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07-23-2012, 10:28 AM | #89 |
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I changed everything in my e60
my M3 is only 6500km will go track in september but I hate the rear end rattle any way to end that?
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Just got back from the track. Super hot, car ran flawlessly. Can't believe a brake booster sensor malfunction caused the car to run so badly, but she ran like a champ today so can't argue with the results
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Glad to hear all is good! I find it VERY difficult to drive at the track when you don't have confidence that it will get you home.
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08-23-2012, 11:01 AM | #94 |
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I did my first track day in this car at ThunderHill this past weekend... 2 days of 100 degree+ temps...
my setup: Tires: NT-01s Brakes: Carbotech XP10s Suspension: TCKline single tube coil overs here is what i observed: 1) power steering leak like everyone else. 2) a little moaning on my front rotors now that i have gone back to OEM pads... but thats it. it was a champ!
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09-20-2012, 07:59 AM | #95 |
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Got back from a 2000 mile roundtrip with some track time and car is still holding up great. Have over 40k on the odometer with close to 60 track days and she's doing great. Just had the front control arms replaced under warranty, thanks BMW/IND and she rocks
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09-20-2012, 05:43 PM | #96 |
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That's a good amount of miles, and a huge amount of track days! Glad the car is holding up well. What tipped you off to needing new front control arms?
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09-20-2012, 05:47 PM | #98 |
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I have roughly 19,800 miles now, and around 22 total trackdays on the car. Doing very well. Today I was at the dealer for a scheduled oil change and the computer indicated that I needed new spark plugs, which they did under maintenance/warranty. SA mentioned that it's early to need new plugs, but it makes sense given the track use, and the plugs looked like they needed to be changed. Anyone else change their plugs early?
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Thinking about a track day for my E92. 30k on the clock, bone stock.
I'm considering putting better pads on just for the track day but leaving the stock rotors. Then I'd like to put the stock pads back on for DD. Anyone doing this? If so, what pads do you recommend and are you seeing any issues with swapping back and forth? TIA!
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Only issue is swapping is a PIA. I use PF01s and a lot of people like the Pagid yellows. The PF01s don't last very long on the OEM brakes.
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12-06-2012, 03:18 PM | #105 |
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If you are going to use track pads, I recommend endurance pads like the Pagid yellows or PFC 06 (or 08). Shouldn't be any problems swapping back and forth though each pad will have to put down a transfer layer so ultimate braking performance will be delayed until that is done. I use PFC pads for street and track (z-rated on street, 06's on track). That way I don't have the transfer layer issue nearly as bad when swapping back and forth. Stock pads are crap after a few hard stops, so you really should put in the track pads for HPDEs.
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Sweet thread! Thanks for starting, OP, and quality input from everyone who's contributed.
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So far, besides the normal consumables (pads, rotors, tires, oils, etc.) the only thing that I have already had to change are the front wheel bearings.
Given the (poor) quality of the roads in tri-state area, I am not sure if I can really blame this on the track usage. Other than that, rock solid car @ 60k miles. (knock on wood). Another recommendation for everybody to save a few bucks: disconnect the break pad sensors when going to the track because the heat is going to weaken the plastic parts and will end up making them very brittle (i.e., you will need to change these more rapidly). Just zip-tie them to the break line or somewhere. Also, a heads up for you guys who like to DIY the maintenance: I believe that due to the severe heat cycles that result from the track use, some of the components such as rotors, wheel hub/bearing, etc... end up "warping" a little bit and they can be tough to remove from the car. Dont ask why I know... --> At this point, I would probably receommend that you buy the extended maintenance coverage as the parts + labor add up quickly. Background info: bone stock car / Pagid Yellow pads / Yokohama AD-O8s (255 X 275) on 19" wheels
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24K miles, 25+ total trackdays.
Cracked windshield Loose differential bolts, causing fluid leak. Checked, retorqued by dealer.
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