Any So Cal M5ers up for a Malibu Run this Sunday 5/18? - Page 3

atomic80 · 20th May 2003, 05:54

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Originally posted by chunpng
is known as my 'better-half' for a very good reason. Without her, I'll do no better than half as good as I do now.

Where was she when you got the Powerchip?

amfung · 20th May 2003, 08:39

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Originally posted by Hamann7

........see my Beast in a constant 4-wheel drift coming out of the tight corners.......

Note to self. Bring camcorder and get behind Tyson next time out on Malibu Run.

Note to Tyson. How about a new thread on new So. Cal. Malibu Run ?

EBMCS03 · 20th May 2003, 10:31

Hahaha you guys are sooo funny!

*sigh* all of you!

Malibu run???

chunpng · 20th May 2003, 17:11

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Originally posted by atomic80
Where was she when you got the Powerchip?

Errrrr......Preparing dinner for you guys, if I recall.

CP

Hamann7 · 20th May 2003, 18:38

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Originally posted by atomic80

I can tell you from my own experiences that the M5 with my level of modications eats canyon twisties for breakfast and spits it out!

I can't say enough about how well the Stoptech's handles the braking duties and still manages to remain fade free even MANY MANY hard stops. The suspension handles the twisties well too. I've managed to create the perfect cruiser for highway and canyon duties.

My Mini S will be my ultimate canyon toy though.

Oh yes, Pong, the SSK makes quick work of those shifting actions too.

Jason,

From the list of your mods it looks like it would be a great canyon/highway car.

However, even with mods, it still takes a lot of work to hang with the Porsches, especially the more modified ones.

I am planning to do a bunch of mods also:

I am exploring the possibility of doing the Kelleners Sport Stage 2 65hp upgrade, ACS DFC suspension, Stoptech or Brembo brakes, and a few other things to make it more competent and fun. However, I don't think it will ever come close to achieving GT3 performance levels-- after all, one is a bahn stormer, the other is a race car disguised for the street.

Both will complement each other well.

Hamann7 · 20th May 2003, 18:43

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Originally posted by amfung

Note to self. Bring camcorder and get behind Tyson next time out on Malibu Run.

Note to Tyson. How about a new thread on new So. Cal. Malibu Run ?

amfung,

I will definitely start a new Malibu Run thread shortly. I am waiting for my buddy to finish upgrading his clutch so his monster 996TT will be ready.

I will also try to recruit some GT2's again, but one of them, a member of this board, just traded it in for a Porsche 959

:thumbsup He is waiting to have it federalized.

Stay tuned So Cal folks, another run is being planned!!!

Hamann7 · 21st May 2003, 18:35

Latest update guys:

So yesterday I decided to buy the ACS DFC suspension. I am hoping to have it installed and ready to go by our next Malibu run.

I think it will be a superior setup to Dinan Stage 3, KW v2, etc., but I guess we will know for sure.

gra8fuldd ed · 21st May 2003, 20:27

Hamann7:

I am waiting for parts from Dinan ... I really should say ...
I've been waiting now for almost 3 weeks for parts in order to have the Dinan Stage 3 Suspension Installed. Unbelievable!!

I wonder ... Maybe I should cancel ... (Never give a customer this much time to stew and think about if there is something better out there in the marketplace.) and possibly go with the ACS.

I live in Los Angeles ... Adj. BH ... Is CEC doing yours?

Wang · 23rd May 2003, 06:00

I'm game! I'm a newbie at this type of social event, but want to do some more leisure with my M5. I hope I don't become a wallflower at this upcoming event...