Track forum general chit chat.

Redd · 02-08-2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Nice thanks. Did you add the chamfer back on?

My mechanic and the machine shop handled it but yes I think they did. A machine shop can do that easily when they are cutting the shafts to length.

SYT_Shadow · 02-08-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kyippee

Thank you! It did not. I ended up going for the BW PS reservoir and upgraded to the do88 PS cooler. I also noticed recently that fluid level has to be just above the grates of the BW reservoir or else it sprays still. (Not too much fluid) Sonoma raceway exposes that problem.

Interestingly, it seems to make a bit of a whiney noise kind of like a supercharger when the fluid level is that low. But it works!

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Thats great info thanks! I had written off the BW one. Been doing microfibers up till this point, but past weekend I had spews non stop & didn't do anything abnormal like add fluid etc. Going to pick up the BW one then. Possibly look into the DO88 Power steering add on - you are DCT or 6spd I forget?

Thanks!

BW reservoir and do88 PS cooler is a very solid solution

derbo · 02-08-2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Thats great info thanks! I had written off the BW one. Been doing microfibers up till this point, but past weekend I had spews non stop & didn't do anything abnormal like add fluid etc. Going to pick up the BW one then. Possibly look into the DO88 Power steering add on - you are DCT or 6spd I forget?

Thanks!

I still like the little BMW Motoradd brake reservior trick that Kaiv found out. It clearly is showing some fluid going up it in the tank!

DRLane · 02-08-2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Thats great info thanks! I had written off the BW one. Been doing microfibers up till this point, but past weekend I had spews non stop & didn't do anything abnormal like add fluid etc. Going to pick up the BW one then. Possibly look into the DO88 Power steering add on - you are DCT or 6spd I forget?

Thanks!

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I still like the little BMW Motoradd brake reservior trick that Kaiv found out. It clearly is showing some fluid going up it in the tank!

I have the same and it's working. Although I think I still need to replace the cap o ring.

derbo · 02-08-2021, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

I have the same and it's working. Although I think I still need to replace the cap o ring.

FWIW, I also punctured the black cap of the little reservoir to allow venting.

Grip Addict · 02-08-2021, 08:23 PM

You peeps running Recaro Sportster GTs. Did you tell a difference after OEM seats? lower? just feel better? anything?

Tommysalami · 02-08-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

FWIW, I also punctured the black cap of the little reservoir to allow venting.

This isn't mentioned enough - everyone using this solution needs to ensure the reservoir is vented. Mine wasn't, and it was causing a whining noise for a brief time from the pump after the PS fluid cooled down and created a vacuum in the reservoir. Heated up a small screwdriver and poked a hole through the cap, and no more problems.

fanatic1 · 02-08-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grip Addict

You peeps running Recaro Sportster GTs. Did you tell a difference after OEM seats? lower? just feel better? anything?

Big difference from OEM seats, often wanting more lateral support - but old man back needs recline feature

Grip Addict · 02-08-2021, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fanatic1

Big difference from OEM seats, often wanting more lateral support - but old man back needs recline feature

Gotcha, I am thinking about getting a set, but I saw some post on here where someone was saying they couldnt feel a diff in terms of the seats holding them in place

Chris_PDX · 02-08-2021, 11:39 PM

I didn't have my GoPro mount with me at the Ridge on Saturday, but a Hellcat in my run group chased me for a few laps.

What a difference 300hp makes on the straights...

StripclubDJ · 02-08-2021, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris_PDX

I didn't have my GoPro mount with me at the Ridge on Saturday, but a Hellcat in my run group chased me for a few laps.

What a difference 300hp makes on the straights...

What track is that?

Bartledoo · 02-08-2021, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

What track is that?

The Ridge Motorsports Park in WA. You should come up. It's sick! As is Pacific Raceways about an hour away.

kyippee · 02-08-2021, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Thats great info thanks! I had written off the BW one. Been doing microfibers up till this point, but past weekend I had spews non stop & didn't do anything abnormal like add fluid etc. Going to pick up the BW one then. Possibly look into the DO88 Power steering add on - you are DCT or 6spd I forget?

Thanks!

DCT for me, I suck at MT and not shy about that fact

StripclubDJ · 02-09-2021, 12:06 AM

Move Over · 02-09-2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Thats great info thanks! I had written off the BW one. Been doing microfibers up till this point, but past weekend I had spews non stop & didn't do anything abnormal like add fluid etc. Going to pick up the BW one then. Possibly look into the DO88 Power steering add on - you are DCT or 6spd I forget?

Thanks!

I still like the little BMW Motoradd brake reservior trick that Kaiv found out. It clearly is showing some fluid going up it in the tank!

I like this solution as well. Although I used a cheap one from Amazon. Checked it after each session and I had some fluid residue in mine so clearly it's working. The angle of the reservoir inlet worked perfectly for the car.

Lefossi Universal Motorcycle Foot... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GGFLCP...p_mob_ap_share

//steve\\ · 02-09-2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Grip Addict

You peeps running Recaro Sportster GTs. Did you tell a difference after OEM seats? lower? just feel better? anything?

I haven't spent enough time in the OE seats but I do have Sportsters and I can tell you for a fact they do NOT replace a bucket seat. For giggles I tossed one of my old Pole Positions in the car and it's a big difference in how well it really holds you. I intend to keep the Sporsters for regular use and only use the bucket for very intentional purposes.

PrimeBMW · 02-09-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartledoo

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Originally Posted by StripclubDJ

What track is that?

The Ridge Motorsports Park in WA. You should come up. It's sick! As is Pacific Raceways about an hour away.

I think I like Pacific Raceway better. 150mph gps through turn one is a blast! *no areo 3900lb grocery getter 😃

dparm · 02-09-2021, 03:23 PM

The Sportster GT is not a racing seat, it's a sporty street seat. Fine for occasional track days and more bolstering than OEM, but nowhere near the "locked in" feel a true one-piece bucket has.

Bartledoo · 02-09-2021, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

I think I like Pacific Raceway better. 150mph gps through turn one is a blast! *no areo 3900lb grocery getter 😃

Yea 150 T1 is nice. But you can definitely push harder at The Ridge witbout consequence, and sliding is fun too.

MaximusB · 02-09-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bartledoo

The Ridge Motorsports Park in WA. You should come up. It's sick! As is Pacific Raceways about an hour away.

I miss going to the Ridge. Doesn't look like the border will open up this year either.

After covid, you should come up to Area27. You'll like it.

Bartledoo · 02-09-2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

I miss going to the Ridge. Doesn't look like the border will open up this year either.

After covid, you should come up to Area27. You'll like it.

I was planning to head up with Turn2 last summer. It looks like a beautiful track. "After covid", man what a phrase it's become.

roastbeef · 02-09-2021, 10:07 PM

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