Track forum general chit chat.

[SQ13]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Those are for the 201 rightv. The 101 are a new slick.

Reread last few posts. I see now.

Anyways, will be using my FZ-201s at COTA on the 28th. I have no lap times using other tires for comparison

Edit: The FZ-101s also come in a soft and medium compound. There is mockery afoot.

[135]

Originally Posted by ///Mobbin

Went to tighten the last bridge bolt to only 30 ft lbs, seemed reasonable, and snapped the head off, doh.

I read that the torque setting for transmission mounts is:
19nm = 14 ft-lb = 168 in-lb

[///Mobbin]

Originally Posted by 135

I read that the torque setting for transmission mounts is:
19nm = 14 ft-lb = 168 in-lb

Much appreciated! I really should have looked it up. Went by the dealer and grabbed a new bolt for $2 yesterday, will get it right this time.

[roastbeef]

just get it snug as F, as opposed to tight as F.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by 135

I read that the torque setting for transmission mounts is:
19nm = 14 ft-lb = 168 in-lb

Those are the mounts, not the bridge bolts.

I don't recall the spec but 30 sounds high to me.

I agree with SAF with a little blue loctite.

[135]

Is the bridge the same as the brace? I think it is - just different terminology. If so, then it was the same torque setting.
Caveat: this is for a 1- or 3- series non-M but based on the fact that it snapped with 30 ft-lb, it might be very well possible that the M3 torque setting is also 14 ft-lb.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by macdude357

According to this page, they have a 270/650R18

http://www.federalmotorsport.com/ind...1295923645000/

Hmm. Prob for future? No details on measurements in the chart. And they need to update their other page then (the one I saw) lol

[135]

The size on the tyre in the image is 270/635-17, which is also absent from the size list, so it looks like there might be even more sizes available.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by 135

Is the bridge the same as the brace? I think it is - just different terminology. If so, then it was the same torque setting.
Caveat: this is for a 1- or 3- series non-M but based on the fact that it snapped with 30 ft-lb, it might be very well possible that the M3 torque setting is also 14 ft-lb.

confirmed
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...earbox/5fXI9ON

[NoCarrier]

As of my last track day two weeks ago I decided it was finally time to take the plunge and get the Essex/AP brakes front and back. Practically the same day they discontinued them and are only selling the Radi-Cals now. Arggh.

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by NoCarrier

As of my last track day two weeks ago I decided it was finally time to take the plunge and get the Essex/AP brakes front and back. Practically the same day they discontinued them and are only selling the Radi-Cals now. Arggh.

its a fantastic kit. i'm glad i was able to complete mine before it was discontinued. i think this is going to be one of those revered parts in a little while... maximum weight savings, and excellent endurance. i'm hoping to get some ducting going soon to help with pad wear.

[lutfy]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Hmm. Prob for future? No details on measurements in the chart. And they need to update their other page then (the one I saw) lol

Standard 275/265 size would work on 18*10 wheel. I have seen them go for $125 a pop shipped on Ebay (2017 tire) at least for the 240/17 I was looking at. So for that money, you cant go wrong.

West Coast guys have been running 201 semis with some luck so the slicks should be a good option for those not limited by rules.

Be very curious what others state after review.

Lutfy

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by lutfy

Standard 275/265 size would work on 18*10 wheel. I have seen them go for $125 a pop shipped on Ebay (2017 tire) at least for the 240/17 I was looking at. So for that money, you cant go wrong.

West Coast guys have been running 201 semis with some luck so the slicks should be a good option for those not limited by rules.

Be very curious what others state after review.

Lutfy

There were a few that reviewed them over here and they seem to not like them as much as the NT01 (I'm also assuming that they all ran the 100tw version).

I heard through the grapevine that 18" for various sizes are being nudged into development.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by NoCarrier

As of my last track day two weeks ago I decided it was finally time to take the plunge and get the Essex/AP brakes front and back. Practically the same day they discontinued them and are only selling the Radi-Cals now. Arggh.

I almost missed the boat as well.
I dithered for a few days when they had the final sale on.
...got the last set.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I almost missed the boat as well.
I dithered for a few days when they had the final sale on.
...got the last set.

Last set of Essex last one of the lips. Lucky guy!

[M3 Number 86]

Race Render Gran Turismo Sport update

[spxxx]

Originally Posted by scotty_miller

Thanks for the replies guys. Actually got four fz201 in 285/30/18 for 688 shipped from eBay vendor called "hotstickytires" so I'll be anxious to see how they perform

Hey dude, sorry for not getting back to you I've been out of country / town basically since new years. HotStickyTires is the vendor that I work with, great guys.

They just got their shipment in mid-january so that was a good call snatching some up (and solid price). The discount I can swing with the FZ tires is a lot less than the RSRR as there's only a couple FZ vendors in the US which is a big issue with Federal's distribution model IMO.

Also, the 285s will be perfect since the FZs aren't super wide tires like a lot of the new stuff on the market (the 285s run closer to a standard 275 R-comp)

[///Mobbin]

Somehow I am just now catching up on the Federal fz201 fz101 conversation, really excited for these options and anxious for some track reviews!

[scotty_miller]

Originally Posted by spxxx

Hey dude, sorry for not getting back to you I've been out of country / town basically since new years. HotStickyTires is the vendor that I work with, great guys.

They just got their shipment in mid-january so that was a good call snatching some up (and solid price). The discount I can swing with the FZ tires is a lot less than the RSRR as there's only a couple FZ vendors in the US which is a big issue with Federal's distribution model IMO.

Also, the 285s will be perfect since the FZs aren't super wide tires like a lot of the new stuff on the market (the 285s run closer to a standard 275 R-comp)

No worries man! For the price I couldn't beat it. I'll still get ahold of you closer to the start of the season for some rsrr for the street. The 285/30 FZ is only .2 inches wider in section width compared to the 275/35 NT01 so I'll be anxious to see how they fit

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Last set of Essex last one of the lips. Lucky guy!

Lol, can't disagree with you.
Luckiest thing of all though was finding this car.

[///Mobbin]

Curious if anyone has experience using the Foxwell NT510 Scantool? Apparently you can use it to do a lot of the same stuff INPA and BMW Tools are used for. I'm curious what the oil level readout looks like on it and what all else it might be useful for.

[///Mobbin]

I went ahead and picked up the Foxwell NT510 off of Amazon, let me know if ya'll have any questions on it.

Also, though I do a lot of my own work my next COTA track day is fast approaching so I dropped the car off at my favorite shop today for a few things. Poly engine mounts going in (I already installed the poly transmission mounts), diff fluid flush to Castrol Syntrax 75w-140 (purchased from ECS but now see FCP has a much better price), dinan midpipe resonator weld crack being re-welded, tender springs and perches coming out (will be running 6" 600 lb front springs w/ no helpers), and new track alignment.

New alignment: -3.2 F, 0 toe, -2 R, slight toe-in for stability

I'm hoping this will combat the extreme outer edge tire wear I was seeing on the fronts with -2.6 and slight toe-out.

A few other track preps, changed my engine oil over the weekend and ordered Pagid RS-29 yellow front pads, the RS-14 blacks were locking up the Cup 2's a bit under hard braking so I thought I'd try something with a lower max coefficient of friction, we'll see how it goes. Still running RS-19's in the rear.

Looking forward to getting back out there!