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[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by sly1types

I called PFC and they said they have some in stock and doesn't show they are discontinuing them. So it sounds like I should be able to still get PFC11s ��

PFC stuff being discontinued is the longest running fake news story. It seems a few months don't go by without me hearing something or another is out, meanwhile I keep buying PFC stuff since 2012 without issues


Edit: not calling out the originator of the news, just saying it's something that comes up often

[uncle ben]

Did an oil change before my first track day. About a total of 80 minutes on track over 4 sessions.

How often would you change oil?

After every track day?

Regular mileage?

5000 miles?

Car is currently used on weekends and track days. About 50/50

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by uncle ben

Did an oil change before my first track day. About a total of 80 minutes on track over 4 sessions.

How often would you change oil?

After every track day?

Regular mileage?

5000 miles?

Car is currently used on weekends and track days. About 50/50

15h of track use

[uncle ben]

Thanks.

[vrptstyly]

Originally Posted by sly1types

I called PFC and they said they have some in stock and doesn't show they are discontinuing them. So it sounds like I should be able to still get PFC11s 😊

I just purchased my second set. Bimmerworld shows the fronts are out of stock but PFC has them.

Got my money's worth

[uncle ben]

I ran my first track day with ferodo ds 1:11 track pads. The funny thing that I did not expect was that I had way less brake dust compared to running stock pads. I thought it would be the opposite.

[M1500Z]

Maybe I'll have some luck here—anyone have a set of Ferodo DS3.12 for rear AP 9449/9451 spares they don't want? I just need something to hold me over until the Endless pads I ordered arrive.

[Theruleslawyer]

So I got shot down to join a HPDE with my local bmw cca. Its a little frustrating. Apparently the only way to get an invite is to do a bunch of autocross with them. I'm not that interested in autocross and would rather run HPDE. I already have a few under my belt. and would be up to 6 by that event. I understand that some events are intermediate or better only, but the autocross requirement is odd. Is that normal with BMW CCA groups?

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

So I got shot down to join a HPDE with my local bmw cca. Its a little frustrating. Apparently the only way to get an invite is to do a bunch of autocross with them. I'm not that interested in autocross and would rather run HPDE. I already have a few under my belt. and would be up to 6 by that event. I understand that some events are intermediate or better only, but the autocross requirement is odd. Is that normal with BMW CCA groups?

Yah CCA usually requires you do their CCC program first. It’s not strictly auto cross, but a driving skills initiation type of course with AutoX at the end. YMMV but I was allowed to forgo the CCC since I had a few track days with other organizations.

[slcook54]

Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

So I got shot down to join a HPDE with my local bmw cca. Its a little frustrating. Apparently the only way to get an invite is to do a bunch of autocross with them. I'm not that interested in autocross and would rather run HPDE. I already have a few under my belt. and would be up to 6 by that event. I understand that some events are intermediate or better only, but the autocross requirement is odd. Is that normal with BMW CCA groups?

In the Bay Area I've heard bmw cca is a PITA. I can't comment on your local chapter, but plenty of other organizations running hpdes.

[phefner]

Hummmm….Not an issue with the Badger Bimmers, Midwest area. But I also have some HPDE history with the PCA, and there are a ton of people who run at both clubs events.

Have you done any training at something like Radford Racing School? Phoenix Arizona area. There is a great 3 day HPDE like event with some good car control, auto cross, and track. I would think having that on your driving record should help.

[Theruleslawyer]

Originally Posted by phefner

Hummmm….Not an issue with the Badger Bimmers, Midwest area. But I also have some HPDE history with the PCA, and there are a ton of people who run at both clubs events.

Have you done any training at something like Radford Racing School? Phoenix Arizona area. There is a great 3 day HPDE like event with some good car control, auto cross, and track. I would think having that on your driving record should help.

Windy City. Not like I can't avoid them, but it would have been nice to run with my home club. That they specified autox experience as the way to get an invite was just... odd. I did mention I'd done a few HDPE before, a couple seasons of autox for that matter. Just not with them. I'll run with RA with badger bimmers, so maybe they'll like that reference. Oh well, try again next year. That's their last HDPE for 2022 anyways.

[phefner]

I agree, there is no reason they shouldn't take your prior HPDE experiences into account. It's no cost to join the BadgerBimmers Chapter and they are running BlackHawk this Monday, June 6th. And again in August. Plus there is a great annual 3 day event at Road America end of Sept/beginning of Oct. Good mix of cars too.

Lot of Chicagoland members part of the club. Several of us also run in the PCA HPDEs. I'm in an M3 now and still run HPDEs with the PCA. We see a lot of Corvettes, Cameros, and BMWs at the PCA HPDEs.

[RugbyBro]

Latest “mod”

Figured it’s never too early to make this one

[ilia]

Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

So I got shot down to join a HPDE with my local bmw cca. Its a little frustrating. Apparently the only way to get an invite is to do a bunch of autocross with them. I'm not that interested in autocross and would rather run HPDE. I already have a few under my belt. and would be up to 6 by that event. I understand that some events are intermediate or better only, but the autocross requirement is odd. Is that normal with BMW CCA groups?

The Blackhawk track event is for Windy City BMW seasoned autocross buddies. It's not open to other members, as mentioned in the description. They take their autocross pretty seriously…. There was another track event at ACC south organized by them in May, that was open to all members and it was great. I do like them though and keep attending a few of their events every year, schedule permitting.

[Theruleslawyer]

Originally Posted by ilia

The Blackhawk track event is for Windy City BMW seasoned autocross buddies. It's not open to other members, as mentioned in the description. They take their autocross pretty seriously…. There was another track event at ACC south organized by them in May, that was open to all members and it was great. I do like them though and keep attending a few of their events every year, schedule permitting.

Thats not what the motosportreg ad says. Autocross is one group of 4. In theory they are letting in people with hpde experience, with the caveat that no instructors are available. So if you're still there in skill, no luck. Tbh looking through Windy Citys events it looks like they cater a lot to people who literally have never driven a car in anger and need a lot of hand holding. This event sounds like they want to give them a break. To be fair they don't know me and there are other options, but they should just list it invite only or have a min number of hpde listed or something.

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

It's like when Elaine starts hoarding birth control sponges.

As of last week Amazon still had the good stuff. I can't speak to Walmart.

[Suds]

I installed the Zun Sport mesh lower grills on my M2, they were a great fit. Super happy after some track days keeping track rubber and other debris out of the lower radiators.
I just purchased some for my M4.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Suds

I installed the Zun Sport mesh lower grills on my M2, they were a great fit. Super happy after some track days keeping track rubber and other debris out of the lower radiators.
I just purchased some for my M4.

We got them on both GTSs after seeing how they fit on SheerDrivingPleasure's car, also very happy with them. Great fit and really easy install

[OG Shark]

Found my M4 so getting ready to see what all the F80 & F82 fuss is all about on the track. Full race build starting now

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by OG Shark

Found my M4 so getting ready to see what all the F80 & F82 fuss is all about on the track. Full race build starting now

This sounds like a fun build!

[OG Shark]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

This sounds like a fun build!

Really looking forward to this one. Going to be fun having the option to go for big(ger) power in the race car!