Track forum general chit chat

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by slcook54

I also feel like you should just roast the all seasons and get PS4s, which are awesome in the rain and totally track able. This is 7 days on e92

I think I'm just going to run the G80 PS4S on my 763s once I burn thru the Cup2s. Then I can actually run my track wheels as track wheels with dedicated rubber

Originally Posted by Montaver

The Cup2's are going to have way more grip outside of there being a lot of standing water on the track. If there's a ton of standing water on the track not much point in going out anyway.

Yeah I'm just gonna bring both and see on the day. I can never tell with rain in the Seattle area... could be a drizzle... could be a downpour. There are a couple spots at Pacific Raceways that collect water based on a few video laps I've seen.

[RugbyBro]

A quick reminder of why M3s freaking rock. And there’s a full jack right behind the trunk tire!

Won’t fit all that in a 911

[r4dr]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

Yeah I'm just gonna bring both and see on the day. I can never tell with rain in the Seattle area... could be a drizzle... could be a downpour. There are a couple spots at Pacific Raceways that collect water based on a few video laps I've seen.

Standing water is a concern on the straight, but other than that Pacific isn't too bad in the wet. But with the walls and trees, lots to lose and nothing to gain by sending it.

I've done wet days there on PS4S, no problems. Just keep the speed down on the straight with the puddles.

[adc]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

A quick reminder of why M3s freaking rock. And there’s a full jack right behind the trunk tire!

Won’t fit all that in a 911

You can actually fit all 4 tires in the back seat. Then the trunk truly opens up for stuff.

[RugbyBro]

So overall thoughts on todays event:

1. I don't like wet track days
2. I prefer The Ridge to Pacific Raceways
3. A downpour in cold & the rain is not a good way to learn a new track

Positives:

1. Having proper pads and fluid is a game changer, there is so much potential that I couldn't tap due to conditions, but even given the conditions I could get rather late into braking zones without breaking a sweat.
2. I've been consistently throwing in Neck workouts during my ab sessions which has made a noticeable difference in reducing neck strain. Having a HANS also helps, though I was not specifically leaning on it for that purpose.
3. Cup2s were great for the very small window that it was dry and above 55 degrees today. Lots of grip, enough to match the tires & brakes.

Overall I'll give Pacific another shot - outside of my entry level driver skill needing improvement, there were some things about today that I would like to have happen differently next time I'm out there.

[slcook54]

Just a suggestion for when you come to the Bay. Make it a 1 way trip :-)

[EGbeater]

Originally Posted by adc

You can actually fit all 4 tires in the back seat. Then the trunk truly opens up for stuff.

^ I'm with this guy... so, here's four 305/30-19 F1SC3Rs on 19" x 11" wheels in the back seat of my F80... it is tight, as in if the wheels/tires aren't loaded evenly and tight to one another, the doors won't close... but they do fit!

[SYT_Shadow]

If you put the wheels in the other direction they do fit.

Suggestion: use a winch to tie them to the rear shelf baby seat anchor point. Keeps them safe and secure back there

[jfritz27]

<Linda Richman-from-SNL voice>

The (toe of the) boot at WGI should be driven more like a double-apex(ish), a la Big Bend at LRP.

Discuss...

(See also https://blayze.io/blog/perfecting-the-boot-at-wgi)

[MaX PL]

The toe of the boot ?

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by MaX PL

The toe of the boot ?

Whoops, correct.... I always confuse those

[NYG]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

<Linda Richman-from-SNL voice>

The (toe of the) boot at WGI should be driven more like a double-apex(ish), a la Big Bend at LRP.

Discuss...

(See also https://blayze.io/blog/perfecting-the-boot-at-wgi)

Tried this, never worked for me. All the racers I've spoken to have said the same. I also notice in pro-racing no one takes this line either.

[jfritz27]

Originally Posted by NYG

Tried this, never worked for me. All the racers I've spoken to have said the same. I also notice in pro-racing no one takes this line either.

Interesting, thanks... I'm going to play with it with the Catalyst when there in a few weeks for shits & giggles and see what it says

[jfritz27]

Sorry to cross-post, but in need of some brake-related help and was really hoping to get this figured out before the weekend is up.

Please check out: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0#post29048250

Thank you!

[ENDL3SS]

I need to find a way to fit a set of wheels in my F80 with a harness bar in the back.

[RugbyBro]

Originally Posted by ENDL3SS

I need to find a way to fit a set of wheels in my F80 with a harness bar in the back.

SYT_Shadow haven’t you done this?

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by ENDL3SS

I need to find a way to fit a set of wheels in my F80 with a harness bar in the back.

With the BK bar you can do this no problem. 4 fit in the back seat area

Look at the links in my signature, it's the third one

[ENDL3SS]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

With the BK bar you can do this no problem. 4 fit in the back seat area

Look at the links in my signature, it's the third one

Awesome thank you! I currently have the backs of the rear seat still installed to easily make the rear usable after removing the BK bar.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by ENDL3SS

Awesome thank you! I currently have the backs of the rear seat still installed to easily make the rear usable after removing the BK bar.

It's a great device, we ran them since 2015

[ClubsportJunkie]

Managed a couple more flat 31's at COTA this weekend on RT660's... Thought I'd share that the GTS held up great in the heat, 101*F with 30% humidity. Engine oil JUST touched 250*F on my last lap/last session of the day and coolant temps peaked at 220*F. Really happy with how the car behaved on such a hot day.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by Sh4d0w

Managed a couple more flat 31's at COTA this weekend on RT660's... Thought I'd share that the GTS held up great in the heat, 101*F with 30% humidity. Engine oil JUST touched 250*F on my last lap/last session of the day and coolant temps peaked at 220*F. Really happy with how the car behaved on such a hot day.

quick question: what were your power levels when your oil was close to 250? Around 500hp on the power graph?

[ClubsportJunkie]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

quick question: what were your power levels when your oil was close to 250? Around 500hp on the power graph?

I had my TPS chart up so I can't comment on that. I did let off when it hit 250*F though, since my tires were sitting at 240*F internal temps and 37 psi...The lap before I topped out at 147 mph on the back straight when normally I'm at around 152-3, so it wouldn't surprise me if I was down ~50 hp.