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drroc · 06-30-2020, 11:08 PM

Its interesting that the GT3RS doesn't really have that much more oomph on the straight compared to a stock F80. I was doing 1:44.x in this session but ended up with a very smoky finish when I thought that I could really get a quick lap in after I passed the Porsches.

jfritz27 · 07-01-2020, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by drroc

Its interesting that the GT3RS doesn't really have that much more oomph on the straight compared to a stock F80. I was doing 1:44.x in this session but ended up with a very smoky finish when I thought that I could really get a quick lap in after I passed the Porsches.

Always trying to learn, so in terms of root cause, too much trailbrake there, or too much throttle too early? Looks like the slide started fairly early into corner entry

Nice job keeping her in one piece

drroc · 07-01-2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jfritz27

Always trying to learn, so in terms of root cause, too much trailbrake there, or too much throttle too early? Looks like the slide started fairly early into corner entry

Nice job keeping her in one piece

Thanks. At some point mid slide, I thought that maybe I will need a new car

Too much trail brake as I was coming in way too hot, and I was afraid of not making the corner. Probably a safer option would have been to actually plan going wide on the sand with the front wheels straightened out.

jfritz27 · 07-01-2020, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by drroc

Thanks. At some point mid slide, I thought that maybe I will need a new car

Too much trail brake as I was coming in way too hot, and I was afraid of not making the corner. Probably a safer option would have been to actually plan going wide on the sand with the front wheels straightened out.

Thx... Out of curiosity, stock suspension? Were you on sticky rubber?

fanatic1 · 07-01-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drroc

Its interesting that the GT3RS doesn't really have that much more oomph on the straight compared to a stock F80. I was doing 1:44.x in this session but ended up with a very smoky finish when I thought that I could really get a quick lap in after I passed the Porsches.

How bad were the flat spots on your tires?

drroc · 07-01-2020, 04:47 PM

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How bad were the flat spots on your tires?

Very minimal and just a bit on the outside. The tires were rotating most of the time through the slide.

drroc · 07-01-2020, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jfritz27

Thx... Out of curiosity, stock suspension? Were you on sticky rubber?

Ground control camber plates with -2.4 camber, stock suspension, and 275/35/18 305/35/18 Nitto NT01 tires

fanatic1 · 07-01-2020, 08:21 PM

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Thx... Out of curiosity, stock suspension? Were you on sticky rubber?

Ground control camber plates with -2.4 camber, stock suspension, and 275/35/18 305/35/18 Nitto NT01 tires

Planning to get back up there (Laguna) in a couple weeks if they don't shut things down again

OhioRiderAaron · 07-04-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by drroc

Its interesting that the GT3RS doesn't really have that much more oomph on the straight compared to a stock F80. I was doing 1:44.x in this session but ended up with a very smoky finish when I thought that I could really get a quick lap in after I passed the Porsches.

Nah, in my experience the RS's are still way faster, but most other cars the S55 can run with!

The_Werm · 07-04-2020, 09:21 AM

2:34.5 at Sebring first time there.

Hankook RS4, pfc 08, motul 660

Only 3 sessions got rained out. Amazing place.

drroc · 07-06-2020, 11:08 AM

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Nah, in my experience the RS's are still way faster, but most other cars the S55 can run with!

RS is way faster, but it doesn't really go into hyperspace on a straight if you happen to be behind it, unlike a 600LT.

FlyingLow78 · 07-06-2020, 12:16 PM

Track: Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi, Italy.
Time: 1:59.87, using BMW M Lap Timer.
Car: 2018 M3, DCT, MDM on.
Suspension: Nitron R1 coilovers with 450/750 springs and front camber plates.
Brakes: Essex AP Racing 9660 with Hawk DTC-70 front pads, titanium shims, and 3D-printed cooling scoops. Ferodo D2500 pads and titanium shims in rear on stock calipers. Porsche front scoops on rear suspension arm and 2" CEET hose to rear rotor.
Wheels/tires: 18" BMW 513M with Yokohama A052 in stock sizes.
Aero: RW Carbon canards in front and 3D-printed vortex generators for the rear.

I had a lot of fun, even though this was the last event for this set of tires and air temperatures were ~33.0 Celcius. The track has really high grip and the first sector is a fast, downhill undulating sweeper into a nicely banked 180-degree corner.

For those of you who have noticed the absence of some of the camera angles, I've been having issues with them overheating now that it's warmer outside. I can't get the camera near the exhaust to work for more than a few minutes, and the camera for the brakes had issues this time as well. I'll keep trying.

Up next: Spa-Francorchamps in two weeks!

drroc · 07-06-2020, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyingLow78

Track: Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi, Italy.
Time: 1:59.87, using BMW M Lap Timer.
Car: 2018 M3, DCT, MDM on.
Suspension: Nitron R1 coilovers with 450/750 springs and front camber plates.
Brakes: Essex AP Racing 9660 with Hawk DTC-70 front pads, titanium shims, and 3D-printed cooling scoops. Ferodo D2500 pads and titanium shims in rear on stock calipers. Porsche front scoops on rear suspension arm and 2" CEET hose to rear rotor.
Wheels/tires: 18" BMW 513M with Yokohama A052 in stock sizes.
Aero: RW Carbon canards in front and 3D-printed vortex generators for the rear.

I had a lot of fun, even though this was the last event for this set of tires and air temperatures were ~33.0 Celcius. The track has really high grip and the first sector is a fast, downhill undulating sweeper into a nicely banked 180-degree corner.

For those of you who have noticed the absence of some of the camera angles, I've been having issues with them overheating now that it's warmer outside. I can't get the camera near the exhaust to work for more than a few minutes, and the camera for the brakes had issues this time as well. I'll keep trying.

Up next: Spa-Francorchamps in two weeks!

Its interesting that there are no braking markers: 3 2 1.

jmg · 07-07-2020, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by drroc

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Originally Posted by FlyingLow78

Track: Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi, Italy.
Time: 1:59.87, using BMW M Lap Timer.
Car: 2018 M3, DCT, MDM on.
Suspension: Nitron R1 coilovers with 450/750 springs and front camber plates.
Brakes: Essex AP Racing 9660 with Hawk DTC-70 front pads, titanium shims, and 3D-printed cooling scoops. Ferodo D2500 pads and titanium shims in rear on stock calipers. Porsche front scoops on rear suspension arm and 2" CEET hose to rear rotor.
Wheels/tires: 18" BMW 513M with Yokohama A052 in stock sizes.
Aero: RW Carbon canards in front and 3D-printed vortex generators for the rear.

I had a lot of fun, even though this was the last event for this set of tires and air temperatures were ~33.0 Celcius. The track has really high grip and the first sector is a fast, downhill undulating sweeper into a nicely banked 180-degree corner.

For those of you who have noticed the absence of some of the camera angles, I've been having issues with them overheating now that it's warmer outside. I can't get the camera near the exhaust to work for more than a few minutes, and the camera for the brakes had issues this time as well. I'll keep trying.

Up next: Spa-Francorchamps in two weeks!

Its interesting that there are no braking markers: 3 2 1.

That's when I start using shrubs and tire marks!

F80Speed77 · 07-07-2020, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by drroc

Its interesting that there are no braking markers: 3 2 1.

I saw some?

FormulaMMM · 07-07-2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Werm

2:34.5 at Sebring first time there.

Hankook RS4, pfc 08, motul 660

Only 3 sessions got rained out. Amazing place.

+1, best track, nothing like it. You'll appreciate this after experiencing it firsthand. Off the charts skill and difficulty. Note brake points, among other incomprehensible items

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RS is way faster, but it doesn't really go into hyperspace on a straight if you happen to be behind it, unlike a 600LT.

.2 RS fades ahead of the GTS on every straight. Seems like just a couple car lengths every time.

apexM4 · 07-08-2020, 06:12 PM

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+1, best track, nothing like it. You'll appreciate this after experiencing it firsthand. Off the charts skill and difficulty. Note brake points, among other incomprehensible items

.2 RS fades ahead of the GTS on every straight. Seems like just a couple car lengths every time.

F80Speed77 · 07-08-2020, 08:48 PM

PittRace Full
1:54.910 F80Speed77 M3 (Dinan S1, 285/35/19 Square RE71R, DS1.11, GC Coilover Kit)

Think I actually got video this time!

Gomeler · 07-08-2020, 10:55 PM

High Plains Raceway
2:01 Gomeler M4GTS DCT (OEM Sport Cup 2, GC Camber plates, AP Racing brakes, Carbotech XP10)

Was just warming the tires up and cut a 2:01, which is a personal best in the car and overall at the course for me. I'm still several seconds off pace, purposely leaving a ton of time in several corners as I get familiar with the car. I think I'll max out around a 1:57 based on Melchior's times.

adc · 07-09-2020, 01:40 PM

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PittRace Full
1:54.910 F80Speed77 M3 (Dinan S1, 285/35/19 Square RE71R, DS1.11, GC Coilover Kit)

Think I actually got video this time!

Very nice time...

I’m heading to PittRace in September with Chin, will be my second time there.

F80Speed77 · 07-09-2020, 02:44 PM

Hopefully you have cooler temps than I did! It was brutal out there, car held up strong but tires got wayyyy hot haha.

adc · 07-09-2020, 10:36 PM

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Hopefully you have cooler temps than I did! It was brutal out there, car held up strong but tires got wayyyy hot haha.

Say what wheels are you running for the square setup?

06-30-2020, 11:08 PM	#1057
drroc Lieutenant 420 Rep 520 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - 6MT Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Jose iTrader: (1)	Its interesting that the GT3RS doesn't really have that much more oomph on the straight compared to a stock F80. I was doing 1:44.x in this session but ended up with a very smoky finish when I thought that I could really get a quick lap in after I passed the Porsches.
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The_Werm Second Lieutenant 214 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2019 F82 6MT Nardo grey Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 M4 [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	2:34.5 at Sebring first time there. Hankook RS4, pfc 08, motul 660 Only 3 sessions got rained out. Amazing place.
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07-06-2020, 12:16 PM	#1068
FlyingLow78 The G8X is a disaster. 🤮 931 Rep 988 Posts Drives: Not a BMW anymore Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Europe iTrader: (3)	Track: Autodromo Vallelunga Piero Taruffi, Italy. Time: 1:59.87, using BMW M Lap Timer. Car: 2018 M3, DCT, MDM on. Suspension: Nitron R1 coilovers with 450/750 springs and front camber plates. Brakes: Essex AP Racing 9660 with Hawk DTC-70 front pads, titanium shims, and 3D-printed cooling scoops. Ferodo D2500 pads and titanium shims in rear on stock calipers. Porsche front scoops on rear suspension arm and 2" CEET hose to rear rotor. Wheels/tires: 18" BMW 513M with Yokohama A052 in stock sizes. Aero: RW Carbon canards in front and 3D-printed vortex generators for the rear. I had a lot of fun, even though this was the last event for this set of tires and air temperatures were ~33.0 Celcius. The track has really high grip and the first sector is a fast, downhill undulating sweeper into a nicely banked 180-degree corner. For those of you who have noticed the absence of some of the camera angles, I've been having issues with them overheating now that it's warmer outside. I can't get the camera near the exhaust to work for more than a few minutes, and the camera for the brakes had issues this time as well. I'll keep trying. Up next: Spa-Francorchamps in two weeks!
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F80Speed77 Grid.Life 325 Rep 383 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	PittRace Full 1:54.910 F80Speed77 M3 (Dinan S1, 285/35/19 Square RE71R, DS1.11, GC Coilover Kit) Think I actually got video this time! Last edited by F80Speed77; 07-08-2020 at 10:59 PM..
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07-08-2020, 10:55 PM	#1075
Gomeler Lieutenant 500 Rep 411 Posts Drives: '16 M235iR, '16 M4 GTS Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Boulder, CO iTrader: (0)	High Plains Raceway 2:01 Gomeler M4GTS DCT (OEM Sport Cup 2, GC Camber plates, AP Racing brakes, Carbotech XP10) Was just warming the tires up and cut a 2:01, which is a personal best in the car and overall at the course for me. I'm still several seconds off pace, purposely leaving a ton of time in several corners as I get familiar with the car. I think I'll max out around a 1:57 based on Melchior's times.
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F80Speed77 Grid.Life 325 Rep 383 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Hopefully you have cooler temps than I did! It was brutal out there, car held up strong but tires got wayyyy hot haha.
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