Track Day Events:

[05C4R]

Good to see you again Ian it was fun

[froop]

John and Jeff (Geoff?) it was nice meeting you guys! Had a great day at the supersprint and definitely looking forward to doing more next year. Full review on bmwgarage.com.au forum.

[froop]

Originally Posted by Ian///M

Good tuff, will definitely be up for thee next year

Hopefully I'll see you there Ian!
Definitely looking to go to all the events if possible including the motorkhana's.

[Giveway74]

Originally Posted by froop

John and Jeff (Geoff?) it was nice meeting you guys! Had a great day at the supersprint and definitely looking forward to doing more next year. Full review on bmwgarage.com.au forum.

It was good to meet you both too.
Going to try and give the President a run for his money next year

I didn't crack it into the 1:11's which was my goal. The time is there but i couldn't string a good lap together with out mistakes on my part.

At least i beat the new M5 - Seems he couldn't stay on the track

I look fwd to a few more 1er's there next year. We need to try and plan to park together.

Till Next year

Jeff (you got it right )

[John_01]

Nice to meet you both, Jeff and Alex. My times are well off you too, but it was a lot of fun. I'm curious to know how Alex is able to do those times using street tyres.

[froop]

Originally Posted by Giveway74

It was good to meet you both too.
Going to try and give the President a run for his money next year

I didn't crack it into the 1:11's which was my goal. The time is there but i couldn't string a good lap together with out mistakes on my part.

At least i beat the new M5 - Seems he couldn't stay on the track

I look fwd to a few more 1er's there next year. We need to try and plan to park together.

Till Next year

Jeff (you got it right )

Yeah definitely. I got there at 7.35 and the entire front row of garages was already taken

I'm not sure if you saw, but I went off really badly on the 2nd lap of session 4 (my last session). My brake pedal just went to the floor and couldn't stop in time. Ended up in the gravel trap.

Originally Posted by John_01

Nice to meet you both, Jeff and Alex. My times are well off you too, but it was a lot of fun. I'm curious to know how Alex is able to do those times using street tyres.

What time did you end up getting at the end John?

Is 1.11.43 really that good on street tyres? I was actually hoping to get around my friend's time with his Evo 9 on the same Federal 595 RSRs. He got a 1.08.xx

I managed a 1.12 with completely stock suspension so definitely you should be able to get it. Just gotta try and get the lines correct so you maintain as much speed through the corner as possible. I'm hoping that with street tyres, my current suspension and with a proper brake fluid flush I can get into the 1.10s and maaaaaybe 1.09s.

[John_01]

Originally Posted by froop

Is 1.11.43 really that good on street tyres? I was actually hoping to get around my friend's time with his Evo 9 on the same Federal 595 RSRs. He got a 1.08.xx

On second thoughts, I don't know about those tires, because I heard they are sticky enough to strip paint . I was using the R888 and quite happy because they seem quite consistent over a range of temperature during the warm weather. I did one day with the Michelin PSS back in July and I would have expected those tyres to have serious issues on a warm day and hot track surface. Seriously I thought you did a great time compared to the other drivers who do this on a regular basis (some with AWD cars as you mentioned). Your car has heaps of potential, so I think its fair to expect you will go faster with better tyres, revised camber setting and whatever tuning is needed for handling balance. In the end I got a best of 1.13.59. Being new, I was conservative on turns 1 and 2. I am sure I can improve my lines as you say. Maybe reduce tire pressure for more grip and some other things to think about for next time. I was happy to have a good day out and come home without issues.

[froop]

Originally Posted by John_01

On second thoughts, I don't know about those tires, because I heard they are sticky enough to strip paint . I was using the R888 and quite happy because they seem quite consistent over a range of temperature during the warm weather. I did one day with the Michelin PSS back in July and I would have expected those tyres to have serious issues on a warm day and hot track surface. Seriously I thought you did a great time compared to the other drivers who do this on a regular basis (some with AWD cars as you mentioned). Your car has heaps of potential, so I think its fair to expect you will go faster with better tyres, revised camber setting and whatever tuning is needed for handling balance. In the end I got a best of 1.13.59. Being new, I was conservative on turns 1 and 2. I am sure I can improve my lines as you say. Maybe reduce tire pressure for more grip and some other things to think about for next time. I was happy to have a good day out and come home without issues.

Wow a 1.13 is a great time considering it was your first time at Wakefield. The first time I went there I only got a 1.16 PB.

I can't wait for the nest supersprint! Especially with some properly working brakes!

[05C4R]

anyone going to EC tomorrow

[dtcoff]

http://www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au/attachm...DAR%202014.pdf

[froop]

Originally Posted by dtcoff

http://www.bmwclubnsw.asn.au/attachm...DAR%202014.pdf

I'm going to miss the first supersprint but should hopefully make everything else!

[Giveway74]

Should be putting my entry in soon.

[05C4R]

Originally Posted by justrockn

anyone interested in going to EC next thursday 30th, afternoon session on the GP circuit. there are a few spots left.

i went last minute, very hot, but good day, had track to myself A porsche blew a motor and the smoke looked like an atom bomb had been dropped on the straight

[05C4R]

Yeah sometimes, wish i had footage of the motor oil mushroom cloud

[saurabh_turingMS]

I'm planning to head to Wakefield too this Sunday, see you lads there. Hope it not too hot....

[Giveway74]

Prediction is 37c

[froop]

Anyone else coming to the Motorkhana this Sunday?

[dtcoff]

Originally Posted by froop

Anyone else coming to the Motorkhana this Sunday?

Yep, I'll be there.

[david.orr]

Originally Posted by froop

Anyone else coming to the Motorkhana this Sunday?

NSW club members only?

[froop]

Originally Posted by jaffa12

NSW club members only?

Hmmmm, they have the option to invite anyone but I'm not 100% sure. Best to call up don and see if it's cool to attend. The entry forms were supposed to be sent in by today but I'm sure it's cool if they got space.

[david.orr]

Originally Posted by froop

Hmmmm, they have the option to invite anyone but I'm not 100% sure. Best to call up don and see if it's cool to attend. The entry forms were supposed to be sent in by today but I'm sure it's cool if they got space.

thanks Alex, will call tomorrow. I should have been more attentive to the events and dates.

[froop]

Originally Posted by jaffa12

thanks Alex, will call tomorrow. I should have been more attentive to the events and dates.

All good, I almost missed it myself haha. It would be great to have you there!

If you're not a member you should just join. Doesn't cost too much and it's pretty good if you're planning on coming to the other events during the year.