Do you track your M3/M4?

blschaefer1 · 11-01-2017, 07:18 PM

Simple poll - curious how many of us actually take our M3/M4's to the track.

dinonz · 11-01-2017, 07:19 PM

You should add a poll to this simple poll.

blschaefer1 · 11-01-2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dinonz

You should add a poll to this simple poll.

You are too fast - I had not even posted it yet!

dinonz · 11-01-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blschaefer1

You are too fast - I had not even posted it yet!

Heh

I'm street only for now. I'd like to take it on the track but my tyres have about 10% to 20% tread left, and I fear a day at the track would destroy them. I'm trying to decide whether I just destroy my road tyres occasionally and change them sooner, or get a "cheap" but good set of track tyres, and track it more often. Especially as I have the ZCP with 20" 666s I'm leaning towards a set of lighter 18" wheels and "budget" track tyres - I'm not looking to set lap records, just to have fun on a track with my car.

MRV99 · 11-01-2017, 07:43 PM

I try to do 3-4 track events each year which can be 4-8 days on track. I like to do 2 day events on tracks like Road America(large tracks) and 1 day on smaller tracks.

Tommy L Garage · 11-01-2017, 07:57 PM

Got mine two months ago.
This weekend I’m taking a 9 hour drive to VIR for a two day track event. Can’t wait!

Old car was tracked maybe 12 days a year

elias · 11-01-2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tomedkaz

Got mine two months ago.
This weekend I’m taking a 9 hour drive to VIR for a two day track event. Can’t wait!

Old car was tracked maybe 12 days a year

Do you use your stock tires or use special track tires when tracking your car?

StefanBaugh · 11-01-2017, 08:35 PM

I track my M4 about once a month. Normally 2 day events. I have modified the suspension and brakes and changed wheels and tires. With a few tweaks the car is very capable and surprises people out there with more expensive / powerful cars.

edwinm3 · 11-01-2017, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by StefanBaugh

I track my M4, I have modified the suspension and brakes and changed wheels and tires. With a few tweaks the car is very capable and surprises people out there with more expensive / powerful cars.

^this

MRV99 · 11-01-2017, 10:19 PM

My neighbor races cars and his advice was this and I 100% agreed and followed. If your going to do this a few times a year, he recommended this.

1) track break pads, don't have to be super aggressive but track pad to handle the additional heat from the track is recommended. Plus you save your stock pads.

2) SRF or Motul 600 high temp brake fluid. I use SRF so I don't have to bleed brakes all the time. Beginners may not need this but it is additional insurance to not boil the fluid. Our club requires brake fluid to be replaced every 365 days so replacing it is required so I pay couple extra bucks for high temp fluid and additional security.

3) tires and rims. My AD08's had 7-8 days in them and were at 4/32 and great wear across the tire with some proper rotations. The guys running PSS's were destroyed after the weekend. The shoulders were burned off.

When I sold my e90, I got $1100 for my track setup. $2300 new so I feel like I broke even after the use

georgere · 11-01-2017, 11:04 PM

Not yet. Maybe one day...

ctgeorge · 11-01-2017, 11:43 PM

Absolutely

Parabolica · 11-02-2017, 06:09 AM

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Absolutely

Nice background. What track is that?

CanAutM3 · 11-02-2017, 06:54 AM

Absolutely. That is the whole point of me getting M3/4 over the last 17 years. I do 16~20 track days a year.

The M3/4 are great dual use cars (street and track). There are not many offering that offer such a great blend of daily practicality, decent luxury and track-ability.

Tommy L Garage · 11-02-2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by elias

Do you use your stock tires or use special track tires when tracking your car?

Pilot super sport for now.
Next set will be sport cup 2.

captainaudio · 11-02-2017, 07:52 AM

My M4 is street only. When I drive on a track I drive dedicated track cars.

Parabolica · 11-02-2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

My M4 is street only. When I drive on a track I drive dedicated track cars.

Smart move.

ctgeorge · 11-02-2017, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Parabolica

Nice background. What track is that?

New York Safety Track

Tommy L Garage · 11-02-2017, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgeorge

New York Safety Track

I'm not a fan of that track...very hard on your tires and not that fun.
Ever been to NJMP? Thunderbolt is my favorite

jacobe92 · 11-02-2017, 04:53 PM

Both

ctgeorge · 11-02-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tomedkaz

I'm not a fan of that track...very hard on your tires and not that fun.
Ever been to NJMP? Thunderbolt is my favorite

Funny I find NJMP Thunderbolt to be boring, zero evaluation changes. Not very technical. It is easy on tires though, nice flow to it. NYST, Glenn and LRP are my tracks of choice. Mainly LRP as I live within an hour from there.

Driving from CT to NJMP is a bitch. Not a fan of the Garden State Parking Lot.

AlpineWhite_SJ · 11-03-2017, 01:46 AM

Poll needs an option for “Not yet but plan to"

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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	I try to do 3-4 track events each year which can be 4-8 days on track. I like to do 2 day events on tracks like Road America(large tracks) and 1 day on smaller tracks. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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Tommy L Garage Colonel 2516 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 2017 YMB M3 6MT CP EP VP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	Got mine two months ago. This weekend I’m taking a 9 hour drive to VIR for a two day track event. Can’t wait! Old car was tracked maybe 12 days a year
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StefanBaugh New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I track my M4 about once a month. Normally 2 day events. I have modified the suspension and brakes and changed wheels and tires. With a few tweaks the car is very capable and surprises people out there with more expensive / powerful cars.
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	My neighbor races cars and his advice was this and I 100% agreed and followed. If your going to do this a few times a year, he recommended this. 1) track break pads, don't have to be super aggressive but track pad to handle the additional heat from the track is recommended. Plus you save your stock pads. 2) SRF or Motul 600 high temp brake fluid. I use SRF so I don't have to bleed brakes all the time. Beginners may not need this but it is additional insurance to not boil the fluid. Our club requires brake fluid to be replaced every 365 days so replacing it is required so I pay couple extra bucks for high temp fluid and additional security. 3) tires and rims. My AD08's had 7-8 days in them and were at 4/32 and great wear across the tire with some proper rotations. The guys running PSS's were destroyed after the weekend. The shoulders were burned off. When I sold my e90, I got $1100 for my track setup. $2300 new so I feel like I broke even after the use __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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georgere Lieutenant Colonel 586 Rep 1,935 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 BSM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stamford CT iTrader: (1)	Not yet. Maybe one day... __________________ My 1st love was 2006 BMW 325i Sport + Prem 6MT but I married the 2016 M3 BSM MDCT.
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