BMWCCA Autocross - Sunday April 26, 2009

Artmasterx · 04-27-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

hey i was wondering who the 128 was! i was working corner 5 while you were running and i gotta say that you were really smooth out there

proof that that driver makes more difference than the car:
89.xx with a 128 vs 90.29 with a jb3 135

make my silver a bronze

Thanks, I was really disappointed I didn't get to ride with any of the 135's, that would have been a lot of fun... I just got to watch all of you go by corner 2. I did the end of the heroic spin/burnout by Dan (?), at first I thought something had blown up with all that smoke... good times, except for his tires that are now 2/32's closer to death.

The only upgrade I had was 235/40r17 goodyear GS-D3 all around, but tires are probably one of the better upgrades you can do for autoX (camber may be better, but I don't want to mess with that). My stock 205's up front were not going to cut it.

Put some good 235's up front and I bet those times come down.

I will also say that the instructors were very helpful. I had 3 different ones and they all had different and good advice.

bimmerBaron · 04-27-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Thanks, I was really disappointed I didn't get to ride with any of the 135's, that would have been a lot of fun... I just got to watch all of you go by corner 2. I did the end of the heroic spin/burnout by Dan (?), at first I thought something had blown up with all that smoke... good times, except for his tires that are now 2/32's closer to death.

The only upgrade I had was 235/40r17 goodyear GS-D3 all around, but tires are probably one of the better upgrades you can do for autoX (camber may be better, but I don't want to mess with that). My stock 205's up front were not going to cut it.

Put some good 235's up front and I bet those times come down.

I will also say that the instructors were very helpful. I had 3 different ones and they all had different and good advice.

Ah, I wish I could take the credit for that spin but that was Brian. I was the montego directly behind him on the last run. I had to fly through the millions of cones he left in the wake of destruction he called a last run.

You ran a square setup? I wonder if that helped reduce understeer. I know that was killing me (finally, I got to experience it in a real way first hand) on my better runs.

Rachel · 04-27-2009, 03:34 PM

Great job to everyone! Especially the novices!! I'm so proud of you all. Great improvement by Brian (nice spin-out!). lol, I think I win most cones taken out in a single run by any 1er, though! Can't wait to see everyone one again at the auto-x in May.
Also, big hello to Mike (ML), and Will(aznw82) for just showing up to say hi!
Great pic, Taylor.

arrutled · 04-27-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Thanks, I was really disappointed I didn't get to ride with any of the 135's, that would have been a lot of fun... I just got to watch all of you go by corner 2. I did the end of the heroic spin/burnout by Dan (?), at first I thought something had blown up with all that smoke... good times, except for his tires that are now 2/32's closer to death.

The only upgrade I had was 235/40r17 goodyear GS-D3 all around, but tires are probably one of the better upgrades you can do for autoX (camber may be better, but I don't want to mess with that). My stock 205's up front were not going to cut it.

Put some good 235's up front and I bet those times come down.

I will also say that the instructors were very helpful. I had 3 different ones and they all had different and good advice.

If you were on corner two you probly saw my wipeout in corner three towards the end of the day. That was one of the more fun moments, lol. nothing compared to brians.

Secondly, I had four instructors. three cool dudes and a BIATCH! my fastest lap was instructor-less however. so if I do it again I will definetly take them the first two rounds and then go solo!

arrutled · 04-27-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

Great job to everyone! Especially the novices!! I'm so proud of you all. Great improvement by Brian (nice spin-out!). lol, I think I win most cones taken out in a single run by any 1er, though! Can't wait to see everyone one again at the auto-x in May.
Also, big hello to Mike (ML), and Will(aznw82) for just showing up to say hi!
Great pic, Taylor.

How many did you wipe-out?

Rachel · 04-27-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

How many did you wipe-out?

lol, 4 in one run! Here are some pics on E46
Auto-X pics

ML · 04-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MyBoyBlue

Nah, wouldn't want to get everyone in trouble because I wanted to play around. Damn, that really is a long runway ... I would guess I could hit 170mph before I would have to brake.

It's too bad you didn't get to take a pass. I got to take a 1200 Bandit down a relatively short closed runway once (2500 ft total with an intersection with an active runway at 1800 ft, so I had to be shut down and off by then). I managed to hit 120+ before having to brake. So, 168 hp and the extra length, your guess of 170 is probably pretty good.

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

good times, except for his tires that are now 2/32's closer to death.

I don't think that 2/32's is hurting Brian's feelings whatsoever. I bet everybody sees CSL's and new rubber on his car sooner than later.

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

The only upgrade I had was 235/40r17 goodyear GS-D3 all around, but tires are probably one of the better upgrades you can do for autoX (camber may be better, but I don't want to mess with that). My stock 205's up front were not going to cut it.

Put some good 235's up front and I bet those times come down.

Squaring up the tire set up will increase grip at the front, or at least even up grip around the car, and result in reduced understeer. The understeer us a result of uneven traction from front to rear. The wider rear tires have more grip than the front, which results in pushing the front end. Adding a larger front sway bar will also help to increase grip at the front. Not sure if Larry is lurking around here to chime in on this one or not, but he can certainly help everyone understand the appropriate setup for their cars. If I remember correctly, he's running a square setup on Dunlop Star Specs with the UUC front sway bar and claims that the understeer is all but gone.

In selecting the coilovers and front sway bar setup for my M, Pete at TC Kline would not sell me a rear sway bar and strongly suggested that I remove the stock rear bar. I haven't gone there yet but have every intention to try it after getting the car on a course for a day.

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Originally Posted by Rachel

lol, 4 in one run!

Lets see... Hmmmm... 4 cones x 2 sec/cone = 8 seconds

I'll see your four cones and raise you another two in May. This should be an unspoken contest for the remainder of the series, especially if you already have a couple of good runs.

Good times all. I'm glad I showed up. It will be much easier for the next one since I've seen how everthing runs.

Artmasterx · 04-27-2009, 10:19 PM

They aren't on the website yet, but the results were just emailed out. They are attached (sorry, can't attach the excel version)

Quick Summary of the Addicts:
69 BS Brian Harrington 08 BMW 135i --- 91.429 88.414 --- 89.922
401 BS Mike Iannotti NOVICE 08 BMW 135i --- 92.691 90.291 --- 91.491
251 BS Rachel Baker 08 BMW 135i --- 93.125 94.952 --- 94.039
400 CS andrew rutledge NOVICE 08 bmw 135i --- 92.870 91.927 --- 92.399
288 CS Daniel Armendariz NOVICE 09 BMW 135i --- 96.388 90.952 --- 93.670
281 DS Robert Ashcraft NOVICE 08 BMW 128i --- 91.568 89.201 --- 90.385

dave96dcm · 04-27-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

make that +2

hey man, like i said, do one fast run around the course and then GTFO as fast as you can. no way they can catch you. just don't bring the bike back or wear the same jacket n no one will be the wiser. i know the 1ers can keep a secret.

Do not do that and do not tell anyone to do that, that is stupid, childish and gets good events ruined.

bimmerBaron · 04-27-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

They aren't on the website yet, but the results were just emailed out. They are attached (sorry, can't attach the excel version)
[...]

Damn I sucked in the morning, swayed my average to craptown. Ignore the morning timidness and I don't look so bad. I'll get all y'all next time..

Oh, a big THANK YOU to Taylor for letting me borrow a helmet!

and 1 · 04-28-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dave96dcm

Do not do that and do not tell anyone to do that, that is stupid, childish and gets good events ruined.

i guess i should have figured my sarcasm wouldn't come across well through text. i didn't at all mean that literally. sorry to anyone who thought i was being a dumba$$

arrutled · 04-28-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by and 1

i guess i should have figured my sarcasm wouldn't come across well through text. i didn't at all mean that literally. sorry to anyone who thought i was being a dumba$$

Well I think its just obvious he doesn't know you mike. Your not the dumbass in this case

and 1 · 04-28-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

Your not the dumbass in this case

man if i had a dollar for every time i heard that one...i'd have like $2.50649

dave96dcm · 04-28-2009, 11:10 AM

Nope I don't know him at all, but this is a public forum and alot of people don't know people, sorry if I offended you, I have just seen alot of good things ruined by one idiot and the auto-x is a great event. I would hate to see anything happen.

and 1 · 04-28-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dave96dcm

Nope I don't know him at all, but this is a public forum and alot of people don't know people, sorry if I offended you, I have just seen alot of good things ruined by one idiot and the auto-x is a great event. I would hate to see anything happen.

no harm no foul bud. i'm definitely with you that it's all too easy for some stupid loser to try n be a bada$$, fail epically, and screw the rest of us over.

were you running on sunday? your car looks familiar

bimmerBaron · 04-28-2009, 04:03 PM

Looks like more photos are here:
Twizted Stylz Autocross Photos

Rachel · 04-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Dave is in set-up. He brought the Impala that Anton was driving. Mike (and1) is great, and he didn't mean a thing by it. Also, Taylor wasn't doing anything silly or foolish. Never even made it out of 1st gear.
Smile everyone.

More pics (some 1ers even!) Pics

arrutled · 04-28-2009, 05:25 PM

my pics. Rachel there is a badass one of your car

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...99#post5010699

Bdh821 · 04-28-2009, 08:39 PM

I'm pretty sure an R1 can go 90 in first tho... Thanks everyone for the compliments on my smokey donut I did on my last run. I hit so many cones that run that I figured the second half of the course I'd just have some fun! Good times like always!!

dave96dcm · 04-28-2009, 10:45 PM

Yup like Rachel said my BMW was not there, but my Impala SS was.

and 1 · 04-29-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dave96dcm

Yup like Rachel said my BMW was not there, but my Impala SS was.

haha that was awesome to watch around the course...esp with 3 people in the back seat

MyBoyBlue · 04-29-2009, 09:12 AM

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Rachel Dangerous Curves 98 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: better than the boys ;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shirley, MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 Ducati 848EVO [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Dave is in set-up. He brought the Impala that Anton was driving. Mike (and1) is great, and he didn't mean a thing by it. Also, Taylor wasn't doing anything silly or foolish. Never even made it out of 1st gear. Smile everyone. More pics (some 1ers even!) Pics __________________
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Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I'm pretty sure an R1 can go 90 in first tho... Thanks everyone for the compliments on my smokey donut I did on my last run. I hit so many cones that run that I figured the second half of the course I'd just have some fun! Good times like always!!
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