Day before Easter Sunday.

Ononline registration will open at 12:01 am this Saturday, March 1st (that's this this Sat as of this posting). Click on SD Chap Online Registration Auto-x (http://sdbmwcca.motorsportreg.com) to reserve your spot in advance. We’ll hold 10 openings for the first non-BMWs and increase our total registration to 100 drivers since Daylight Savings Time will be in place by then.

Another reminder: when you register online, you STILL need to show up before 7:30 to claim your spot. We have plenty of people who arrive on the event day hoping to get in, and to maximize driver openings, we may offer them your spot if you’re a no-show at 7:30. Late arrivals swamp our Tech and Registration volunteers all at the same time and hold up our 8:30 Driver’s Meeting, so please help us out and arrive by 7:30. Getting 1100 runs in (100 drivers X 11 runs) is hard to do unless we all work together to achieve it.

:rofl: still thinking in the past. if i get my strut and tie rods by then i am going for sure :), will be my 1st.

In!

in! wooo woooooo. soo amped...

Similar thread (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=947915) in Track/Auto-x forums.

So amp'd! just need to fix some minor things ie: leaking rear struts and bald rear tires :)

LSD goes in tomorrow... I'm early awaiting to see the difference in handling :)

LSD goes in tomorrow... I'm early awaiting to see the difference in handling :)

LSD has nothing to do with handling. It has all to do with how early and how much power you can put down in a turn.

LSD has nothing to do with handling. It has all to do with how early and how much power you can put down in a turn.

minimizing wheelspin on a corner exit isn't a handling improvement?:rolleyes

minimizing wheelspin on a corner exit isn't a handling improvement?:rolleyes

I guess to me it's not. But then again I just realized you don't have an M3, so you're adding one which would help you a great deal in the turns.

Handling is more of suspension and it's geometry and tire/wheel size/width.

Not arguing just my point of view. I actually had my LSD go bad and replaced it with a rebuilt one from Metric Mechanic but instead of 2-discs, I made it a 3-disc variable LSD (same stock gear ration 3:25).

signed up this morning! see you all there!

minimizing wheelspin on a corner exit isn't a handling improvement?:rolleyes

Not really, its more of a power application to the ground. Handling would be more suspension based. Body roll, turn in, nose dive (when braking). The LSD will make a difference with the rear end, the question is...will you be ready for the change? :D

I'm registered ! woot woot

Not really, its more of a power application to the ground. Handling would be more suspension based. Body roll, turn in, nose dive (when braking). The LSD will make a difference with the rear end, the question is...will you be ready for the change? :D

Im already enjoying the ratio increase over the stock 2.93 (got a 3.23)

thanks to johnnyscene for installing it :D

i registered tooo.. ill be going solo this time...dad isnt goin..

im bringin friends from e46fanatics.com tho! and maybe some friends to watch

I need to find a car to drive. :shifty

I need to find a car to drive. :shifty

:D

I need to find a car to drive. :shifty

What's wrong with your E36 ?

What's wrong with your E36 ?
Oh, not much. She just doesn't have an exhaust past the manifolds. :shifty

:embarrasm What are you plans with the exhaust ?

:embarrasm What are you plans with the exhaust ?
I have another one up in Dana Point waiting for me. I just have a couple other things to get situated before that can be taken care of.

http://www.motorkulttv.com/

bump, i cant wait.

I might make it to this one. :)

And after SD chap auto-x, I'll get another fix the following weekend with the GG chap auto-x. See how NorCal runs their program.

And after SD chap auto-x, I'll get another fix the following weekend with the GG chap auto-x. See how NorCal runs their program.

Same, it's gonna be a fun week :stickoutt

Rats i can't go to this one :(

Rats i can't go to this one :(
Can I borrow one of your cars? :stickoutt

I might stop by to say hello...Haven't been to an autox in a LONG TIME.

See you guys there.

No vegas!?

Looks like non-bmw is full, so I won't be going this time.

im there, ill prob have to call in sic to work and change my oil, but im in

i wont no more. thermostat, waterpump, etc etc etc. needs to be replaced. glad it didn't happen while in the auto-x that would have sucked

i wont no more. thermostat, waterpump, etc etc etc. needs to be replaced. glad it didn't happen while in the auto-x that would have sucked

You can't fix that in two weeks?

sure can, but i just spend 300 on parts, and 175 on an m3 bumper, and paint another $$$. so im broke.

im there, ill prob have to call in sic to work and change my oil, but im in

Looking forward to seeing that m3 saloon...one of my favorites on this forum. Those BBS wheels are hotness. :drool:

Looks like non-bmw is full, so I won't be going this time.

Want to co-drive my car?

I'm there duuuudes!

mtech2 front bumper just installed...i have a new thing to plow those cones down...:shifty

One more week!
Maybe I can sneak my M50 manifold in there beforehand :D

no school on friday (religious school ftw for once)

so imma do my first DIY oil change on my e46 right before the auto-x

i picked up 6 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-30...is that a "BMW Recommended" or a BMW "allowed" oil to use?

no school on friday (religious school ftw for once)

so imma do my first DIY oil change on my e46 right before the auto-x

i picked up 6 quarts of Mobil 1 5W-30...is that a "BMW Recommended" or a BMW "allowed" oil to use?

Um, you need 7 quarts. Not sure about E46s, but my 328 takes 6.9 quarts. You'll want to top it off with the whole 7 quarts before the auto-x.

Game time tomorrow! And BMW recommends a heavier weight oil for the E46 M3.

I'm having my tire bitch mount new R-comps, followed by an oil change and alignment. Whoever is in 6cyl mod better be ready...:devillook

I'm having my tire bitch mount new R-comps, followed by an oil change and alignment. Whoever is in 6cyl mod better be ready...:devillook

Im in that class by default, and Im getting my ass handed to me!

Um, you need 7 quarts. Not sure about E46s, but my 328 takes 6.9 quarts. You'll want to top it off with the whole 7 quarts before the auto-x.

ya. im adding the 7th quart tomorrow morning.

car = washed
interior = empty
supplies = packed
oil = changed and fresh
tape = ready to be applied :shifty
southpaw = amped for tomorrow

see you guys there :alright

Don't forget your tire pressures and chairs :)

did the tires. washed it. cleaned interior. took out all excess stuff..

got my water, sunscreen everything, and yes. tape...hehehe


leavin now, hope to see you guys there

FUCK I'm in oceanside right now with my car smoking from the diff... AAA on the way :( guess I'll see you guys at the next one. Sigh.

EDIT: and to add insult to injury, I saw kyle pass the flatbed I was in :(

dang. that course was hugeee...so fun tho.

good seeing you guys and meeting some new people!

FUCK I'm in oceanside right now with my car smoking from the diff... AAA on the way :( guess I'll see you guys at the next one. Sigh.

EDIT: and to add insult to injury, I saw kyle pass the flatbed I was in :(

Damn, what happened?!??!
:(

dang. that course was hugeee...so fun tho.

good seeing you guys and meeting some new people!
I saw your car on the track, I was just a spectator today.

Damn, what happened?!??!
:(

My diff fluid was very very low. I bought it thinking that it had full fluid, so I had it installed but Johnny didn't bother to check the fluid levels. Essentially, the gear oil inside got cooked and I was left on the side of the road with a steaming car. I thought that shit was gonna catch on fire lol. I ended up getting a flatbed tow with some black guy with dreads... truck smelled like weed. Saw a GT3 and Kyle in his M coupe pass by while I was in the tow truck :( Damn, I bled money out the ass today.

I got it all fixed up with my stock diff back in there... also got my clutch/flywheel done while I was at it. If you guys ever need work done, Lael Automotive in Oceanside is excellent. The owner, Lael, is very knowledgeable about BMWs. I highly recommend his shop. People who know what they're doing are hard to come by.

My diff fluid was very very low. I bought it thinking that it had full fluid, so I had it installed but Johnny didn't bother to check the fluid levels. Essentially, the gear oil inside got cooked and I was left on the side of the road with a steaming car. I thought that shit was gonna catch on fire lol. I ended up getting a flatbed tow with some black guy with dreads... truck smelled like weed. Saw a GT3 and Kyle in his M coupe pass by while I was in the tow truck :( Damn, I bled money out the ass today.

I got it all fixed up with my stock diff back in there... also got my clutch/flywheel done while I was at it. If you guys ever need work done, Lael Automotive in Oceanside is excellent. The owner, Lael, is very knowledgeable about BMWs. I highly recommend his shop. People who know what they're doing are hard to come by.

Damn, sorry to hear about that man, at least you got it all fixed up. You still heading north tonight?

dang. that course was hugeee...so fun tho.

good seeing you guys and meeting some new people!

Actually, the "bunny shaped" course design at today's event has been used at least once before. This is a pic I took of the exact same course map from 6 years ago. I liked it.
http://www.shinobibmw.com/Events/Information/Thumbnails/typical_day_04.jpg

Good meeting you and seeing you participating out there Southpaw. Did you take pics? I hope someone took a pic of me out there. It took me 6 years to do it (I've been very close before), but I finally took home the TOTD award http://www.shinobibmw.com/work/smilies/green_victory.gif.

Good seeing you Albert (shinobi). Yeah that "Bunny" course was fast. In my M-Stock M3 (literally bone-stock), I hit 3rd gear, 3 and even 4 times!!! Very fast, fast course! I got 2nd in Gold class but hey there were only 3 people, but I was competing against my co-driver Brian Moon and he got me by .500! 103.014 vs 103.588. Not close enough for even M-Stock but there was one fast 2007 Z4-M Coupe today.

Great day today.

I saw your car on the track, I was just a spectator today.

really? where were you?

haha i was in the taped up "'pirate car" argggg

Actually, the "bunny shaped" course design at today's event has been used at least once before. This is a pic I took of the exact same course map from 6 years ago. I liked it.

Good meeting you and seeing you participating out there Southpaw. Did you take pics? I hope someone took a pic of me out there. It took me 6 years to do it (I've been very close before), but I finally took home the TOTD award http://www.shinobibmw.com/work/smilies/green_victory.gif.

thanks Albert! and wow...your car had to be one of my most favorite...being a non m and kickin ass.... :eek:

an instructor was telling me that you have the hardware to keep the auto in the same gear? whats that all about? :eyecrazy


EDIT - and no sorry Albert, i didnt take pics, i brought my camera! but i left the battery at home :ben so that ruined that. but my friend eurobmrdude (Dmitry) was takin pics! hes a really good photographer, hes gonna make a thread on e46fanatics.com. ill give you the link!

I ate 50 bucks on this this weekend. I really wanted to go, but I had too much school work to be able to do it. I REALLY wanted to go and right now I kind of regret not going, but I really needed to get some serious reading done.

I saw your car on the track, I was just a spectator today.

When are you not a spectator?

When are you not a spectator?

:shifty

That was such a fun course, my tires were cooked(too hot) after a lap though(General Exclaims FTMFL). So I ended up just trying(and succeeding more than I thought I would haha) to slide my car around which was a lot of fun hahaha. There is not an autox next month, is there?

ya, that female instructor said i kept sliding out because my tires expanded and my PSI was way to high... :mad



and nick, was that you doing the flags at the startup at the timed trials?

Well, I made it back home to NorCal on my stock diff. Hopefully Dan will credit me for the June autox!

really? where were you?

haha i was in the taped up "'pirate car" argggg

I was walking around in the gray Bimmerfest shirt from last year.

When are you not a spectator?

:stickoutt

Great day yesterday! Except that my front tires got CHEWED up because they were so old :( They weren't even at the wear bars and they literally had quarter sized chunks out of them. Borrowed a friends (and my spare) and was able to run the last timed runs :lol

ya, that female instructor said i kept sliding out because my tires expanded and my PSI was way to high... :mad



and nick, was that you doing the flags at the startup at the timed trials?

why didn't you take air out of your tires?

Great day yesterday! Except that my front tires got CHEWED up because they were so old :( They weren't even at the wear bars and they literally had quarter sized chunks out of them. Borrowed a friends (and my spare) and was able to run the last timed runs :lol

hey man! were you the guy that i met? i was talkin about socale36.com ;)

why didn't you take air out of your tires?

because by the time the instructor brought it up, it was my last timed run, and i was up next, so i didnt have time..

and yes. i did feel a difference, i slid off the track or a little bit... :shifty

here are some pics that my friend from e46fanatics.com took..
enjoy!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=558591

next one for sure im going (as long as my car doesn't go down again :( )

That a course was a lot of fun and a good bit faster than last month !! My tires took a good beating!

mine too! haha. and nice meeting you!

mine too! haha. and nice meeting you!

Yea I was talking to you about the website near the end of the day. :cool

Glad you guys liked the course. That thing was LONG. We had a lot of help setting it up, but I still ended up walking 2 or 3 full laps in the morning while we got everything laid out.

Funny thing; I found a crumpled $10 bill in a crack in the asphalt while we were getting the cones spaced out at 630AM. Thank you, random careless Chargers fan (or SCCA participant?)...

Glad you guys liked the course. That thing was LONG. We had a lot of help setting it up, but I still ended up walking 2 or 3 full laps in the morning while we got everything laid out.

Funny thing; I found a crumpled $10 bill in a crack in the asphalt while we were getting the cones spaced out at 630AM. Thank you, random careless Chargers fan (or SCCA participant?)...


dude, thats mine... :shifty

How many runs did you guys get with such a huge track?

How many runs did you guys get with such a huge track?

Since they were running ahead of schedule for a change, they gave out 4 timed runs instead of 3, so total of 12 instead of 11 (4 mor, 4 aft, 4 timed).

Oh wow, I'm really bummed out that I couldn't make it now. I hope the GGC chapter lets us have that many runs!

Oh wow, I'm really bummed out that I couldn't make it now. I hope the GGC chapter lets us have that many runs!

Speaking GGC, I'm heading up there next weekend. CCC on Sat, Auto-x on Sunday. I'll be instructing (or as they call it "coaching") up there.

Ah, I've just been told it's usually 5-6 runs. Those sandwiches better be good :shifty

Ah, I've just been told it's usually 5-6 runs. Those sandwiches better be good :shifty

Yeah I believe someone who ran up there was down in March at SD and told me that too. That's not a lot of runs. Oh well. Gotta check it out anyway. Make a weekend of it.

I got 14 or 15 runs total. 8 practice runs and 5 or 6 timed runs as I got a few re-runs because the timing system was having some issues. I think Dan Tackett said the course was 1.25 mile. It was more like a road course (which I like) except for a few tight 90 degree turns and no slalom. Over all I thought It was a fun course with all the off-camber turns and a long left sweeper heading down hill. I remember one course last year on the West lot that was 1.6 mile long. That was a ton of fun. I can't wait till the 2-day auto-x, when we get to run consecutive laps on the second day.

What kinds of times were you guys getting? I'm looking forward to see the vids

I think My best run in my beat down E30 was a 105.4. But I ran a 104.5 one time and they gave me a re-run on that one ( I missed a down shift on that run, so maybe the clock was f'ed up). And I was ony running Falken Azenis 195/60r14 and no camber plates. I might have a hook-up on Toyo's, so I might run some RA1's or R888's next time out.:buttrock Oh, and I got about 1/2 way there and relized I forgot my camera...damn you, hang over.

What kinds of times were you guys getting?

Even though I'm in Gold class (instructors), my car is M-Stock and my co-driver (another instructor) had consistent times:

co-driver (Brian M.) - 103.014 seconds
me (Gio J.) - 103.588 seconds

My best time was 108.XXX. I didn't know we got 4 timed runs till my group was done :( oh well I still had three good ones :)

My best time was 105.7xx

I only got 3 timed runs. Had fun pretty much discovering drifting (or should I say sliding around). Decided to do a "grip run" on my second run and got my best time. Spun out on the 3rd run then was told I was done.

Then I work on the track and count people doing 5+ timed runs and was like :(

Want to see the course or just my erratic driving feel free to click here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xMZw7Wtcqc

My best time was 105.7xx

I only got 3 timed runs. Had fun pretty much discovering drifting (or should I say sliding around). Decided to do a "grip run" on my second run and got my best time. Spun out on the 3rd run then was told I was done.

Then I work on the track and count people doing 5+ timed runs and was like :(

I think what you mean is power sliding.

Drifting would be if you initiate the slide before the apex.

Power sliding, from what it seemed like you were doing, is by powering over after the apex.

Thats me flagging!!!

Thats me flagging!!!

Hey, an autocross related activity you're good at!

;)

Hey, an autocross related activity you're good at!

;)

Well we did get ahead of schedule and were able to fit 4 timed runs in. Props go to myself and my crew for keeping pace. :D

Then I work on the track and count people doing 5+ timed runs and was like :(

I guarantee you Timing & Scoring definitely didn't count the best of their 5 timed runs. It was more like 4 runs + 1 re-run, thus only 4 counted.

As for power-sliding, drifting, what you really want to achieve is maximum slip angle (i.e. lateral grip at maximum acceleration). As soon as you lose grip, slip angle increases and you either spin, or power slide, both are fun to do, and watch but not healthy for your lap times. In the end when it's competition runs I avoid any power-sliding to get my best times.

98.333 I believe was my best. Spun out on the 3rd run, and just messed up the 4th one. I don't know why I didn't check my tire pressures after the 2nd run, but I should've. A 97 was there for me. If I was an A-level driver (I'm definitely B-level), a high-95 or low-96 could've been had IMO.

Long and fun course, but I still prefer to see more autox type elements such as slaloms, gates and chicago boxes. Regardless, San Diego BMWCCA events rock :buttrock.

Had a fun day, and not a bad time considering we just got the car running the day before with no time for a shakedown or corner balance! 103.9 on street tires (rcomps corded halfway through the day :().

I was walking around in the gray Bimmerfest shirt from last year.



:stickouttI saw a dude wearing the '07 bfest shirt. Musta been you!

Glad you guys liked the course. That thing was LONG. We had a lot of help setting it up, but I still ended up walking 2 or 3 full laps in the morning while we got everything laid out.

Funny thing; I found a crumpled $10 bill in a crack in the asphalt while we were getting the cones spaced out at 630AM. Thank you, random careless Chargers fan (or SCCA participant?)...
Where were you? I didn't see you all day. I'm sure you saw the bane of all black cars' existence running all day, hehe.

Long and fun course, but I still prefer to see more autox type elements such as slaloms, gates and chicago boxes. Regardless, San Diego BMWCCA events rock :buttrock.

I agree. Give us low horsepower guys a chance :(

Where were you? I didn't see you all day. I'm sure you saw the bane of all black cars' existence running all day, hehe.

I had to finish getting the new transmission into my wagon, then replace its motor mounts and oil pan gasket and etc etc etc...so I was there from 6AM-9AM to set up and get things rolling, then I went home to get the wagon finished.

Seriously guys, if you want "true" auto-x elements (I do too), then e-mail the head of autocross (Dan Tackett). That's the only way your voices will be heard.

I saw a dude wearing the '07 bfest shirt. Musta been you!

Yea, I believe we met before at Pizza Port...didn't you bring the 350Z from Hertz a few months ago lol. BTW, your car looked really taut...what is your suspension setup?

I had to finish getting the new transmission into my wagon, then replace its motor mounts and oil pan gasket and etc etc etc...so I was there from 6AM-9AM to set up and get things rolling, then I went home to get the wagon finished.

Ahh gotcha. OK, you're off the hook for this one, Ben. :)

did they announce when registration will open for the may 2-3 auto-x? wasn't able to make it out to this past one but looking forward to the next!

had a lot of fun out there!

met some nice people, and the organizing was top notch!

me:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/breden/IMG_5094.jpg

my buddy in his Forester:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/breden/IMG_4993.jpg

other:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/breden/IMG_5027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v633/breden/IMG_5046.jpg

hope to see you all out there again soon.

Yea, I believe we met before at Pizza Port...didn't you bring the 350Z from Hertz a few months ago lol. BTW, your car looked really taut...what is your suspension setup?

Oh OK, that was you then. 350Z from Hertz? What are you talking about that car was borrowed from a friend!

550/625, Koni SA, All urethane, TMS sways, TCK c/c, GC RSM.

Yea, it's pretty stiff. :stickoutt

hopefully im gonna get a camera mount set up, like one of those "cruisecams" so i can review my runs etc like Kaiv's video. nothing super expensive, jsust somethin simple.

if you guys have em, lemme know, im thirsty for ideas..


and my best time in a completly stock E46 325i was a 113.723...was my 2nd autocross and ive been driving for 7 months....:shifty

Eh I did horrible my time was 111.? Oh well hopefully I’ll do better next time.

I think what you mean is power sliding.

Drifting would be if you initiate the slide before the apex.

Power sliding, from what it seemed like you were doing, is by powering over after the apex.

Precisely yep. I just stomped it and started going sideways past the apex.

I guess I'd have to flick it or clutch kick to be sliding before that ?

It was fun nontheless :)

I guarantee you Timing & Scoring definitely didn't count the best of their 5 timed runs. It was more like 4 runs + 1 re-run, thus only 4 counted.

As for power-sliding, drifting, what you really want to achieve is maximum slip angle (i.e. lateral grip at maximum acceleration). As soon as you lose grip, slip angle increases and you either spin, or power slide, both are fun to do, and watch but not healthy for your lap times. In the end when it's competition runs I avoid any power-sliding to get my best times.


Thanks. I'm well aware of all that :)

98.333 I believe was my best. Spun out on the 3rd run, and just messed up the 4th one. I don't know why I didn't check my tire pressures after the 2nd run, but I should've. A 97 was there for me. If I was an A-level driver (I'm definitely B-level), a high-95 or low-96 could've been had IMO.

Long and fun course, but I still prefer to see more autox type elements such as slaloms, gates and chicago boxes. Regardless, San Diego BMWCCA events rock :buttrock.

Weren't you the fastest BMW of the day ?
And your car is auto ? Is it superchaged ? What have you done to it ?

Regardless, amazing time ! :buttrock

Precisely yep. I just stomped it and started going sideways past the apex.

I guess I'd have to flick it or clutch kick to be sliding before that ?

It was fun nontheless :)




Thanks. I'm well aware of all that :)

Clutch kicking will do the job :)

Hopefully at the next auto (probably the one after bfest), I will be able to finally drive a BMW out to an event.

Weren't you the fastest BMW of the day ?
And your car is auto ? Is it superchaged ? What have you done to it ?

Regardless, amazing time ! :buttrock

Yes, yes, and yes :). What have I done to her? Everything but a transmission swap :D. The supercharger doesn't help that much actually (but it doesn't hurt either). Its really more about the tires, the suspension and modding the nut behind the wheel.

Thanks. There's always room for improvement in my driving though. I KNOW I'm leaving a good 2 seconds out there because my skillz aren't where I want them to be. But I barely get any seat time these days, attending only a handful when I used to do 30+ events a year.

Yeah I guess whatever your level you can always get better. In my case, it's fun to be a noob. I learn so much each time !

Anyway, really impressive time, you should come back next time;)

Then I work on the track and count people doing 5+ timed runs and was like :(

There were several cars out there with 2 or more drivers. SQ's car had FOUR drivers, so you probably saw a bit of that one. :stickoutt

FYI - The results were finally posted:

http://www.sdbmwcca.com/Auto-xResults/Mar-22-2008.html

I thought the next event's attendance would suffer due to Bimmerfest, but it looks like there's ~90 registrants already. Cool. See y'all there.

Hey guys, I just called BMWCCA and added my roomate as an associate member on my CCA account.

Now how does he register for the autocross ?!

Hey guys, I just called BMWCCA and added my roomate as an associate member on my CCA account.

Now how does he register for the autocross ?!

under the registration, mark quantity (2) ;)

its how my i register my dad :buttrock