got grip?

hhlou520 · 03-10-2011, 02:36 AM

ubung macht den meister...

008 · 03-10-2011, 10:58 AM

One of the nicest M3 I've seen. Ideal setup for the track.

Brosef · 03-10-2011, 11:09 AM

awesome photos. looks like fun

Jaypod · 03-11-2011, 12:51 PM

Cool pics! But damn you - I cant wait to get back to the track and its atleast 5-6 weeks away!

dnvrdrvr · 03-11-2011, 01:17 PM

Those look liek the APEX ARC-8's! What's your setup?

Bubbles · 03-13-2011, 06:38 PM

What's with the extra 200+lbs of dead weight in the passenger seat.

NRBRNG · 03-14-2011, 12:58 AM

Car loops well-planted. Nice. Interested to know your CS bump and rebound settings and also drop. I just had mine out with CS for first time a week or so ago, but with a dry first two sessions and wet thereafter it ended being a change and learn day (settings and wheels). Your track looks dry. Thanks!

hhlou520 · 03-22-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 008

One of the nicest M3 I've seen. Ideal setup for the track.

Thanks! I like to keep it simple, to the point

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Originally Posted by Brosef

awesome photos. looks like fun

Tons of it!

For the pics, the credit goes to Hart Photography.

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

Cool pics! But damn you - I cant wait to get back to the track and its atleast 5-6 weeks away!

It will be here before you know it. Then it will be an endless catch up with tires, pads, brake bleedings, alignments, etc...

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Originally Posted by dnvrdrvr

Those look liek the APEX ARC-8's! What's your setup?

Front: 18x9.5 et35 + 12mm spacers w/ 245/40R18
Rear: 18x10 et25 w/ 275/35R18

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

What's with the extra 200+lbs of dead weight in the passenger seat.

It was my first time on this track with this particular configuration so I had a little help (supervision) at the beginning.

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Originally Posted by NRBRNG

Car loops well-planted. Nice. Interested to know your CS bump and rebound settings and also drop. I just had mine out with CS for first time a week or so ago, but with a dry first two sessions and wet thereafter it ended being a change and learn day (settings and wheels). Your track looks dry. Thanks!

Front drop ~ 25 & 5/8"
Rear drop ~ 24 & 3/4"
Bump & rebound = KW factory settings - I haven't changed those yet and I will suspect it will be a while before I start fiddling with them. Yes, the car looks and feels planted and I don't yet have the experience to try to fine tune the set up.

JC919 · 03-22-2011, 10:00 AM

What tires are you running?

LateBraking · 03-22-2011, 01:06 PM

I'm interested to know what alignment settings you're using. Could you maybe share those as well? Thanks in advance OP!

hhlou520 · 03-22-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

What tires are you running?

Hankook Ventus R-S3's then, Nitto NT01's now.

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Originally Posted by LateBraking

I'm interested to know what alignment settings you're using. Could you maybe share those as well? Thanks in advance OP!

I will need to look those up when I'm back home this weekend. I'll PM you with the settings.

rzm3 · 03-22-2011, 09:13 PM

MSRH this Sunday? I should be there.

hhlou520 · 03-23-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

MSRH this Sunday? I should be there.

Sounds good, let's go!

JC919 · 03-23-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hhlou520

Hankook Ventus R-S3's then, Nitto NT01's now.

I think I'm about to go back to NT-01s due to the fact that its summer, or I may just finally go with a set of Hoosier R6s. Need to look into whether they have started making a 285/?-18 NT-01. If not, I wonder if the 295 will fit on my 18x10 rears.

The PSCups have been a great street/track tire having been the only tires on my car since October and having done five track days. However, when you reach the limit of grip (and wear) with them, they really let go

hhlou520 · 03-24-2011, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JC919

I think I'm about to go back to NT-01s due to the fact that its summer, or I may just finally go with a set of Hoosier R6s. Need to look into whether they have started making a 285/?-18 NT-01. If not, I wonder if the 295 will fit on my 18x10 rears.

The PSCups have been a great street/track tire having been the only tires on my car since October and having done five track days. However, when you reach the limit of grip (and wear) with them, they really let go

The NT01's do come in 285/35R18 size.

BTW, nice save!!!

Was this with or without DSC?

JC919 · 03-24-2011, 02:39 AM

Of course without DSC as I'm on track

Thanks for the info, I'm officially going back to NT-01s. 275/35-18F and 285/35-18R

JC919 · 03-24-2011, 12:19 PM

Where have you seen the NT-01s in 285-18? I've been looking and can't seem to find any

hhlou520 · 03-24-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JC919

Where have you seen the NT-01s in 285-18? I been looking and can't seem to find any

I can't believe it - three weeks ago when I got my tires from Discount Tires Direct the 285s were still an option for 18" wheels... Sorry!

But based on your video (and I mean this in a good! way) you're more than ready for the Hoosiers anyway...

Eddy@ApexWheels · 03-24-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hhlou520

I can't believe it - three weeks ago when I got my tires from Discount Tires Direct the 285s were still an option for 18" wheels... Sorry!

I've never seen that size available in the NT-01. Nitto NT-05 is available in the size though.

Great pics!

hhlou520 · 03-25-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

I've never seen that size available in the NT-01.

I don't know how it happened. I'm not on anything, I promise.

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

Great pics!

It's the wheels! It's the wheels!

dawgdog · 03-25-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by paintpro21

I've never seen that size available in the NT-01. Nitto NT-05 is available in the size though.

Great pics!

+1 I have the NT05 in 285/35/18 but the NT01s I just ordered for my other wheels are all 275/35/18.

jml · 03-26-2011, 08:49 AM

This is slightly OT but I have to say I was impressed with my RE11 street tires on OEM 19" stock sizes at H2R the other day. I normally have 275 NT01s on 9.5" rims, but they are in storage at TWS. RE11s are a great street tire, and man, they really work hard at the track for a street tire. Clearly not in the same class as a DOT rcomp, but I had no trouble keeping up with the instructors in race cars on slicks.

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NRBRNG Lieutenant 228 Rep 447 Posts Drives: '09 E92, SG & '89 635 CSi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: OREGON, USA iTrader: (11)	Car loops well-planted. Nice. Interested to know your CS bump and rebound settings and also drop. I just had mine out with CS for first time a week or so ago, but with a dry first two sessions and wet thereafter it ended being a change and learn day (settings and wheels). Your track looks dry. Thanks! __________________ DCT. Custom Cantrell MS cage. Fire, SCCA, dedicated track. Diffs-online 3.62, diff cooler, MCS 2-ways, SPL arms, TMS solid SF/Diff bushings, RD sway, DO88 Coolers (DCT, RAD, PS, OIL) Akra catless GT4, BPM tune, Hans Recaro, AP Pro 5000R, Cobalt XR2/4 race pads, BBS E88's, Yoko A005 slicks, RKP GT4 Splitter, GT4 canards, APR GT250 Wing, CFK Hood, Flossman CFK fenders, BW carbon doors, Dinan R toe links, Mini battery.
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Of course without DSC as I'm on track Thanks for the info, I'm officially going back to NT-01s. 275/35-18F and 285/35-18R __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 GT3 Clubsport w/CGT buckets in Scotland 2003 CSL, SG, Alcon BBK SOLD 2002 M5, SSII/Blk and bone stock. In storage back home in TX 2008 M3, AW/Blk 6MT, lots of track stuff SOLD
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