Track forum general chit chat.

dparm · 11-07-2020, 01:34 PM

Welp, November track season is done for. Got rear-ended on I-35 today. No injuries but the transmission cooler got damaged so it had to go on a flat bed.

stefan_e36 · 11-07-2020, 01:38 PM

fews words about 2 weeks of my testing Michelin PS4S:
everyone knows, but i'm very impressive about them, and I'd like to tell you.

Really perfect grip on wet!
with 255 width on front and -1,25 camber, the car feels much more informative in steering.
on dry, maybe grip is near the Federal RS-RR, but PS4S much softer sidewall, and became hotter faster

but I'm not a pro- driver and I can be wrong, don't blame me)

stefan_e36 · 11-07-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Welp, November track season is done for. Got rear-ended on I-35 today. No injuries but the transmission cooler got damaged so it had to go on a flat bed.

OO , it's a pity!(( , bur don't be upset

rhyary · 11-07-2020, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Welp, November track season is done for. Got rear-ended on I-35 today. No injuries but the transmission cooler got damaged so it had to go on a flat bed.

Very sorry to hear,
you should have given him a point by before he got pissed.

roastbeef · 11-07-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Welp, November track season is done for. Got rear-ended on I-35 today. No injuries but the transmission cooler got damaged so it had to go on a flat bed.

Well that sucks.

roastbeef · 11-07-2020, 02:14 PM

Cool vid since we were just talking about helmets. This guy has a cool channel.

dparm · 11-07-2020, 03:18 PM

Few more photos up close.

Move Over · 11-07-2020, 03:32 PM

Just wrapped up a roll bar install on my car today. Had it built by a local cage builder. He builds many of the race car builds around here. I really didn't want to go the auto power route as it goes over the wheel Wells. He came up with a clever bracket that ties into the frame of the trunk opening and the rear seat belt bolts. I wanted it fully bolt in for resale purposes, and expandable to a full cage if o ever go that direction. For now it will suffice for nasa/scca TT rules

stefan_e36 · 11-07-2020, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Few more photos up close.

Sad photo (, as we say in Ukraine: “this is pizdets”
Who did this?

Grip Addict · 11-07-2020, 08:55 PM

rhyary · 11-08-2020, 07:05 AM

I am selling my QuickJack 5000XLT
I need the EXT version to ne able to work on my work car (XLT too short)

QuickJack 5000XLT https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1773190

Grip Addict · 11-08-2020, 12:07 PM

admranger · 11-08-2020, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

Few more photos up close.

Bummer. Glad you’re ok.

m3heaven · 11-08-2020, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Nickel plated

Do you get the track version without dust boots, race rotor hardware, etc.?

StripclubDJ · 11-08-2020, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m3heaven

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Nickel plated

Do you get the track version without dust boots, race rotor hardware, etc.?

Street version
Kept my old rotors and hats from my trophy kit since Stoptech doesn't produce gold hats anymore
I wanted to be the only one with these calipers and gold hats lol

Richbot · 11-09-2020, 08:52 AM

My gold hats are now barely champagne colored after 77,000 street miles. It's a neat look, very "rode hard and put away wet airplane"

Richbot · 11-09-2020, 09:06 AM

Also is that the 355x35 front rotor?

//steve\\ · 11-09-2020, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Richbot

My gold hats are now barely champagne colored after 77,000 street miles. It's a neat look, very "rode hard and put away wet airplane"

As silly as it sounds I wish more brake companies were using gold/champagne for hats. I want to redo my AP stuff. The all black is just boring.

dparm · 11-09-2020, 10:56 AM

The black hats usually turn a weird purple color from the heat. Even my OEM Brembo hats did it.

Also, good news on my car: there's no backup at the body shop so they should be able to get started on it right away. I was nervous they would have a bunch of other work to finish first.

StripclubDJ · 11-09-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Richbot

Also is that the 355x35 front rotor?

380

//steve\\ · 11-10-2020, 07:56 AM

I have a set of 5.5" (140mm) Eibach springs, 60mm ID, 571lbs (100N/mm) that I bought to bump my front rate a little and move the spring perch up for wheel clearance but I've decided to just leave the car alone for now.

These will work perfect for KWs that use 60mm ID springs, or any other aftermarket setup using the same size.

$150 shipped.

Adrian g. · 11-10-2020, 11:03 AM

Looking for input on what else I should consider doing, as far as suspension goes. Car is a 2013 DCT coupe with 29k miles, if that matters and around ~200 lbs removed. Still street driven from time to time, when the weather is nice.

Suspension mods so far:

- MCS 3-way adj shocks with remote reservoirs. 600f and 900r springs
- Vorshlag camber plates
- Eibach adjustable front sway bar. Rear is OEM for now.
- Hotchkis adjustable (front) sway bar end links
- GAS monoballs in the front tension arms.
-> Ride height is 25.5" from ground to highest point on the front fenders with a 265/35/18 Cup2 tire.

I do plan to replace the rear subframe bushings with solid ones and add an adjustable rear sway, at a later date.

At this point, I'm considering buying Turner Performance tie rod ends, to eliminate bump steer -> https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...-tie-rod-ends/

Should I think about anything else on the front that is worth doing?

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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3928 Rep 8,631 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette, Spec E46, G87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	The black hats usually turn a weird purple color from the heat. Even my OEM Brembo hats did it. Also, good news on my car: there's no backup at the body shop so they should be able to get started on it right away. I was nervous they would have a bunch of other work to finish first. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2001 BMW Spec E46 race car, 2025 BMW M2 Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP Last edited by dparm; 11-09-2020 at 11:31 AM..
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Adrian g. Lieutenant 253 Rep 436 Posts Drives: German Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (11)	Looking for input on what else I should consider doing, as far as suspension goes. Car is a 2013 DCT coupe with 29k miles, if that matters and around ~200 lbs removed. Still street driven from time to time, when the weather is nice. Suspension mods so far: - MCS 3-way adj shocks with remote reservoirs. 600f and 900r springs - Vorshlag camber plates - Eibach adjustable front sway bar. Rear is OEM for now. - Hotchkis adjustable (front) sway bar end links - GAS monoballs in the front tension arms. -> Ride height is 25.5" from ground to highest point on the front fenders with a 265/35/18 Cup2 tire. I do plan to replace the rear subframe bushings with solid ones and add an adjustable rear sway, at a later date. At this point, I'm considering buying Turner Performance tie rod ends, to eliminate bump steer -> https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5...-tie-rod-ends/ Should I think about anything else on the front that is worth doing?
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