Track forum general chit chat.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

18x10et25 arc-8's. The rear fender lip is cut, the takeoffs are as wide as a 275 nt-01 but are 25.5" vs 25" so it adds gearing. The front does rub the wheel liner but it sorts itself out.

Perfect timing I NEEDED TO KNOW THIS.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Shmelgy

Let's make it happen in 2019! My friend and I are going to hit up COTA At some point and want to arrange transport. Maybe we can get a group together for some discount?

Might join. And have my family fly there and check out tejas.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by Shmelgy

Let's make it happen in 2019! My friend and I are going to hit up COTA At some point and want to arrange transport. Maybe we can get a group together for some discount?

Ok keep me posted on what you find.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by jktx

What is a decent front lip to work with brake ducts? Looks like maybe the GT4 style? Good brands to look at? Only for track use so don’t need anything real fancy (doesn’t have to be carbon fiber either).

I just bought gt4 non cf lip on eBay.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by jktx

What is a decent front lip to work with brake ducts? Looks like maybe the GT4 style? Good brands to look at? Only for track use so don’t need anything real fancy (doesn’t have to be carbon fiber either).

i got a "carbon" gt4 lip from ebay seller "happybuyitnow." its a taiwan knockoff that is basically fiberglass with carbon overlay. the finish was actually pretty nice. fit pretty decent, but it didn't have the hardware that is attached to the lip, so you sort of have to get your own hardware and drill your own holes. if i used the shit hardware it came with, it would have fallen off by now. it was about $450.
i haven't hooked up any ducting yet. i'd say its decent.

[kpewpew]

roastbeef up late too huh... I just finished up some work in preparation for today... ugh. Reviewing my credit card charges made me slow down my car parts purchasing lol. Good thing it feels like I bought everything and more already. Now it's just time to drop off the car for the overhaul. It's gonna be another beast to learn with the changes

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by kpewpew

roastbeef up late too huh... I just finished up some work in preparation for today... ugh. Reviewing my credit card charges made me slow down my car parts purchasing lol. Good thing it feels like I bought everything and more already. Now it's just time to drop off the car for the overhaul. It's gonna be another beast to learn with the changes

I think I missed it... what did you buy?

[slicer]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

dparm, thats awesome man. you're living the dream! how did the transport workout?

i've had this fantasy of loading up my car and flying to austin. fly out and receive the car when it arrives and explore austin for a few days and track it. then load it back up and fly home. i'd be curious as to how easy this worked for you.

I found that it made more sense to rent a car. I did a day with an M235ir

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by slicer

I found that it made more sense to rent a car. I did a day with an M235ir

I remember that. Was it literally cheaper, or just less of a pain in the ass?

[dparm]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

dparm, thats awesome man. you're living the dream! how did the transport workout?

i've had this fantasy of loading up my car and flying to austin. fly out and receive the car when it arrives and explore austin for a few days and track it. then load it back up and fly home. i'd be curious as to how easy this worked for you.

Originally Posted by Shmelgy

Let's make it happen in 2019! My friend and I are going to hit up COTA At some point and want to arrange transport. Maybe we can get a group together for some discount?

Transport went well. They took awesome care of the car; as you can see on the side of the truck, they contract for some pretty expensive cars. My only minor complaint was they hit some delays on the delivery which was annoying given the Thanksgiving holiday and my travel plans needing to change.

The problem is the windows they provide for pickup and drop-off can be pretty big. Not sure if that would shrink if you guys can fill the whole truck. Transit time was a week. I would honestly just tell you to rent a truck and a trailer and pull it yourself. Enterprise and other commercial vehicle places have pickups and flatbeds.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I remember that. Was it literally cheaper, or just less of a pain in the ass?

I will have to look but I think the rental was like $2900. That included everything. Car was there waiting with two guys supporting, Hoosier slicks and Hankook rain tires, gas, etc. I ended up buying insurance since the contract required that I write a check for cost of car within 7 days if totaled.

I figured transport would be about $3k round trip. Plus the cost to run my car, etc

[Ximian]

Quite a discount on do88 stuff, may just end up buying the engine oil cooler.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by slicer

I will have to look but I think the rental was like $2900. That included everything. Car was there waiting with two guys supporting, Hoosier slicks and Hankook rain tires, gas, etc. I ended up buying insurance since the contract required that I write a check for cost of car within 7 days if totaled.

I figured transport would be about $3k round trip. Plus the cost to run my car, etc

That's awesome -- just show up, drive, and you have nothing to worry about. Who did you rent through?

[slicer]

Originally Posted by dparm

That's awesome -- just show up, drive, and you have nothing to worry about. Who did you rent through?

Motorsports Southwest. They have an e36 M3 plus Wolf track cars as well. The e36 was $2k per day

[dparm]

Originally Posted by slicer

Motorsports Southwest. They have an e36 M3 plus Wolf track cars as well. The e36 was $2k per day

Is any instruction or coaching provided, or do they assume you are already at a fairly high skill level? An M235iR isn't exactly a slow car.

[slicer]

Originally Posted by dparm

Is any instruction or coaching provided, or do they assume you are already at a fairly high skill level? An M235iR isn't exactly a slow car.

They offer instruction for additional charge. Guys supporting car offered some info as well. It's a pretty chill arrangement. The car didn't feel all that fast. I think my e92 would easily pull on it in straights.

[kpewpew]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I think I missed it... what did you buy?

A shortened version of my list, not including minor nuts, bolts, gaskets, etc.. good news is everything except for one pair of hyperco springs, CSF radiator, and the valvetronic muffler are at the shop now, likely dropping off the car for install soon!

• JRZ RS One 550/800 + accessories (Hyperco springs, GC race camber plates, pflex yellow RSM, GC rear weight jacks, helper springs for front)
• BE Bearings / ARP bolts kit
• OE Engine oil pan
• OE Front subframe
• Vibra Technic engine mounts, fast road
• CSF Power Steering Cooler
• CSF Radiator
• Bomiz valvetronic muffler
• SM-10 wheels, staggered

• Dinan swaybar mounting hardware kit (replacement)
• Tie rod replacement kit (Lemforder)
• Engine oil change kit (OE BMW TPT)
• Spark plugs kit (8, NGK)
• Thermotec heat shield kit for muffler

[SQ13]

Got me a Sparco Circuit. Hoping it’ll arrive at the end of the week. It’ll suck if I don’t fit tho

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by kpewpew

A shortened version of my list, not including minor nuts, bolts, gaskets, etc.. good news is everything except for one pair of hyperco springs, CSF radiator, and the valvetronic muffler are at the shop now, likely dropping off the car for install soon!

• JRZ RS One 550/800 + accessories (Hyperco springs, GC race camber plates, pflex yellow RSM, GC rear weight jacks, helper springs for front)
• BE Bearings / ARP bolts kit
• OE Engine oil pan
• OE Front subframe
• Vibra Technic engine mounts, fast road
• CSF Power Steering Cooler
• CSF Radiator
• Bomiz valvetronic muffler
• SM-10 wheels, staggered

• Dinan swaybar mounting hardware kit (replacement)
• Tie rod replacement kit (Lemforder)
• Engine oil change kit (OE BMW TPT)
• Spark plugs kit (8, NGK)
• Thermotec heat shield kit for muffler

I believe that you sir have won black friday

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by dparm

Arrival.

Just in time for WRL this Friday at COTA

[kpewpew]

@jktx it's when winning is losing... my budget for a couple of months!

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by kpewpew

A shortened version of my list, not including minor nuts, bolts, gaskets, etc.. good news is everything except for one pair of hyperco springs, CSF radiator, and the valvetronic muffler are at the shop now, likely dropping off the car for install soon!

• JRZ RS One 550/800 + accessories (Hyperco springs, GC race camber plates, pflex yellow RSM, GC rear weight jacks, helper springs for front)
• BE Bearings / ARP bolts kit
• OE Engine oil pan
• OE Front subframe
• Vibra Technic engine mounts, fast road
• CSF Power Steering Cooler
• CSF Radiator
• Bomiz valvetronic muffler
• SM-10 wheels, staggered

• Dinan swaybar mounting hardware kit (replacement)
• Tie rod replacement kit (Lemforder)
• Engine oil change kit (OE BMW TPT)
• Spark plugs kit (8, NGK)
• Thermotec heat shield kit for muffler

Oh yea, from the carnage. Now I remember.