[92-2T]

Thought you might like to see some pictures of an E92 in action round a track.

I attended the BMW Club track day at Donington a week ago last Monday. Apart from a new M3 in another group I was the only E9X on the track.

Even with me driving the car held its own against a mixture of M3s, M5s and others, without getting anywhere near the limit.

The car is still stock and the only preparation was to check the oil level and tire pressure.
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[RockIt]

Looking good! Some nice shots there. Have you done track days before, or ws this a first for you?

[dxb335d]

pics look awesome!!!

love MB 335's but then again im very biased

When i when to the drag strip (twice) , i was the only E9x there also

i would have thought you would easily hold your own and even pull past e46 m3's and just about stay with e39 m5's.. well done:rocks:

Donnington Park is a wonderful track... if only the facilities were upto standard to hold the British Grand prix it would be awesome there:rocks:


Carlos

[92-2T]

Originally Posted by RockIt

Looking good! Some nice shots there. Have you done track days before, or ws this a first for you?

Yep, first track day

[92-2T]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

i would have thought you would easily hold your own and even pull past e46 m3's and just about stay with e39 m5's.. well done:rocks:

I am sure you are right regarding the car, but it also depends on the driver!

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by 92-2T

I am sure you are right regarding the car, but it also depends on the driver!

for sure on track driver makes so much of a difference.. cant wait till i get on track and spank some serious machinery

Carlos

[Bumps]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Donnington Park is a wonderful track... if only the facilities were upto standard to hold the British Grand prix it would be awesome there:rocks:
Carlos

Very true. Much better than Dullerstone.

Great pics E92-2T - glad you enjoyed it.

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Bumps

Very true. Much better than Dullerstone.

yeah mate your so right Bumps, silverstone is DULLERstone..

Brands is also fantastic

Carlos

[squeezebm]

looks like you were having fun

[Bumps]

Originally Posted by dxb335d

yeah mate your so right Bumps, silverstone is DULLERstone..

Brands is also fantastic

Carlos

Off topic - sorry.

Brands is epic. Used to be a member there when me and the wife lived in NW Kent. Used to go to see BTCC, TVR Tuscan Challenge, 911 Cup etc etc. Superb venue, so much better as a spectator than Silverstone.

Would love to see any big race at Brands or Donny actually. Shame that Silverstone gets the glory....

[JonMad]

Great pictures. Pro ones I assume, that you got on a CD? Did you have any 'moments' or sideways lariness or was it smooth all the way? How did you find learning the circuit? Did you have any instruction?

Jon

[dxb335d]

Originally Posted by Bumps

Off topic - sorry.

Brands is epic. Used to be a member there when me and the wife lived in NW Kent. Used to go to see BTCC, TVR Tuscan Challenge, 911 Cup etc etc. Superb venue, so much better as a spectator than Silverstone.

Would love to see any big race at Brands or Donny actually. Shame that Silverstone gets the glory....

i know, i remember years ago, when Anthony Davidson was competing in formula ford at the Formula Ford festival (not in the main event but a lesser catergory that year) and he won, and my fathers company at the time was sponsoring the event and i went up onto the podium to give him his winners trophy

so wish i got a photo of that moment of me presenting it too him

Your right from the building opposite the pits you can see near enough the whole indy circuit.. what a magnificent track it is


we should do a ''lobby'' to get it back there

Carlos

[92-2T]

Originally Posted by JonMad

Great pictures. Pro ones I assume, that you got on a CD? Did you have any 'moments' or sideways lariness or was it smooth all the way? How did you find learning the circuit? Did you have any instruction?

Jon

Yep, pictures on CD, but I down sized the ones I posted to keep things moving.

No instruction as such, one session with 5 of us following an experienced pace car to get an idea of the line.

Things were very smoth and progressive, car is very well balanced and forgiving.