My work is done. Almost...

Tim B. · 05-05-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NRBRNG

Thanks. And you a right, I've never been to a cars n coffee

As for some of the other comments from fellow "enthusiasts" I thought I was on a performance car forum? Clearly I posted this in the wrong section...
Every single mod on this car is for performance on the track. Pretty obvious really. It's not my daily driver.

Any issues with the Mini CS battery? How long have you used it and how much weight is saved? I've been considering it but have heard some negative things on it

My battery is almost 4 yrs old & was thinking of pre-emptively changing out to this one. Thanks.

NRBRNG · 05-06-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

I think the GTS wing is a good compromise between functional aero and being ridiculously big. I think it's way too small for a dedicated track car, but just right for someone like me who does a lot of track days, but also enjoys the car on the street.

Agree totally. I guess BMW had to compromise on a legal 'street car' in Germany with the GTS, what with TUV regs etc. Still it does look great. Even the M3 GT4 spoiler is somewhat a compromise in order to hit spec class. I figured go optimal given it's not street driven now and won't be raced in any spec class by me.

NRBRNG · 05-07-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim B.

Any issues with the Mini CS battery? How long have you used it and how much weight is saved? I've been considering it but have heard some negative things on it

My battery is almost 4 yrs old & was thinking of pre-emptively changing out to this one. Thanks.

had it in for about 3 months. i leave it on battery tender in between track days. Zero issues. Weight saving is about 25 pounds i believe. not worth doing imho unless you are really getting down to major weight saving for the track.

NRBRNG · 05-07-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

All you have to do is look at all the comments on this forum about cars not being low enough until the wheels are tucked under the fenders to get a sense of your audience around here.

Car looks great. I'm at 3400 lbs with half a tank of gas, but I drive mine on the street too so I still have some weight gaining creature comforts. Was your car a stripper from the factory? Mine was fully loaded.

Too true Sir!

Mine wasn't fully loaded but leather, sunroof etc., Still, a shit load came out. The dash and all wiring is intact as are the front door cards. Need em out soon, along with air con etc!

tightie · 05-07-2013, 01:20 AM

#allbusiness

OC ///M · 05-08-2013, 10:37 PM

Purpose-Built. Good work, I like this.

How do you like the Yokos?

NRBRNG · 05-09-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OC ///M

Purpose-Built. Good work, I like this.

How do you like the Yokos?

Yokos= INSANE grip. Really. Tough on life though; takes time to figure out alignment, pressures and suspension settings.
Worth 2 seconds easily versus BFG R1's/ Hoosier R6's.

Denk · 05-09-2013, 01:13 AM

I've got respect for you guys enhancing the M3's performance even if it's something I'd never do. Nice job!

veightkiller · 05-09-2013, 01:55 AM

the wing looks out of place, but it's your ride not mine just my honest opinion.

jonasaurus · 05-09-2013, 02:39 AM

Love the setup, good work

kaiv · 05-09-2013, 02:52 AM

Looks great! Tell us about your impressions before/after at the track

Grail05 · 05-09-2013, 11:08 AM

You should match that front lip with a GTS .... unless its strickly a track car...

my plan is to get that front lip and GTS wing and painted orange.. LOL in short replica GTS

ki__ · 05-09-2013, 11:13 AM

I love setups like these. More performance minded than anything else, great job

OC ///M · 05-09-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NRBRNG

...Worth 2 seconds easily versus BFG R1's/ Hoosier R6's.

SOLD! These will be my next purchase, thank you.

JEllis · 05-09-2013, 12:42 PM

Looks good sitting still or on the track. Love it!

NRBRNG · 05-10-2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kaiv

Looks great! Tell us about your impressions before/after at the track

Before aero; pretty neutral, no real understeer due to negative camber and sq set-up
After aero, able to push way quicker through medium/fast corners. Reduced lap time from 127.6 to 125.3. Significant.
Braking from high speed was fantastic- car total settled. First few sessions the splitter was causing oversteer, so we dialed in more AOA to the spoiler to settle the rear. Seemed to work and likely need more as we evolve. This GT4 based splitter really works in reducing lift/adding downforce.

blackmist222777 · 05-10-2013, 10:22 AM

that thing looks track-a-lious!

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OC ///M Dr. Octagon 260 Rep 1,919 Posts Drives: Moonstone e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South County iTrader: (0)	Purpose-Built. Good work, I like this. How do you like the Yokos? __________________ OC ///M 2013 E92 M3 Individual Sold: 2011 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Into a Wall: 2008 E92 M3 SSII \| Sold: 2007 E92 335i JB
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I've got respect for you guys enhancing the M3's performance even if it's something I'd never do. Nice job!
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veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	the wing looks out of place, but it's your ride not mine just my honest opinion.
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jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Love the setup, good work __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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kaiv IG: limited.slip 335 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E46 M3 in a 325i Touring body! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (31)	Looks great! Tell us about your impressions before/after at the track
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	You should match that front lip with a GTS .... unless its strickly a track car... my plan is to get that front lip and GTS wing and painted orange.. LOL in short replica GTS __________________
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ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	I love setups like these. More performance minded than anything else, great job
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05-09-2013, 12:42 PM	#37
JEllis Major General 535 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Looks good sitting still or on the track. Love it!
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05-10-2013, 10:22 AM	#39
blackmist222777 Lieutenant Colonel 403 Rep 1,620 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (12)	that thing looks track-a-lious! __________________ 2023 G80 M3 2020 F87 M2C 2011 E82 BMW 1M Series Coupe Check me out at Point.Shift.Drive (YouTube)
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