Im instruncting for the first time, you better hope you dont get me.:cool

me be thur

me be thur
+1

Im instruncting for the first time, you better hope you dont get me.:cool

i'm going to get a rental car and request you in the green group doug :redspot

i'm going to get a rental car and request you in the green group doug :redspot

No motor yet?

I'll be there with new suspension...lets hope money = speed:redspot

Present

I'll be parked near Money = Speed...listening to him bitch about how money doesn't equal speed and how gd hot it is.

its hot already

Present

I'll be parked near Money = Speed...listening to him bitch about how money doesn't equal speed and how gd hot it is.

:lol :lol :lol

I will be the cracker upstairs acting like I am looking at my DE pics when I am really soaking up some AC. I will also be consuming mass amounts of free donuts. :buttrock

Still trying to decide...Probably won't go, as I seem to be spending way too much money recently.

Damn, it's too hot.

:lol :lol :lol

I will be the cracker upstairs acting like I am looking at my DE pics when I am really soaking up some AC. I will also be consuming mass amounts of free donuts. :buttrock

AKA the Smart One.

Any of you guys have tips on building up my point by arm? It will be my first time in white...and I'm on street tires :eek:

AKA the Smart One.

Any of you guys have tips on building up my point by arm? It will be my first time in white...and I'm on street tires :eek:
You'll be fine, even on street tires. BMW solo/white isn't very fast... anymore atleast.

You'll be fine, even on street tires. BMW solo/white isn't very fast... anymore atleast.

k speedracer

After making the jump to red last time, white is not fast.

I used to pass almost everyone in white, I got passed all the time in red last time.

I guess its because guys like SALSA are in red.

k speedracer
It's the truth :rolleyes

White is the new blue, yet white remains white.

After making the jump to red last time, white is not fast.

I used to pass almost everyone in white, I got passed all the time in red last time.

I guess its because guys like SALSA are in red.

i don't think they will let me run in red. :(

why, you are an instructor, no?

Is there not a club race that weekend?

why, you are an instructor, no?

not with bmw cca.

oh, what are you going to drive?

oh, what are you going to drive?

Not my car!!!!! :nono I like my bumper in one piece, like Ray's. :devillook

I'll prolly be there instructing, and beating the hell out of Toon's ride, again :D

http://members.cox.net/malieb/Lieb.jpg

Looks like I will be there, as co-CDI & advanced instructor. And shorts are ALLOWED!!!

And shorts are ALLOWED!!!


Woah really!?!?

:alright

Prove it

You doubt me? Pfffftttttttt.

Email from my co-CDI, Raj, that went out to all Instructor Team Leaders:

"TL’s:

Also, shorts are an option for the entire event.

Regards,

Raj"

Doug is going to show up in a speedo!

Doug is going to show up in a speedo!

I'll bet:

http://dls.fmjmotorsports.com/images/thing.jpg

You doubt me? Pfffftttttttt.

Email from my co-CDI, Raj, that went out to all Instructor Team Leaders:

"TL’s:

Also, shorts are an option for the entire event.

Regards,

Raj"

Bump for Douggie the Doubter...

that pic is just nasty..

From my last vacation

I think I saw you, and your lovely wife, at Bristol recently:


http://dls.fmjmotorsports.com/images/dale.jpg

Did you really need to bring my FAT ASS wife into this?

Im instruncting for the first time, you better hope you dont get me.:cool

I'll be there instructing for the 2nd time. Had to show the P-cars how to do it last month. :D

AKA the Smart One.

Any of you guys have tips on building up my point by arm? It will be my first time in white...and I'm on street tires :eek:

Thats easy. Just do a bunch of 12oz. curls with your left arm over the next few weeks and you should be in plenty good shape for a point by or two. :D

It will be nice to meet some of you big talkers there in a couple of weeks.

:)

Ah I was wondering why y'all where saying no on the wedding RSVP's.

Present

I'll be parked near Money = Speed...listening to him bitch about how money doesn't equal speed and how gd hot it is.

ROTFLMAO!
Oh and... Ya mo B there... instructing as usual..

Dubya

ROTFLMAO!
Oh and... Ya mo B there... instructing as usual..

Dubya

You know I'm right...:D

I am "seriously" thinking about getting off my ass making this my inaugural event.

do you guys have any pointers for a possible new guy?

just sign up!!!

just sign up!!!
but i'm scared, uhm, i mean nervous :confused
sign up says in need to be a BMW CCA member too? do you have to be?

Yeah i think you do. Its like $40 for the year and the Roundel magazine is worth it alone.

Nothing to be really nervous about the cca has a great crew of instructors and they won't let anything happen to you or your car. Just sign up and you'll have tons of fun. You and Jeff can battle it out lol. The only thing thats going to suck is its going to be hotter than shit

You know I'm right...:D


You two should get a damned room.

here's where I'm at on the deal:
powdercoat rear subframe-$110
Alignment:-$140
BMWCCA membership-$40
Actual DE event- $225
SO I need to come up with $515 by then. It's going to be close if my wife doesn't stop buying furniture.

here's where I'm at on the deal:
powdercoat rear subframe-$110
Alignment:-$140
BMWCCA membership-$40
Actual DE event- $225
SO I need to come up with $515 by then. It's going to be close if my wife doesn't stop buying furniture.


Krylon - $5
Alignment at 5th gear - $122 after tax
BMWCCA Membership - $40
DE - $225
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$392. I just saved you money! No need to powdercoat the rear subframe! Krylon that shit.

Krylon - $5
Alignment at 5th gear - $122 after tax
BMWCCA Membership - $40
DE - $225
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$392. I just saved you money! No need to powdercoat the rear subframe! Krylon that shit.
true, but it's already dropped off to be done. I'm having it color matched to my UUC adjustable control arms :)
I'm still going to try to make it, especially if I can get this wheel/tire trade done.

here's where I'm at on the deal:
powdercoat rear subframe-$110
Alignment:-$140
BMWCCA membership-$40
Actual DE event- $225
SO I need to come up with $515 by then. It's going to be close if my wife doesn't stop buying furniture.

try this on for size:(

new tires $600
control arms $300
urethane control arm bushings $75
Alignment $125
BMWCCA membership $40
Actual DE event $225
plus beer for the install $6427.19

try this on for size:(

new tires $600
control arms $300
urethane control arm bushings $75
Alignment $125
BMWCCA membership $40
Actual DE event $225
plus beer for the install $6427.19
you already have the bushings. I just saved you $75. Now about that install.....With that much beer I'm assuming you want me to stand back and watch, and not actually help, right?

you want me to stand back and watch, and not actually help, right?
yes please, i have seen your work
BOOYAKA :alright

yes please, i have seen your work
BOOYAKA :alright
meh. you have yet to see the extent of my destructive powers.

I am now a member of the BMW CCA but with a web sign up they were only able to gave me a reference number. Since i used the web enrollment they can not give me a member number until Monday at the earliest.

will i be able to sign up for the DE with only a CCA ref number? I tried calling Matt Dashiell but got no answer.

I am now a member of the BMW CCA but with a web sign up they were only able to gave me a reference number. Since i used the web enrollment they can not give me a member number until Monday at the earliest.

will i be able to sign up for the DE with only a CCA ref number? I tried calling Matt Dashiell but got no answer.
I read this and all I got was:
blah, blah, blah, waited till the last second, now I want immediate assistance, blah, blah, blah.

I am now a member of the BMW CCA but with a web sign up they were only able to gave me a reference number. Since i used the web enrollment they can not give me a member number until Monday at the earliest.

will i be able to sign up for the DE with only a CCA ref number? I tried calling Matt Dashiell but got no answer.

Dude....the DE is several weeks away. Surely you can wait until Monday...

Dude....the DE is several weeks away. Surely you can wait until Monday...
yes I can but , I have heard that these events fill up quick and I don't want to lose "my" spot on a technicality

take a look at what i scored at lunch:(

http://www.thephotostation.net/photopost/data/500/medium/Picture_003.jpg

looks like i have another pre track addition to make. anyone have a spare d-side coupe glass?

ouch, well atleast they are easy to install.

damn that sucks! ask teaguer he might have one to sell you off that m3 of his

I am now a member of the BMW CCA but with a web sign up they were only able to gave me a reference number. Since i used the web enrollment they can not give me a member number until Monday at the earliest.

will i be able to sign up for the DE with only a CCA ref number? I tried calling Matt Dashiell but got no answer.
I've entered a fake number before while I was waiting to get my number from BMWCCA and it worked.

I've entered a fake number before while I was waiting to get my number from BMWCCA and it worked.

dude change your screen name. that is so fucking gay! :mad

I read this and all I got was:
blah, blah, blah, waited till the last second, now I want immediate assistance, blah, blah, blah.
KEEP IT UP SH1T SMEAR! I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE :evil2

yes I can but , I have heard that these events fill up quick and I don't want to lose "my" spot on a technicality

Wel, then, you shoulda gone with the 7 P's IN ADVANCE:

proper
previous
planning
prevents
piss
poor
performance

dude change your screen name. that is so fucking gay! :mad
Yes sir.

Wel, then, you shoulda gone with the 7 P's IN ADVANCE:

proper
previous
planning
prevents
piss
poor
performance
YOU CAN EFOFF!!!!

Below me.


say it fast

Wel, then, you shoulda gone with the 7 P's IN ADVANCE:

proper
previous
planning
prevents
piss
poor
performance
You'd make a great motivational speaker. Give us a "Believing in yoursef is the key to sucess"

YOU CAN EFOFF!!!!
I believe it's pronounced "fu-q"
Say it slow.

You guys still go down on your moms with those mouths on ya? :):):)

You guys still go down on your moms with those mouths on ya? :):):)
i cant wait to meet you

You guys still go down on your moms with those mouths on ya? :):):)
dude, his mom is dead. That joke is not funny.

dude, his mom is dead. That joke is not funny.
:lol I know all about that one.

dude, his mom is dead. That joke is not funny.


You twinkies are all full of it.


http://dls.fmjmotorsports.com/images/response2.jpg

You two should get a damned room.
:confused

Mark is really not my type...

Man, just got some front new track pads $180 down the tubes.

if the DE weekend weather is anything like it was yesterday then i am going to have to sit this one out.
OBC said 116 yesterday :mad

if the DE weekend weather is anything like it was yesterday then i am going to have to sit this one out.
OBC said 116 yesterday :mad

No, it is nice and cool in August! :rolleyes

Man, just got some front new track pads $180 down the tubes.

I just got a set of HT-10, HTB-135 (blacks) and 4 sets of HT-8 all for the front. I had to buy the HT-10 at MSR from a fellow BMW along with a set of HP+ for the rear. My co-driver and I went through the front and rear sets at the PCA event. :(

if the DE weekend weather is anything like it was yesterday then i am going to have to sit this one out.
OBC said 116 yesterday :mad

oh come on pussy!!!! :D

if the DE weekend weather is anything like it was yesterday then i am going to have to sit this one out.
OBC said 116 yesterday :mad
x2
I'm a puss, but I'll come out on Sunday and watch. I have to work on Saturdays, so I can't play till I get another supervisor trained up.

yes, but you get to wear shorts this time

Fresh motor mounts going in this weekend in prep for the DE. How many motherf'ers is this on a 1 to 10 motherf'er scale? I've read something about getting to the top of the driver's side mount is a real motherf'er.

Fresh motor mounts going in this weekend in prep for the DE. How many motherf'ers is this on a 1 to 10 motherf'er scale? I've read something about getting to the top of the driver's side mount is a real motherf'er.


I think you can get to that one from the bottom. We did it on seans car but his headers were out and it made it easy. I have to do mine before the DE too. I would rate it a 6mf

So who else is thinking about an oil cooler for this(besides maranello man)?

If its hot I will just run my A/C :)

For those of you looking at motor mounts. call the guys at Vorshlog aka Motorforce. I have some beta motor mounts that rock. I was able to get to the driver side from the top and bottom without issue. I also have an engine brace if you want to lift your motor an inch or so up to make the job much easier, I also have A/C in my garage. :)

So who else is thinking about an oil cooler for this(besides maranello man)?I have a oil temp gauge and I will keep an eye on it I'm sure. Around town, highway driving, and driving like an ass... I've never seen it go over 200F.

My old e30 was 220F all the time, sometimes as much as 230F, and it had a oil cooler!

I see 220 oil on the track.

My car doesnt have an oil temp gauge but I'm afraid it's approaching 300 according to other people.

My car doesnt have an oil temp gauge but I'm afraid it's approaching 300 according to other people.


Probably. My buddy with the M Coupe regularly saw ~290. Now, with his oil cooler, he sees ~240.

I also have A/C in my garage. :)

Did you have the ac installed after the house was built or was this in when you built it? More details please :D

Seperate unit of course I take it...

For those of you looking at motor mounts. call the guys at Vorshlog aka Motorforce. I have some beta motor mounts that rock. I was able to get to the driver side from the top and bottom without issue. I also have an engine brace if you want to lift your motor an inch or so up to make the job much easier, I also have A/C in my garage. :)

Already ordered stock ones. :(

A/C would be nice...

For those of you looking at motor mounts. call the guys at Vorshlog aka Motorforce. I have some beta motor mounts that rock. I was able to get to the driver side from the top and bottom without issue. I also have an engine brace if you want to lift your motor an inch or so up to make the job much easier, I also have A/C in my garage. :)

do you have info, pics and pricing?

before any of you wise guys chime in yes i did attempt to contact the vendor.
this was their reply - "Greetings! Thank you for contacting Vorshlag Motorsports. Vorshlag Motorsports is currently operated outside normal business hours. We promise to respond to you within 24 hours. Thank you for your patience! Sincerely, Vorshlag Staff "

I sent an email to Brian, he will get back to you. I dont have any info on pricing. They are really nice looking. They are more firm than OEM. These have been one of the best mods Ive done. The car is so much more stable in corners while shifting. Shifts are much more precise as well. Everyone buys tranny mounts and I really think the issue is motor mounts for money shifts.

Ray, I have a stand alone unit that has an exhaust hose that goes out the window. I whish I had it plummed when the house was built. Next house.

Costco has them sometimes. They run about $500.

I always wondered if those worked well or not...

when its hot like this It will get my garage down to 79-80. There is a lot of radiant heat in there, lately my garage has been 100-101 during the day. Full sun most of the afternoon

79-80 would be fine but its hot as shit in there right now. I just dont have anywhere to vent that tube...

do you have info, pics and pricing?

before any of you wise guys chime in yes i did attempt to contact the vendor.
this was their reply - "Greetings! Thank you for contacting Vorshlag Motorsports. Vorshlag Motorsports is currently operated outside normal business hours. We promise to respond to you within 24 hours. Thank you for your patience! Sincerely, Vorshlag Staff "

Well, this is our second day job for now. That means we have to operate outside of "normal" hours. I should make that more clear on the msg so it doesn't sound like we're closed. We do however hover over email 24/7 so feel free to email us day and night. Our vmail pages us immediately so we can usually return messages quickly.

We will work on pictures of the motor mounts. Right now the prototype sets are on cars, one of which is equipped with a Twin Screw S/C kit.

Brian

Well, this is our second day job for now. That means we have to operate outside of "normal" hours. I should make that more clear on the msg so it doesn't sound like we're closed. We do however hover over email 24/7 so feel free to email us day and night. Our vmail pages us immediately so we can usually return messages quickly.

We will work on pictures of the motor mounts. Right now the prototype sets are on cars, one of which is equipped with a Twin Screw S/C kit.

Brian

Need another test mule?

79-80 would be fine but its hot as shit in there right now. I just dont have anywhere to vent that tube...

Nothing a hole saw wont fix.

What kind of AC are you runing in that garage? The main reason I stopped doing aything to the car is the heat. I can handle 80's, but high 90's and 100's means it's time to go inside.

I need to replace my RTAB's, but I'm waiting for hell to freeze over a little bit first.

This is the one that I have. http://www.compactappliance.com/xq/JSP.detailmain/itemID.10231/itemType.PRODUCT/iProductID.10231/qx/shopping/product/PAC12000E.htm

The ol'e boys from Victoy Product are coming up on Friday night and are going to drop a cooler kit off for me at the house.....can't beat that kind of service!!

I have been seeing 250-260 at msr on the temp guage so this VPD should do the job.

very nice, I was just looking at these 10 minutes ago

very nice, I was just looking at these 10 minutes ago

find a euro 3.2 or s54 filter housing, buy a core, some AN fittings, and some braided line. Better solution in my mind.

find a euro 3.2 or s54 filter housing, buy a core, some AN fittings, and some braided line. Better solution in my mind.
Don't the S54 housings go for a ridiculous amount though?

You girly men need to suck it up and not worry abou the heat. 105 Blah!

You girly men need to suck it up and not worry abou the heat. 105 Blah!
says the man with A/C in his garage.....:)

I think you can get to that one from the bottom. We did it on seans car but his headers were out and it made it easy. I have to do mine before the DE too. I would rate it a 6mf

Did mine this morning. It wasn't too bad with that breeze out of the north.

Here's some of my notes: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569080

I agree with the 6mf for the first time. It would be a 3 now that I know what to do.

Need another test mule?

Always looking for help in that dept. Probably not for motor mounts tho. :)

I'm thinking about making the trip to this one. Not completely sure I can afford it yet.

Finally registered. Can't wait.

I'm thinking about making the trip to this one. Not completely sure I can afford it yet.

Find a way

I'm thinking about making the trip to this one. Not completely sure I can afford it yet.

Ahem.........


http://dls.fmjmotorsports.com/images/doit.jpg

its just that I need to get a new helmet and the extra helmet cost is making it expensive. If I could find a place to crash friday and saturday night I could definately swing it.

Does MSR allow camping? if so.. do they have showers in the facilities?

My old M95 helmet isn't going to cut it at MSR.

Looking at the simpson voyager. opinions?

You can rent a helmet for $10. As for camping I don't know, but they do have showers.

They do have showers, I dont know if they allow camping. You might call them and ask.

G-force makes some nice helmets that are inexpensive. http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/home.asp?categ=271

I'll talk to Toon, but Its fine with me if you crash on the floor in our hotel room.
I have the Super Voyager and love it. It's a great helmet for the price.

-Michael

its just that I need to get a new helmet and the extra helmet cost is making it expensive. If I could find a place to crash friday and saturday night I could definately swing it.

Does MSR allow camping? if so.. do they have showers in the facilities?

My old M95 helmet isn't going to cut it at MSR.

Looking at the simpson voyager. opinions?

They do have showers, I dont know if they allow camping. You might call them and ask. The track is open 24hours on the weekend right? I don't see why you can't sleep in your car.. not that I would want to given the heat...

A tent might not be OK, but who knows.

No, the track entrance is locked at night.

So hide in a garage.

Wow...in early August...in Texas...that is a brilliant idea.

lol.... sleep on 4-6 sacks of ice under a comforter.

So hide in a garage.
The garages are privately owned.

going to make it happen one way or another.

purchased my brake pads tonight. going to join bmwcca after I type this.

Mike Lieb, thanks for the offer. I just might take you up on that with you and Toon. I'll call you and let you know by the end of the week.

gotta replace my waterpump ect that shit decided to crap out on me. I figured I could go another 10k or so. Replaced all that shit at 55k-60k and now its time again at 108k.

Just did pump, stat, alum housing, hoses and rad. I did not want to get caught out this summer.

I've installed two of those high volume Stewart waterpumps. Nice piece. I just gotta get one for my car now.

gotta replace my waterpump ect that shit decided to crap out on me. I figured I could go another 10k or so. Replaced all that shit at 55k-60k and now its time again at 108k.

I replaced my airfilter :)

finished the big purchases. White simpson super bandit is what I bought. hope its the right size when I get it.

now I just need to get my BMWCCA member number and register now.

If I just purchased my bmwcca membership online, is there a way I can get my member number sooner so that I can register now?

finished the big purchases. White simpson super bandit is what I bought. hope its the right size when I get it.

now I just need to get my BMWCCA member number and register now.

If I just purchased my bmwcca membership online, is there a way I can get my member number sooner so that I can register now?
Nope, but they don't really check the number. But if you'd like I'll "lend" you my member number untill you get yours(2 weeks).

just put in a random number, change your profile in DLB racing after you get your number

Assuming I get my shocks back I will be out there with my car on Friday. Some other people will probably take some sessions with it over the weekends. Rides are $10/session. :-)

Assuming I get my shocks back I will be out there with my car on Friday. Some other people will probably take some sessions with it over the weekends. Rides are $10/session. :-)
Huh? So if we're signed up for the DE we can come out on Friday and pay $10/session to run?

Huh? So if we're signed up for the DE we can come out on Friday and pay $10/session to run?

No...not what I said.

No...not what I said.
Wishfull thinking...

Assuming I get my shocks back I will be out there with my car on Friday. Some other people will probably take some sessions with it over the weekends. Rides are $10/session. :-)

WOO-HOO !!!!!!!!!!!

And I know that car well by now...heh.

WOO-HOO !!!!!!!!!!!

And I know that car well by now...heh.

Unfortunately nothing has changed since you drove it last. *sigh*....aero still sucks and the suspension isn't tuned yet. If you come up on Friday you can help me tune the suspension.

Oh yeah...don't forget your cool shirt.

Unfortunately nothing has changed since you drove it last. *sigh*....aero still sucks and the suspension isn't tuned yet. If you come up on Friday you can help me tune the suspension.

Frankly, I don' tthink I can get there until like 5 on Friday at the earliest...but I will try for earlier.

Did you fix the leak in the shock?

Can you blame it on Bob M.?

:lol :lol :lol

Did you fix the leak in the shock?

Can you blame it on Bob M.?

Yes fixed- sort of...still waiting to get it back. Unfortunately I can't blame Bob for this one. The blame lies squarely on my shoulders. Install error- the external reservoir line was rubbing up aganst the wheel making a hole over time. I have to figure out how to route and secure the line better. The external reservoirs are a PITA.

If you come up on Friday you can help me tune the suspension.

:wave

:wave

Are you a member?

Oooops...ONE thing has changed since Barber....I took out the 3.73 and put back in the 4.10.

Are you not racing Sean? You are not on the etnry list as of now.

Are you not racing Sean? You are not on the etnry list as of now.

i'm not a member.

Hard to race a car with no motor, :( I want to race, but have no car.

hell, i'd be glad to DE a car right now.

i'm not a member.

Hard to race a car with no motor, :( I want to race, but have no car.
DE the 535!

i'm not a member.

Hard to race a car with no motor, :( I want to race, but have no car.

hell, i'd be glad to DE a car right now.

I am not a member either so you need to find one to get in.

I thought you bought an M50 for $500?

Are you approved for instructing? We probably don't need instructors as the student groups are thin. You could bump rides like Pimpalicious Dave. You need to start taking lessons.

I am not a member either so you need to find one to get in.

I thought you bought an M50 for $500?

Are you approved for instructing? We probably don't need instructors as the student groups are thin. You could bump rides like Pimpalicious Dave. You need to start taking lessons.

wonder if my friend would ever find out if I say i'm a guest of his. lol I'm sure Brian, Will, or Scott have to have a unused guest slot.

I did buy an m50, but thats a whole different problem trying to get my money back.

I've never instructed with bmw cca, but i have with other groups. Dave taught me how to drive, now I need to learn ride pimping skillz.

ok, I'm registered as a novice and my name is on the list.

need to fill out pesky tech sheet and helmet waiver. thanks for pointing that out Greg.

Oooops...ONE thing has changed since Barber....I took out the 3.73 and put back in the 4.10.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiite....that thing will flat-out LEAP outta the corners, Bruce! DAMN! I will try to get there before 5 on Friday.

Sean, if you want to instruct, I can fit you in, I think. Please let me know ASAP. Then you can be my apprentice pimpalicious ghetto-fabuloso ride ho.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiite....that thing will flat-out LEAP outta the corners, Bruce! DAMN! I will try to get there before 5 on Friday.

It might create some problems with being between gears at certain places. Not sure about the new track as I have never driven it, but gearing was strange in Tombstone and Big Bend (especially BB) with the 3.73. OTOH, it might fix all the issues I had there.

It might create some problems with being between gears at certain places. Not sure about the new track as I have never driven it, but gearing was strange in Tombstone and Big Bend (especially BB) with the 3.73. OTOH, it might fix all the issues I had there.

Gosh, I may just have to drive it to see for sure...

ok, I'm registered as a novice and my name is on the list.

need to fill out pesky tech sheet and helmet waiver. thanks for pointing that out Greg.

The Tech sheet needs to be filled out by an actual shop, not just you.

Gosh, I may just have to drive it to see for sure...

I know your M.O. and I STILL let you get away with it....SHEESH!

The Tech sheet needs to be filled out by an actual shop, not just you.

Right, I got that. Going to try to have gearhead garage do it for me in Norman.

Is there a schedule for the club races?

I'm not doing the DE but wanted to see some racing.

isnt the enduro usually right after lunch? On Sunday

No enduro this time. It's too hot.

Its only going to be in the high 80s that weekend.

Wooo, Kosei's and rear HT-10's are in! RA-1's are in too :redspot

Its only going to be in the high 80s that weekend.


And you know this...how?


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And you know this...how?


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Mother Nature told me.

yea, high 80's at night maybe.

I'm expecting to lose a couple lbs due to sweating my ass off in the 100* weather.

Sean, if you want to instruct, I can fit you in, I think. Please let me know ASAP. Then you can be my apprentice pimpalicious ghetto-fabuloso ride ho.

If I can drive bruce's car then i'll instruct. :D

If I can drive bruce's car then i'll instruct. :D

I have no say on the latter...heh.

But if yo seriously want ot instruct in 100+ degree weather, I'd be glad to have you. Please let me know.

:eatpop: :wave

:eatpop: :wave

on that confident inspiring answer ;) , if you guys need more instructors i'd be glad to help out Dave.

on that confident inspiring answer ;) , if you guys need more instructors i'd be glad to help out Dave.

If your post means "If I can drive Bruce's car for every instructor session the entire weekend" I am sure Dave, Mark, and Matt would have something to say about that.

If your post means"If I can drive Bruce's car one session (maybe more)" then something might be able to be arranged.

Better? :thumbup:

my post meant, if I can by chance, maybe, I can drive bruce's car for one session. But only to help bruce sort his suspension out, no personal gain.

Think of it, as me doing you a favor haha

my post meant, if I can by chance, maybe, I can drive bruce's car for one session. But only to help bruce sort his suspension out, no personal gain.

Think of it, as me doing you a favor haha

LOL. I can work something out.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiite....that thing will flat-out LEAP outta the corners, Bruce! DAMN! I will try to get there before 5 on Friday.


Assuming I have the numbers right....
top speed in each gear using a 7500 rpm redline
1st- 33
2nd- 55
3rd- 83
4th- 111
5th- 138

Not sure about the new long course, but (with a good driver- read NOT me) 5th might be needed after Big Bend. I am guessing that 5th might be needed going into Ricochet depends on how large of hairy appendages one has. I think the straight into Ricochet is the fastest part of the long course?

Cool, Sean. I will put you down. A team leader will be in touch.

Bruce, you will definitely need to get to 5th after Big Bend. Into Ricochet? Hmmm....with all that rear downforce & none in the front, I doubt it...but it'll be close to the top of 4th (I am guessing maybe 6500) when the confidence level comes up...and likey 5th for a short squirt before Little Bend. Also MAYBE 5th for a short squirt before Big Bend.

Cool, Sean. I will put you down. A team leader will be in touch.

Bruce, you will definitely need to get to 5th after Big Bend. Into Ricochet? Hmmm....with all that rear downforce & none in the front, I doubt it...but it'll be close to the top of 4th (I am guessing maybe 6500) when the confidence level comes up...and likey 5th for a short squirt before Little Bend. Also MAYBE 5th for a short squirt before Big Bend.

Hmm front down force. You can use me as a hood ornament. :buttrock

Bruce, you will definitely need to get to 5th after Big Bend. Into Ricochet? Hmmm....with all that rear downforce & none in the front, I doubt it...but it'll be close to the top of 4th (I am guessing maybe 6500) when the confidence level comes up...and likey 5th for a short squirt before Little Bend. Also MAYBE 5th for a short squirt before Big Bend.

It'll definitely be interesting.... :buttrock

http://vorshlag.smugmug.com/photos/84253681-M.jpg

Took some pics last night on the car. The final version will have minor changes like the aluminum will be anodized clear which turns it a nice matte finish.

Hey those are cool :pimpflash

Will those fit an E46(330)?

We have not put them on an E46, but all the cross references in the ETK say it is the same part as E36 6 cylinders. Care to try it? :)

We have not put them on an E46, but all the cross references in the ETK say it is the same part as E36 6 cylinders. Care to try it? :)
Possibly, how much louder and/or rougher will the car be?

More vibration at idle, but above 800 rpm it is smooth like buttah. So it depends on your tolerance. I kind of think of it like a 4 banger with the a/c on at idle. Doug has a set too, sit in his car next weekend.

Will do...

$10 per sit.

$10 per sit.
Yes sir.

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Took some pics last night on the car. The final version will have minor changes like the aluminum will be anodized clear which turns it a nice matte finish.

Brian, what's your timeline for having these ready for market? Estimated price?

Thanks,

GrifM3
Dinan S2

We want to make one little design change, we didn't make a hole for the heat shield tab. Once we finalize that (next week), production should start. Usually 3-6 weeks after that. Hopefully the end of August. Introductory price is $129/set, regular price will be $159/set. Intro will coincide with the footer under my login name changing from "Member" to "Supporting Vendor". We'll offer pre-orders shortly, free shipping too. Update will be on our web page later this weekend. :)

i'd love to switch my ***** mounts to some Vorshlag mounts :D

awww, i can't say s uuc k anymore :(

Thats funny you can't say s-u-u-c-k mounts

i'd love to switch my ***** mounts to some Vorshlag mounts :D

awww, i can't say s uuc k anymore :(


Sean, did you have a problem with UUC's mounts?

Brian, put me down for a pair when you guys are ready.

GrifM3
Dinan S2

Sean, did you have a problem with UUC's mounts?

Brian, put me down for a pair when you guys are ready.

GrifM3
Dinan S2

I don't have any problem with them, but i'm glad to support those who have helped me out.

Holy crap, I didn't know about this Texas forum....learn new Shitte everyday!!

Maranellowoman, I would be interested in some advanced instructing, ie. 2-3 sessions per day. I am seriously considering skipping many of the race practices and would therefore have some free time.

I like those new motor mounts as well. Very trick.

Sean, I sent you an email earlier this evening. Let me know if you can help.

Bruce, more than happy to take your E30 monster for a few laps on Friday. I will be there all day.

Yosten, you're a fag...get a room!! :)

Looking forward to this weekend, biyatches...

Scott

Those that are interested in the motormounts, you are welcome to check them out on my car and have a seat.

Holy crap, I didn't know about this Texas forum....learn new Shitte everyday!!


well you are always slightly behind.






:buttrock :lol

Holy crap, I didn't know about this Texas forum....learn new Shitte everyday!!

Dumbass.

Bruce, more than happy to take your E30 monster for a few laps on Friday. I will be there all day.

If that is what I have to do to get you to see the light and get a Euro motor then so be it. I just hope my shocks are sitting on my doorstep when I get into town Thursday night.

Holy crap, I didn't know about this Texas forum....learn new Shitte everyday!!

Maranellomachoman, I would be interested in some advanced instructing, ie. 2-3 sessions per day. I am seriously considering skipping many of the race practices and would therefore have some free time.

I like those new motor mounts as well. Very trick.

Sean, I sent you an email earlier this evening. Let me know if you can help.

Bruce, more than happy to take your E30 monster for a few laps on Friday. I will be there all day.

Yosten, you're a fag...get a room!! :)

Looking forward to this weekend, biyatches...

Scott

What's in it for me?

Seriously, though, we are not having anyone who is racing as instructors this time. Too many racer meetings, etc. If you were not racing at all, I'd love to have you work...but if you're racing at all, I have to decline. Sorry.

Also, I am not sure you will fit in Bruce's car. Consider salads this week, and maybe....

So do I get to pick my instructor?

I've never been to MSR before and I've been plunked into novice(bleh). Who do I want as instructor and knows the track well?

So do I get to pick my instructor?

I've never been to MSR before and I've been plunked into novice(bleh). Who do I want as instructor and knows the track well?
Well yes and no. You will be auto-assigned an instructor but you can always ask to change your instructor once you get there.

If you want to be in Intermediate email gsnyder@lscbmwcca.org . Get anyone but Doug, Sean, or Dave :stickoutt

I tried Greg.

"I received your email with the question about your classification for the upcoming DE. I reviewed your entry and your are registered for the Novice class which is where you will have to start. Our event's chief driving instructor has made a mandate that all drivers who have not driven on the MSR track before MUST start in Novice and then be promoted to other run groups as the weekend progresses. This is regardless of past experience and run group at other tracks. Sorry for this, and I hope it is not too much of an inconvenience. When you first meet your driving instructor on Saturday morning mention to him/her that you have DE experience on other tracks and that you would like to be promoted to a higher run group asap.

Matt Dashiell
LSCBMWCCA Registrar"

Novice can't be as awful as you make it sound.

^ ghey. IMO they overhype the new track.

honestly its not that big of a deal. Just ask for a checkride in the morning and you should be set. Is novice green though? Only bad part is you have that 1 wasted session with no helmets if you already have track experience.

Well yes and no. You will be auto-assigned an instructor but you can always ask to change your instructor once you get there.

If you want to be in Intermediate email gsnyder@lscbmwcca.org . Get anyone but Doug, Sean, or Dave :stickoutt

Let me pipe in, as co-Chief Instructor, here:

1) No, you cannot pick your instructor.

2) If you have SIGNIFICANT other track experience, alert your instructor on Sat. morning, so they can be looking at you for advancement.

3) Advancement is NOT guaranteed. Focusing on advancement is not a good idea.

4) Your request to change instructors will only be looked at in cases of serious communication problems, personality conflicts, or other glaring issues. Changing to change, for the sake of it, will be frowned upon, since it REALLY messes up our ability to record comments about each student for their next event with us, and creates unnecessary work for RAJ & ME for the rest of the weekend. EDIT: once you get to the Solo/Advanced group, you may request any instructor of your choosing, providing he/she is available at that moment. In fact, going out with a variety of instructors is a very good idea.

5) Anyone who thinks the new track is being "overhyped" can stuff it. The new section is significantly more dangerous than the old, and thus, since SAFETY is our primary objective, all due caution with those who have never been there before is well advised. If you have a problem with that policy, tell me face to face on Saturday morning. Don't bleat about it on the internet. However, realize that you will lose your argument, and safety will remain out #1 priority.

To add to Dave's comments...

6) try a different instructor...you just might learn something. Using the same instructors over and over just let's you keep doing the same things over and over. A fresh perspective is usually a good idea.

Exactly. That was sort of in my Edit.

Yosten, you're a fag...get a room!! :)


That's it!

...better keep an eye on your spinners... :devillook

thanks for the explaining. I'm not trying to cause trouble. I'm just wondering how this works. I've not been to a bmwcca DE before. Just open track days at HMRC. I think I know what I'm doing but I'm not against instrutors making comments. I was just wondering how novice, novice was. Does novice class allow passing? Ray mentioned something about a parade style first session without helmets. Again, I'm not trying to cause trouble, I'm just excited about finally getting to go to a different track and wanting to know what to expect from the organization.

To add to Dave's comments...

6) try a different instructor...you just might learn something. Using the same instructors over and over just let's you keep doing the same things over and over. A fresh perspective is usually a good idea.

Couldn't agree more!

Yeah novice is usually green so your first session you go out with no helmets and the instructor will drive your car for a few laps then give you a shot. If its your first time at msr just go with it because its a pretty complicated track and that first session will probably help out. After that moving into blue shouldn't be a problem.
See ya out there

The novice group goes out for a parade session with the instructor driving your car. This is to show you the line. the next session you will drive, if you want to move in to intermediate or Solo you will need to show car control and show that you can drive the line. Passing is allowed in certain areas.

Yeah novice is usually green so your first session you go out with no helmets and the instructor will drive your car for a few laps then give you a shot. If its your first time at msr just go with it because its a pretty complicated track and that first session will probably help out. After that moving into blue shouldn't be a problem.
See ya out there

Just meet your instructor as early as possible on the grid, explain the mods to your car, your experience level, then use the slow speed laps and no helmet to your advantage to discuss the proper lines. May actually work out better for you in the long run unless the CDIs want some laps at speed before moving you up in order to confirm your experience. Sometime though, if placement in Green is completely unjustified, they may also let you run the next Blue session right away.

Dave (Maranellowoman) will treat you right.

Scott

thanks for the info guys.

Just meet your instructor as early as possible on the grid, explain the mods to your car, your experience level, then use the slow speed laps and no helmet to your advantage to discuss the proper lines. May actually work out better for you in the long run unless the CDIs want some laps at speed before moving you up in order to confirm your experience. Sometime though, if placement in Green is completely unjustified, they may also let you run the next Blue session right away.

Dave (Maranellomachoman) will treat you right.

Scott

Thanks, man. Spot-on.

Ted, I see you have 4 previous DE's, none at this track. What Scott says may well happen. We have plenty of room in the Intermediate (Blue) group, if you are ready to move up. But the first Saturday session, w/o helmets, at moderate street speeds, with no passing, is a GREAT way to learn the track with input from an experienced instructor. After that, with helmet, you can apply your skills to the course.

What may, in fact, happen is that you get moved up to Blue, with an instructor, by Saturday afternoon, with an opportunity to solo on Sunday. But let's just play it by ear. As Scott says, we will treat you right...but we will not advance you before you are ready.

This track can really catch you out. The new section is VERY busy, and leaves no margin for error (versus the old section, which was probably the safest course in the country). Combined with inexperience & extreme heat, and we (the instructor corps) are not gonna leave anything--namely YOUR SAFETY--to chance.

5) Anyone who thinks the new track is being "overhyped" can stuff it. The new section is significantly more dangerous than the old, and thus, since SAFETY is our primary objective, all due caution with those who have never been there before is well advised. If you have a problem with that policy, tell me face to face on Saturday morning. Don't bleat about it on the internet. However, realize that you will lose your argument, and safety will remain out #1 priority.
Driving on track is inherently dangerous and caution should always be exercised. If we must change our rules for the new track then the rules weren't tough enough for the old track. See what I'm trying to say?

No, I don't. What rules have been changed?

No, I don't. What rules have been changed?
The first DE at MSR being in novice...

And what rule has been changed?

And what rule has been changed?
Maybe I'm confusing PCA and BMWCCA but I can almost swear I've seen first timers at MSR be in Intermediate. I know for sure they have in the PCA.

Hey its all good, lets just drive.

Hey its all good, lets just drive.
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Hey its all good, lets just drive.
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Maybe I'm confusing PCA and BMWCCA but I can almost swear I've seen first timers at MSR be in Intermediate. I know for sure they have in the PCA.


Always up to CDI discretion. Old course = safe for beginners; new course = much less safe for beginners

Also, PCA did the same thing when the new course opened.

Not really that big of a deal, just bring lots of water!!

and hot cheerleaders

Not really that big of a deal, just bring lots of water!!
Isn't *insert dealer sponsor here* supplying water? I know I'll be bringing my 10 x 10 tent thingie.

I know I'll be bringing my thingie.


Thanks for the warning!

:lol

He's ghey like that, as if you couldn't tell by his screen name.

Yup.

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i hate the fucking thing, reminds me of Oreillys

^ LOL!!!

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oreillys!!! Auto Parts!!!

HEY GUYS I'M REALLY ENJOYING READING THIS THREAD. I ACTUALLY LAUGHED OUT LOUD

see ya'll saturday and sunday.

HEY GUYS I'M REALLY ENJOYING READING THIS THREAD. I ACTUALLY LAUGHED OUT LOUD

see ya'll saturday and sunday.

Just for that, you are buying the beer after the track goes cold on Saturday.

Just for that, you are buying the beer after the track goes cold on Saturday.

Trust me, with you and me away from the chitlins for a weekend, I will have more than enough beer for everyone!! Just stop by the garage and induldge yourself. Where is Jay's stripper pole when you need it??

Scott

i've met Ray and Sean, don't know the rest of you TX guys. i'd be happy to have any of the racer types instruct me as i'm thinking along those lines in the next year or so.

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before you post that shit here too

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i've met Ray and Sean, don't know the rest of you TX guys. i'd be happy to have any of the racer types instruct me as i'm thinking along those lines in the next year or so.

Oh no....another victim for Pimpalicious D.

i've met Ray and Sean, don't know the rest of you TX guys. i'd be happy to have any of the racer types instruct me as i'm thinking along those lines in the next year or so.
We met a month or 2 ago, I was the black 330Ci.

Trust me, with you and me away from the chitlins for a weekend, I will have more than enough beer for everyone!! Just stop by the garage and induldge yourself. Where is Jay's stripper pole when you need it??

Scott

FUKKEN_A !!!!!!!!!!!!

Jmitro, come ask for me (tall skinny dude named Dave) and I will either ride with you or have another instructor who races ride with you, if you are interested in racing. We will have a bunch this weekend--SRiley, Sean, Dave Rierson, Raj, Joe.

And yes, Bruce (gobuffs) knows me well. I am the undisputed master of pimping drives of others' cars. Ain't never taken anyone's car off track yet!!

Looks like I might make it after all. :redspot

I might need to bum a hotel room floor from someone though, assuming Motel 6 is booked up.

hey, Dave, thanks for the invite. i will look you up. and i would be happy to have you drive my car and let me know what you think about the current setup. we can discuss it then.

Greg - didn't mean to leave you out. i do remember meeting you.

Chris - Ted and I may be shacked up at the fancy Green Oaks hotel, about 15 minutes north of MSR. you're welcome to share the room if desired. if my trailer is done by tomorrow, i will hopefully drive down by friday evening.

Looks like I might make it after all. :redspot

I might need to bum a hotel room floor from someone though, assuming Motel 6 is booked up.


Chris, I have a room at the Motel 6, and no roommate. Email me.

Chris, I have a room at the Motel 6, and no roommate. Email me.

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Chris - Ted and I may be shacked up at the fancy Green Oaks hotel, about 15 minutes north of MSR. you're welcome to share the room if desired. if my trailer is done by tomorrow, i will hopefully drive down by friday evening.



I might need to bum a hotel room floor from someone though, assuming Motel 6 is booked up.

Sorry guys a couple of weeks too late or I could have hooked you up. I checked at my old place and they are sold out this weekend from the Navy reserves.

Jmitro was the Green oaks the last place left?

...

Did Ponch autograph that picture he sent you?

Or did he get a restraining order against you for stalking?

hinzM3 - the green oaks is the closest hotel to MSR that i'm aware of, aside from motel 6. i usually don't reserve my room soon enough and so i've stayed at green oaks every time. it's a little more expensive, but not bad

hinzM3 - the green oaks is the closest hotel to MSR that i'm aware of, aside from motel 6. i usually don't reserve my room soon enough and so i've stayed at green oaks every time. it's a little more expensive, but not bad


Ah, no there are closer hotels for sure. If you go south on 20 up to hulen/Bryant Irvin there are a few places Hampton, Amerisuites,holiday inn express, ect. If you go North on 20 a couple of exits down there is a fairly new Best Western as well.

The Hampton down the street from the Green Oaks is the one I used to work at.

Chris are you going to be racing? If so I take it you're driving down on Friday? Let me know so we can get that hood on your car too, doesn't take too long.

Chris are you going to be racing? If so I take it you're driving down on Friday? Let me know so we can get that hood on your car too, doesn't take too long.

Better weigh that shit first. If it is even 1# less than stock, I am protesting that bizzo's ass.

Im staying at hotel home. Its free and I get a much better sleep.

Chris are you going to be racing? If so I take it you're driving down on Friday? Let me know so we can get that hood on your car too, doesn't take too long.


Yeah, I'll need to get that hood from you on Friday so we can get it on the car. Don't tell Riley it's carbon fiber, he'll never know the difference. :D

See I tod you mid 80s http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USTX0308?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared

er +20

HAHA, damn! Anybody got a cool suit I can borrow :redspot