M3 + Other Track Animals @ Watkins Glen International

rzm3 · 05-05-2008, 11:59 PM

All I can say is, if you own an M3, take a performance driving lesson, and you will understand what M is all about.

Also, I think I finally understand why the rear "arm rest" isn't the same as the 335. I think the M3 "arm rest" is designed such that it can be removed for track safety reasons. (correct me if I am wrong)

Sorry about the cell phone photos. But hope you enjoy anyway.

rzm3 · 05-06-2008, 12:00 AM

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Davinhci · 05-06-2008, 12:47 AM

cool pics thanks

montreal red · 05-06-2008, 08:08 AM

nice pics... thanks for sharing!

Big Windy · 05-06-2008, 03:02 PM

looks like a lot of fun. i'm not getting the thing about the arm rest.

eclipsisNA · 05-06-2008, 05:13 PM

Ariel Atom FTMFW!!!!

sayemthree · 05-06-2008, 10:07 PM

X2

If you never track your M3 you will never realize the full potential of the car.

skierman64 · 05-07-2008, 02:06 AM

What was your best lap time?

Thanks for the pics.

rzm3 · 05-07-2008, 03:23 AM

didn't really time myself... first time at the track

skierman64 · 05-07-2008, 09:27 AM

How much did you punish the tires? Any scrubbing on the outside part of the tread, especially on the fronts? (Front left would take most of the abuse at the Glen).

Also, were you able to go flat out from the exit of 1 through the esses and on to the backstretch. Did you ever note your speed at the end of the backstretch just before hitting the brakes for the bus stop (inner loop)?

I can't wait to drive the Glen on this car.

rzm3 · 05-07-2008, 10:35 PM

I did a total of about 100 minutes on the track, and the tires still look pretty good.

I hit about 130 on the backstetch. Could have easily pushed further but it was my first time, so just wanted to be more conservative.

skierman64 · 05-08-2008, 12:41 AM

Very cool, Thanks.

E90330iS · 05-08-2008, 03:40 PM

nice!

PIMP "E" · 05-08-2008, 03:49 PM

this place is like the best place in the world right now. im sure that atom was dusting all the other cars.

05-05-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	M3 + Other Track Animals @ Watkins Glen International All I can say is, if you own an M3, take a performance driving lesson, and you will understand what M is all about. Also, I think I finally understand why the rear "arm rest" isn't the same as the 335. I think the M3 "arm rest" is designed such that it can be removed for track safety reasons. (correct me if I am wrong) Sorry about the cell phone photos. But hope you enjoy anyway. Attached Images
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rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	I did a total of about 100 minutes on the track, and the tires still look pretty good. I hit about 130 on the backstetch. Could have easily pushed further but it was my first time, so just wanted to be more conservative.
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