E92 M3 vs Various Gen M3 @ Autobahn CC 8/1/16

[Killerfish2012]

Had yet another fun track day in the 134K mile E92 M3. This time I was lucky to get to go against all these great M cars.

Vs E36 M3

Vs E46 M3

Vs F82 M4

Vs F80 M3

Vs F80 M3 again

...and finally got humbled by a C6 Z06, and a Porsche

[M3 Number 86]

Did the black f80 ask what type of supercharger you had? Because there's no way an e92 can hang right?

[Killerfish2012]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Did the black f80 ask what type of supercharger you had? Because there's no way an e92 can hang right?

I know, right. But seriously, I think our power band really favors this track.

[z3papa]

This is a classic illustration of the difference a good driver is over necessarily different cars. You can see the different lines you were taking faster than frankly better cars, the new M4/M3, and also how much faster the Z06 and GT3 were was a result of better lines at the extremes albeit you picked up the pace when you started following. They are faster cars, but they were faster drivers.

[Killerfish2012]

Originally Posted by z3papa

This is a classic illustration of the difference a good driver is over necessarily different cars. You can see the different lines you were taking faster than frankly better cars, the new M4/M3, and also how much faster the Z06 and GT3 were was a result of better lines at the extremes albeit you picked up the pace when you started following. They are faster cars, but they were faster drivers.

Ok, thanks for your input. I found yet another F80 M3 that I beat, in the day's footage, but didn't see the need to upload it. Can't imagine all the F80/F82 M3/M4 drivers were that bad, but hey, anything's possible.

[dparm]

Originally Posted by Killerfish2012

Had yet another fun track day in the 134K mile E92 M3. This time I was lucky to get to go against all these great M cars.

Which group were you running with that day?

[Nihilation]

Nice driving. What's your tire setup and how do you like it on track? Have you replaced rod bearings?

-Josh

[Killerfish2012]

Originally Posted by Nihilation

Nice driving. What's your tire setup and how do you like it on track? Have you replaced rod bearings?

-Josh

Stock PS2s. I've been experimenting with tire pressures and finally find a range they like. I have not replaced my rod bearings. I don't plan to either. To me, it's more of a risk to do it, than to not at this point.

[redpriest]

Originally Posted by Killerfish2012

Stock PS2s. I've been experimenting with tire pressures and finally find a range they like. I have not replaced my rod bearings. I don't plan to either. To me, it's more of a risk to do it, than to not at this point.

How many track days are you up to on the car? I'm at 142k now and 38 track days on original bearings. I'm loathe to mess with a good thing.

[Killerfish2012]

Originally Posted by redpriest

How many track days are you up to on the car? I'm at 142k now and 38 track days on original bearings. I'm loathe to mess with a good thing.

I'm at 134K. Agreed It's risky to do it at any mileage.

[Vox Populi]

Originally Posted by Killerfish2012

Ok, thanks for your input. I found yet another F80 M3 that I beat, in the day's footage, but didn't see the need to upload it. Can't imagine all the F80/F82 M3/M4 drivers were that bad, but hey, anything's possible.

What place did you end up finishing?

[dparm]

Originally Posted by Vox Populi

What place did you end up finishing?

These events aren't timed so I'll assume he means "beat" because he got a point-by.

[Vox Populi]

Originally Posted by dparm

These events aren't timed so I'll assume he means "beat" because he got a point-by.

[Killerfish2012]

Originally Posted by redpriest

How many track days are you up to on the car? I'm at 142k now and 38 track days on original bearings. I'm loathe to mess with a good thing.

I have 14 track days on it so far. Bought it in May 2014 with 95K miles, and one owner.

The bearing thing will stick to your mind depending of which section of the forum you frequent I'm now blocked from posting in that section, and couldn't be happier!

[Killerfish2012]

Originally Posted by Vox Populi

What place did you end up finishing?

Three spots up from the E46 M3

[DB]

You keep times or just first to the checkered flag wins?

[Vox Populi]

Originally Posted by Killerfish2012

Three spots up from the E46 M3

well yeah, thats a given. those things can't even go sub 2:40 at Road America.

[Vox Populi]

Originally Posted by Killerfish2012

I have 14 track days on it so far. Bought it in May 2014 with 95K miles, and one owner.

The bearing thing will stick to your mind depending of which section of the forum you frequent I'm now blocked from posting in that section, and couldn't be happier!