[niqui]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

You need to book for 2 nights (Fri and Sat) don't plan to drive up Sat AM... that is nonsense...

I'll PM you later this week. But since I'm spending the weekend (well the sleeping part of it anyway) at my extended family, well my plan is leaving MTL in the afternoon and having dinner at their place (which happens to be 1 hour away from the track, i guess i miscalculated earlier).

We should probably receive an information packet with final details... but I guess we have to show up at around 7AM (?) at the track.

I'm happy you got to sign up. Yeah Baby!

hey tony, yup i am pretty excited too, man this track has got a lot of turns, but i am happy its with an instructot,
i got the student pkg and waivers via email...i can forward to ur email if u want?
i wanna get my tire tread wear checked out tmrw, its bothering me...":Tires – H speed rated or higher. Minimum
tread depth greater than 3/32” DOT approved.
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[niqui]

these r 18's but for 750 for kumho's, sounds good.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...73#post5497173

[M3 Montreal]

Originally Posted by jgalaxy

It's mind boggling how much there is to know and learn. On paper the Yoko AD08 should be a good performer too. The TR MT1 rims are light (18.5 and 19lbs) along with the RE-11 would make a sharp combo. I'm curious what other M3 track folks are using. Certain tires just wont be available on certain rims. I might be apt to try the RE-11 or AD08 next time out myself.

If I were to get track rims I would probably not go with street/track tires like the RE-11's and would probably go for (i believe they are called) Michelin CUP tires.

Those TR's need spacers. How much of a hassle is it doing that at the track with a jack?

[StephanB]

I spotted one of the new E-Class coupe's today... Boy is that thing ugly

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by jgalaxy

Speaking about learning and all, I just spent the last 2 days tweaking my coilovers. What a bitch without a lift. Doing one friggin wheel at a time using a jack. An interesting exercise (perhaps if nothing else, in patience). Learned a lot about rebound and bump adjustments. Let's not even begin to talk about what lowering the car, rake and goofy negative camber will do to affect the car. If anyone has a good reading source for suspension dynamics please let me know.

G'night

You're just, like, 43 levels ahead of me...

[jgalaxy]

Originally Posted by M3 Montreal

If I were to get track rims I would probably not go with street/track tires like the RE-11's and would probably go for (i believe they are called) Michelin CUP tires.

Those TR's need spacers. How much of a hassle is it doing that at the track with a jack?

I have spacers on my rims. It is as easy as installing your rims. I am sure there are tons of other rims out there that fit the M3. Lots of sponsors that will provide all sorts of inexpensive and light weight solutions.

The Michelin CUP tire is a good tire (do they still make it???), but had short wear life. Advan 07, Direzza SS Z1, Bridgestone g-Force (see my previous posts) I think are all better choices. I havent tried the RE11 but will likely try that or the Advan 08 assuming I can get it to fit my rim size.

[jgalaxy]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

You're just, like, 43 levels ahead of me...

43 levels ahead of myself too. Baby steps. Trying to remember that song from Depeche mode that Alex would cite ... We'll see if I made things better or worse for the track.

[kenneth]

I have 2 sets of Dual Cone Intake to sell for you local folks.

- Vishnu DCI (New)

- Spectre DCI (Almost New)

PM me!

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by kenneth

I have 2 sets of Dual Cone Intake to sell for you local folks.

- Vishnu DCI (New)

- Spectre DCI (Almost New)

PM me!

Need money for HPDE?

[niqui]

tony, are u bringing an extra set of brake pads to the hpde?
i am also a bit confused about the dates, it says 17th/18/19th...but i am only supposed to get their friday evening correct?

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by niqui

tony, are u bringing an extra set of brake pads to the hpde?
i am also a bit confused about the dates, it says 17th/18/19th...but i am only supposed to get their friday evening correct?

Sorry to type this while my mouth is full...

Instructors and advanced drivers can get there if they want the 17th.. (an extra day)... for the newbies and intermediates, we only get 18th and 19th.

I will show up at the track on the morning of the 18th at 07:30. You can always check it out if you arrive early on the Friday, but you will only be a spectator... but it ends normally no later than 17:00.

No brake pads for me. You really need to be a serious participant to start changing pads at the track. Ask the mechanic how your pads are... Again with 10000 km, and the way we drive on a daily basis... brakes should be fine. *DON'T USE YOUR HANDBRAKE AT THE TRACK*

PS Don't forget to visit Chris for the helmet

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Need money for HPDE?

Yes, and for many other stuffs!

Originally Posted by niqui

tony, are u bringing an extra set of brake pads to the hpde?
i am also a bit confused about the dates, it says 17th/18/19th...but i am only supposed to get their friday evening correct?

At 10,000K, you won't need to have a spare set of pads for your drive event. I am at 25,000 kms with 7 track days and I still have a lot left.

Access your service info from the dash, it will tell you how much front brake left, and rear brake left. I have 7,000 kms left for the front and 10,000 kms for the rear.

[kenneth]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Don't forget to visit Chris for the helmet

my good old helmet

[niqui]

Originally Posted by Tonybest

Sorry to type this while my mouth is full...

Instructors and advanced drivers can get there if they want the 17th.. (an extra day)... for the newbies and intermediates, we only get 18th and 19th.

I will show up at the track on the morning of the 18th at 07:30. You can always check it out if you arrive early on the Friday, but you will only be a spectator... but it ends normally no later than 17:00.

No brake pads for me. You really need to be a serious participant to start changing pads at the track. Ask the mechanic how your pads are... Again with 10000 km, and the way we drive on a daily basis... brakes should be fine. *DON'T USE YOUR HANDBRAKE AT THE TRACK*

PS Don't forget to visit Chris for the helmet

got it thanks,
i know its bad to use the handbrake at the track but is it bad to also use it daily...ie is it better not too?

i am thinking i am will leave on friday around 4pm (traffic?)...what time does it end sunday?

is it true you have to wear jeans and shoes with laces(i have velcro pumas, i dont know how anal these guys are)

also, is a torque wrench necessary?

thanks for the info on the brake pads.

last quesiton, when i go for my oil change at 11k km, should the oil filter be changed too?

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by niqui

got it thanks,
i know its bad to use the handbrake at the track but is it bad to also use it daily...ie is it better not too?

No since your brakes are not extremely hot right afer a regular drive... But since my mistake of last year, I use it only when I'm on an incline or other rare occasions.

Originally Posted by niqui

i am thinking i am will leave on friday around 4pm (traffic?)...what time does it end sunday?

we should ride together... for the majority of the drive... It should end around 4 or 5... some people won't go out on the last session because they are tired.

Originally Posted by niqui

is it true you have to wear jeans and shoes with laces(i have velcro pumas, i dont know how anal these guys are)

Jeans or cotton pants... make sure you bring a long sleeve shirt... but they should let you drive in a short sleeve one. but you never know... Velcro shoes is fine... no gougounes, flip flops, sandles, slippers, high heels...

Originally Posted by niqui

also, is a torque wrench necessary?

people will have 'em ... but if you own one, bring it.

Originally Posted by niqui

thanks for the info on the brake pads.

last quesiton, when i go for my oil change at 11k km, should the oil filter be changed too?

Last question... yeah right!.... sadly, I am no mechanic, so I can't answer that...

[nvez]

I remember seeing a while ago, this is a small nice intro I guess:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...75921964321760

[kenneth]

changing oil should be accompanied with changing the filter, the latter costing less than $20. Otherwise you have clean oil going through a dirty filter and back to the engine (LOTS of dirty oil in an oil filter).

It's like taking a shower and then wearing clean underwear. It goes together!

[Tonybest]

Originally Posted by nvez

I remember seeing a while ago, this is a small nice intro I guess:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...75921964321760

Thanks for that clip

[niqui]

thanks tony and kenneth for all the info.
got it, i wont ask any more questions tony...for the next 2 hrs.

[niqui]

Originally Posted by kenneth

changing oil should be accompanied with changing the filter, the latter costing less than $20. Otherwise you have clean oil going through a dirty filter and back to the engine (LOTS of dirty oil in an oil filter).

It's like taking a shower and then wearing clean underwear. It goes together!

i figured theyd change the filter, just at 11k, i second guessed myself.

[montreal red]

Originally Posted by niqui

i figured theyd change the filter, just at 11k, i second guessed myself.

if you did you oil change at bimmershop, i am sure they did change the filter... btw, i just did my own oil change as well... i am at 13k right now...

[Tonybest]

One day you'll teach me how to do it... or teach me how to search for the DIY on ZPOST...

So are yo happy with your Magnaflows?