Track forum general chit chat.

Redd · 10-15-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMotorenWerke

1) PS fluid spill over - the sock over the reservoir helped to avoid splash in engine bay - Read that up here so THANKS!! But level reduced to close to bottom mark from top. Plan to get either better PS cooling or the Bimmerpost SS reservoir if I need to.
Change for Laguna Seca - Put the sock again but no spill. I'm guessing cooler temps (60F), high temp brake fluid and slightly less fluid in the reservoir to begin with helped.

PS fluid is supposed to be at bottom mark of dipstick when cold. Anything more is overfilled. So we should consider our PS reservoirs 'self adjusting' - anything over bottom mark and it spits it out during trackdays.

BMotorenWerke · 10-15-2021, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

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Originally Posted by BMotorenWerke

1) PS fluid spill over - the sock over the reservoir helped to avoid splash in engine bay - Read that up here so THANKS!! But level reduced to close to bottom mark from top. Plan to get either better PS cooling or the Bimmerpost SS reservoir if I need to.
[COLOR="Blue"]Change for Laguna Seca[/COLOR] - Put the sock again but no spill. I'm guessing cooler temps (60F), high temp brake fluid and slightly less fluid in the reservoir to begin with helped.

PS fluid is supposed to be at bottom mark of dipstick when cold. Anything more is overfilled. So we should consider our PS reservoirs 'self adjusting' - anything over bottom mark and it spits it out during trackdays.

Lol, EPAS system can't beat that

StripclubDJ · 10-15-2021, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

anyone have a problem with their d088 DCT cooler not fitting right? my oem hoses don't fit into the female cooler block.

I've installed over 20 of them and they all fit perfect

dparm · 10-15-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rg1220

Question: Should I go with Dinan fixed camber plates or adjustable camber/caster plates (Vorshlag, etc)?

I did 3 track weekends this year and plan on doing ~5 next year. I have OEM Competition suspension with EDC. I put Michelin PSS's on for the most recent track weekend and I'm starting to notice a little more wear on the outside edge of the front tires so I'm thinking I need to get some negative camber added in. I do daily drive the car and it's currently aligned to oem spec. I'm not planning on upgrading to coilovers for a long time either.

I was thinking best bang for buck would be the Dinan Fixed Camber Plates but should I bite the bullet and go for the adjustable ones which can give you even more camber? Thoughts?

Assuming you don't live in west bumblefuck, get the adjustable kit. I see no reason to adjust alignment more than once or twice a year unless you have a penchant for slamming every curb on the track, but having the flexibility to test things is worth the slight upcharge.

+1 vote for Vorshlag's kit. Terry and Jason make great stuff and are serious track guys.

Davisca455 · 10-15-2021, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rg1220

Question: Should I go with Dinan fixed camber plates or adjustable camber/caster plates (Vorshlag, etc)?

I did 3 track weekends this year and plan on doing ~5 next year. I have OEM Competition suspension with EDC. I put Michelin PSS's on for the most recent track weekend and I'm starting to notice a little more wear on the outside edge of the front tires so I'm thinking I need to get some negative camber added in. I do daily drive the car and it's currently aligned to oem spec. I'm not planning on upgrading to coilovers for a long time either.

I was thinking best bang for buck would be the Dinan Fixed Camber Plates but should I bite the bullet and go for the adjustable ones which can give you even more camber? Thoughts?

Like you, I'll only do a handful of track days this year.

My car has to remain comfortable on the street, because that's where 99% of my miles are accumulated, so I make compromises that hurt my lap times in the interest of retaining comfort.

But on track, I experienced severe front tire wear with the stock alignment specs, so I decided to install some adjustable camber plates.
The results were well worth the time and expense.
I can quickly change the front camber settings (from -2.0 to -3.0) at the track, then reverse it for the drive home.

The local alignment shop told me to bring my own specs if I wanted something different than OEM, so that's what I did.
They even let me help.

It's all detailed here:

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28016607

rg1220 · 10-16-2021, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Davisca455

It's all detailed here:

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28016607

That's super helpful!

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I decided I didn't want to have a conversation with Suzanne about needing new tires, knowing her response would be along the lines of "Wait, didn't you just get new tires a few months ago?"

100% the same

aerosynch · 10-16-2021, 01:21 PM

What are everyone's thoughts on the Pinnacle Motorsports brake ducts? Got these photos from their Facebook and trying to figure out if anyone here has them and if they direct the air into the rotor hat.

tsk94 · 10-16-2021, 02:12 PM

Here we go again...

One thing worth mentioning is 'does it direct the air into the rotor hat' will depend on which brake kit you're running. Hat size varies between different BBK's and stock brakes as well.

omgzirra_exe · 10-16-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tsk94

Here we go again...

One thing worth mentioning is 'does it direct the air into the rotor hat' will depend on which brake kit you're running. Hat size varies between different BBK's and stock brakes as well.

brake duct topic is the best

aerosynch · 10-16-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tsk94

Here we go again...

One thing worth mentioning is 'does it direct the air into the rotor hat' will depend on which brake kit you're running. Hat size varies between different BBK's and stock brakes as well.

My mistake. I'm on stock brakes still.

tsk94 · 10-16-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aerosynch

My mistake. I'm on stock brakes still.

By the looks of those pictures - no. And almost certainly not for stock brakes. The Hard Motorsport ones do work 'properly' for stock brakes though.

aerosynch · 10-16-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aerosynch

My mistake. I'm on stock brakes still.

By the looks of those pictures - no. And almost certainly not for stock brakes. The Hard Motorsport ones do work 'properly' for stock brakes though.

Appreciate it thanks. Wanted to verify before purchasing something that might or might not work.

omgzirra_exe · 10-16-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aerosynch

Appreciate it thanks. Wanted to verify before purchasing something that might or might not work.

i do want to mention Pinnacle Does use his stuff on the Nur, with his M3 so i guess you can say it works, but how it works none of us know.

Bimmer Barney · 10-16-2021, 09:49 PM

#eek

Bartledoo · 10-17-2021, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

#eek

I feel targeted…I like it.

Bimmer Barney · 10-17-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

#eek

I feel targeted…I like it.

No! You started something that is funny. All in jest friend.

Richbot · 10-19-2021, 08:35 AM

one day I'll post the CFD analysis that shows the OEM front brake ducts on the e36 directed flow to the inner annulus of the rotor. Really amazing engineering. I know the file is floating around here somewhere

chocstraw · 10-19-2021, 05:54 PM

Do I need to do anything different when switching from a DOT4 to Castrol SRF ?

or can I just turkey baster most of the fluid reservoir and bleed normally? I have a working INPA setup if necessary.

kyippee · 10-19-2021, 07:13 PM

Ordered brake ducts.. for my Supra. Seems good

https://www.verus-engineering.com/sh...pra-1956#attr=

derbo · 10-19-2021, 08:16 PM

Anyone have a rear sway off the car that could measure this for me?

I'm looking for A/C and B in the diagram. Thanks!

derbo · 10-19-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chocstraw

Do I need to do anything different when switching from a DOT4 to Castrol SRF ?

or can I just turkey baster most of the fluid reservoir and bleed normally? I have a working INPA setup if necessary.

Just do as you would do for a full flush. Bleed all the corners, then Bleed all the corners again with the DSC Pump engaged. You might need more than 1 bottle if you plan to make sure its fully flushed.

Davisca455 · 10-20-2021, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by derbo

Anyone have a rear sway off the car that could measure this for me?

I'm looking for A/C and B in the diagram. Thanks!

I made the end link hole the same height as the center of the bar before taking measurements.

(measured by eye using a tape measure)

Rear:
A = 8.3125"
B = 29.00"
C = 13.00"
D = .900"

Front:
A = 9.625"
B = 23.50"
C = 11.50"
D = 1.05"

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aerosynch Private 323 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	What are everyone's thoughts on the Pinnacle Motorsports brake ducts? Got these photos from their Facebook and trying to figure out if anyone here has them and if they direct the air into the rotor hat. Attached Images __________________ 2010 E90 M3 6MT
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tsk94 Lieutenant Colonel 1522 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E82 128i, F82 M4, E36 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	Here we go again... One thing worth mentioning is 'does it direct the air into the rotor hat' will depend on which brake kit you're running. Hat size varies between different BBK's and stock brakes as well.
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Richbot Major General 2760 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	one day I'll post the CFD analysis that shows the OEM front brake ducts on the e36 directed flow to the inner annulus of the rotor. Really amazing engineering. I know the file is floating around here somewhere __________________
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chocstraw Lieutenant 496 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Do I need to do anything different when switching from a DOT4 to Castrol SRF ? or can I just turkey baster most of the fluid reservoir and bleed normally? I have a working INPA setup if necessary.
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kyippee Lieutenant Colonel 1073 Rep 1,617 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Supra MK5, F44 235GC Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Ordered brake ducts.. for my Supra. Seems good https://www.verus-engineering.com/sh...pra-1956#attr=
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derbo Derbo Tuning 3610 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Anyone have a rear sway off the car that could measure this for me? I'm looking for A/C and B in the diagram. Thanks! __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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