Track forum general chit chat.

OG Shark · 05-09-2020, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

Racer math says you sold the 359’s for about as much as you bought the new Apex wheels for, so you only need to fess up about the Coby wheel! Lol

This is probably the most beautiful post I have ever read - brought tears to my eyes.

e92BMW///M3 · 05-09-2020, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

Racer math says you sold the 359’s for about as much as you bought the new Apex wheels for, so you only need to fess up about the Coby wheel! Lol

And since 18” tires might cost less than 19” tires, you are actually saving money. So maybe it’s really all neutral.

Bimmer Barney · 05-09-2020, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by e92BMW///M3

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

Racer math says you sold the 359’s for about as much as you bought the new Apex wheels for, so you only need to fess up about the Coby wheel! Lol

And since 18” tires might cost less than 19” tires, you are actually saving money. So maybe it’s really all neutral.

My wife is an accountant so this tactic doesn't work. She also doesn't care about cars so the chance she will listen to my explanation is nil.

I still tried it.

As punishment she made me take another swig of the mystery leaking from my rocker panel. (Has since been confirmed to be washer fluid).

PrimeBMW · 05-09-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

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Originally Posted by e92BMW///M3

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

Racer math says you sold the 359's for about as much as you bought the new Apex wheels for, so you only need to fess up about the Coby wheel! Lol

And since 18" tires might cost less than 19" tires, you are actually saving money. So maybe it's really all neutral.

My wife is an accountant so this tactic doesn't work. She also doesn't care about cars so the chance she will listen to my explanation is nil.

I still tried it.

As punishment she made me take another swig of the mystery leaking from my rocker panel. (Has since been confirmed to be washer fluid).

Ha ha! Racer and math should not be put in the same sentence! Just forget about trying to explain it away as it make zero financial sense to dump money into these cars!

dbyrd · 05-09-2020, 10:38 AM

I'm strongly considering pulling the trigger on a set of BimmerWorld TA5Rs 18x10.5x24 squared. I'll likely run 265 through 305s. I've run all of these sizes before with ARC-8 18x10x25 with no issues. I prefer to run the wider tires when I can find them so going with 10.5 rather than 10.

I'm looking for feedback on the quality and strength of the TA5R.

Heading back to the track next weekend - can't wait!

Cheers!

dparm · 05-09-2020, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dbyrd

I'm strongly considering pulling the trigger on a set of BimmerWorld TA5Rs 18x10.5x24 squared. I'll likely run 265 through 305s. I've run all of these sizes before with ARC-8 18x10x25 with no issues. I prefer to run the wider tires when I can find them so going with 10.5 rather than 10.

I'm looking for feedback on the quality and strength of the TA5R.

Heading back to the track next weekend - can't wait!

Cheers!

They look fine. Just another flow-formed wheel.

b4hand · 05-09-2020, 11:30 PM

slicer just remember us at the top

Bimmer Barney · 05-10-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by b4hand

slicer just remember us at the top

The footage like 1 minute in is a street away from my house. Hit me up next time would love to go for a drive sometime

slicer · 05-10-2020, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by b4hand

slicer just remember us at the top

Haha - I'll never forget!

slicer · 05-10-2020, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

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Originally Posted by b4hand

slicer just remember us at the top

The footage like 1 minute in is a street away from my house. Hit me up next time would love to go for a drive sometime

I wish I knew sooner as I'm moving this week

bigjae1976 · 05-10-2020, 11:06 AM

It felt good to be back on track. I think a track days are doable but the social distancing thing takes some of the fun out of the weekend.

Still...week later and I'm still alive

Also did this perfect 360 spinaroonie!

bigjae1976 · 05-10-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

My wife is an accountant so this tactic doesn't work. She also doesn't care about cars so the chance she will listen to my explanation is nil.

I still tried it.

As punishment she made me take another swig of the mystery leaking from my rocker panel. (Has since been confirmed to be washer fluid).

lol...true mark of a professional if you can identify a fluid by tasting it

dparm · 05-10-2020, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

It felt good to be back on track. I think a track days are doable but the social distancing thing takes some of the fun out of the weekend.

Still...week later and I'm still alive

Also did this perfect 360 spinaroonie!

You gonna be there tomorrow with Edge Addicts?

dbyrd · 05-10-2020, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

It felt good to be back on track. I think a track days are doable but the social distancing thing takes some of the fun out of the weekend.

Still...week later and I'm still alive

Also did this perfect 360 spinaroonie!

Nice 360! Were you comfortable riding right seat? How was attendance?

I may head that way tomorrow.

Hope to see you before it gets too hot.

bigjae1976 · 05-10-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

You gonna be there tomorrow with Edge Addicts?

No. I'm in Houston so 1 days at creasing really aren't worth it. Nor am I an edge addicts fan.

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Originally Posted by dbyrd

Nice 360! Were you comfortable riding right seat? How was attendance?

I may head that way tomorrow.

Hope to see you before it gets too hot.

I didn't have an issue with instructing. The event wasn't full...most of all we were short instructors for a variety of reasons. No yellow, red check rides. I would have moved my greenie to blue but not enough instructors.

Didn't mind...my green student was great! He was drifting, sliding, no nannies and even blew away a McLaren...stock E36 M3. I had a lot of fun riding along.

Bartledoo · 05-10-2020, 02:35 PM

Anyone have any recommendations for a race suit brand/size for somebody 6'3, 190lbs, and a longer torso (I know trying on would be best of course)? Looks like OMP is better for us lankers. Maybe a size 58 OMP?

Also, I was searching balaclavas, and I came across these beauties...https://www.amazon.com/OMP-Racing-OM...9151442&sr=8-4

SQ13 · 05-10-2020, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

It felt good to be back on track. I think a track days are doable but the social distancing thing takes some of the fun out of the weekend.

Still...week later and I'm still alive

Also did this perfect 360 spinaroonie!

Welcome to the club

bigjae1976 · 05-10-2020, 08:42 PM

Just finished an oil change. If this f*!%ing e-dipstick tells me to add another mutha f*!%ing qt, I'm gonna take a baseball bat to this b1tch!

StripclubDJ · 05-10-2020, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Just finished an oil change. If this f*!%ing e-dipstick tells me to add another mutha f*!%ing qt, I'm gonna take a baseball bat to this b1tch!

Pull filter first
Drain oil on leave ground for 5-10 min after warm
Add 9L exactly
Live your life

bigjae1976 · 05-10-2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Just finished an oil change. If this f*!%ing e-dipstick tells me to add another mutha f*!%ing qt, I'm gonna take a baseball bat to this b1tch!

Pull filter first
Drain oil on leave ground for 5-10 min after warm
Add 9L exactly
Live your life

Nope, I get an overfill. It's usually 8-8.5.

Bartledoo · 05-10-2020, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Nope, I get an overfill. It's usually 8-8.5.

I always have to fill at least 9. Do you extract all of the oil from the filter housing too?

Ximian · 05-11-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Nope, I get an overfill. It's usually 8-8.5.

8.5 is about right, but it might be time to change that oil level sensor. I aim for 8.8 L and the next closest mark just under full.

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