Norcal Track Days
07-18-2014, 06:22 PM
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Is this a LASER (non-contact) pyro? If so, take the data with a grain of salt as the contact ones are MUCH more accurate. Aside from that, I'd say front camber is too high and pressure is too low. Rear camber seems ok or a touch too much, pressure also seems low. Data aside, I like them at quite a bit higher pressure, especially to keep the sidewalls from rolling over. Also consider stiffening the front bar. Also - have they been flipped? I flip mine after every 3 events or so.
Good read here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1781309
Good read here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1781309
PS: are you coming to Laguna on Friday?
07-22-2014, 12:43 PM
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Just confirmed that I will NOT make it this Friday to Seca. It should be a great day, and I was hoping to get the now-very-quiet NISMO out there to stretch its legs on the RC1s, but it just won't happen this week. Maybe I'll just pop in with the X5, and just run a few laps to get my points logged in PAF! Heh.
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07-22-2014, 01:48 PM
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RS3 do like a lot of camber, but your temps indicate too much camber and/or not enough tire pressure. I lean more on the 2nd factor, and increasing the pressure may bring your middle temp up enough to be in good combo with the rest of the tire without adjusting the camber.
Just confirmed that I will NOT make it this Friday to Seca. It should be a great day, and I was hoping to get the now-very-quiet NISMO out there to stretch its legs on the RC1s, but it just won't happen this week. Maybe I'll just pop in with the X5, and just run a few laps to get my points logged in PAF! Heh.
Just confirmed that I will NOT make it this Friday to Seca. It should be a great day, and I was hoping to get the now-very-quiet NISMO out there to stretch its legs on the RC1s, but it just won't happen this week. Maybe I'll just pop in with the X5, and just run a few laps to get my points logged in PAF! Heh.
07-22-2014, 03:55 PM
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On the non-RFTs that are on it now, I bet it'd run 1:47ish if I pushed a little harder.Here's a neat promo of the x5m vs m3:
Here are my laps:
07-22-2014, 09:31 PM
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I did 5 few laps while the Z was resting a few weeks after I bought it, so it was still on the OEM RFTs. It ran a few 1:51s, two 1:50s, and a 1:49.9. It had more in it, as I was still being cautious when we ran out of fuel on that last lap. On the non-RFTs that are on it now, I bet it'd run 1:47ish if I pushed a little harder.
Here's a neat promo of the x5m vs m3: New Bmw M3 vs Bmw X5M at Laguna Seca Raceway - YouTube
Here are my laps: Laguna Seca X5M - YouTube
On the non-RFTs that are on it now, I bet it'd run 1:47ish if I pushed a little harder.Here's a neat promo of the x5m vs m3: New Bmw M3 vs Bmw X5M at Laguna Seca Raceway - YouTube
Here are my laps: Laguna Seca X5M - YouTube
07-23-2014, 11:00 AM
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Nice Scott! I dont know you drive other cars to track too beside the Z.
Btw, I dont think I know you guys yet majority from this thread. I was with SpeedSF at Thunderhill 5 miles last time. I saw quite bunch of Z drivers but I only got a chance to speak with some of them. I'd like to get to know more norcal Z track junkies.
I was driving a white Z with bunch of decals on it, if anybody remembers.
Btw, I dont think I know you guys yet majority from this thread. I was with SpeedSF at Thunderhill 5 miles last time. I saw quite bunch of Z drivers but I only got a chance to speak with some of them. I'd like to get to know more norcal Z track junkies.
I was driving a white Z with bunch of decals on it, if anybody remembers.
07-23-2014, 11:07 AM
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I did 5 few laps while the Z was resting a few weeks after I bought it, so it was still on the OEM RFTs. It ran a few 1:51s, two 1:50s, and a 1:49.9. It had more in it, as I was still being cautious when we ran out of fuel on that last lap. On the non-RFTs that are on it now, I bet it'd run 1:47ish if I pushed a little harder.
Here's a neat promo of the x5m vs m3: New Bmw M3 vs Bmw X5M at Laguna Seca Raceway - YouTube
Here are my laps: Laguna Seca X5M - YouTube
On the non-RFTs that are on it now, I bet it'd run 1:47ish if I pushed a little harder.Here's a neat promo of the x5m vs m3: New Bmw M3 vs Bmw X5M at Laguna Seca Raceway - YouTube
Here are my laps: Laguna Seca X5M - YouTube
07-23-2014, 01:17 PM
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Nice Scott! I dont know you drive other cars to track too beside the Z.
Btw, I dont think I know you guys yet majority from this thread. I was with SpeedSF at Thunderhill 5 miles last time. I saw quite bunch of Z drivers but I only got a chance to speak with some of them. I'd like to get to know more norcal Z track junkies.
I was driving a white Z with bunch of decals on it, if anybody remembers.
Btw, I dont think I know you guys yet majority from this thread. I was with SpeedSF at Thunderhill 5 miles last time. I saw quite bunch of Z drivers but I only got a chance to speak with some of them. I'd like to get to know more norcal Z track junkies.
I was driving a white Z with bunch of decals on it, if anybody remembers.
this you?
07-23-2014, 02:50 PM
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Nice Scott! I dont know you drive other cars to track too beside the Z.
Btw, I dont think I know you guys yet majority from this thread. I was with SpeedSF at Thunderhill 5 miles last time. I saw quite bunch of Z drivers but I only got a chance to speak with some of them. I'd like to get to know more norcal Z track junkies.
I was driving a white Z with bunch of decals on it, if anybody remembers.
Btw, I dont think I know you guys yet majority from this thread. I was with SpeedSF at Thunderhill 5 miles last time. I saw quite bunch of Z drivers but I only got a chance to speak with some of them. I'd like to get to know more norcal Z track junkies.
I was driving a white Z with bunch of decals on it, if anybody remembers.
That's him...
07-26-2014, 09:35 AM
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...5988720afdd5fe
What my Z looks like the next time you see it at the track.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...83459984_n.jpg
07-28-2014, 04:16 PM
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What my Z looked like at the last event.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...5988720afdd5fe
What my Z looks like the next time you see it at the track.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...83459984_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...5988720afdd5fe
What my Z looks like the next time you see it at the track.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...83459984_n.jpg
Why didn't you run Laguna with the new set-up? No overheating!
07-30-2014, 08:47 PM
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Forgot you dont have a Facebook anymore LOL.
theyre 18x11 +20 Rota MXR with a 3mm front spacer. The tires in the picture are 275/35/18 Hankook C51, also have 275 Maxxis RC1 and 285 Hankook RS3 that ill swap on them depending on event/availability etc.
theyre 18x11 +20 Rota MXR with a 3mm front spacer. The tires in the picture are 275/35/18 Hankook C51, also have 275 Maxxis RC1 and 285 Hankook RS3 that ill swap on them depending on event/availability etc.
