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DrKevM5 · 15th July 2006, 07:02

M3 Racer, make sure you have the latest software. I also thought the tranny shifted more abruptly after my first event. However, I had the latest software installed in June and have not had a problem after a track event since. If anything, the car felt stronger. Also, changing to a racing brake fluid will make a huge difference in your braking performance.

I beg to differ concerning the trans and diff fluids needing to be changed after every track event. These vehicles were made to run aggressively at autobahn speeds all day without issues. Trust the OBC. Make sure you are cognizant of the oil levels, though.

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DrKevM5 Member, P500 Sport, MDM on (>800) Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Western N.Y. Posts: 876 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	M3 Racer, make sure you have the latest software. I also thought the tranny shifted more abruptly after my first event. However, I had the latest software installed in June and have not had a problem after a track event since. If anything, the car felt stronger. Also, changing to a racing brake fluid will make a huge difference in your braking performance. I beg to differ concerning the trans and diff fluids needing to be changed after every track event. These vehicles were made to run aggressively at autobahn speeds all day without issues. Trust the OBC. Make sure you are cognizant of the oil levels, though. __________________ Kevin 2008 M3 Sedan Jerez Black/Tan 2006 M5 Alpine White/Sepang/Walnut(SOLD) 2008 Saturn Outlook Platinum/Black 2005 X3 2.5 Alpine White/Tan 1999 323i Sport Titanium Silver/Black "Amazing isn't it, that this is one of the ugliest and most annoying cars in the world but at the touch of a button it becomes one of the very best, it becomes.......an M5" - Jeremy Clarkson Last edited by DrKevM5; 15th July 2006 at 16:48.