running the 'ring next month

chachacha28 · 04-14-2011, 11:10 AM

So far, the only mods I have are KW V3 coilovers and a procede v5 (and catless downpipes, not installed).

Do you guys have any suggestions for mods that I should do before I track her? Im thinking new rotors/pads, and maybe an oil cooler/intercooler. But with a government shutdown looming, I might not get paid, so Im looking for cost effective mods. Thanks.

pixelblue · 04-14-2011, 11:25 AM

I envy you!

only other things to consider other than the pads would be better brake fluid and if you haven't already installed a better sway bar which is cheap to upgrade and yields the best bang for your buck. I wouldn't worry to much about rotors at this point. No worries about a gov shutdown for now. If you the extra bucks I highly recommend camber plates as well. Drastically reduces the under steer. Have fun and let us know how you did

Focusedintntions · 04-14-2011, 12:17 PM

Def do the fluid!

HondaGoneRogue · 04-14-2011, 01:05 PM

LOL, you won't need mods until you learn the track.

Take er slow the first time. And play some Gran Turismo.

Elsabor67 · 04-14-2011, 02:20 PM

Eze, are you going when the 1er.de guys are going to be there for that meet in May?? I will be there the 15th of May early to do some laps before the "big" crowd comes around. If you want to shoot up there with me let me know and I can make the swing through K-town. I spend almost all day when I go.

Definetly do the fluids and if you can, do the ss brake lines with new pads too. I'm running Cool Carbons w/ ATE superblue racing, ECS Tuning SS brake lines and TMS Slotted rotors up front. Also, the advice Pixelblue said is spot on

Also, check your pm. If you have any questions just give me a call.

Nick

chachacha28 · 04-15-2011, 01:31 AM

Nick, yeah, im rolling to that meet, but i was gonna do the two day thing. Depending on how drunk i get saturday, im down to do a run or two with you earlier than the group.

I forgot the camber plates, i have vorshlags.

I know im getting close to needing a brake job, and my old bimmers always needed pads and rotors at the same time, and my rotors have a decent lip on them now, but i havent mic'd them, so i dont know how bad they are.

Sway bar is a definatly maybe, are the euro spec m3 bars the same as us spec? I might buy one locally so i dont have to wait for shipping.

thanks guys!

FDM68 · 04-15-2011, 02:05 AM

Hey ezee I'll Pm you some good Ring links. I'll be haeding up for the two dayer from here also. Buddy of mine are looking at going on the 25th of this month. The ring has a full day on that Monday. Kinda of using it as a recon run and hopefully it won't be packed as I believe the 15th will probably be.

chachacha28 · 04-15-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FDM68

Hey ezee I'll Pm you some good Ring links. I'll be haeding up for the two dayer from here also. Buddy of mine are looking at going on the 25th of this month. The ring has a full day on that Monday. Kinda of using it as a recon run and hopefully it won't be packed as I believe the 15th will probably be.

are you down for another car to tag along? hopefully i can get a day of leave approved.

Elsabor67 · 04-15-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FDM68

Buddy of mine are looking at going on the 25th of this month. The ring has a full day on that Monday. Kinda of using it as a recon run and hopefully it won't be packed as I believe the 15th will probably be.

Dbl check to make sure 'cause the Germans also take the monday after Easter off and may be up there.

If you do go, pay attention to white dots on the edge of the track. Those are your braking/turning points.

FDM68 · 04-15-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ezeedee

are you down for another car to tag along? hopefully i can get a day of leave approved.

Absolutly. I'm looking at leave myself. Guy I work with will be taking his Caddilac CTS-V so we can do a three car roll. I'll let you know more next week.

FDM68 · 04-15-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

Dbl check to make sure 'cause the Germans also take the monday after Easter off and may be up there.

If you do go, pay attention to white dots on the edge of the track. Those are your braking/turning points.

Yeah your right and I didn't even think of that, No worries I don't plan on trying to be racer-X anyways.... Thanks for the insight.

Impervious · 04-15-2011, 03:19 PM

I am so jealous. Running the 'ring is high on my bucket list.

chachacha28 · 04-16-2011, 04:33 AM

ETS Intercooler, and a modified CDV ordered!

just trying to decide on an oil cooler. any suggestions?

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chachacha28 NCOIC of Kickin It 78 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT iTrader: (1)	running the 'ring next month So far, the only mods I have are KW V3 coilovers and a procede v5 (and catless downpipes, not installed). Do you guys have any suggestions for mods that I should do before I track her? Im thinking new rotors/pads, and maybe an oil cooler/intercooler. But with a government shutdown looming, I might not get paid, so Im looking for cost effective mods. Thanks.
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pixelblue Colonel 140 Rep 2,234 Posts Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [8.90]	I envy you! only other things to consider other than the pads would be better brake fluid and if you haven't already installed a better sway bar which is cheap to upgrade and yields the best bang for your buck. I wouldn't worry to much about rotors at this point. No worries about a gov shutdown for now. If you the extra bucks I highly recommend camber plates as well. Drastically reduces the under steer. Have fun and let us know how you did __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"
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Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Def do the fluid! __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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Elsabor67 aiming for 450..... 304 Rep 2,910 Posts Drives: Totaled :-( Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (28) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	Eze, are you going when the 1er.de guys are going to be there for that meet in May?? I will be there the 15th of May early to do some laps before the "big" crowd comes around. If you want to shoot up there with me let me know and I can make the swing through K-town. I spend almost all day when I go. Definetly do the fluids and if you can, do the ss brake lines with new pads too. I'm running Cool Carbons w/ ATE superblue racing, ECS Tuning SS brake lines and TMS Slotted rotors up front. Also, the advice Pixelblue said is spot on Also, check your pm. If you have any questions just give me a call. Nick __________________ Quote from Ezeedee regarding car mods: "you're only done when you sell the car "
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chachacha28 NCOIC of Kickin It 78 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT iTrader: (1)	Nick, yeah, im rolling to that meet, but i was gonna do the two day thing. Depending on how drunk i get saturday, im down to do a run or two with you earlier than the group. I forgot the camber plates, i have vorshlags. I know im getting close to needing a brake job, and my old bimmers always needed pads and rotors at the same time, and my rotors have a decent lip on them now, but i havent mic'd them, so i dont know how bad they are. Sway bar is a definatly maybe, are the euro spec m3 bars the same as us spec? I might buy one locally so i dont have to wait for shipping. thanks guys!
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FDM68 Captain 34 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 11' 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia (hearts still in Germany) iTrader: (0)	Hey ezee I'll Pm you some good Ring links. I'll be haeding up for the two dayer from here also. Buddy of mine are looking at going on the 25th of this month. The ring has a full day on that Monday. Kinda of using it as a recon run and hopefully it won't be packed as I believe the 15th will probably be.
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Impervious UNC FTW 27 Rep 741 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I am so jealous. Running the 'ring is high on my bucket list.
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chachacha28 NCOIC of Kickin It 78 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT iTrader: (1)	ETS Intercooler, and a modified CDV ordered! just trying to decide on an oil cooler. any suggestions?
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