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05-29-2009, 12:13 PM | #199 | |
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Prices will definitely come down with our dollar climbing closer to par. There is only one way to find out if it is worth the $$$, next time you are in Calgary take mine for a ride. |
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05-29-2009, 12:13 PM | #200 |
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Are you able to stay in 4th with the new gears on the straight. I was just at redline in 4th when I hit the brakes at the end of the straight so I am wondering if you felt the need to hit 5th with the new gears.
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05-29-2009, 12:46 PM | #201 | |
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I felt like I wasn't carrying enough speed out of the carousel. I think a few more times around I could exit that last corner cleaner and I will be switching into fifth and hitting higher speeds on the front straight. |
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05-29-2009, 12:52 PM | #202 | |
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Carrying speed out of the carousel is so important. I give up a lot going into the carousel to make sure I get the exit right. that last right hander along the wall is the most important turn on the track to get right, in slow out fast!!! Give it time and practice and you will definately need 5th!!!! |
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05-29-2009, 01:08 PM | #203 | |
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Up until the last two sessions was as around the 204-208 mark and Greg really helped my carry a little more speed through carousel and I believe I hit 211, 213 and 215 on three consecutive laps. Not sure how accurate my speedo is but was more concerned about should I shift or hold. Next time definitely going to try and get into third. Are you down shifting into second? Greg kept me in third and fourth. Over the weekend I will look were the redline points are for my car. I am very interested in doing some roll on comparisons as well if anyone if game with a stock 6MT. |
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05-29-2009, 01:39 PM | #204 |
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Definitely jealous of you guys, it sounds like the track day was awesome.
6:30 tonight works for me, I can't stay for too long but it will be great to meet some of you guys before Sunday. |
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05-29-2009, 02:40 PM | #205 | |
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I shift into 2nd in the work zone before 11/12 it is a tough downshift in our cars since the workzone is so short. By the apex point of 11 I am in the throttle and keep adding throttle until I am full throttle at the apex of 12 which gives me a bit more acceleration on to the straight but you have to make sure the car is pretty ballanced or the back end of the car will pull to the outside wall. But good for a couple KPH. Based on my RPM I am hitting 225ish at the end of the straight. |
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05-29-2009, 02:42 PM | #206 |
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05-29-2009, 04:37 PM | #207 |
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Unfortunately I probably can't make it tonight.
I travel a lot with work and the warden is cracking the whip tonight. If I see a window though, i will take it. |
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05-29-2009, 09:17 PM | #208 |
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Super sorry guys. Got tied up installing my front lip. I was cruising in the area earlier, and by the time I got home, put on the lip it was already 7:00. But I will definately be there on Sunday.
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05-30-2009, 12:21 PM | #209 | |
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2nd gear 102km @ 8000rpms 3rd gear 157km @ 8000rmps 4th gear 204km @ very close to 8000rmps got it upto 212 in fourth before I had to hit the brakes. Wish I had done this exercise when my car was stock. Curious if anyone would this and we could all see the difference. Just realized that I did not use the M option on the track on Wednesday. So excited to get out their, didn't even think to hit the M button. |
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05-31-2009, 01:06 AM | #210 | |
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Nice meeting some of you btw.... crappy night for me tho I pretty much deserve the idiot award
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05-31-2009, 01:14 AM | #211 | |
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Did it end up being just the tire? I am braking at 4 generally. I am cautious with this car in both major braking zones. I will leave the late braking to the track car |
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05-31-2009, 01:31 AM | #212 | |
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Car out of commission for a week as the tire got a very "unsafe" buldge in the sidewall so I can't drive it until 4 new tires go on. Having to rent a vehicle so I can get to work and car suppose to be going in on Friday for the Dinan Diff so don't know if that can happen now either. Guess I'm really gonna learn from those mistakes.....
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05-31-2009, 09:32 AM | #213 | |
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If I remember right, it is just before 4. Probably the right decision. 241, Wow! I have a long way to go. Sorry to hear about your car. |
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05-31-2009, 10:43 AM | #214 |
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So are most of you guys heading to the meet still?
Brian not sure if you got my message but I was thinking we meet at Kimmer or something and head up together?
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05-31-2009, 09:21 PM | #215 |
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thanks for everyone that showed up to the meet. I posted my pics up!
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...69#post5235669
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Had a turnout of five E9x M3's, although only four were there for the photos. Here are some pics:
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06-01-2009, 08:57 PM | #218 |
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Have any Calgarians had the dreaded M-DCT lag issue?
My M3 is due in 2 weeks with DCT and I am having second thoughts given what I've read here in the main forum . . . Any bad or reassuring news here at home?
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06-02-2009, 08:40 AM | #219 | |
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Now I am wondering if my rev limiter was increased form 8300 - 8600 when they installed the stage 2 from Turner? Easy to find out. Need to hit the street. |
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06-02-2009, 10:42 PM | #220 |
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Anyone in Cowgary want to pick up a set of AW painted reflectors?
I have an extra set that are from the infamous IND which are BNIB. I'm thinking $50 cad is pretty reasonable as you will not need to be troubled with shipping, currency, etc. Let me know Thanks Kevin
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