Track forum general chit chat.

roastbeef · 09-26-2017, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by redpriest

Sonoma hard on tires? - not that I've especially found it to be, no more than any other track.

Speed District day = 2 track days, haha.

well, i have auto club, sonoma, and laguna seca (in that order). think a fresh set of nt01's can make it? i'm not a drifter, but i scrub a little bit at auto club and the rears take a beating. i can't find a decent set of take-offs on craigslist.

chamba002 · 09-26-2017, 01:58 PM

Here are the pics of my ruined fender liners..... Should I replace it? or just put electrical tape over the wires???? It does see some wet track days.

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Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr

I also found out since I was pretty low, my coilovers was rubbing on the sidewall! I think it was probably on when I was on loading the suspension at the track because on the street I didn't hit it rub except over big bumps.

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^^^ the after pic... when I raised it 1.25" looks like I have better clearance now. Im 275/35/18 squared on 18x10.5 et21 rims. I have a track event on next month and I hope the rubbing issue is solved. On the street rides much better, with no rubbing!

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slicer · 09-26-2017, 03:39 PM

I would replace the liners but I'm anal like that^^

NoCarrier · 09-26-2017, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

well, i have auto club, sonoma, and laguna seca (in that order). think a fresh set of nt01's can make it? i'm not a drifter, but i scrub a little bit at auto club and the rears take a beating. i can't find a decent set of take-offs on craigslist.

When is Sonoma and with who? I've been dying to get back there.

roastbeef · 09-26-2017, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NoCarrier

When is Sonoma and with who? I've been dying to get back there.

speed sf (good coordinator). i'm doing sonoma on sunday, 11/12 and laguna on saturday, 11/18.

roastbeef · 09-26-2017, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chamba002

Here are the pics of my ruined fender liners..... Should I replace it? or just put electrical tape over the wires???? It does see some wet track days.
when I raised it 1.25" looks like I have better clearance now. Im 275/35/18 squared on 18x10.5 et21 rims. I have a track event on next month and I hope the rubbing issue is solved. On the street rides much better, with no rubbing!

i'd probably just replace them, they probably aren't that much money. the willow springs bumps got ya!

beats · 09-26-2017, 09:26 PM

Chamba - I replaced mine when they got torn up (although they were not anywhere near as bad as yours!). Its a pretty easy job, but you will have to cut a section of the liner unless you want to take your front suspension apart FYI.

admranger · 09-28-2017, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chamba002

Here are the pics of my ruined fender liners..... Should I replace it? or just put electrical tape over the wires???? It does see some wet track days.

5mm spacer looks to be in order. Toss the tire.

Can't tell if the tire pic is with the car in the air or not but that sway bar link looks mis-aligned a bit. Car must be in the air...

It's not only water that's a worry with the wheel arch liners. Airflow gets messed up in there too. Minor issue, but if you need one more thing to push you to change them, well there ya go!

Only other thing is I think you need more stickers on the rear quarter window. .1sec reduction in lap time per sticker unless required by series or you're getting compensated. Nobody gets a free ride.

CorruptCommie · 09-29-2017, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by admranger

Only other thing is I think you need more stickers on the rear quarter window. .1sec reduction in lap time per sticker unless required by series or you're getting compensated. Nobody gets a free ride.

This, but with one caveat. You don't want to be rear heavy. Get some more on the front to balance out the back. Just like aero, you don't want too much on one axle.

admranger · 09-29-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

This, but with one caveat. You don't want to be rear heavy. Get some more on the front to balance out the back. Just like aero, you don't want too much on one axle.

Strong post. +5 points for technical merit alone!

Mantii · 09-29-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by admranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

This, but with one caveat. You don't want to be rear heavy. Get some more on the front to balance out the back. Just like aero, you don't want too much on one axle.

Strong post. +5 points for technical merit alone!

Lol. Also don't forget that certain stickers have less drag than others so you need to take that into account as well

Wanting to hit the track this weekend with NASA but noooooo, gotta work all weekend

roastbeef · 10-02-2017, 11:14 PM

anyone else going to sonoma on 11/12 and laguna seca on 11/18? speedsf announced laguna is going to be a 105db day.

redpriest · 10-02-2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

anyone else going to sonoma on 11/12 and laguna seca on 11/17? speedsf announced laguna is going to be a 105db day.

Signed up both days Laguna Seca 11/18 - 11/19.

M3 Number 86 · 10-03-2017, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

Quote:

Originally Posted by admranger

Only other thing is I think you need more stickers on the rear quarter window. .1sec reduction in lap time per sticker unless required by series or you're getting compensated. Nobody gets a free ride.

This, but with one caveat. You don't want to be rear heavy. Get some more on the front to balance out the back. Just like aero, you don't want too much on one axle.

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Originally Posted by admranger

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorruptCommie

This, but with one caveat. You don't want to be rear heavy. Get some more on the front to balance out the back. Just like aero, you don't want too much on one axle.

Strong post. +5 points for technical merit alone!

Make sure you don't get that eBay rep shit either. I got lucky with my lip.

ban25 · 10-03-2017, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

anyone else going to sonoma on 11/12 and laguna seca on 11/17? speedsf announced laguna is going to be a 105db day.

Signed up for Saturday 11/18.

roastbeef · 10-03-2017, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ban25

Signed up for Saturday 11/18.

aah, i meant to type 11/18. see you there. pop in and say hi.

///Mobbin · 10-03-2017, 07:36 AM

Curious if anyone has considered driving with nomex flight gloves?

They seem to combine the best of both worlds, leather bottoms for grip/sensitivity and nomex on top for fire resistance.

I have a set of extremely nice nomex driving gloves but find they are a bit too thick for my DCT paddles and for steering wheel feedback, looking for another option.

///Mobbin · 10-04-2017, 10:11 AM

After reading mixed reviews on the quality of flight gloves and also considering just picking up a set of golf gloves, I decided I should try one more made for the purpose option first.

I just ordered a set of OMP First EVO gloves off Amazon, if they don't work out I figure they'll be fairly easy to return at least.

Datka · 10-04-2017, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

After reading mixed reviews on the quality of flight gloves and also considering just picking up a set of golf gloves, I decided I should try one more made for the purpose option first.

I just ordered a set of OMP First EVO gloves off Amazon, if they don't work out I figure they'll be fairly easy to return at least.

I hear flight gloves make you faster

///Mobbin · 10-04-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Datka

I hear flight gloves make you faster

This is true but only on flying laps!

Datka · 10-04-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

This is true but only on flying laps!

You got the point

roastbeef · 10-05-2017, 09:15 AM

@macdude357, I saw that you got your rod bearings done just in time...

09-26-2017, 01:58 PM	#4512
chamba002 Lieutenant 239 Rep 479 Posts Drives: e92 M3 2009, e90 335i, FZJ80 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (8)	Here are the pics of my ruined fender liners..... Should I replace it? or just put electrical tape over the wires???? It does see some wet track days. [IMG]Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr[/IMG] Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr I also found out since I was pretty low, my coilovers was rubbing on the sidewall! I think it was probably on when I was on loading the suspension at the track because on the street I didn't hit it rub except over big bumps. [IMG]Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr[/IMG] ^^^ the after pic... when I raised it 1.25" looks like I have better clearance now. Im 275/35/18 squared on 18x10.5 et21 rims. I have a track event on next month and I hope the rubbing issue is solved. On the street rides much better, with no rubbing! [IMG]Untitled by Chamba, on Flickr[/IMG]
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beats Lieutenant 225 Rep 599 Posts Drives: 2015 911 GTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Chamba - I replaced mine when they got torn up (although they were not anywhere near as bad as yours!). Its a pretty easy job, but you will have to cut a section of the liner unless you want to take your front suspension apart FYI.
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///Mobbin Colonel 1478 Rep 2,672 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Curious if anyone has considered driving with nomex flight gloves? They seem to combine the best of both worlds, leather bottoms for grip/sensitivity and nomex on top for fire resistance. I have a set of extremely nice nomex driving gloves but find they are a bit too thick for my DCT paddles and for steering wheel feedback, looking for another option. __________________ 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio \| 2.9L \| Trofeo White Tri-Coat \| 8-spd
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	@macdude357, I saw that you got your rod bearings done just in time... __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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