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biglare · 08-10-2011, 02:45 AM

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I finally was able to get the 1M on the track after a few mods. I knew this car was going to be a blast on the track, but I did not expect it to rip it up and be as fast as it turned out to be. The low end torque in this car is just a beast and really helps you power out of the corners, almost too much as you have to ease into the gas pedal to prevent too much rear end sliding. Although, some rear end sliding was fun too!

The added power and torque from the ESS Tuning Stage 1 tune was great on the track. The oil temps were slightly above 250 even during the day of 85 degrees. The car performed flawlessly and the power never faded even during a long 25+min session. The throttle response was quick and sometimes too much, haha! Very please with the ESS Tune and cannot wait to try out their Stage 2 version.

As for KW V3's I had the settings right in the middle as this was the first track event with them. The car felt pretty close to stock while driving on the street, despite the lowered right height. However, on the track it is a different story. The first thing I noticed was the reduced body roll while cornering and then how the car was just planted to the pavement. I did not change any of the settings, but one of the instructors said they reduce the bump and increase the compression a bit. For me after a couple of sessions I felt very comfortable and could increase my speed with confidence and control.

The wheels are HRE P43S brushed tinted clear at 19x9.5 et30 and 19x10.5 et28. The tires used were Toyo Proxes1 in 255/35 and 295/35 19's. Once the pressure was adjusted properly the tires were pretty sticky and held up well after about six sessions of 20-25 minutes each. I'll have to see how these tires continue to hold up after the track session for street use now.

The exhaust on the 1M is the Eisenmann Race full exhaust, thanks to IND. It sounds great and is not too loud at all. The cold start is a little loud, but that is because of the higher rpm's of the engine at start-up. After a few seconds the rpm's settle down and so does the amplitude leaving a nice deep exhaust tone. The exhaust sounds fantastic inside the car when under load at WOT, but is not too loud. I think it is the perfect balance of tone to confirm that this little rocket means business.

The track at OCRC was laid out in clock-wise fashion over 2.6 miles. There were a couple of sharp turns requiring a downshift to 2nd gear and then all the way up to 4th gear for the long straight with speeds of around 100-110mph. The track was more technical, but when the correct line was used you could really carry some serious speed though some of the sections.

I was surprised when the 1M was hanging tough with a GT2RS and a Turbo by mid-day. Other cars out there included a Carrera GT, Z06's, GT3RS, Gallardo, GTR, M3, Lotus, and several others. There were only two groups as the attendance on Sunday was much smaller than Saturday, so I picked the correct day to attend for maximum track time.

Special Thanks to IND for getting the Eisenmann Race exhaust and KW's to me so quickly, HG Motorsports for installing all my mods and to HRE for getting the wheels built so quickly.

Now on to the pictures and video.

Sorry, next time I will mount the camera inside the car to reduce the wind noise.

1M with Earl's ArtCar (http://myartcar.com)

1M safe and sound back home

FULL SET OF PICS and VIDS HERE --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/biglare...7627382769384/

bavarian19 · 08-10-2011, 05:45 AM

looks like a fun day!

21450 · 08-10-2011, 06:22 AM

Thanks for sharing! Looks like you had a fun day.

I really like those wheels, they look great on your car

IGoFast1589 · 08-10-2011, 06:23 AM

Very cool!

M3Power79 · 08-10-2011, 06:41 AM

Thx for sharing! Cool

The website of Eisenmann is only talking about the Sport system or is the Race version exactly the same muffler but with the additional "soundrohre" that they mention on their website?

http://www.eisenmann-sportauspuff.de...2_1M_Coupe.php

bustguy · 08-10-2011, 07:24 AM

that art car looks stunning!

Twinsturbo · 08-10-2011, 10:32 AM

M3power79: You have to order youre muffler in race spec too!

1SerieStud · 08-10-2011, 10:42 AM

Amazing! Thanks for sharing...and the Carrera GT...speechless...that's only my favorite driving machine!!

qdtjant · 08-10-2011, 10:58 AM

Nice cars on that event........:-)

Roman@ESS · 08-11-2011, 10:32 AM

MusclezMarinara · 08-11-2011, 10:34 AM

Exhaust Video Please !

ALPINA B5 · 08-11-2011, 11:12 AM

the stock rims look better

Team Plutonium · 08-11-2011, 11:58 AM

Awesome!!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

klammer · 08-11-2011, 01:01 PM

Sounds awesome dude. As someone who's tracked both cars what are your thoughts, 1m better track toy? Continue to push it, and let us know.

Jesal@IND · 08-11-2011, 02:21 PM

Love everything you have done with her so far.

gmilori · 08-11-2011, 03:33 PM

Glad to see my GoPro got put to good use!!!!

Nice work Lare! I bet it was a TON of fun.

Ash83 · 08-11-2011, 03:36 PM

kool.. Love the Prosche GT

img · 08-11-2011, 04:09 PM

Nice brotha !

Haywood · 08-11-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Amazing! Thanks for sharing...and the Carrera GT...speechless...that's only my favorite driving machine!!

I was on the track once at VIR with a GT. It is a sick, sick car. The guy was giving people rides in a hot lap. I wasn't lucky enough.

Dan Parker · 08-11-2011, 04:33 PM

Good stuff! I'm digging the wheels. Any idea on weight vs. stock?

the infamous... · 08-11-2011, 04:48 PM

good shit!

M3EST · 08-11-2011, 05:39 PM

Nice Lary.Enjoy your baby beast.

08-10-2011, 02:45 AM	#1
biglare Bulldog Drives: X6M \| 1M \| SOLD E90 M3 VT2-625 Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 2,723 iTrader: (3)	Biglare's 1M Track Day at OCRC with ESS, KW V3, Eisenmann, HRE, Toyo Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I finally was able to get the 1M on the track after a few mods. I knew this car was going to be a blast on the track, but I did not expect it to rip it up and be as fast as it turned out to be. The low end torque in this car is just a beast and really helps you power out of the corners, almost too much as you have to ease into the gas pedal to prevent too much rear end sliding. Although, some rear end sliding was fun too! The added power and torque from the ESS Tuning Stage 1 tune was great on the track. The oil temps were slightly above 250 even during the day of 85 degrees. The car performed flawlessly and the power never faded even during a long 25+min session. The throttle response was quick and sometimes too much, haha! Very please with the ESS Tune and cannot wait to try out their Stage 2 version. As for KW V3's I had the settings right in the middle as this was the first track event with them. The car felt pretty close to stock while driving on the street, despite the lowered right height. However, on the track it is a different story. The first thing I noticed was the reduced body roll while cornering and then how the car was just planted to the pavement. I did not change any of the settings, but one of the instructors said they reduce the bump and increase the compression a bit. For me after a couple of sessions I felt very comfortable and could increase my speed with confidence and control. The wheels are HRE P43S brushed tinted clear at 19x9.5 et30 and 19x10.5 et28. The tires used were Toyo Proxes1 in 255/35 and 295/35 19's. Once the pressure was adjusted properly the tires were pretty sticky and held up well after about six sessions of 20-25 minutes each. I'll have to see how these tires continue to hold up after the track session for street use now. The exhaust on the 1M is the Eisenmann Race full exhaust, thanks to IND. It sounds great and is not too loud at all. The cold start is a little loud, but that is because of the higher rpm's of the engine at start-up. After a few seconds the rpm's settle down and so does the amplitude leaving a nice deep exhaust tone. The exhaust sounds fantastic inside the car when under load at WOT, but is not too loud. I think it is the perfect balance of tone to confirm that this little rocket means business. The track at OCRC was laid out in clock-wise fashion over 2.6 miles. There were a couple of sharp turns requiring a downshift to 2nd gear and then all the way up to 4th gear for the long straight with speeds of around 100-110mph. The track was more technical, but when the correct line was used you could really carry some serious speed though some of the sections. I was surprised when the 1M was hanging tough with a GT2RS and a Turbo by mid-day. Other cars out there included a Carrera GT, Z06's, GT3RS, Gallardo, GTR, M3, Lotus, and several others. There were only two groups as the attendance on Sunday was much smaller than Saturday, so I picked the correct day to attend for maximum track time. Special Thanks to IND for getting the Eisenmann Race exhaust and KW's to me so quickly, HG Motorsports for installing all my mods and to HRE for getting the wheels built so quickly. Now on to the pictures and video. Sorry, next time I will mount the camera inside the car to reduce the wind noise. 1M with Earl's ArtCar (http://myartcar.com) 1M safe and sound back home FULL SET OF PICS and VIDS HERE --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/biglare...7627382769384/ __________________ 1M ESS Stage 1+ Tune \| IND Grills - Sides \| Eisenmann Race \| HRE P43S \| KW V3 \| SOLD-M3 ESS VT2-625 \| IND/Challenge CF V-Weave Roof - LipSpoiler – BootLid – Diffuser - Mirrors - Brembo BBK Fiji-Green \| HRE P44SC \| MA Carbon – CF MatteSilver Trim \| Akra GT4 Mid-Pipe - Eisenmann Inconel \| 3.62Diff \| TopStitch Custom Interior \| KW Clubsport \| RD Sport Sways Last edited by biglare; 08-11-2011 at 07:17 PM.
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08-10-2011, 06:41 AM	#5
M3Power79 Lieutenant Drives: 1M Coupé BSM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 408 iTrader: (0)	Thx for sharing! Cool The website of Eisenmann is only talking about the Sport system or is the Race version exactly the same muffler but with the additional "soundrohre" that they mention on their website? http://www.eisenmann-sportauspuff.de...2_1M_Coupe.php __________________ "... on the smiles-per-mile charts, the 1-series M coupe can't be beat. It is a challenging piece, a triple-X-rated driver's machine for semi-professionals. Its handling balance provides an open invitation to indulge in latent oversteer, and provides an opportunity to separate the men from the boys. It is an absolute hoot on the track and an addictive plaything on your favorite twisty back road. "

08-10-2011, 10:42 AM	#8
1SerieStud Brigadier General Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,216 iTrader: (7)	Amazing! Thanks for sharing...and the Carrera GT...speechless...that's only my favorite driving machine!! __________________ 997.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Arctic Silver/Black

08-10-2011, 10:58 AM	#9
qdtjant Enlisted Member Drives: 1M Coupé 2012 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Solna Sweden Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Nice cars on that event........:-) __________________ AW 1M Coupé 2012 F11 535d 2011 For sale Alpina B10 V8 1999, just 36850 km /Jan

08-11-2011, 10:32 AM	#10
Roman@ESS Drives: ESS Supercharged E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 2,150 iTrader: (5)	__________________ Email: Roman@esstuning.com Phone: (480) 389-4377 Facebook: ESS Tuning

08-10-2011, 05:45 AM	#2
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	looks like a fun day!

08-10-2011, 06:22 AM	#3
21450 Private First Class Drives: 95 M3, 99 323i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing! Looks like you had a fun day. I really like those wheels, they look great on your car

08-10-2011, 06:23 AM	#4
IGoFast1589 Captain Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	Very cool!

08-10-2011, 07:24 AM	#6
bustguy New Member Drives: soon to be 1M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Great White North Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	that art car looks stunning!

08-10-2011, 10:32 AM	#7
Twinsturbo Private Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	M3power79: You have to order youre muffler in race spec too!

08-11-2011, 10:34 AM	#11
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	Exhaust Video Please !

08-11-2011, 11:12 AM	#12
ALPINA B5 Private First Class Drives: the subway. otherwise the bmw. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	the stock rims look better

08-11-2011, 11:58 AM	#13
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,509 iTrader: (1)	Awesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

08-11-2011, 01:01 PM	#14
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,726 iTrader: (0)	Sounds awesome dude. As someone who's tracked both cars what are your thoughts, 1m better track toy? Continue to push it, and let us know. __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

08-11-2011, 02:21 PM	#15
Jesal@IND Drives: E90 SSII M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 712 iTrader: (1)	Love everything you have done with her so far. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| FACEBOOK

08-11-2011, 03:33 PM	#16
gmilori Private First Class Drives: E46 330cic Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 152 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 330ci [0.00]	Glad to see my GoPro got put to good use!!!! Nice work Lare! I bet it was a TON of fun. __________________ -gabe [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-11-2011, 03:36 PM	#17
Ash83 Major Drives: 05' 325i/10' 135i/10' Audi A4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (1)	kool.. Love the Prosche GT __________________ Alpine White, Coral RED , Glacier Silver Aluminum trim, M sport, 6MT, NAV, HiFi, USB-iPod, Bluetooth

08-11-2011, 04:09 PM	#18
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,869 iTrader: (5)	Nice brotha ! __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

08-11-2011, 04:33 PM	#20
Dan Parker Major Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,365 iTrader: (0)	Good stuff! I'm digging the wheels. Any idea on weight vs. stock? __________________ Dan Parker

08-11-2011, 04:48 PM	#21
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,890 iTrader: (0)	good shit! __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

08-11-2011, 05:39 PM	#22
M3EST Rear wheel drive fanatic Drives: M3 E30-1M Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greece & Germany Posts: 596 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1987 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M [0.00]	Nice Lary.Enjoy your baby beast. __________________ www.speedandstyle.gr

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