Willow Springs-Streets of Willow in SoCal May 15th

xchosun1x · 04-14-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

There is, I signed for it (being my first time on track), and thought it was a total waste of money ($75). The purpose obviously was to go over the lines on that particular track, but the initial instructor-led beginner-group-laps around the track pretty much covered that. Then, on a subsequent session, the private instructor first did 3 laps (w/ me riding shotgun) and I did 2 laps (with instructor riding shotgun) and it was over. There wasn't a single useful new thing I learned. It seemed more like an opportunity for the instructor (who drives a 350Z) to storm around the track in somebody else's M3.

i think the group instruction was worth it. it was like 20 bucks i think.
just to learn the lines and have a better sense of the track. private instruction i think was over priced

persian54 · 04-14-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

There is, I signed for it (being my first time on track), and thought it was a total waste of money ($75). The purpose obviously was to go over the lines on that particular track, but the initial instructor-led beginner-group-laps around the track pretty much covered that. Then, on a subsequent session, the private instructor first did 3 laps (w/ me riding shotgun) and I did 2 laps (with instructor riding shotgun) and it was over. There wasn't a single useful new thing I learned. It seemed more like an opportunity for the instructor (who drives a 350Z) to storm around the track in somebody else's M3.

Yeah I was surprised why you had to pay $75.... I only paid I think $20 when I signed up?
I was going to say something but you just kind of handed the cash over before I even figured out what was going on lol

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Originally Posted by xchosun1x

i think the group instruction was worth it. it was like 20 bucks i think.
just to learn the lines and have a better sense of the track. private instruction i think was over priced

Yeah this is what I was talking about.
Not sure what happened :/

Lesson learned: Do Not hand money away without confirming with me

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Yeah I was surprised why you had to pay $75.... I only paid I think $20 when I signed up?
I was going to say something but you just kind of handed the cash over before I even figured out what was going on lol

Yeah this is what I was talking about.
Not sure what happened :/

Lesson learned: Do Not hand money away without confirming with me

WTF, why didn't you say something?! You were standing right next to me. lol X)

No sweat, lesson learned.

xchosun1x · 04-14-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

WTF, why didn't you say something?! You were standing right next to me. lol X)

No sweat, lesson learned.

hahhaha!!! thats hilarious.

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by xchosun1x

hahhaha!!! thats hilarious.

I'm thinking Persian54's got something lined up w/ the organizer... >=)

Seriously, though, even $20 would've been a total waste of money. That initial group run following the organizer car around the track a few laps is good enough to sort of learn the track.

xchosun1x · 04-14-2011, 04:23 PM

true that....

lesson learned either way.

at least now we know

persian54 · 04-14-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

WTF, why didn't you say something?! You were standing right next to me. lol X)

No sweat, lesson learned.

Blame my iPhone

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Originally Posted by OC3

I'm thinking Persian54's got something lined up w/ the organizer... >=)

Seriously, though, even $20 would've been a total waste of money. That initial group run following the organizer car around the track a few laps is good enough to sort of learn the track.

Yup I do!
Getting us our own session!!! and BBQ too

Honestly, if you were able to have a run with an instructor the whole day, I can understand the 70... but for 1 run it's pretty expensive...

But yeah.. whenever it comes to spending money just confirm with me haha!
I don't have 130 iTrader just out of the blue you know...

but I don't think just following them is perfect in getting to know the track

My best lap time after he helped me

he told me "turn in. out. middle. gas. brake" etc

But i had the most fun just tearing through the track myself

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 04:39 PM

It's all good.

But, I think that guy chewed up my tires more than I did. lulz

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 04:46 PM

so how long do the tires/brakes usually last?

persian54 · 04-14-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

so how long do the tires/brakes usually last?

How do you drive?
lol

no one can answer that question correctly

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 05:01 PM

well in that case, I shouldn't track till I can afford a new set of tires and pads then.

persian54 · 04-14-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

well in that case, I shouldn't track till I can afford a new set of tires and pads then.

Well look at it this way:

I'm at 4200 miles, and before I hit 10k, I will prly need new pads, and 100% new rear tires, if not front as well.

I got my car Dec 2010.

Tracked it twice so far

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 05:05 PM

so from just your driving style, how much tread/pad have you burned away in one track session? how long is one track session? how many laps does that consist of?

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

well in that case, I shouldn't track till I can afford a new set of tires and pads then.

As Persian54 implied, it depends on you, the track, the tires, etc.

But, generally speaking, I've heard 5 or 6 track days on new set of tires. YMMV.

As for pads, not sure if you're a beginner, but beginners won't be driving hard, so pad wear shouldn't be too big of an issue - especially if you don't trail brake (i.e. if you're not in the habit of riding the brake for 100 yards before reaching the turns).

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

so from just your driving style, how much tread/pad have you burned away in one track session? how long is one track session? how many laps does that consist of?

Each session was about.. 20 to 25 min's, which was good for about 5 laps. And, we did 4 sessions.

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 05:09 PM

I've never been to a track.

but I've been on many canyon runs with my current sti, so i'm not completely clueless on how to drive = /

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

I've never been to a track.

but I've been on many canyon runs with my current sti, so i'm not completely clueless on how to drive = /

There you go.

Just come out, have some fun. We're not racing for money or anything.

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 05:14 PM

can't track a car I didn't even get yet lol.
the est. shipment arrival is on may4th (my bday lol)
then another week till it gets to the dealer maybe.
then I'll have 3-4 days to run 1200 miles and get the 1200 mile service
then get a clear bra and a helmet all before that... dunno. seems a bit tight if you ask me.

plus I can't run my sti, cuz this engine is made of glass.

worse comes to worst, I'll just come out and watch

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 05:15 PM

oh and i'm sure most of you are kind enough to welcome a new member and let me drive your cars at the track. LOL

I promise I'll try not to roll it...

OC3 · 04-14-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

can't track a car I didn't even get yet lol.
the est. shipment arrival is on may4th (my bday lol)
then another week till it gets to the dealer maybe.
then I'll have 3-4 days to run 1200 miles and get the 1200 mile service
then get a clear bra and a helmet all before that... dunno. seems a bit tight if you ask me.

plus I can't run my sti, cuz this engine is made of glass.

worse comes to worst, I'll just come out and watch

lol

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

oh and i'm sure most of you are kind enough to welcome a new member and let me drive your cars at the track. LOL

I promise I'll try not to roll it...

Heh, if you've been on m3post.com or a while, you'll find that most of the forum members are so anal that they won't even let their wives/gf's/significant-others drive their M3's nor allow any food or drinks in the car, lulz.

Tonifyd · 04-14-2011, 05:20 PM

OC3, I'm sure you'll let me test the limits of DCT in your ride.

persian54 · 04-14-2011, 05:25 PM

you should come watch

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Originally Posted by Tonifyd

I've never been to a track.

but I've been on many canyon runs with my current sti, so i'm not completely clueless on how to drive = /

but to be completely honest... canyon driving and tracking are 2 completely different experiences

I have been canyon-ing since I was 16
but this is way more fun and exhilarating, and difficult too

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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	It's all good. But, I think that guy chewed up my tires more than I did. lulz __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	well in that case, I shouldn't track till I can afford a new set of tires and pads then. __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	so from just your driving style, how much tread/pad have you burned away in one track session? how long is one track session? how many laps does that consist of? __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	I've never been to a track. but I've been on many canyon runs with my current sti, so i'm not completely clueless on how to drive = / __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	can't track a car I didn't even get yet lol. the est. shipment arrival is on may4th (my bday lol) then another week till it gets to the dealer maybe. then I'll have 3-4 days to run 1200 miles and get the 1200 mile service then get a clear bra and a helmet all before that... dunno. seems a bit tight if you ask me. plus I can't run my sti, cuz this engine is made of glass. worse comes to worst, I'll just come out and watch __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	oh and i'm sure most of you are kind enough to welcome a new member and let me drive your cars at the track. LOL I promise I'll try not to roll it... __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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Tonifyd Lieutenant 41 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2011.75 JB E90M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Korea iTrader: (0)	OC3, I'm sure you'll let me test the limits of DCT in your ride. __________________ 2011.75 E90 ///M3 6MT \| JB \| Blk \| CF \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| 403 \| 6NR \| 752 [Sold T.T] '95 Integra GS-R [Stolen-RIP] \| '05 Legacy GT Stg 2[Traded] \| '08 STi Stg 2+[Sold]
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