bbk vs upgrade pads

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

One suggestion is that you tote the track wheels, load them up and change over at the track. I also drive almost 3 hours. That can be a miserable ride if you've got noisy tires like NT-01s, or if you lose some wheel weights at the track and you drive home with the steering wheel jumping out of your hands... good times. And you could cord the track tires or get a flat, then you're waiting for a ride, etc.

I didn't think I could fit four wheels and tires in the M3. I'm often surprised by what I can fit in there, but that seems like a lot. Does it really fit?

Also, assuming I can get them all in there, what about tools (torque wrench, jack, etc.) to remove and replace wheels? Do you tote all that stuff, borrow from people, etc.?

Regarding wheel weights, I hate the idea of losing those at the track, spare setup or not. Can anything be done to keep those suckers down?

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by Hujan

Regarding wheel weights, I hate the idea of losing those at the track, spare setup or not. Can anything be done to keep those suckers down?

I put Gorilla tape over mine. Luckily I have dark coloured wheels so you don't notice it unless you look closely.

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by Nugget

I put Gorilla tape over mine. Luckily I have dark coloured wheels so you don't notice it unless you look closely.

Thanks. I don't suppose they make silver Gorilla tape, eh?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Nugget

I put Gorilla tape over mine. Luckily I have dark coloured wheels so you don't notice it unless you look closely.

Gorilla tape is non metallic and will melt!

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by Hujan

I didn't think I could fit four wheels and tires in the M3. I'm often surprised by what I can fit in there, but that seems like a lot. Does it really fit?

Also, assuming I can get them all in there, what about tools (torque wrench, jack, etc.) to remove and replace wheels? Do you tote all that stuff, borrow from people, etc.?

Regarding wheel weights, I hate the idea of losing those at the track, spare setup or not. Can anything be done to keep those suckers down?

They fit. Here's my preferred arrangement. Might be slightly different in E92. You've got the whole trunk for everything else required.



Aluminum foil tape for wheel weights. Hasn't failed me yet.

[1MOREMOD]

i just went 4 across in the same direction in the e90 now i have to stuff them in and around the cage to fit and all my other gear goes in the passenger foot well and seat.

[bdaddylo]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

They fit. Here's my preferred arrangement. Might be slightly different in E92. You've got the whole trunk for everything else required.



Aluminum foil tape for wheel weights. Hasn't failed me yet.

Are the tires sitting directly on the rear seat?

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Gorilla tape is non metallic and will melt!

Aluminium tape is probably preferable but my Gorilla tape is holding up fine. I have Stoptech ST-60s with Endless ME20 pads so it gets plenty hot on the track.

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

They fit. Here's my preferred arrangement. Might be slightly different in E92. You've got the whole trunk for everything else required.

Probably easier, with an E90 (yours) than an E92 (mine), but you've at least given me courage to try! So I assume you bring your jack, jack stands, etc.

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Aluminum foil tape for wheel weights. Hasn't failed me yet.

Link?

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by bdaddylo

Are the tires sitting directly on the rear seat?

Put down a blanket that covers the back seat. Tire totes as well obviously. No damage to the seat whatsoever if that's what you're wondering.

Originally Posted by Hujan

Probably easier, with an E90 (yours) than an E92 (mine), but you've at least given me courage to try! So I assume you bring your jack, jack stands, etc.

Link?

Maybe a bit easier in the E90 because of the rear seat divider thing in the E92, but still very possible. Seen it many times, and witnessed Yandy do it a couple of weekends ago with what appeared to be little to no intelligence or order (you can tell him I said that ). Here's his solution.



As an alternative 3 in the back seat, and 1 seatbelted into the passenger seat. Seen that as well.

Yes jack, jack stand, torque wrench, breaker bar, food, drink, etc. in the trunk.

I got my tape from Home Depot, can't remember the brand. Believe this stuff is an equivalent -- http://www.powersportparts.net/Produ...ctCode=4557058

[track_warrior]

I find it funny when people say "Yo bro i just put a 100000hp turbo kit on my car, i need to upgrade the brakes." On the street you are limited to your tires, bbk or no bbk your brakes will lock up and the tires will be the ones doing the stopping. Invest in good tires, pads, fluid, and maybe even lines for the street and you are golden. For track purposes a bbk has tons of advantages from cooling, longer lasting rotors and pads than oem, weigh savings, 2 piece rotors etc.

[yandy]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Put down a blanket that covers the back seat. Tire totes as well obviously. No damage to the seat whatsoever if that's what you're wondering.



Maybe a bit easier in the E90 because of the rear seat divider thing in the E92, but still very possible. Seen it many times, and witnessed Yandy do it a couple of weekends ago with what appeared to be little to no intelligence or order (you can tell him I said that ). Here's his solution.



As an alternative 3 in the back seat, and 1 seatbelted into the passenger seat. Seen that as well.

Yes jack, jack stand, torque wrench, breaker bar, food, drink, etc. in the trunk.

I got my tape from Home Depot, can't remember the brand. Believe this stuff is an equivalent -- http://www.powersportparts.net/Produ...ctCode=4557058

Who are you calling intelligent? wait what? no that's not what you said..

Believe it or not, there is a method to my madness, and yes, 4 wheels fit in the e92 with 275 size tires just fine. I do have to slide the driver seat a bit forward, but nothing too uncomfortable.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by yandy

Who are you calling intelligent? wait what? no that's not what you said..

Believe it or not, there is a method to my madness, and yes, 4 wheels fit in the e92 with 275 size tires just fine. I do have to slide the driver seat a bit forward, but nothing too uncomfortable.

Haha... Actually, you're the best reference point for how much can fit into an E92 that I've ever seen. 4 wheels in the back seat and it looked like enough tools and supplies for an expedition. You da man.

[yandy]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Put down a blanket that covers the back seat. Tire totes as well obviously. No damage to the seat whatsoever if that's what you're wondering.



Maybe a bit easier in the E90 because of the rear seat divider thing in the E92, but still very possible. Seen it many times, and witnessed Yandy do it a couple of weekends ago with what appeared to be little to no intelligence or order (you can tell him I said that ). Here's his solution.



As an alternative 3 in the back seat, and 1 seatbelted into the passenger seat. Seen that as well.

Yes jack, jack stand, torque wrench, breaker bar, food, drink, etc. in the trunk.

I got my tape from Home Depot, can't remember the brand. Believe this stuff is an equivalent -- http://www.powersportparts.net/Produ...ctCode=4557058

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Haha... Actually, you're the best reference point for how much can fit into an E92 that I've ever seen. 4 wheels in the back seat and it looked like enough tools and supplies for an expedition. You da man.

Don't forget a 10x10 Canopy as well

It has allot more space than people think

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Haha... Actually, you're the best reference point for how much can fit into an E92 that I've ever seen. 4 wheels in the back seat and it looked like enough tools and supplies for an expedition. You da man.

bigjae has photos of 8 i believe.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

bigjae has photos of 8 i believe.

What... in E92? that's must see.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

What... in E92? that's must see.

I sent up the signal he should be around soon, to shock and amaze. He may have an e90 I can't recall but still its impressive.

[yandy]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I sent up the signal he should be around soon, to shock and amaze. He may have an e90 I can't recall but still its impressive.

8 wheels alone is impressive, even more with tires.. hope he has the pic

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by yandy

8 wheels alone is impressive, even more with tires.. hope he has the pic

it was wheels and tires, but says he cant find the photo. its on this forum somewhere i have seen it.

[yandy]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

it was wheels and tires, but says he cant find the photo. its on this forum somewhere i have seen it.

I found a thread where he mentions them, but no pictures, anything's possible I guess. All I need is 4 though, would've been cool to see the 8.

[Hujan]

You guys haven't lived until you've packed all four wheels and tires . . . in a Z4.

[bigjae1976]

8 is child's play. I've fit 9 tires in my e90. 6in the back seat, 2 in the trunk and 1 in the front seat.

I laugh at "how do you fit 4"...muahahaha!

There are some sacrifices and recommended only for professional packers.

Found it. So I stuffed another tire in the rear footwell on the pass side for a total of 6. I got 2 in the trunk. 1 in the front seat.