Track forum general chit chat.

[rhyary]

Originally Posted by tsk94

I don't think it would be short at all. 25.5" diameter is pretty standard.

I'd say give it a try. You'll be able to run the car lower as well which would be beneficial. If you need to raise it back up to run other tires, that's a very quick and easy thing to do.

Does raising it few mm change the alignment?

I would rather run the 275/35/19 on the 10.5" rim. If I run two different wheels (two 9.5" fronts) the yes I an try the square square (wheels and tires)

This is all future, I have enough inventory in the basement to last this summer

[tsk94]

Originally Posted by rhyary

Does raising it few mm change the alignment?

I would rather run the 275/35/19 on the 10.5" rim. If I run two different wheels (two 9.5" fronts) the yes I an try the square square (wheels and tires)

This is all future, I have enough inventory in the basement to last this summer

Ever so slightly, yes.

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by VicS5

A flat spot on a tire can be subtle to the eye, but dramatic on the road.

Upon reinspection I am 99% sure I have a flat spot (I only inspected one tire so I may in fact have more than one tire impacted). There's a patch of tread that is clearly more worn that the rest of the tire.

Tires still have good amount of tread life. Any harm in continuing to run these?

[Richbot]

I'd chuck the flat spotted tire on the back and run it

[jid2]

Selling my AIM Solo 2 DL if you know anyone looking. $550 shipped with all the stuffs.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by Richbot

I'd chuck the flat spotted tire on the back and run it

Agreed, but take it easy on the outlap and see how bad the vibration/shaking is. You could cause other issues at higher speeds.

[Ngilbe36]

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Probably not my place to be posting Or pointing fingers
But being a car I built it's sad to see

Spl thrust arm let go at T1 of laguna, and sent the car to the wall.
But that's what's being said , thankfully everyone is ok, car is replaceable .

This isn't the first time I've dealt with nagging issues from spl arms, from tie rods backing out all the way on track to things just coming lose, even after replacing TI hardware

I guess just always remember to go over every arm before each event just to make sure. Shit happens.
Gonna miss this car

Its hard to tell exactly, but its an odd type of failure. It almost looks like a manufacturing flaw in the part itself. In the image showing the cross section the darker regions of if look like porosity in the casting (looks like a cast part not extruded, which is also strange to me). Looks like a brittle fracture in the way it broke. Do you know if it was an impact or something that lead to the failure?

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

Its hard to tell exactly, but its an odd type of failure. It almost looks like a manufacturing flaw in the part itself. In the image showing the cross section the darker regions of if look like porosity in the casting (looks like a cast part not extruded, which is also strange to me). Looks like a brittle fracture in the way it broke. Do you know if it was an impact or something that lead to the failure?

Bruh

[Neuner]

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

Its hard to tell exactly, but its an odd type of failure. It almost looks like a manufacturing flaw in the part itself. In the image showing the cross section the darker regions of if look like porosity in the casting (looks like a cast part not extruded, which is also strange to me). Looks like a brittle fracture in the way it broke. Do you know if it was an impact or something that lead to the failure?

where'd the bolt for the lateral arm go?

[admranger]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Upon reinspection I am 99% sure I have a flat spot (I only inspected one tire so I may in fact have more than one tire impacted). There's a patch of tread that is clearly more worn that the rest of the tire.

Tires still have good amount of tread life. Any harm in continuing to run these?

After you charge your phone, you should put the tire on the rear and send it...after a proper warm up lap to ensure you don't shake the car apart...

[Manettino]

Is anyone going to be at Buttonwillow tomorrow? It’ll be my first day there and I would love to finally meet some of you guys and get tips. If not, then any tips from some of you who have been there would be great, it seems like a super fun track from what I’ve seen on YouTube. Hope to see you there!

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by Manettino

Is anyone going to be at Buttonwillow tomorrow? It’ll be my first day there and I would love to finally meet some of you guys and get tips. If not, then any tips from some of you who have been there would be great, it seems like a super fun track from what I’ve seen on YouTube. Hope to see you there!

Don't try to make up time at Phil Hill. Don't lift at the bus stop. The last turn is a common spin spot on exit. There is an outdoor shower so bring a pair of trunks. It feels amazing at the end of the day.

Have fun!

[berns]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Don't try to make up time at Phil Hill. Don't lift at the bus stop. The last turn is a common spin spot on exit. There is an outdoor shower so bring a pair of trunks. It feels amazing at the end of the day.

Have fun!

LOL don't lift at Bus Stop?
Send your in-car when you try that technique.

[leftfootbr8king]

You don't have to lift if you aren't going fast in the first place. lol.

[roastbeef]

Don't lift at bus stop? This isn't the Miata forum...

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by berns

LOL don't lift at Bus Stop?
Send your in-car when you try that technique.

There a short braking zone before bus stop. I get on gas at right side curbing and don't lift until Riverside where I feather throttle and then WOT until braking zone for Phil Hill. Maybe that clarifies it?

WOT from Riverside to Phil Hill:

[jid2]

The Solo 2 DL is sold. You guys are the best.

[Samo6556]

Originally Posted by Neuner

where'd the bolt for the lateral arm go?

I asked that too but got no answer. I am very curious as I have this kit to install. I do know of an A90 supra that has the bolts come loose during sessions and re tightens them (time attack car). I wonder if this is also the case on an e92 if driven hard enough. I worry that some people have these parts and nothing goes wrong, but is that because really they are not being pushed hard enough to induce these issues?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

There a short braking zone before bus stop. I get on gas at right side curbing and don't lift until Riverside where I feather throttle and then WOT until braking zone for Phil Hill. Maybe that clarifies it?

WOT from Riverside to Phil Hill:

I've always though bus stop was that kink where everyone flies over the dirt.

[Grip Addict]

Those with aftermarket seats and a full interior and a secondary GoPro, where do you put your second GoPro?

I know tackform makes some good seat mounts for an alt view, but with some Recaro Sportsters it won't work with them anymore. I thought about interior suction cup mount for the rear 1/3 window.

Thoughts?

[dparm]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Those with aftermarket seats and a full interior and a secondary GoPro, where do you put your second GoPro?

I know tackform makes some good seat mounts for an alt view, but with some Recaro Sportsters it won't work with them anymore. I thought about interior suction cup mount for the rear 1/3 window.

Thoughts?

Put it on the rear window via suction cup and maybe add a short arm/extension if needed. It'll be similar to having it over your shoulder. I did that when I borrowed a buddy's Mustang:

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Those with aftermarket seats and a full interior and a secondary GoPro, where do you put your second GoPro?

I know tackform makes some good seat mounts for an alt view, but with some Recaro Sportsters it won't work with them anymore. I thought about interior suction cup mount for the rear 1/3 window.

Thoughts?

Side quarter window.