njmp track day 11/16/14

[mike082802]

anyone ever attend one of these? looking at Hot Laps w/ Instructor - $295. trying to get my feet wet.

[FactorX81]

I've been there with BMW CCA a couple of times and its a blast. Have fun.

[3002 tii]

Which group is hosting? Are you doing Lightning or Thunder?

[mike082802]

thunder.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...1#.VE67Lfl4rMt

just want to get some instructor time. i just dont feel comfortable really pushing the 135, my first rwd at 38 years old. i had my vw dialed in exactly how i liked it and knew its limitations and could just slide through corners around town and the 2 times at lime rock, but that was fwd. the 135i is rwd and has close to 200hp on the 2.0t from the vw i have 2 friends that race a lot, one actually just got NASA-NE GTS 3 Champion this weekend.

[fastauto]

Originally Posted by mike082802

thunder.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...1#.VE67Lfl4rMt

just want to get some instructor time. i just dont feel comfortable really pushing the 135, my first rwd at 38 years old. i had my vw dialed in exactly how i liked it and knew its limitations and could just slide through corners around town and the 2 times at lime rock, but that was fwd. the 135i is rwd and has close to 200hp on the 2.0t from the vw i have 2 friends that race a lot, one actually just got NASA-NE GTS 3 Champion this weekend.

Did you end up going? I was there and saw a few 1ers

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by mike082802

... one actually just got NASA-NE GTS 3 Champion this weekend.

You talking about Hugh?

Originally Posted by fastauto

Did you end up going? I was there and saw a few 1ers

The link says it's 11/16

[FactorX81]

Originally Posted by mike082802

thunder.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...1#.VE67Lfl4rMt

just want to get some instructor time. i just dont feel comfortable really pushing the 135, my first rwd at 38 years old. i had my vw dialed in exactly how i liked it and knew its limitations and could just slide through corners around town and the 2 times at lime rock, but that was fwd. the 135i is rwd and has close to 200hp on the 2.0t from the vw i have 2 friends that race a lot, one actually just got NASA-NE GTS 3 Champion this weekend.

Just leave all the nannies on you will be fine. The one is pretty balanced and wont try to kill you. Thunderbolt has plenty of run off too so if you probably wont understeer into a wall.

[fastauto]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

You talking about Hugh?

The link says it's 11/16

My bad. Thought he was talking about the past 10.16 date with nasa

[mike082802]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

You talking about Hugh?




The link says it's 11/16

yup hugh. hes really a talented driver. i used to go with jonathan gts-2 alot and meet hugh there. i havn't been to a track in 3 years though, life got busy and settled down. plus im not racing so to drive 3 hours each way on a saturday is a lot.

[mike082802]

Originally Posted by FactorX81

Just leave all the nannies on you will be fine. The one is pretty balanced and wont try to kill you. Thunderbolt has plenty of run off too so if you probably wont understeer into a wall.

i hope i dont understeer into a wall. the 1 is my dd. well thats besides the work truck.

[FactorX81]

Originally Posted by mike082802

i hope i dont understeer into a wall. the 1 is my dd. well thats besides the work truck.

Lol you would really have to try to hit something there. Have fun.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by mike082802

yup hugh. hes really a talented driver. i used to go with jonathan gts-2 alot and meet hugh there. i havn't been to a track in 3 years though, life got busy and settled down. plus im not racing so to drive 3 hours each way on a saturday is a lot.

Just was at his shop few days ago, he installed my suspenson and did the alignment. Great guy!

[gnubbs]

Hey Mike,

I just got bumped up from wait list to registered, so I will be there. I have done one on Lightening in my last car and it was awesome. Looking forward to getting out there in the one.

Let me know what you will be driving and I will come find you. I will be in a red 2011 135i and will be there with a friend in a red Carrera S.

Steve

[mike082802]

i just got bumped to registered today. i'll be there in aw 2010 135 with bbs reps on. i have koni yellows/bmw yellow ps springs/whiteline rsfb inserts and hanokook evo2. stock brakes with stopteck pads and ate blue brake fluid. i think im gonna set the jb4 to map 1 so i dont have too much power.

[FactorX81]

I'm jealous have fun and stay safe.

[mike082802]

its gonna be a long day.i have to leave long island around 4 then stop at mighty joes in shamwong on the way down to fill up with some e85. its 4 25 minute sessions so you think i will be good with almost a full tank?

[gnubbs]

Mike - Nice meeting you today. Was fun and hope to see you again out there - hopefully on a bit warmer of a day.

steve

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by mike082802

i just got bumped to registered today. i'll be there in aw 2010 135 with bbs reps on. i have koni yellows/bmw yellow ps springs/whiteline rsfb inserts and hanokook evo2. stock brakes with stopteck pads and ate blue brake fluid. i think im gonna set the jb4 to map 1 so i dont have too much power.

How'd the car handle? What run group were you in?

[mike082802]

great day and learning. i was in hot laps with instructor, basically go as fast as you can. got 4 25 minute sessions. being only the second time on a track, and first time was only 5 laps at lrp with a fwd vw i was very cautious my first session, and i didnt know the track. after that though i was pushing it good. probably would have been better to start out with a mini cooper and not 400hp car. drove the car around in map 1 on the jb4.

it was cold but i definitely would consider a track setup for tires, the hankooks are excellent hp street tires but just dont have enough grip for the track. i feel like the car would benefit from a m3 fsb and maybe a 15mm rsb to help with the understeer.

i would love to try to get out of the last turn almost flat but thats gonna take a lot of practice.

the brakes felt good but on the last session started squealing. they held up good with all the stops from 125-130 off the straight then hard braking for turn 1.

all in all i was happy and am hooked. lost it on the last session and spun out at the second to last tun and was about 10 feet from the rail. car was ok and finished the session.

i need practice,practice, practice and a knowledge of the track is key. love it but its gotta be pretty rough on the car, 4th gear most of the time except for the straights and 3rd gear for turn 5. gotta change my oil this weekend. i went through a full tank of gas for the 100 minutes of driving.

god bless the instructors, i dont know if id be comfortable jumping in the car with someone with no track experience and hitting the speeds i did.

[FactorX81]

Originally Posted by mike082802

great day and learning. i was in hot laps with instructor, basically go as fast as you can. got 4 25 minute sessions. being only the second time on a track, and first time was only 5 laps at lrp with a fwd vw i was very cautious my first session, and i didnt know the track. after that though i was pushing it good. probably would have been better to start out with a mini cooper and not 400hp car. drove the car around in map 1 on the jb4.

it was cold but i definitely would consider a track setup for tires, the hankooks are excellent hp street tires but just dont have enough grip for the track. i feel like the car would benefit from a m3 fsb and maybe a 15mm rsb to help with the understeer.

i would love to try to get out of the last turn almost flat but thats gonna take a lot of practice.

the brakes felt good but on the last session started squealing. they held up good with all the stops from 125-130 off the straight then hard braking for turn 1.

all in all i was happy and am hooked. lost it on the last session and spun out at the second to last tun and was about 10 feet from the rail. car was ok and finished the session.

i need practice,practice, practice and a knowledge of the track is key. love it but its gotta be pretty rough on the car, 4th gear most of the time except for the straights and 3rd gear for turn 5. gotta change my oil this weekend. i went through a full tank of gas for the 100 minutes of driving.

god bless the instructors, i dont know if id be comfortable jumping in the car with someone with no track experience and hitting the speeds i did.

Sounds like you had fun. I feel the same way about the instructors they have nerves of steel getting into cars with complete strangers who are about to drive like lunatics. I did two events at that track this year and had similar observations as you with regard to how the car handled. I have 235/265 PSS on apex wheels and while the grip was good there was bit of roll and understeer. I have since put dinan plates on because I had a minor rub on big potholes so I am curious to see how it will feel at next years events. With regards to the brakes I had no issues at this track. I went in june when it was hot out and they did fine, the pedal got a little soft late in the sessions but I was never afraid.

Its good to see more 1's represented at these track days maybe next year I'll see you at one.

[gnubbs]

Hey Mike - Nice meeting you! Was definitely a fun day. My last session I managed to keep up with a recent M3 for quite a few laps. At the same time, I was also being easily lapped by an E36 M3. Definitely all driver when you are as bad as me...

[mike082802]

nice meeting you too. that e36 and the blue vette were pretty quick. december maybe going to another one.