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[Driver407]

Originally Posted by drroc

I felt that Conti ECF had somewhat similar front end grip, but it was much more loose in the rear. I also destroy the front NT01 before the rears where the inner side cords (about 4 track days).

I just moved to a 10.5 square TA5R setup. I ran Laguna yesterday on a NT01 275 square setup. The braking and front end grip is much better compared to my previous 18/9.5/22et EC7. However, the 275 in the rear was a bit less happy, and something wider would be better.

I was getting 4-5 days out of most my NT01. For some reason that last set only made it 3 days. Not sure if it was pace or just luck. Same alignment setup as always. -3f 0 toe / -2r.

Im aiming to run 295 square on the 10.5. Also not to keen on dropping rear to 275. Didnt like how it felt the one time I ran 275 rear on track.
I havent had much concern with the 275/295 ECF setup. The rear has been ok the few events ive done. Even with 30 profile (since they dont have 35 for that size)

[drroc]

1:40.92 at Laguna. Sub 1:40 is definitely doable with the right traffic. It is certainly interesting to see how much time is lost on the shifts by looking at the throttle linear gauge.

[Suds]

2019 M2, MSRH Houston Clockwise, finally broke into the 1:45s just barely on 200TW tires.

[Vmohan5072]

Looking back at the raw footage of the camera, I hit roughly a 1:19.50 at NJMP Lightning as a beginner on PS4S Tires, US MDM, stock camber and entirely stock brake (Huge mistake, the brake fade and the brake pedal to the floor each turn 1 has certainly frightened me every lap).

Looking to put on a much more appropriate brake pad and fluid setup to reduce the braking zone drastically, get better driving lines, as well as get off of MDM without sending myself into a wall

[M1500Z]

Updating some recent laps and new PRs.

'21 M2 Competition
CS Racing "aero" lip and wing at max AoA
275/35 square RE71-RS
3DM Öhlins TTX 14/12kgmm spring
M2 CS Racing sway bars on stiff setting
Vorshlag camber plates Fr: -3.4 Rr: -2.4
AP 9668/9451
Ferodo DS3.12

Eagles Canyon Raceway 2:04.336
NASA TX TT3 April 7, 2024

Circuit of the Americas* 2:25.454
Edge Addicts May 12, 2024
*Post repave

[mirahadk]

Here are a few of mine.

Inde Motorsports Ranch
CCW config 5
1:56.9 mirahadk m3 zcp ( pirelli dh 285 sq, mcs 1WNR, ds3.12)

CW config 4(fast track)
1:49.9 mirahadk m3 zcp ( nt01, EDC, ds1.11)

Arizona Motorsports Park
CW
1:52.4 mirahadk m3 zcp ( nt01, EDC, ds1.11)

Podium Club
CCW full without chicane
1:40.6 mirahadk m3 zcp ( pirelli dh 265 sq, mcs 1WNR, ds3.12)

CW full without chicane
1:41.6 mirahadk m3 zcp ( pirelli dh 265 sq, mcs 1WNR, ds3.12)

[TyreReviews]

Car: F80 2018, CS map, aftermarket discs, RS29 pads, exhaust, Bridgestone Potenza RE71RS 275/35 R18 square

Utah Motorsport Campus - East: 1:44.819
Utah Motorsport Campus - West: 1:41.238
Utah Motorsport Campus - Outer: 2:08.369

[Unheardmyth]

Car - f82 FBO
Tire - NT01 275/35/18 & 305/35/18
Brakes - Pagid RSL29 w/ titanium backplates on Girodisc rotors
Suspension - camber plates & LCA

Sebring - 2:29:33
The Firm - 1:22:03

[M1500Z]

New PR at Hallett over the past NASA Texas weekend—fun, but bumpy track. This is not my fastest AiM time, but it was the fastest transponder time so go figure.

Hallett Motor Racing Circuit 1:22.725*
NASA TX, TT3 June 9
*transponder time

'21 M2 Competition
CS Racing "aero" lip and wing at max AoA
275/35 square RE71-RS
3DM Öhlins TTX 14/12kgmm spring
M2 CS Racing sway bars on stiff setting
Vorshlag camber plates Fr: -3.4 Rr: -2.4
AP 9668/9451
Ferodo DS3.12

[sly1types]

Here are some of my laps, can you please add them to the list?
2016 M3 DCT, Pirelli DH 305/645/18, MCS, AP BBK, PFC11, Custom Flex road course tune F80Paul, Wagner Top mount cooler

Road America, 230.74

Heartland Park, Topeka KS full coarse 147.24

Heartland Park, Topeka, KS fast 8 full coarse 144.53

Hedge Hallow, Adrian, MO full coarse 200.03

Ozarks International, MO 248.71

[FrankMstein]

Geeze, I need an OIR run!

[SYT_Shadow]

Not great times, but we finally got to shake down our M4 GT4 at PIRC (Pitt Race).
The car is stock and was on 295 Toyo RR tires. It was a hot weekend so all times were pretty slow, but including it here because it was a fun chase.

Car: F82 M4 GT4
Mods: no additional mods
Tires: 295/30-18 Toyo RR square
Fastest time of the weekend: 1:54.3

[adc]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Not great times, but we finally got to shake down our M4 GT4 at PIRC (Pitt Race).
The car is stock and was on 295 Toyo RR tires. It was a hot weekend so all times were pretty slow, but including it here because it was a fun chase.

Car: F82 M4 GT4
Mods: no additional mods
Tires: 295/30-18 Toyo RR square
Fastest time of the weekend: 1:54.3

How do you like the RR's? (grip, longevity, etc.)

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by adc

How do you like the RR's? (grip, longevity, etc.)

The RR is cheap, and handles heat well. Pace-wise, it is slower than 200TW tires by multiple seconds.

It's the perfect tire to shake a car down!

They just released the Toyo R, which seems to be pretty fast, but haven't tried it.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Not great times, but we finally got to shake down our M4 GT4 at PIRC (Pitt Race).
The car is stock and was on 295 Toyo RR tires. It was a hot weekend so all times were pretty slow, but including it here because it was a fun chase.

Car: F82 M4 GT4
Mods: no additional mods
Tires: 295/30-18 Toyo RR square
Fastest time of the weekend: 1:54.3

So cool to see! When ready/able, anxious to hear your initial comparison of how the GT4 feels relative to the GTMore GTS's

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

So cool to see! When ready/able, anxious to hear your initial comparison of how the GT4 feels relative to the GTMore GTS's

Will do.

GTS1 is fully converted to the GTMore other than power. I expect GTS1 is faster than the M4 GT4 currently, but not forever!
GTS2 was unfortunately sold, we can only have 6 cars in our driveway and had to add a tow vehicle (X5M) and an enclosed trailer, as the M4 GT4 doesn't have door locks.

In October, both GTS1 and M4 GT4 will be in the same event, so hopefully some apples to apples feedback.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Will do.

GTS1 is fully converted to the GTMore other than power. I expect GTS1 is faster than the M4 GT4 currently, but not forever!
GTS2 was unfortunately sold, we can only have 6 cars in our driveway and had to add a tow vehicle (X5M) and an enclosed trailer, as the M4 GT4 doesn't have door locks.

In October, both GTS1 and M4 GT4 will be in the same event, so hopefully some apples to apples feedback.

Hah, 6 cars....

Meanwhile, I'm preparing for my first return back to the Glen next week since my accident (Metro PCA). Here's hoping to history not repeating itself ...
But with my trusty new 3WR setup and the knowledge of avoiding too late a turn-in off the back straight, should be good!

[F80 M3 LTW]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

Hah, 6 cars....

Meanwhile, I'm preparing for my first return back to the Glen next week since my accident (Metro PCA). Here's hoping to history not repeating itself ...
But with my trusty new 3WR setup and the knowledge of avoiding too late a turn-in off the back straight, should be good!

Good luck! I went to the Glen for the first time this year. Told myself it would just be once to experience it (7 hours away) but now I have to go back every year.

I’m getting ready to sign up for the Metro PCA Summit Point event. Good group?

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by F80 M3 LTW

Good luck! I went to the Glen for the first time this year. Told myself it would just be once to experience it (7 hours away) but now I have to go back every year.

I’m getting ready to sign up for the Metro PCA Summit Point event. Good group?

I'd say ok. If you want good, pca Potomac which runs many events there

[adc]

Circuit Mont Tremblant
2018 M3, 6sp, MCS 2WNR, Vorschlag plates, Brembo/ZL1 brakes, Pagid pads, BM3 Stage 1, Pirelli scrubs
Best lap: 1:54.7 (with traffic)

This was my first time at Mont Tremblant, it was very hot (90s), and I ended up in a group that had both Advanced and Intermediates. Organized by BMWCCA Boston Chapter and the Canadian counterpart. There were numerous exercises for passing all over the track, so I learned a lot about where you can find grip, but didn't get too many clear laps. It is very much a rhythm track.

1:52 would have been easily achievable with 1-2 clear sessions, and high 50's with another day. That said, after seeing the videos I notice just how much unnecessary hand movement there is. I need to check myself going forward, this is a bad habit.

BTW my car is for sale, if anyone is interested.

[Juice ///M]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

I'd say ok. If you want good, pca Potomac which runs many events there

PCA Potomac got slow, them old folks are getting old and fresh Pirelli's cost money.

[phefner]

sly1types I Love Road America .. Favorite track by far. Impressive time.

What sort of Aero do you have on your M3? Have a 2016 6MT base myself, but no tune or BBK. And just the base aero which is pretty much, not much.

Did you intentionally lift a little early going into turn 5? Looked like you lifted and started to lightly brake before the 500 board, but carried some speed and added brake near the bottom of the hill.

Great lap once again.