I tell myself.
I did try to keep my paint nice on my 330. You'll be constantly taping, polishing, claying, touching up, waxing, taping, polishing, claying, touching up, waxing, taping, polishing, claying, touching up, waxing, taping, polishing, claying, touching up, and waxing. Then you'll be at the body shop painting your bumpers, rockers, mirrors, and hood. Oh...but I'll put the clear bra on it. Then it will be track, shop, $500, new clear bra, track, shop, $500, new clear bra, track, shop, $500, new clear bra, track, shop, $500, new clear bra, track, shop, $500, new clear bra, track, shop, $500, new clear bra. Then you'll be at the body shop painting your bumpers, rockers, mirrors, and hood.
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Maybe you should try the frozen paint option at the track. It already looks pock marked from the factory.
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How about a fuel mixture/race gas line item?
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What is the average cost of tracking per season grouped by skill level...
Breakdown of cost Eg: Beginner x$ Brake fluid Average xx$ Brake fluid Track pads Advanced xxx$ |
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"Do you have the blue tape?" "Yeah, thats me!" "oh." |
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Guy on Rennlist made this video - very good for new to track people.
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Its a PIA...but I'm going to start bringing a canopy. Heartland Park is a sea of blacktop and it gets f'ing hot!
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