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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 19-October-2005 at 07:16 |
I had someone in the passenger seat doing split times with my phone on the first session. getting the last session would have been handy to compare with though
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mikerd4
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-November-2004 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 1105 |
Posted: 19-October-2005 at 12:38 |
llatsni- you had the fearlessness but going into the corners a tad slower wiull have improved your times now end
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GR-8
Newbie Joined: 05-October-2005 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 39 |
Posted: 19-October-2005 at 17:43 |
Car: 1995 E31 840Ci 4.0 Auto Mods: Alpina 18" Alloys Power: Sufficient Handling: Much better than expected. Corners very flat, loads of grip and controllable on the limit. Didn't use ASC at all. Neutral handling. Brakes: Execllent, couldn't believe they didn't fade, ABS didn't cut in much at all. Tyres: F 245/45 18 46psi, R 285/35 18 46psi. Fronts were already worn 50%+, Rears are very new. Can't see much extra wear, just some beading which should disappear over next 100 miles. Speed/MPG: Have 8 laps timed from video, 5 @ 1-13, 2 @ 1-12, 1 @ 1-11. 6.8 mpg average for the day. Overall: Really didn't know what to expect from the car on the track but delighted with it. Already mentioned the problems with power steering - added an extra bit of excitement not knowing whether it was going to work or not each time you turned into a corner. It's working perfectly again on the road. I don't know if I'd take the car out too often on the track but at least now I know what it can do. I'd definitely be nervous in the rain! Edited by GR-8 |
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 03:11 |
On the 2 sessions where someone timed me using my phone. Amazing things these new fangled mobile phones! I was typically low 1:16s with one lap of 1:15.40 As I said before I need shocks and a LSD. The number of times I had to lift off to get the inside rear to grip, was frustrating. |
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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b318isp
Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 04:10 |
Do you have a rear ARB? |
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llatsni
Really Senior Member II work in progress Joined: 22-February-2005 Location: dublinia Status: Offline Points: 963 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 04:24 |
oooohh, harsh, but so true ;) |
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1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!]
1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 05:17 |
1:17s are still great times for a 316i! Fair play
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llatsni
Really Senior Member II work in progress Joined: 22-February-2005 Location: dublinia Status: Offline Points: 963 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 05:40 |
@TJ - thanks! ... but I'm afraid ludo bet you in the ego inflation contest; I was chatting to him afterwards, mentioning that the e36 318IS was pulling a stormer. He goes "yea and there was a silver 316 out there that was going really great too" or something a bit more french. Anyhows he didnt cop it was ME!!! I was well chuffed.
All high praise coming from you big boys. |
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1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!]
1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 05:49 |
ah well; I tried! Those damn french just have a way with words.. And that silver E36 318is was playing a stormer alright. Getting some nice roll-induced slides out of it, good lines & really quick out of the bends. A pleasure to be behind. Edited by T.J. |
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mikerd4
Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-November-2004 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 1105 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 05:58 |
not harsh paul, just my bit of advice, Im no race driver but the laws of physics dont change, you lost so much braking so hard and being a 316 couldnt power it out hence the lack of rear end slide, personally i enjoyed the ride think you showed a few big power boys up
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 06:15 |
certainly showed me up! |
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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Kin Mak
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 09-April-2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 1691 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 06:17 |
Me too...
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 20-October-2005 at 10:48 |
Just looked under car Add to shopping list Rear anti roll bar Brendan what source? which model in scrapyard or new aftermarket |
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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b318isp
Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057 |
Posted: 21-October-2005 at 09:15 |
325i, breakers! |
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 21-October-2005 at 12:22 |
Thanks Brendan. The hunt is on.
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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denishogan
Really Senior Member II What’s this title thing about then? Joined: 29-March-2005 Location: Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 814 |
Posted: 21-October-2005 at 17:28 |
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