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08-28-2012, 08:51 AM | #243 | |
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SplinterZ88 has a room too. I'm sure we can work something out so no worries.
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PS. And I'll bring you a jack stand (you can keep it) next time we meet on the track, your brake changing pic made me cringe |
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Agreed on weight being a factor but I'll take the other side of that equation and throw in power. From a power to weight standpoint, both cars are pretty similar in factory form. Without driver, my coupe weighs 3150lbs and stock n52 is rated 255hp crank, so power to weight ratio is 0.082 hp/lb or 12.2lb/hp. Not sure what a stock 335i weighs but if I had to guess, a non-xi MT coupe probably comes in at 3600lbs. Taking the 300hp crank figure, that's about the same 0.083 hp/lb or 12.0lb/hp. Throw in a tune and the numbers slide more in your favor. =) Regardless, I'd be surprised if Peter wasn't throwing down 1.18's easy |
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08-28-2012, 09:50 AM | #247 |
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Haha, I had a jack stand at the front center jack point (you can't see on the pic), and the rim under the driver's side kick plate. AND I had a 2.5 ton 70-80 lb STEEL jack; I def learned it from what happened to you last time!
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08-28-2012, 10:30 AM | #249 | |
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1:20-1:21 average, occasional dip in the teens. Never on an empty course, I get my best times chasing faster cars (GTR, GT3s usually). Funny thing is, there's more to power/weight ratios, where extra power is not always usable but less weight is. For example, my suspension is the limiting factor at the moment and I find myself reducing power throughout the day to get better lap times. I'd trade power for weight under these circumstances |
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08-28-2012, 10:36 AM | #250 | |
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It happened again by the way...chicken & egg problem, trying to lift the car with a jack to put it on jack stands and the jack fails at that point. So I found that the el-cheepo aluminum HarborFreight jacks bend (yes, bend) if you leave them out in the sun on the paddock. No such issue with the 2.5-3ton ones but the one I have is in the 120lb range and rather difficult to lug around. |
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08-28-2012, 11:41 AM | #252 | |
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I still can't come close to a tuned 335 on the straights. They just pull away quickly! For some reason, when I really pushed my car downshifting into 3rd between 4 and 5 and also for the lightbulb, my car would lose power as the session went on. Almost like heatsoak. Weird anyway!
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08-28-2012, 12:07 PM | #253 | |
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08-28-2012, 01:08 PM | #256 |
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Ahh, didn't realize you also had 2 bucket seats AND a CF hood...
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Glad to hear you are going to Watkins Glen. I will be there as well and look forward to hanging out for a bit again. My first time there. Should be a lot of fun.
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08-28-2012, 03:37 PM | #258 | |
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Yes, the carbon fiber roof did help out quite a bit. About 60lbs! Carbon fiber hood and trunk as well. Sparco Milano 2 seats aren't anywhere near as light as race shells. I only saved 30lbs total over my stock sport seats when I had all the mounting brakets installed. If I were to go race buckets, I could cut another 50lbs or so. Exhaust saved about 20lbs too. Braile 21lb battery saved another 20lbs.
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08-28-2012, 09:02 PM | #259 | |
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Man, is it just me or the days following a weekend at the track is just boring... and you find yourself counting down till the next one, even if it's weeks away, sigh.
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I expect you to be sitting on some Pilot Super Sports at next event.
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Peter, there is a Del Val CCA @ Pocono, Oct 6-7 (Sat/Sun). I'm signed up.
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Btw guys I'm selling lightly used Star Specs in 235/40-18, good for front fitment on e90. Asking $325/pair picked up in NNJ, pm if interested
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