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Ayrton91 · 01-22-2013, 01:49 AM

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What better way to start the year than taking the 1M to the track? Had a wonderful time around the Homestead Grand Am course (uses turns 3 and 4 of the oval). This car is definitely too fun to drive.

Here's some video of the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py9kjjzLhts

johnnyb84 · 01-22-2013, 07:45 AM

Nice driving!

Mnime · 01-22-2013, 09:11 AM

Nice run! I couldn't see your speedo but how fast were you going on the banking and the straight section of the main track?

ozinaldo · 01-22-2013, 12:15 PM

Nice and clean. What mods if any?

Ayrton91 · 01-22-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnime

Nice run! I couldn't see your speedo but how fast were you going on the banking and the straight section of the main track?

Thanks. On the banking I was doing about 115 - 120. At the end of the main straight about 135 - 140.

Ayrton91 · 01-22-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Nice and clean. What mods if any?

No mods. Purely stock (even tires and brake pads...)

SpencerMH · 01-23-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ayrton91

What better way to start the year than taking the 1M to the track? Had a wonderful time around the Homestead Grand Am course (uses turns 3 and 4 of the oval). This car is definitely too fun to drive.

Here's some video of the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py9kjjzLhts

Hi Ayrton,
What group did you do this track day with? I was scheduled to do one Saturday with "hooked on driving" but Lamborghini apparently rented the track out from under them for the next two weeks so it got canceled; a buddy of mine with a modded 135 are trying to find one at hsr ASAP? What was the cost?
Thanks,
Spencer

fastauto · 01-23-2013, 11:26 AM

damn you and your nice weather!

ozinaldo · 01-23-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ayrton91

No mods. Purely stock (even tires and brake pads...)

Super impressive then, both for you as the driver and for the 1M. GOOD JOB.

Ayrton91 · 01-23-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SpencerMH

Hi Ayrton,
What group did you do this track day with? I was scheduled to do one Saturday with "hooked on driving" but Lamborghini apparently rented the track out from under them for the next two weeks so it got canceled; a buddy of mine with a modded 135 are trying to find one at hsr ASAP? What was the cost?
Thanks,
Spencer

Spencer, this was Nasa FL's first event of 2013. Nasa FL alternates its events (about 6-7 a year) between Homestead and Sebring. Next Homestead event is on March 23 and 24. Check out http://drivenasafl.com for the schedule and fees (it's about $270 for one day or $399 for the full weekend, they have a discount promo if you are completely new to Nasa). I've been doing track days with Nasa for the past couple years and they are really good, safe and well organized and have a good "ladder" towards actual racing.

Have you done track days before?

Ayrton91 · 01-23-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ozinaldo

Super impressive then, both for you as the driver and for the 1M. GOOD JOB.

Thanks man. The car is definitely amazing. After the first track session at the drivers download meeting everybody was commenting on how impressive it is. I try to alternate the track time between the 1M and a Focus SVT, but for some reason I keep spending more and more time in the 1M...

SpencerMH · 01-23-2013, 07:55 PM

I've done 1.5 track days, did two last year but got rained out at lunch on one and looking to continue doing more, do they structure the days with beginner/ intermediate classes?

I just looked and looks like a better deal especially if I get a first timer discount, how many sessions will you expect in a day and how long? The company I did it with I think it was 4 20 minute and a 40 minute session, so if it's similar time on track it's far better but all those groups have to limit the track time?

Ayrton91 · 01-24-2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SpencerMH

I've done 1.5 track days, did two last year but got rained out at lunch on one and looking to continue doing more, do they structure the days with beginner/ intermediate classes?

I just looked and looks like a better deal especially if I get a first timer discount, how many sessions will you expect in a day and how long? The company I did it with I think it was 4 20 minute and a 40 minute session, so if it's similar time on track it's far better but all those groups have to limit the track time?

Nasa has a 4 level HPDE program based on skill and experience. Check out this (http://www.drivenasafl.com/driving/hpde/ for more details.

Each HPDE group gets four driving sessions in a day (three 20 min and one 25 min for a total of 85 minutes of driving time in a day.

Hope this help and that we'll get to meet at the next Homestead event.

MaDoNiOn · 01-24-2013, 12:47 PM

nice overtaking there bru!

01-22-2013, 01:49 AM	#1
Ayrton91 Private First Class Drives: BMW 1M, BMW X5 3.5d Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 113 iTrader: (0)	First track event of the year Featured on BIMMERPOST.com What better way to start the year than taking the 1M to the track? Had a wonderful time around the Homestead Grand Am course (uses turns 3 and 4 of the oval). This car is definitely too fun to drive. Here's some video of the day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py9kjjzLhts
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Mnime First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 1M AW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX USA Posts: 311 iTrader: (0)	Nice run! I couldn't see your speedo but how fast were you going on the banking and the straight section of the main track? __________________ AW 1M #43 USA

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ozinaldo Colonel Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chile, Santiago Posts: 2,080 iTrader: (0)	Nice and clean. What mods if any? __________________ 2011 BMW 1M: Euro spec, w/out Nav, manual seats. Evolve Race+N55 mid, Michelin PSS, ER charge pipe, aFe ProDryS drop-in filter, CDVx, BMW-IND trunk spoiler matt cf/VO stripe, BMW blacklines, BMW black grills, IND side gills&rear M logo, silver turn indicator bulbs, anthrazit overlays on side creases and on air curtains, MPerformance steering wheel w/VO ring, BMW steel pedals, custom mats, color matched MPower e-brake.

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SpencerMH Private First Class Drives: 1M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Fl Posts: 173 iTrader: (2)	I've done 1.5 track days, did two last year but got rained out at lunch on one and looking to continue doing more, do they structure the days with beginner/ intermediate classes? I just looked and looks like a better deal especially if I get a first timer discount, how many sessions will you expect in a day and how long? The company I did it with I think it was 4 20 minute and a 40 minute session, so if it's similar time on track it's far better but all those groups have to limit the track time? __________________ BSM 1M, JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, N55 Mid Pipes, Evolve Race Midpipe Back Exhaust, Stett CP w/ Tial BOV, H&R Springs, CDV, Performance Steering Wheel, Huge Tires.

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MaDoNiOn Second Lieutenant Drives: Polo Tdi 1.9 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SouthAfrica Posts: 254 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 Polo Tdi 1.9 [4.00]	nice overtaking there bru! __________________ Wishlist... Bmw 135i Convertable White...

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johnnyb84 Private Drives: 1 series M coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Nice driving!

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fastauto Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 468 iTrader: (0)	damn you and your nice weather!

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