Track forum general chit chat.

[Kelse92]

Originally Posted by b4hand

To those that have done BMWCCA Drivers Education weekends, how much track time do you get over the 2 days? Looks to cost about $350, and there is an event coming up soon here in TX.

Come on out for the November event! There should be approximately 4 20min sessions each day. There's also a race school available to sign up for the same weekend.
We are also starting up a TT program for Adv Solo drivers and Instructors. XCUSE_M3 is setting up the classing and I think we are going to test the format as well then.

[dbyrd]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

Come on out for the November event! There should be approximately 4 20min sessions each day. There's also a race school available to sign up for the same weekend.
We are also starting up a TT program for Adv Solo drivers and Instructors. XCUSE_M3 is setting up the classing and I think we are going to test the format as well then.

Great group - many Texas folk will be there. I'll be instructing in my Silverstone e92. Come say howdy.

[b4hand]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

Come on out for the November event! There should be approximately 4 20min sessions each day. There's also a race school available to sign up for the same weekend.
We are also starting up a TT program for Adv Solo drivers and Instructors. XCUSE_M3 is setting up the classing and I think we are going to test the format as well then.

Originally Posted by dbyrd

Great group - many Texas folk will be there. I'll be instructing in my Silverstone e92. Come say howdy.

Alright fine, I'll sign up!

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

Come on out for the November event! There should be approximately 4 20min sessions each day. There's also a race school available to sign up for the same weekend.
We are also starting up a TT program for Adv Solo drivers and Instructors. XCUSE_M3 is setting up the classing and I think we are going to test the format as well then.

My local BMW chapter is testing a TT program at the next event as well. I signed up to run it and try it out.

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by dbyrd

Great group - many Texas folk will be there. I'll be instructing in my Silverstone e92. Come say howdy.

Are you going to run the TT? There will be prizes and trophy's for the event. I made classes that should be pretty competitive.

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by b4hand

Alright fine, I'll sign up!

If you are advanced/ solo driver we are having a TT event that weekend in the advanced run group. Will be lots of fun!

[b4hand]

No I am still a noob so I wil be on Novice. But I have run Cresson before and I am excited to run it again

[Kelse92]

Originally Posted by b4hand

No I am still a noob so I wil be on Novice. But I have run Cresson before and I am excited to run it again

Hurry up and sign up for novice! due to lead-follow still being required by the CCA there's only 2-3 spots left to sign up

[b4hand]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

Hurry up and sign up for novice! due to lead-follow still being required by the CCA there's only 2-3 spots left to sign up

Yeah It seems I was able to sign up. I will be there

[stefan_e36]

Originally Posted by dparm

A Cup 2 is easily 2-3 seconds faster. It will be much more durable on track, too.

Thanks a lot, it’s a very difficult question for me, because of the price of Cup’s

[dparm]

Originally Posted by stefan_e36

Thanks a lot, it’s a very difficult question for me, because of the price of Cup’s

Personally, I don't think the Cup 2 is worth the money.

[turbo_joe]

Originally Posted by dparm

Personally, I don't think the Cup 2 is worth the money.

They are so expensive but they make a lot of the more unique sizes other companies don’t offer.

[Kelse92]

Originally Posted by dparm

Personally, I don't think the Cup 2 is worth the money.

It's not, one of the super-200tw out right now especially the likes of the A052 are comparable and lower cost. I'd stick to them unless odd sizing is needed.

[LeveragedTiger]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

It's not, one of the super-200tw out right now especially the likes of the A052 are comparable and lower cost. I'd stick to them unless odd sizing is needed.

From my understanding, Cup 2s have far more longevity than A052s. So yes, if pure one-lap pace is the goal, the A052 is a better tire at a better pricepoint than Cup 2s, but it wouldn’t be surprised if Cup 2s cost less per lap/mile driven.

[SYT_Shadow]

In Europe they don't have as many options for tires. Many of the ones we use here don't exist there. Also, cup2s are cheaper there as well

[SQ13]

Looks like I’ll finally be kicking off my 2020 HPDE Drivers Cup this month or next month. Got the car to Austin, so now I’m looking at doing TNIA at Harris Hill on Nov 11, MSRC on Nov 16, COTA with PDS in Dec, and possibly MSRC in a couple of weeks. Harris Hill post-repave should be good; just need to put together a Laguna pipe before the event. I’ve never been to MSRC, so 3.1 without an instructor should be interesting. The downside to this is that I won’t be able to collect firearms as fast as I have been

[Kelse92]

Originally Posted by SQ13

Looks like I’ll finally be kicking off my 2020 HPDE Drivers Cup this month or next month. Got the car to Austin, so now I’m looking at doing TNIA at Harris Hill on Nov 11, MSRC on Nov 16, COTA with PDS in Dec, and possibly MSRC in a couple of weeks. Harris Hill post-repave should be good; just need to put together a Laguna pipe before the event. I’ve never been to MSRC, so 3.1 without an instructor should be interesting. The downside to this is that I won’t be able to collect firearms as fast as I have been

Stick around the extra week and do the BMW CCA at Cresson on the 21st
And if you find a way to do Eagles Canyon you don't want to miss it.

[XCUSE_M3]

Originally Posted by SQ13

Looks like I’ll finally be kicking off my 2020 HPDE Drivers Cup this month or next month. Got the car to Austin, so now I’m looking at doing TNIA at Harris Hill on Nov 11, MSRC on Nov 16, COTA with PDS in Dec, and possibly MSRC in a couple of weeks. Harris Hill post-repave should be good; just need to put together a Laguna pipe before the event. I’ve never been to MSRC, so 3.1 without an instructor should be interesting. The downside to this is that I won’t be able to collect firearms as fast as I have been

I agree with kelsey 1.7 CW is a ton of fun compared to the standard CCW and ECR I would try my best to do the complete track if you can. But come out to the CCA event will be a ton of BMW's and people to hang with!

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by SQ13

Looks like I’ll finally be kicking off my 2020 HPDE Drivers Cup this month or next month. Got the car to Austin, so now I’m looking at doing TNIA at Harris Hill on Nov 11, MSRC on Nov 16, COTA with PDS in Dec, and possibly MSRC in a couple of weeks. Harris Hill post-repave should be good; just need to put together a Laguna pipe before the event. I’ve never been to MSRC, so 3.1 without an instructor should be interesting. The downside to this is that I won’t be able to collect firearms as fast as I have been

Really enjoy Harris hill post repave - absolutely transformed the track into an enjoyable experience now. Just did CCW for the first time and really enjoyed it.

[LeveragedTiger]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

What brake system are you on? I haven't noticed crazy rotor wear on my ST60/40 set up

OEM rotors - they're made of swiss cheese.

[SQ13]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

Stick around the extra week and do the BMW CCA at Cresson on the 21st
And if you find a way to do Eagles Canyon you don't want to miss it.

Can’t. I have to work one Sat or Sun every week. My car is too loud, so I can’t have an instructor anyways. Last time I did a full weekend was with TWS PDS in 2017 (RIP).

I can’t see ECR’s schedule for next month, but I’m hoping to do ECR on Nov 15 and MSRC on Nov 16, if possible.

Originally Posted by XCUSE_M3

I agree with kelsey 1.7 CW is a ton of fun compared to the standard CCW and ECR I would try my best to do the complete track if you can. But come out to the CCA event will be a ton of BMW's and people to hang with!

See above. I’m not able to do full weekend events. I think Edge Addicts only runs 3.1 course. Gonna look into ECR events when I get some time.

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Really enjoy Harris hill post repave - absolutely transformed the track into an enjoyable experience now. Just did CCW for the first time and really enjoyed it.

Nice. I did see in videos that the uphill straight has two waves..I imagine it’s going to get very bumpy soon. Are you doing the TNIA event at Harris Hill on Nov 11? I plan on registering as soon as my supervisor gives me written approval to leave work early. At $130, I might as well go.

[stefan_e36]

Originally Posted by Kelse92

It's not, one of the super-200tw out right now especially the likes of the A052 are comparable and lower cost. I'd stick to them unless odd sizing is needed.

I agree with you, A052 - is the fastest tire at our local circuit, but for ZCP wheels R19, A052 have no sizes((