Track forum general chit chat.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

yes Rich, 2011 Model (5/2010 build date), CIC, i legit stare at the "door open" warning the entire drive this morning... and i can't roll my windows down... so i can't use my hand signals... cause my blinkers wont work...

lmao i get to be a true BMW driver for a week!!

Frying the FRM is the worst. I fried it during a 2-day weekend trip to Spring Mountain, so day 2 was a total wash - no brake lights or being able to roll the windows down is a track day killer.

[omgzirra_exe]

Originally Posted by redpriest

Frying the FRM is the worst. I fried it during a 2-day weekend trip to Spring Mountain, so day 2 was a total wash - no brake lights or being able to roll the windows down is a track day killer.

yeah for me i can still drive the car as my brake lights still function and headlights work. just everything else is a bust lol. lucky i am covered under warranty for it.

[PrimeBMW]

Global Time Attack at The Ridge

I guess I'm doing this thing. It was a last minute sign up but out here at The Ridge Motorsports Park with GTA and having a good time!

[dogbone]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Global Time Attack at The Ridge

I guess I'm doing this thing. It was a last minute sign up but out here at The Ridge Motorsports Park with GTA and having a good time!

Good luck!!

[b4hand]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Global Time Attack at The Ridge

I guess I'm doing this thing. It was a last minute sign up but out here at The Ridge Motorsports Park with GTA and having a good time!

How is the car?

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by b4hand

How is the car?

The car is just "okay" at the moment. I'm having to drive around some issues till we can develop it more. Plus I'm out here by myself and don't have any support so the only change I can make is "turning knobs"

[chocstraw]

Seeking specifically this thread's advice:

I am very tight with my shop and have 11k miles left on my warranty.

I'm at 114k now

Can you think of anything I should try to have done under warranty? My shop is incredible at convincing the warranty company to do things. I think I've had $10000 paid out already.

[rhyary]

I am looking for a hand pump to pump oil into the dct while the car is tilted. Can any one make recommendations or provide a link to something that works?

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by chocstraw

Seeking specifically this thread's advice:

I am very tight with my shop and have 11k miles left on my warranty.

I'm at 114k now

Can you think of anything I should try to have done under warranty? My shop is incredible at convincing the warranty company to do things. I think I've had $10000 paid out already.

See if the DCT is weeping. Cracks in hoses. Suspension bushings.

[rhyary]

Originally Posted by rhyary

I am looking for a hand pump to pump oil into the dct while the car is tilted. Can any one make recommendations or provide a link to something that works?

I found this:

VEVOR Transmission Fluid Pump Manual ATF Refill System Dispenser, Oil and Liquid Extractors 1.5 Liter Large Capacity, Automatic Transmission Fluid Pump Tool Set with ATF Filler Adapters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099MZXPGZ...UTF8&psc=1

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by rhyary

I found this:

VEVOR Transmission Fluid Pump Manual ATF Refill System Dispenser, Oil and Liquid Extractors 1.5 Liter Large Capacity, Automatic Transmission Fluid Pump Tool Set with ATF Filler Adapters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099MZXPGZ...UTF8&psc=1

I have something similar that I use for fluids and if works well.

[StripclubDJ]

Originally Posted by rhyary

I am looking for a hand pump to pump oil into the dct while the car is tilted. Can any one make recommendations or provide a link to something that works?

Wanna borrow mine ?

[admranger]

Originally Posted by chocstraw

Seeking specifically this thread's advice:

I am very tight with my shop and have 11k miles left on my warranty.

I'm at 114k now

Can you think of anything I should try to have done under warranty? My shop is incredible at convincing the warranty company to do things. I think I've had $10000 paid out already.

Diff? Is lockup per spec?

[roastbeef]

those with 2010+ cars with a/c delete and an electric power steering pump- do you retain the steering reservoir or does that mercedes electric pump everyone uses replace it?

[M43S7RO]

I use these, they dont screw onto the liter Motul DCTF bottles I use but they do the job and disposable. Just take care not to knock the bottle over.

https://www.amazon.com/Plews-55001-L...x=plews&sr=8-3

Originally Posted by rhyary

I am looking for a hand pump to pump oil into the dct while the car is tilted. Can any one make recommendations or provide a link to something that works?

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by rhyary

I am looking for a hand pump to pump oil into the dct while the car is tilted. Can any one make recommendations or provide a link to something that works?

https://www.harborfreight.com/multi-...ump-63144.html

The regular car part stores sell similar ones. This "fluid transfer" pump works pretty quickly which is nice when the engine is running and the exhaust is millimeters from burning your face.

I did my Slon DCT pan install on those Jackpoint jackstands that fluid pump saved the day compared to those shampoo dispenser pumps which I hate. Worked great with the diff fluid change as well.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Global Time Attack at The Ridge

I guess I'm doing this thing. It was a last minute sign up but out here at The Ridge Motorsports Park with GTA and having a good time!

congrats on doing well today!

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Global Time Attack at The Ridge

I guess I'm doing this thing. It was a last minute sign up but out here at The Ridge Motorsports Park with GTA and having a good time!

Saturday I was able to make some improvements to the car and my driving. It's not really how I like to drive but it was/is the only way to make the car happy at the moment. Typically I have AR Motorsports support me and we could have changed spring rates, etc etc. Even though the setup was compromised I was able set the fastest lap of the event. Plus honestly the most important thing was that my kids were able to come watch and hang out with dad. 😃
Overall it was just a fun event. More spectators than club racing and a good group of organizers and competitors.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

Saturday I was able to make some improvements to the car and my driving. It's not really how I like to drive but it was/is the only way to make the car happy at the moment. Typically I have AR Motorsports support me and we could have changed spring rates, etc etc. Even though the setup was compromised I was able set the fastest lap of the event. Plus honestly the most important thing was that my kids were able to come watch and hang out with dad. 😃
Overall it was just a fun event. More spectators than club racing and a good group of organizers and competitors.

Glad you had fun! Would’ve liked to come out again as well, but shelling out for the event twice in a few months is spendy, and I need more power anyways.

[PrimeBMW]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Glad you had fun! Would've liked to come out again as well, but shelling out for the event twice in a few months is spendy, and I need more power anyways.

It would have been good to see you and I'm sure you would have been on the podium. I think I could have driven my E92 M3 street car and won one of the lower groups too. 😃

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by PrimeBMW

It would have been good to see you and I'm sure you would have been on the podium. I think I could have driven my E92 M3 street car and won one of the lower groups too. 😃

Yea 2nd in street would’ve been easy and potentially 2nd in limited could’ve been had again.

A bone stock E9X could’ve easily taken enthusiast as well!

[chocstraw]

Originally Posted by admranger

Diff? Is lockup per spec?

Diff was the big ticket item I wanted to get done. Would absolutely love to have a fresh diff for my $300 deductible.

How can I test the diff to see if it's loose or clunky? Car is no stranger to being sideways so the diff gets plenty of action.

I'm also 50k+ on my current accessory belt so I was thinking having them do a tensioner or something and supplying my own under drive pulley for them to do while they're at it.

I put new SAF+XJ in about 15k ago and that eliminated all of the groaning (PO put some neon green gear oil in there), I'll try jacking it up by the diff housing and see if either of the flanges seem loose.