Track forum general chit chat.

[roastbeef]

speaking of safety equipment, does anyone know where i could go to test fit a few devices like the simpson hybrid? i have a larger upper body, but i'm kinda slim at the same time. i already know that i'm going to fit weird into some devices.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

speaking of safety equipment, does anyone know where i could go to test fit a few devices like the simpson hybrid? i have a larger upper body, but i'm kinda slim at the same time. i already know that i'm going to fit weird into some devices.

do you even lift bro?

[roastbeef]

just a lil.

[roastbeef]

m3 and 335 trunks are the same, right? i found a painted trunk for sale and the seller said it was about 50 lbs. all other sources i've seen have said 30 lbs. i'm not sure if he's estimating or what.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

speaking of safety equipment, does anyone know where i could go to test fit a few devices like the simpson hybrid? i have a larger upper body, but i'm kinda slim at the same time. i already know that i'm going to fit weird into some devices.

Wine country motor sports at Sonoma. No idea about anything in Southern California though

[YMB_M3]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

speaking of safety equipment, does anyone know where i could go to test fit a few devices like the simpson hybrid? i have a larger upper body, but i'm kinda slim at the same time. i already know that i'm going to fit weird into some devices.

Winding road racing in fountain valley

[roastbeef]

i have been keeping an eye on laguna seca track dates... looks like 10/14 with speedsf is the ticket. reasonable room rates at the quail as well. lets get a socal caravan going! so who else is with me?

Originally Posted by YMB_M3

Winding road racing in fountain valley

thanks, they are pretty close.

[MMMCOOKIES55]

Has anyone been to this "new" track in VA called dominion raceway? I frequent VIR alot as its only an hour from me but a few people i was speaking with at the last CCA event said its a pretty nice course. Just curious as to thoughts from anyone in the area?

[Gary Milgrom]

CAVEAT: I work for HANS Performance Products, a unit of Simpson. Thank you for the opportunity of posting in your forum.

Originally Posted by roastbeef

speaking of safety equipment, does anyone know where i could go to test fit a few devices like the simpson hybrid?

Simpson have retail stores where you can try on their gear. In So Cal go to:
Simpson World West
1405 West 240th Street
Harbor City, CA 90710

They also have stores in New Braunfels TX, Indianapolis IN and Mooresville NC.
PM me for further help. Thank you.

[flipmeraz]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i have been keeping an eye on laguna seca track dates... looks like 10/14 with speedsf is the ticket. reasonable room rates at the quail as well. lets get a socal caravan going! so who else is with me?



thanks, they are pretty close.

I'll be there that day I'll be driving up from central Cali

[///Mobbin]

Getting my alignment done tomorrow. I just picked up a new set of street tires so want to get this right. 255/275 S-04's on the street, 275/295 NT-05's (140 treadwear version, think NT-01) on the track. My alignment guy offered to give me a marked system that I can adjust before/after track weekends or set and forget. ~8 track days per year (usually 2 days in a row).

Tracks:
MSR-H
MSR-C
COTA

I am leaning set and forget and the following as a street/track compromise alignment:
-2.3F
-1.6R
1/16" toe-in F (total on axle)
1/16" toe-IN R (total on axle)

Thoughts/comments/suggestions welcome.

[elim11]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Getting my alignment done tomorrow. I just picked up a new set of street tires so want to get this right. 255/275 S-04's on the street, 275/295 NT-05's (140 treadwear version, think NT-01) on the track. My alignment guy offered to give me a marked system that I can adjust before/after track weekends or set and forget. ~8 track days per year (usually 2 days in a row).

Tracks:
MSR-H
MSR-C
COTA

I am leaning set and forget and the following as a street/track compromise alignment:
-2.3F
-1.6R
1/16" toe-in F (total on axle)
1/16" toe-IN R (total on axle)

Thoughts/comments/suggestions welcome.

While I haven't personally been to those tracks, the M3 was a dual duty car (track + street) and I didn't want to mess around with constantly adjusting. I have found that
-2.6 degrees Front / -2.0 degrees rear camber.
1/32" toe in Front
1/16" toe in Rear

Worked well in my situation. Just my 2 cents. Now that I have a daily driver, I will be getting more aggressive with the alignment in the interest of tire preservation.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Getting my alignment done tomorrow. I just picked up a new set of street tires so want to get this right. 255/275 S-04's on the street, 275/295 NT-05's (140 treadwear version, think NT-01) on the track. My alignment guy offered to give me a marked system that I can adjust before/after track weekends or set and forget. ~8 track days per year (usually 2 days in a row).

Tracks:
MSR-H
MSR-C
COTA

I am leaning set and forget and the following as a street/track compromise alignment:
-2.3F
-1.6R
1/16" toe-in F (total on axle)
1/16" toe-IN R (total on axle)

Thoughts/comments/suggestions welcome.

My dd is -3.5F -2.0R. Zero toe front. 1/16/8? in the rear.

Set it and forget it for the track.

Just flip and rotate your daily tires well. They'll last long.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by elim11

-2.6 degrees Front / -2.0 degrees rear camber.
1/32" toe in Front
1/16" toe in Rear

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

My dd is -3.5F -2.0R. Zero toe front. 1/16/8? in the rear.

Thanks, I really appreciate the input and it sounds like we're in the same ball park. I'm going more conservative this round with DD use in mind but may step it up next time.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Gary Milgrom

CAVEAT: I work for HANS Performance Products, a unit of Simpson. Thank you for the opportunity of posting in your forum.

Simpson have retail stores where you can try on their gear. In So Cal go to:
Simpson World West
1405 West 240th Street
Harbor City, CA 90710

They also have stores in New Braunfels TX, Indianapolis IN and Mooresville NC.
PM me for further help. Thank you.

Thank you, Sir! Is there any e90 post member discounts?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by flipmeraz

I'll be there that day I'll be driving up from central Cali

Sweet! If everything works out ok, I'll be driving up early Thursday and staying at the quail lodge through Saturday.

[macdude357]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

speaking of safety equipment, does anyone know where i could go to test fit a few devices like the simpson hybrid? i have a larger upper body, but i'm kinda slim at the same time. i already know that i'm going to fit weird into some devices.

Not sure how much of a hurry you are in but BMWCCA SD is having a Safety Gear Tech session at Winding Road Racing on 9/24. I'm not sure if they are offering any discounts but I do know that Winding Road gives 10% for NASA members.

http://www.sdbmwcca.com/

[1MOREMOD]

Fuck me track day cancelled and moved to Thursday can't go

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by macdude357

Not sure how much of a hurry you are in but BMWCCA SD is having a Safety Gear Tech session at Winding Road Racing on 9/24. I'm not sure if they are offering any discounts but I do know that Winding Road gives 10% for NASA members.

http://www.sdbmwcca.com/

thanks, i think i'll check it out!

[///Mobbin]

So this is the first time I've trusted someone else to install parts on my car but I'm using someone Ortho recommended so I feel pretty good about it.

Going in today: Vorshlag Camber Plates, Bimmerworld Group-N-style engine mounts, Rogue Front Tension Arm Bushings (street), PFC08 OEM Rear pads, Castrol SRF brake fluid flush, alignment. Can't wait to get my car back and test the new setup on the track in September!

[roastbeef]

That's a lot of stuff!

I'm heading over to MRF for solid subframe/diff bushings and vibra technics motor mounts.

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

That's a lot of stuff!

I'm heading over to MRF for solid subframe/diff bushings and vibra technics motor mounts.

Nice! Curious to hear your thoughts after. Which diff bushings? Since I am optimizing my car for dual duty still I am leaning powerflex purple (DCT) but would still go solid subframe mounts.