Feeler for a Texas ///M Track Day???

spicoli024 · 09-12-2009, 11:12 AM

John, 3rd weekend in January? Is it set? What's the date?

gokartmozart · 10-13-2009, 09:13 PM

Just saw this. I'm definitely interested. January is perfect for me, even a weekday if it works out best for track and price.

JC919 · 10-23-2009, 01:13 PM

Just got an email from Eric at H2R about some different dates. The two open Saturdays are next year; 2/6 or 2/13. I realize the second date may be difficult for those not single, but let me know what you guys think.

bigjae1976 · 10-23-2009, 06:53 PM

Good luck with this. I might be in the area on leave so I would love to come for rides if that is allowed.

I will only be able to offer moral support since I just shipped my car to Korea. If allowed, I would be happy to take my 94 Chevy 3/4t pickup for a romp around the track.

Again, not sure why the Tejas Chapter of BMWCCA does nothing but country road cruises...kind of lame. I will be joining the Dallas chapter when I get back to the Centex area unless this changes.

JC919 · 10-23-2009, 07:06 PM

^I'm sure rides will be no problem, don't know about the truck though however on their power lap board is a Ford F350 Duelly with a time of 2+ minutes

bigjae1976 · 10-23-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

^I'm sure rides will be no problem, don't know about the truck though however on their power lap board is a Ford F350 Duelly with a time of 2+ minutes

Cool, I'll bring my helmet home!

Nah, I wouldn't do that to my truck. Its an ext cab long bed so I'd have to take the turns at 10 mph or I'd run out of track. Let's say turning radius is not one of its selling points.

spicoli024 · 10-23-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

Just got an email from Eric at H2R about some different dates. The two open Saturdays are next year; 2/6 or 2/13. I realize the second date may be difficult for those not single, but let me know what you guys think.

What happened to January? I can't wait that long

JC919 · 10-24-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Cool, I'll bring my helmet home!

Nah, I wouldn't do that to my truck. Its an ext cab long bed so I'd have to take the turns at 10 mph or I'd run out of track. Let's say turning radius is not one of its selling points.

I was joking about the truck, but come any way!! Spicoli here will show you what 90mph offs are like

spicoli024 · 10-24-2009, 12:17 PM

^ I love that video. We need more footage next time!!

JC919 · 10-24-2009, 03:55 PM

GoProHD just came out^^

bigjae1976 · 10-24-2009, 11:09 PM

Good footage! I assume the car was ok, right?

spicoli024 · 10-25-2009, 06:18 PM

^ Ha, yea, it was ok after the 90+mph off but not after an old woman pulled out right in front of me a few weeks later

bigjae1976 · 10-25-2009, 07:48 PM

Damn, that sucks. Doesn't look too bad though.

Do you have a CSL trunk lid?

spicoli024 · 10-25-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Damn, that sucks. Doesn't look too bad though.

Do you have a CSL trunk lid?

It was totaled and yes, I did have a CSL boot. I bought a newer ZCP M3 last week though and plan to transfer all the mods from the old one and continue my track car project. Hopefully we will see you out there in February.

Nawaaz · 10-26-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

Just got an email from Eric at H2R about some different dates. The two open Saturdays are next year; 2/6 or 2/13. I realize the second date may be difficult for those not single, but let me know what you guys think.

I'm interested, but I can't 100% commit yet.

How can I get more info on the cost, helmet, etc?

This will be my first time on the track, so I'm a complete newbie.

TLud · 10-26-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I'm interested, but I can't 100% commit yet.

How can I get more info on the cost, helmet, etc?

This will be my first time on the track, so I'm a complete newbie.

Nawaaz, you should definitely do this if you're available. This is what our cars are all about. You can enjoy the M3 on the street, but you can't truly appreciate how good of a car it is and how much fun it can be until you've taken it to the track. In the meantime, if you can, take a HPDE with your local BMWCCA. I'm sure John will post up cost info soon, and you can learn about helmets with some quick internet research.

John, 2/6/10 works best for me for obvious reasons.

Nawaaz · 10-26-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

Nawaaz, you should definitely do this if you're available. This is what our cars are all about. You can enjoy the M3 on the street, but you can't truly appreciate how good of a car it is and how much fun it can be until you've taken it to the track. In the meantime, if you can, take a HPDE with your local BMWCCA. I'm sure John will post up cost info soon, and you can learn about helmets with some quick internet research.

John, 2/6/10 works best for me for obvious reasons.

Advice taken.

TLud · 10-26-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawaaz

Advice taken.

You'll also want to make sure you have plenty of tread and brake pad life (I'd also recommend a brake fluid change for some Castrol SRF). I've not been yet, but H2R doesn't look like a real long track with huge straights, so it'll be easier on your brakes than other tracks, but you'll still need to be prepared.

One thing you may have a problem with is the 99 dBA noise limit. I don't know how rigid they are about that, but you may want to see how loud your exhaust is going to be.

The group costs are listed at the bottom of the agreement at the link below. I'd hope to get 15 people/cars to keep costs reasonable.

http://static.harrishillroad.com/pdf..._agreement.pdf

spicoli024 · 10-26-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nawaaz

I'm interested, but I can't 100% commit yet.

How can I get more info on the cost, helmet, etc?

This will be my first time on the track, so I'm a complete newbie.

If you do not want to buy a helmet, they will have an extra there you would be able to use at no cost. I usually just do that, although I should just buy a helmet so I do not have to keep sharing facial sweat with other motorists.

Nawaaz · 10-26-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

You'll also want to make sure you have plenty of tread and brake pad life (I'd also recommend a brake fluid change for some Castrol SRF). I've not been yet, but H2R doesn't look like a real long track with huge straights, so it'll be easier on your brakes than other tracks, but you'll still need to be prepared.

One thing you may have a problem with is the 99 dBA noise limit. I don't know how rigid they are about that, but you may want to see how loud your exhaust is going to be.

The group costs are listed at the bottom of the agreement at the link below. I'd hope to get 15 people/cars to keep costs reasonable.

http://static.harrishillroad.com/pdf..._agreement.pdf

Thanks for the additional info Tom.

I'll have to dig deeper and do a lot of catching up on all this track related stuff....

btw, I don't see myself passing the 99 db limit, since I'm confident my set-up's a HELLUVA lot louder than that.

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

If you do not want to buy a helmet, they will have an extra there you would be able to use at no cost. I usually just do that, although I should just buy a helmet so I do not have to keep sharing facial sweat with other motorists.

I may end up buying one since I plan on going to the track often, especially after all my mods are on.....I'm still keeping my fingers crossed.

kevinD · 10-26-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

One thing you may have a problem with is the 99 dBA noise limit. I don't know how rigid they are about that, but you may want to see how loud your exhaust is going to be.

i was told to stop/ quiet my car down because it was to loud. my 1st session out there with an instructor getting checked off for solo, my second session i was solo with my wife as a passenger and after that session he told me i had to drive part throttle or don't drive at all. third session i drove part throttle and bored myself so i stopped. keep in mind my car is very loud though. 4 cylinder turbo car with an open dump wastegate. anytime i hit full boost its totally unmuffled. it is a street car though, i daily drive it. i don't think any of your guys cars are as loud as mine so you should be fine.

here is what to loud sounds like:

Nawaaz · 10-26-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinD

i was told to stop/ quiet my car down because it was to loud. my 1st session out there with an instructor getting checked off for solo, my second session i was solo with my wife as a passenger and after that session he told me i had to drive part throttle or don't drive at all. third session i drove part throttle and bored myself so i stopped. keep in mind my car is very loud though. 4 cylinder turbo car with an open dump wastegate. anytime i hit full boost its totally unmuffled. it is a street car though, i daily drive it. i don't think any of your guys cars are as loud as mine so you should be fine.

YO KEVIN!

I hope you're tellin the truth man.

We'll find out how loud my set-up truly is, when you install everything for me.

09-12-2009, 11:12 AM	#45
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10-13-2009, 09:13 PM	#46
gokartmozart Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 M Coupe, & 2003 Z4 3.0 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX iTrader: (0)	Just saw this. I'm definitely interested. January is perfect for me, even a weekday if it works out best for track and price. __________________ 2008 Z4 M Coupe (Alpine White / Imola Red / Carbon Leather trim) 2005 530i (wife's DD) 2003 Z4 3.0 6sp (college son's hand-me-down)
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10-23-2009, 01:13 PM	#47
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Just got an email from Eric at H2R about some different dates. The two open Saturdays are next year; 2/6 or 2/13. I realize the second date may be difficult for those not single, but let me know what you guys think. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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10-23-2009, 06:53 PM	#48
bigjae1976 Major General 1570 Rep 8,075 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [4.50] 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.25] 2013 BMW 328i [5.00]	Good luck with this. I might be in the area on leave so I would love to come for rides if that is allowed. I will only be able to offer moral support since I just shipped my car to Korea. If allowed, I would be happy to take my 94 Chevy 3/4t pickup for a romp around the track. Again, not sure why the Tejas Chapter of BMWCCA does nothing but country road cruises...kind of lame. I will be joining the Dallas chapter when I get back to the Centex area unless this changes. __________________ 2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red 2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue 2004 E46 M3 Imola Red 2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
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10-23-2009, 07:06 PM	#49
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	^I'm sure rides will be no problem, don't know about the truck though however on their power lap board is a Ford F350 Duelly with a time of 2+ minutes __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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10-24-2009, 12:17 PM	#53
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10-24-2009, 03:55 PM	#54
JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	GoProHD just came out^^ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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10-25-2009, 06:18 PM	#56
spicoli024 Lieutenant 430 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 COMPETITION Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	^ Ha, yea, it was ok after the 90+mph off but not after an old woman pulled out right in front of me a few weeks later Attached Images __________________ *2021* ///M3 *Competition* 2018 BMW M3 Competition \| 2009 BMW E60 M5 \| 2008 Audi B7 RS4 \| 2006 BMW E46 M3 ZCP \| 2003 BMW M3 CP
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10-25-2009, 07:48 PM	#57
bigjae1976 Major General 1570 Rep 8,075 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW M3 [4.50] 2011 BMW E90 M3 [5.25] 2013 BMW 328i [5.00]	Damn, that sucks. Doesn't look too bad though. Do you have a CSL trunk lid? __________________ 2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red 2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue 2004 E46 M3 Imola Red 2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
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