Track forum general chit chat.

nholmes · 05-09-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

redpriest, when is the do88 dct cooler going in? i'm interested in seeing your results. i'm not experiencing problems yet, but i may want to jump on their intro offer.

+1

I picked it up as a precaution.

Especially if all of the other offerings are questionable regarding their ability to cool over OEM, I want to have it now just in case...

M3 Number 86 · 05-09-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YMB_M3

Wow. After about 4 or 5 days on my SRF I had to flush again with SRF just because my pedal feel was not as firm. Do you think the BBK is reducing the overall heat thats introduced to the braking system in your case and that's why? Or maybe I'm just braking too much lol

it could also be the pad - i always trip out - on certain pads the pedal firmness varies (on same fluid, not bled). I don't get it scientifically but that's what I notice. lol

YMB_M3 · 05-09-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

it could also be the pad - i always trip out - on certain pads the pedal firmness varies (on same fluid, not bled). I don't get it scientifically but that's what I notice. lol

Interesting, I've only tried out the Pagid RS29s but will keep that in mind when running other pads. Might not be for a while though cuz I have another ~40% pad life set of RS29s waiting for the current set to be killed lol

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

it could also be the pad - i always trip out - on certain pads the pedal firmness varies (on same fluid, not bled). I don't get it scientifically but that's what I notice. lol

maybe the pads just have better bite, so there is the illusion of less pedal.

i want to experience really really really good brakes on a nearly stock car. i have little experience with different pads (ferodo ds2500's and dsuno's), so i don't know if there is anything i would like more. i just have no idea if i would like something better or not... i want to experience absolutely excellent brakes so i can know what i'm chasing after in better braking or if i'm already there and just don't know it.

nholmes · 05-09-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

maybe the pads just have better bite, so there is the illusion of less pedal.

i want to experience really really really good brakes on a nearly stock car. i have little experience with different pads (ferodo ds2500's and dsuno's), so i don't know if there is anything i would like more. i just have no idea if i would like something better or not... i want to experience absolutely excellent brakes so i can know what i'm chasing after in better braking or if i'm already there and just don't know it.

My car would stand on its nose but the tires on the car right now can't handle the torque.

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 06:46 PM

Do your tires slip on the wheels when braking?

nholmes · 05-09-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Do your tires slip on the wheels when braking?

It feels and sounds like it, but I didn't have a shoe polish with me to mark them. I need to add that to my track bin, thank you for the reminder.

You can probably hear the tires them in this video:

redpriest · 05-09-2016, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

redpriest, when is the do88 dct cooler going in? i'm interested in seeing your results. i'm not experiencing problems yet, but i may want to jump on their intro offer.

The plan is to install them on the 18th. For sure, my next track event is May 28/29th, not sure if I'm going to squeeze in something the week before.

M3 Number 86 · 05-09-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by redpriest

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

redpriest, when is the do88 dct cooler going in? i'm interested in seeing your results. i'm not experiencing problems yet, but i may want to jump on their intro offer.

The plan is to install them on the 18th. For sure, my next track event is May 28/29th, not sure if I'm going to squeeze in something the week before.

Pfft you better be faster than me with bbk especially because turn 3 9 and before the playground or else I'm gonna harass you about bbk. In fact all of you!

:Lol:

gonna be fun times!

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nholmes

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Do your tires slip on the wheels when braking?

It feels and sounds like it, but I didn't have a shoe polish with me to mark them. I need to add that to my track bin, thank you for the reminder.

You can probably hear the tires them in this video:

I was going to use a silver sharpie or something and just mark the tire at the valve stem. Is there a reason for some polish specifically?

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

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Originally Posted by redpriest

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

redpriest, when is the do88 dct cooler going in? i'm interested in seeing your results. i'm not experiencing problems yet, but i may want to jump on their intro offer.

The plan is to install them on the 18th. For sure, my next track event is May 28/29th, not sure if I'm going to squeeze in something the week before.

Pfft you better be faster than me with bbk especially because turn 3 9 and before the playground or else I'm gonna harass you about bbk. In fact all of you!

:Lol:

gonna be fun times!

I can't wait for all the pit banter at auto club... I love friendly shit talking.

1MOREMOD · 05-09-2016, 07:19 PM

Shouldn't shit talk. Look dumb when a low power car smokes you.

nholmes · 05-09-2016, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

I was going to use a silver sharpie or something and just mark the tire at the valve stem. Is there a reason for some polish specifically?

Not that I'm aware of, I think it's just a ye olde schoole method.

I'm sure a sharpie would work just as well.

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 07:21 PM

i can laugh at myself.

Longboarder · 05-09-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redpriest

The plan is to install them on the 18th. For sure, my next track event is May 28/29th, not sure if I'm going to squeeze in something the week before.

What track/event are you doing? I haven't been to the track in months. Stock suspension starting to feel a bit sloppy but I feel like taking the old girl out for some laps.

elim11 · 05-09-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by YMB_M3

Wow. After about 4 or 5 days on my SRF I had to flush again with SRF just because my pedal feel was not as firm. Do you think the BBK is reducing the overall heat thats introduced to the braking system in your case and that's why? Or maybe I'm just braking too much lol

You think it could be from the pads wearing down. Since they are more worn down, it takes a little bit more pedal distance to engage the pad to the rotor vs brand new when the pads are thick...?

flushing 4-5 days on srf doesnt seem right.

beats · 05-09-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hayes180

Further away

Looks really good!

hayes180 · 05-09-2016, 08:50 PM

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Further away

Looks really good!

Thank you

redpriest · 05-09-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

What track/event are you doing? I haven't been to the track in months. Stock suspension starting to feel a bit sloppy but I feel like taking the old girl out for some laps.

Auto Club Speedway @ Bimmerfest both days. Might do Laguna Seca the week before. I don't think my current tires will last me more than a day though - I have a brand new set of Nitto NT01s I'll probably use for ACS.

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 09:02 PM

how hard is ACS on tires? which corner takes the most wear?

elim11 · 05-09-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

how hard is ACS on tires? which corner takes the most wear?

Acs much easier on tires than wsir. Road is smooth. Not many high speed sweepers (minus the roval)

roastbeef · 05-09-2016, 10:55 PM

ok, nice. i was really excited when i finished my double run day at laguna with a ton of tread on the tires. then we go to big willow and its like i took a cheese grater to them...

i wonder how much faster turn 8 would be a big willow if it wasn't so turbulent and the track surface wasn't like a unmaintained bar parking lot.

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