Texas Trifecta at COTA

aus · 08-30-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by admranger

I didn't have any method of timing myself. I wasn't getting passed as much on Sunday as I was on Friday though! In the mixed conditions Sunday morning, I had a blast, passing cars that had passed me on Saturday.

I was just running RE-11s (5+ years old!). Took me a while to get them dialed into COTA's track surface. Pressures had to be adjusted from what I run out here.

Did you go as a student or instructor? I'm assuming instructor since you gave a ride?
Great pics!
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admranger · 08-30-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Did you go as a student or instructor? I'm assuming instructor since you gave a ride?
Great pics!
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Instructor.

Thx.

Good times!

///Mobbin · 09-01-2016, 02:46 PM

Registration for November is supposed to open soon, just not sure what "soon" is!

///Mobbin · 09-11-2016, 01:58 PM

Motorsport reg has registration for November opening at midnight tomorrow, anyone else planning to attend?

Greg S · 09-11-2016, 02:29 PM

I'll be there supporting some customer cars, I doubt I'll bring my E92 out for the DE though.

Kong Sheng Han · 09-11-2016, 02:50 PM

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BMWCCA Membership is required and may be purchased as part of registration.

Well played, BMW CCA, well played.

Birthday weekend may convince me to go, but no way in hell if they're going to try to get me to buy a membership. They owe me a 1 year membership from the June event.

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Originally Posted by Greg S

I'll be there supporting some customer cars, I doubt I'll bring my E92 out for the DE though.

Does/can your shop fabricate a bolt-in half cage for E46?

Greg S · 09-12-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

Does/can your shop fabricate a bolt-in half cage for E46?

Yes sir, contact me offline...

///Mobbin · 09-13-2016, 08:11 AM

Registered for Sat/Sun in the Advanced group. Looks like registration is open through the end of September for those interested.

Zulu Saffa · 09-13-2016, 11:19 AM

I'm in.

///Mobbin · 09-13-2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulu Saffa

I'm in.

See you there!

aus · 09-14-2016, 07:37 PM

Did anyone go from the Western states?
Anyone get a car transport there or back?
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admranger · 09-15-2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Did anyone go from the Western states?
Anyone get a car transport there or back?
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I went in June. I have a lot of vacation days so it wasn't a big deal to make the drive manageable (3-days). Worth the trip.

Zulu Saffa · 09-20-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

See you there!

Annnd immm out. Have to register for min 2 consecutive days. I have a prior engagement I cannot get out of on Saturday. Reached out to Greg (event host) to see if I could do Friday/Sunday, but do not think that is an option. He did say that they would open up single day slots if the need arises.

Until then...

Bollocks.

///Mobbin · 09-20-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zulu Saffa

Annnd immm out. Have to register for min 2 consecutive days. I have a prior engagement I cannot get out of on Saturday. Reached out to Greg (event host) to see if I could do Friday/Sunday, but do not think that is an option. He did say that they would open up single day slots if the need arises.

Until then...

Bollocks.

I'm pretty sure the single day slots will eventually open up, will keep an eye out and report back here if they do. There is some hope yet!

r1214 · 09-20-2016, 10:37 PM

Hey guys, shameless plug here, but if anyone needs some E90 M3 track goodies...

PFC08 track brake pads:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1298191

Or track wheels and RE-71R track tires ***SOLD***:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1297121

I can attest to both doing wonders at COTA from back in June

///Mobbin · 09-27-2016, 10:20 AM

I'm considering buying an Xbox One, wheel/pedal setup, and Forza Motorsport 6 to learn the lines at COTA. Curious if anyone else has gone this route and if it was worthwhile?

Patrón · 09-27-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

I'm considering buying an Xbox One, wheel/pedal setup, and Forza Motorsport 6 to learn the lines at COTA. Curious if anyone else has gone this route and if it was worthwhile?

Is the track on forza 6, that would be very nice.

///Mobbin · 09-27-2016, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrón

Is the track on forza 6, that would be very nice.

Indeed! Forza Motorsport 6 Tracks List

///Mobbin · 09-27-2016, 11:07 AM

So the cheapest setup I could find for this, old Xbox One bundled with Forza 6 is $229 and then a Thrustmaster TMX force-feedback wheel/pedal setup is $167 (Walmart pricing). Not bad for a makeshift sim setup.

ThunderMoose · 09-27-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

So the cheapest setup I could find for this, old Xbox One bundled with Forza 6 is $229 and then a Thrustmaster TMX force-feedback wheel/pedal setup is $167 (Walmart pricing). Not bad for a makeshift sim setup.

That's basically what I have plus a seat. I used it to prep for WGI and got within 1/2 second of my best time on Forza.

Kong Sheng Han · 09-27-2016, 12:27 PM

I'm judging all of you adults for playing video games.

My brother has a gaming computer, so I purchased rFactor 2. Forza probably has better cars and customizability. Most cars in rFactor 2 are user created, so drivability of each car varies a lot. There is no E46 M3, and the closest car to it is a user-created E36 M3 in stock form, with no customizability (tires, alignment, spring rates, etc). There is an E90 WT(whateverthehell)CC that I was able to modify to make it somewhat equivalent to my E46.

COTA feels very realistic. TWS was made by a track guy in Texas, but it does not feel realistic. The corners seem very off, and track surface lacks grip. The same guy also made MSR Cresson, but I've never been there so I can't say anything about the realism factor. And apparently he is currently working on MSRH.

///Mobbin · 09-27-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kong Sheng Han

I'm judging all of you adults for playing video games.

Lol, it's the judgement from my wife I'm worried about. When I come home with an Xbox and steering wheel, she's going to be all

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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Did anyone go from the Western states? Anyone get a car transport there or back? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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r1214 Private First Class 44 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fayetteville AR iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, shameless plug here, but if anyone needs some E90 M3 track goodies... PFC08 track brake pads: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1298191 Or track wheels and RE-71R track tires *SOLD: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1297121 I can attest to both doing wonders at COTA from back in June Last edited by r1214; 09-21-2016 at 11:03 PM..*
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Kong Sheng Han Banned 303 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: Something something racecar Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm judging all of you adults for playing video games. My brother has a gaming computer, so I purchased rFactor 2. Forza probably has better cars and customizability. Most cars in rFactor 2 are user created, so drivability of each car varies a lot. There is no E46 M3, and the closest car to it is a user-created E36 M3 in stock form, with no customizability (tires, alignment, spring rates, etc). There is an E90 WT(whateverthehell)CC that I was able to modify to make it somewhat equivalent to my E46. COTA feels very realistic. TWS was made by a track guy in Texas, but it does not feel realistic. The corners seem very off, and track surface lacks grip. The same guy also made MSR Cresson, but I've never been there so I can't say anything about the realism factor. And apparently he is currently working on MSRH.
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