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      05-21-2012, 07:11 AM   #287
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@LuuZ: got they yellow Pagids now, tomorrow Spa (tonight I'll run in the brake-pads)
keep ya posted!!!

how was Nordschleiffe???
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      05-21-2012, 11:30 AM   #288
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Hey 1560, at Spa tomorrow !?? hope you'll get some nice weather
Here's the thread about the Nürb trip ==> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690337
Already there 2 times with my ex-911, 1st time with the 1M.
Great balance and acceleration but must have better brake system than those crappy mono-piston
Some 1M's are booked for the 28th, hope my friend will shoot some other great pix
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      05-23-2012, 04:49 PM   #289
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Hey 1560, at Spa tomorrow !?? hope you'll get some nice weather
Here's the thread about the Nürb trip ==> http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690337
Already there 2 times with my ex-911, 1st time with the 1M.
Great balance and acceleration but must have better brake system than those crappy mono-piston
Some 1M's are booked for the 28th, hope my friend will shoot some other great pix
grtz.
Really, are the brakes that bad? I was afraid of that. First thing I changed on my Mini were the brakes. I just loved to outbrake all those faster cars. I had 330mm grooved discs and 8 piston calipers from K-Sport. They worked really great and weren't as expensive as Brembo. This in combination with the Toyo's proxy R888 gave my Mini S a real advantage in the corners. Catching all those bastards who passed me on the straight

Probably this will be the first upgrade on the 1M. After I've read some good reviews of forum members about the brakes and brake fade I was hoping it wasn't necessary. Not sure if I would change the tires. The Toyo's really make a terrible noise but the amount of grip is fenomenal. And I don't like to have 3 sets of tires. summer, winter and race tires. It is just too much
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      05-24-2012, 05:27 AM   #290
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Catching all those bastards who passed me on the straight
The brakes are just good on the road, but on track, this car needs something like the (future) new //M brake system with 4 pistons on the front & 2 in the back....
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      05-26-2012, 07:49 AM   #291
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Hi guys

I have a question. Because the option list is different in each country it's maybe the best if I ask you guys.
I have the navigation package. So the usb connector is included. But I also took the option 6NF Smartphone connection. I thought it was a holder for my iPhone in the arm wrest but now I'm not sure. They didn't ask which phone I have so I'm afraid it is only the aux connection.
Can you guys clarify this one for me because my dealer isn't very sure about this one?

When I test drove the MINI JCW I could see movies from my iPhone on the navigation screen. But I checked the forum and apparently you need an extra option for this one. some kind of adaptor? Just the USB connection is not enough. I know we don't buy the 1M to watch movies in it but how cool would it be to play the Top Gear review when someone drives along for the first time

Thanks guys
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      05-27-2012, 11:30 PM   #292
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Hi guys

I have a question. Because the option list is different in each country it's maybe the best if I ask you guys.
I have the navigation package. So the usb connector is included. But I also took the option 6NF Smartphone connection. I thought it was a holder for my iPhone in the arm wrest but now I'm not sure. They didn't ask which phone I have so I'm afraid it is only the aux connection.
Can you guys clarify this one for me because my dealer isn't very sure about this one?

When I test drove the MINI JCW I could see movies from my iPhone on the navigation screen. But I checked the forum and apparently you need an extra option for this one. some kind of adaptor? Just the USB connection is not enough. I know we don't buy the 1M to watch movies in it but how cool would it be to play the Top Gear review when someone drives along for the first time

Thanks guys
You need to get the specific adapter (media) from the accessory shop.
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      05-28-2012, 06:33 AM   #293
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As I'm considering bringing my car to Belgium, hoping you guys can help me beef up my knowledge on cost of living in the low lands:

how much do you ~ pay for:
1 all risk Insurance (non-discounted for comparison) @ which company
2 Road taxes
3 Registration/license fee
4 etc?

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      05-30-2012, 02:06 PM   #294
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Here are some pix of last monday's MLR trackday at Spa-Francorchamps.
A great day, a little bit too hot, but it's definetely better than rain
Lots of crashes, less people on track since 3-4PM, time for me to set a new best perso lap at 3'04"40 full stock except racing brake fluid.
Time to edit the video and I'll post it.....
The tires were very hot, so several checks to set the best pressure.
This track still amaze me every time I get onto it
The pix are from my friend Dim! hope you'll enjoy.
See ya
Elitt's 1M & mine :





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      05-30-2012, 02:21 PM   #295
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nice pics.

The track really is amazing. My first time with the 1M will be on november the 7th with driving fun. After I've changed the brakes.
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      05-30-2012, 07:58 PM   #296
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I was there on the 1st May, frst time with the 1M on public day!! Was there the last years with my 135i, and now sometimes with my 500 Abarth!! Really, so a nice track!!

Looks so damn nice, the M-Stripes on a black 1M!!
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      06-01-2012, 08:29 AM   #297
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hi guys,
I have been sick, so no trackday @Spa on the 22th of may
and an accident of a friend at the MLR-day,
has taken my interest a bit away from trackdays
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      06-01-2012, 09:36 AM   #298
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and an accident of a friend at the MLR-day,
has taken my interest a bit away from trackdays
Prepared to share some further info on what has happened ?
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      06-01-2012, 11:27 AM   #299
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Prepared to share some further info on what has happened ?
+1

Picked up some gossip too about several incidents that day

This is one unlucky dude's car
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Ouch, remember the Nordschleife crash last year involving a Ring Taxi. On the race track you're left to your own devices and skills.
(http://www.bridgetogantry.com/2/inde...y-and-hysteria)

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      06-02-2012, 02:31 AM   #301
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Yes, unfortunately lots of big crashes on monday, this ZR1, an X-Bow, a Mitsu EVO, a M3 who looses a wheel just before the Pif-Paf, 2 Porsches on the straight after the Raidillon with a runaway just after.....

Anyway, was very hot on the track, and the 3 days of Spa Classics just before made the track a bit slippery. I had to adjust tire pressure 2 times.

1st time for me on open pit lane, much better than the "runs" system on the public days, less people on track in the afternoon, I improved my best lap with now a 3'04"40. Will post the vid when edited....

I an now sure that the next step on the car is front brakes improvement

Here are some pix from my 2 friends :
















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Yes, unfortunately lots of big crashes on Monday [...] an M3 who looses a wheel just before the Pif-Paf
Here's the video of that incident (wheel loss @ 00:27):

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Yes, unfortunately lots of big crashes on Monday [...] a Mitsu EVO
Evo 5 driver filmed his own accident (oversteer @ 05:00):

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      06-02-2012, 08:52 AM   #304
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Another Red Evo had much more damages on the front left, all along the left side !!
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Francorchamps = epic !
Like your pics, Luuz...
2 bad there were all those crashes...
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Thx ruf, yes Spa was Epic, I will post the vid of my best lap in few days, I'm a donkey in video editing so I need some help..... :-)
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      06-11-2012, 06:07 AM   #307
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Here's the vid of my best lap.....
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Here's the vid of my best lap.....
Nice one !
Did you attach your cam to the side window with a suction cup ?
2 bad the the dashboard isn't that clear in picture: it would be cool to be able to admire the rev + speed dials...
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