Track forum general chit chat.

admranger · 09-28-2021, 12:56 AM

So I finally got my phone coupler fixed and am back online; but I had to update my myspace account before coming on here to post. Plus my new sandals came in and I couldn't wait to try them with my white calf high socks. </boomer stereotype>

But anyway, let's talk lead/follow. I too have done the lead follow at Thermal. Not a fan. My wife *hated* it with a thermonuclear passion, which never helps. Agreed 1 v 1 on track is fun, but this 1 instructor w/3 followers sucked baboon balls. I think hopping into unfamiliar cars on an unfamiliar track (with shiny guardrails very close by) and then having the instructor go out at a fast pace for the "orientation" lap was disconcerting. Granted I didn't care if I wadded up a performance center car (other than potential injury to me), it didn't allow me to go through my routine of evaluating the track surface (any hazards on track, etc.), finding escape routes if there's a car failure, learning the line. Set in my ways, I am. FWIW, I kept up to the instructor just fine, but it wasn't an enjoyable experience for us.

Move Over · 09-28-2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Trailer peeps- is 7' wide enough for an open trailer?

Did you measure the deck? Mine is 81" between the fenders, I've had everything from corvettes, my camaro, m3's, should be good to go. Love my aluma trailer and has paid for itself over and over. Open trailers Are great if you need to haul pallets, drywall, trim etc.

roastbeef · 09-28-2021, 06:21 AM

I'll bring a tape measure when I go to buy it today.

Move Over · 09-28-2021, 08:20 AM

Sneak peek

dparm · 09-28-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Trailer peeps- is 7' wide enough for an open trailer?

Yes, but you may need to remove your front splitter while loading the car.

For comparison, my C7 is a factory "widebody" and it's still only 78" at the widest point. I usually have a few inches to spare on each side of the trailer which is why a winch is almost mandatory. The M3 is definitely smaller.

StripclubDJ · 09-28-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

I'll bring a tape measure when I go to buy it today.

Let me borrow it
Better than it sitting for the next 2-3 years

omgzirra_exe · 09-28-2021, 01:33 PM

we have a futura trailer we use and its an absolute beast of trailer.

https://www.futuratrailers.com/discover-futura

omgzirra_exe · 09-28-2021, 02:05 PM

Hi Friends,

just wanted to share the discord again. we are not trying to replace the forum! this thread is very important to us as well.

but if you need immediate tech support or immediate input on something, the discord is pretty good at getting back to you faster than the forum can.

plus we can chit chat about random things too on the down time.

https://discord.gg/rYBjFUUNEA

Davisca455 · 09-28-2021, 03:04 PM

I get a general sense of skepticism, but I'm old…

DRLane · 09-28-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Davisca455

I get a general sense of skepticism, but I'm old…

Maybe we need a thread bashing the G8x to build community trust on the Discord.

roastbeef · 09-28-2021, 04:24 PM

Welp, there she is.

omgzirra_exe · 09-28-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Welp, there she is.

oo baby.

Move Over · 09-28-2021, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Welp, there she is.

Get your self some Alumabrite from a marine store and go to town!

OG Shark · 09-28-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Welp, there she is.

Not hard to tell where the dead body was... get it from a crime scene auction?

dogbone · 09-28-2021, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OG Shark

Not hard to tell where the dead body was... get it from a crime scene auction?

hahaha no shortage of love here!

I'm still laughing!

roastbeef · 09-28-2021, 08:26 PM

Sort of a tight fit. I haven't put the truck on the trailer yet. It's only 81" wide, but I think it will be fine.

StripclubDJ · 09-28-2021, 09:49 PM

Looks like the last owner let it sit around

Glad you'll be continuing the tradition

StripclubDJ · 09-28-2021, 11:52 PM

You towed that with a Chrysler?

I'm surprised you made it Back

redpriest · 09-29-2021, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

Looks like the last owner let it sit around

Glad you'll be continuing the tradition

I'm crying over here hahaha.

kyippee · 09-29-2021, 02:18 AM

roastbeef are you proud of me yet? Got the front passenger seat removed and coded out errors. Went from 3550 lb with a full tank of gas to 3463. Took out the rear seat headrests for an additional 4 lb reduction since it's easy. Very cool how it's easier to load wheels into the car now.

The rear seats will come out later too, for another.. 55 lb or so more reduction?

roastbeef · 09-29-2021, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyippee

roastbeef are you proud of me yet? Got the front passenger seat removed and coded out errors. Went from 3550 lb with a full tank of gas to 3463. Took out the rear seat headrests for an additional 4 lb reduction since it's easy. Very cool how it's easier to load wheels into the car now.

The rear seats will come out later too, for another.. 55 lb or so more reduction?

Good, good. Your transformation is almost complete.

roastbeef · 09-29-2021, 09:55 AM

Anyone have recommendations for trailer strap brands?

Also, has anyone used any hitch balls that display tongue weight? I'll be towing two very different vehicles on this trailer, so I figure it might help.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...fe/WSUN-2.html

09-28-2021, 12:56 AM	#19515
admranger Retired Curmudgeon 4232 Rep 5,357 Posts Drives: '19 X3M40i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (1)	So I finally got my phone coupler fixed and am back online; but I had to update my myspace account before coming on here to post. Plus my new sandals came in and I couldn't wait to try them with my white calf high socks. </boomer stereotype> But anyway, let's talk lead/follow. I too have done the lead follow at Thermal. Not a fan. My wife hated it with a thermonuclear passion, which never helps. Agreed 1 v 1 on track is fun, but this 1 instructor w/3 followers sucked baboon balls. I think hopping into unfamiliar cars on an unfamiliar track (with shiny guardrails very close by) and then having the instructor go out at a fast pace for the "orientation" lap was disconcerting. Granted I didn't care if I wadded up a performance center car (other than potential injury to me), it didn't allow me to go through my routine of evaluating the track surface (any hazards on track, etc.), finding escape routes if there's a car failure, learning the line. Set in my ways, I am. FWIW, I kept up to the instructor just fine, but it wasn't an enjoyable experience for us. __________________ '19 X3 M40 Carbon Black/Oyster, '21 X7 40i AW/Black, Past BMWs: '18 M550i, '18 330 GT, '16 X5 40e, '11 E90M3, '06 X5 4.4, '03 330i ZHP, '02 M3, '97 Z3 2.8, '96 Z3 2.8, '95 M3 (2x), '94 530i (manual), '92 525i (manual), '88 M3, '87 325iS
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09-28-2021, 06:21 AM	#19517
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11865 Rep 12,880 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	I'll bring a tape measure when I go to buy it today. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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09-28-2021, 08:20 AM	#19518
Move Over Colonel 1316 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Peninsula iTrader: (9)	Sneak peek Attached Images __________________ 2010 E92 M3 DCT
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09-28-2021, 01:33 PM	#19521
omgzirra_exe Colonel 3058 Rep 2,621 Posts Drives: 4.4L M3, 1JZGTE IS300, N55B30 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: BMW, M3 iTrader: (0)	we have a futura trailer we use and its an absolute beast of trailer. https://www.futuratrailers.com/discover-futura __________________ Build: ZillaSpec M3 N1 Build M3Post Track General Discussion: Discord #fakeGTS
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09-28-2021, 02:05 PM	#19522
omgzirra_exe Colonel 3058 Rep 2,621 Posts Drives: 4.4L M3, 1JZGTE IS300, N55B30 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: BMW, M3 iTrader: (0)	Hi Friends, just wanted to share the discord again. we are not trying to replace the forum! this thread is very important to us as well. but if you need immediate tech support or immediate input on something, the discord is pretty good at getting back to you faster than the forum can. plus we can chit chat about random things too on the down time. https://discord.gg/rYBjFUUNEA __________________ Build: ZillaSpec M3 N1 Build M3Post Track General Discussion: Discord #fakeGTS
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09-28-2021, 03:04 PM	#19523
Davisca455 Captain 2242 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Davis, California iTrader: (0)	I get a general sense of skepticism, but I'm old… Attached Images __________________ Chris, 2008 E92
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09-28-2021, 04:24 PM	#19525
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11865 Rep 12,880 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Welp, there she is. Attached Images __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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09-28-2021, 08:26 PM	#19530
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11865 Rep 12,880 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Sort of a tight fit. I haven't put the truck on the trailer yet. It's only 81" wide, but I think it will be fine. Attached Images __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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09-28-2021, 09:49 PM	#19531
StripclubDJ Lieutenant Colonel 4322 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: calis iTrader: (3)	Looks like the last owner let it sit around Glad you'll be continuing the tradition
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09-28-2021, 11:52 PM	#19532
StripclubDJ Lieutenant Colonel 4322 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: calis iTrader: (3)	You towed that with a Chrysler? I'm surprised you made it Back
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09-29-2021, 02:18 AM	#19534
kyippee Lieutenant Colonel 1082 Rep 1,617 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Supra MK5, F44 235GC Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	roastbeef are you proud of me yet? Got the front passenger seat removed and coded out errors. Went from 3550 lb with a full tank of gas to 3463. Took out the rear seat headrests for an additional 4 lb reduction since it's easy. Very cool how it's easier to load wheels into the car now. The rear seats will come out later too, for another.. 55 lb or so more reduction?
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09-29-2021, 09:55 AM	#19536
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11865 Rep 12,880 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Anyone have recommendations for trailer strap brands? Also, has anyone used any hitch balls that display tongue weight? I'll be towing two very different vehicles on this trailer, so I figure it might help. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...fe/WSUN-2.html __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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