Track forum general chit chat.

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by kyippee

Socal people - registration just opened for our black friday Buttonwillow event

Will I see any of you there?
https://speedsf.motorsportreg.com/ev...dsf-com-404137

Do you own/operate speedsf?

I've never done a speedsf event but one time I was at LS and was talking to the tow truck driver and he said "speedsf is my favorite track day organizer" and I didn't know if that meant because they run good events or if that meant because a lot of people crash and the tow guy stays busy 😂

[kyippee]

I don't own it; I've just gotten to know the organizers and a lot of the regulars well.

You'll usually find me in a trailer with some of the staff 😅

Not sure what to make of that comment either. I can think of a few other organizers that would be top of mind for towing before speedSF

[roastbeef]

SpeedSF has good events. I like them better than speed ventures.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

SpeedSF has good events. I like them better than speed ventures.

ugh speedventure lul

[roastbeef]

I got a weird "Low oil pressure" warning today when driving the car normally. I pulled over, car sounded normal, car was driving normal, no signs of oil anywhere.
I think the sensor might be bad… my door cards were also off with all the wires dangling… not sure if that has anything to do with it.

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I got a weird "Low oil pressure" warning today when driving the car normally. I pulled over, car sounded normal, car was driving normal, no signs of oil anywhere.
I think the sensor might be bad… my door cards were also off with all the wires dangling… not sure if that has anything to do with it.

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[roastbeef]

Drive it home and it was fine. :

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

Drive it home and it was fine. :

Play it safe
Pull the oil filter and just check for shavings
If fine
Change the oil switch and hope for the best

For a car that does a track day every 2-3 years I doubt anything is wrong

[roastbeef]

How does the pump work? Is it mechanical?

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

How does the pump work? Is it mechanical?

Chain driven in the front sump of the pan

My buddy just threw a oil pressure light
His vanos cap on the cam sprocket popped off and the chain turned it to cat food . the pick up tube was clogged with plastic .

It was to late , no survivors

[roastbeef]

I'd imagine that would make some noise… my car sounds normal. I'd imagine it's a most loop problem from the door cards being off. Or the actual sensor is bad.

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I'd imagine that would make some noise… my car sounds normal. I'd imagine it's a most loop problem from the door cards being off. Or the actual sensor is bad.

Definitely not from the door cards being off, mine were off for like 5-6 months before I got my "carbon" ones and I didn't have any issues

[dparm]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

i thought about getting a RC-F as daily, but with the new IS500 F-Sport coming out.. that might be the better choice.

The reviews on the IS500 seem medicore. Old car they just crammed a huge engine into, still not a true F car.

[russiamutha]

Originally Posted by dparm

The reviews on the IS500 seem medicore. Old car they just crammed a huge engine into, still not a true F car.

But does it need to be a true F car for daily purposes? Sometimes I wish I opted for a 340i instead of M3 for daily duties. The extra power and stiffer suspension are unnecessary for daily duties.

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by russiamutha

But does it need to be a true F car for daily purposes? Sometimes I wish I opted for a 340i instead of M3 for daily duties. The extra power and stiffer suspension are unnecessary for daily duties.

Sir we do not talk like that around here...

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by russiamutha

But does it need to be a true F car for daily purposes? Sometimes I wish I opted for a 340i instead of M3 for daily duties. The extra power and stiffer suspension are unnecessary for daily duties.

Get out now!

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by kyippee

I see you'll be in a different car- not M3

Haha, track day decisions are tough

I have a lot of "guaranteed" track days in the E92.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by dparm

The reviews on the IS500 seem medicore. Old car they just crammed a huge engine into, still not a true F car.

yeah you can look at it that way, but it's still a solid V8, thats 4 door and most likely will not see track duty. if anything it's more sport luxury than the E9X m3 is lol.

also the reliability of the 2UR-GSE has been great from the high miles on my friends RC-F and even the older IS-F

[Exclusivs]

10.5 squared guys …

285/30? Or 275/35? Or … other?

Tire dependent obv. So any details appreciated

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by Exclusivs

10.5 squared guys …

285/30? Or 275/35? Or … other?

Tire dependent obv. So any details appreciated

If you can fit a 10.5” rim up front, then I would try to take advantage of bigger rubber. Braking and turn in will benefit a lot.

And of course, your fender liners will hate you.

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by Exclusivs

10.5 squared guys …

285/30? Or 275/35? Or … other?

Tire dependent obv. So any details appreciated

I use a 280/650 (same dimension as 285/645) roughly a 285/35/18. You can also fit a 295/30 but runs a bit short. This all depends on your inner strut clearance.

[Move Over]

Originally Posted by dogbone

If you can fit a 10.5” rim up front, then I would try to take advantage of bigger rubber. Braking and turn in will benefit a lot.

And of course, your fender liners will hate you.

Fender liner? What's that?