enzo don't worry about the $$ i'll still pay , i just realized that i got a new diff and since the install all i did was drive to the car wash and then strait home !! not even 30 miles !!
so i dont think that after all the troubles i've had with the diff that it'd make sense to go to atco and beat the shite outta it !!
so anyway sorry guys !!
enz im sending pm now...
love neil...
C'mon Neil! It will be another 100 miles to Atco so you will have those additional miles. And where did you ever read/hear about having to break in a rear? And if its gonna fail, you're better off having it happen while it's under warranty. We'll all swear that it happend on a drive to the Jersey shore.
If you have to back out at least give us the real reason. That puppy you described just won't hunt. And Harry was sooo looking forward to running you with the S3
Ray
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2003 Jet Black ///M5 Dinan S3 #23 621 HP @7000 rpm/502 Ft-Lb @4500 rpm. Vortech V-2-T Intercooled Supercharger, S3 Oil Cooler, S3 Engine Management Software, OKD Plasma Direct Ignition Coils, OKD Plasma Spark Boots, Dinan S3 Clutch & Flywheel, High Flow Throttle Bodies & Velocity Stacks, Dinan 4-2-1 SS Headers, Dinan Modified Cats & Free Flow Exhaust, BMW 545 Short Shift Kit, Stage 3 Dinan/JRZ Suspension, Dinan/Brembo Brakes, Rennline Pedal Set w/ throttle heel/toe ext,, Dinan Strut Tower Braces F/R, Dinan Sway Bar, Dinan Lower Control Arm Monoball Kit, Dinan Rear Subframe Reinforcement, 3.45 Differential, Dinan Light Weight 18 x 9 F & 18 x 9.5 R Wheels, Track: Toyo Proxes RA1 275/35R-18; Winter: 275/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; Drags: 2 Nitto NT-555R Drag Radials 285/35R-18; Blinder-M45-X-treme, Stealth Valentine 1, Bluetooth, Mk IV Navigation, v31 Custom 'Beast' screen & Navtech 2009.1 DVD Map, M Audio with Enhanced Bass, Angel iBrite 3.0, AGA Fog lights & TEC Cup Holder
Seriously, Neil. That's the worst excuse ever. Is your skirt at the dry cleaners too?? j/k man. Wish you could make it. The 5'ers need to represent!
Ray, looking forward to running your S3. Once I learn to launch properly and get the tires to hook, I should hopefully give Harry a good run for his money, but I have no delusions that I'll ever take a race from him. Faster car + better driver = me watching the back of your car everytime
Ray, looking forward to running your S3. Once I learn to launch properly and get the tires to hook, I should hopefully give Harry a good run for his money, but I have no delusions that I'll ever take a race from him. Faster car + better driver = me watching the back of your car everytime
Why do I get the feeling that you're trying to lull us to sleep with this uncharacteristic, excessive display of modesty? Multiowner (Bob) managed to crack 11.9s on several runs with his E60 and your car shouldn't be all that different. Launch + hookup as you note is the key. Snooze you lose - don't worry about the guy next to you; focus on the tree. Try and have fun and learn from your experiences.
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2003 Jet Black ///M5 Dinan S3 #23 621 HP @7000 rpm/502 Ft-Lb @4500 rpm. Vortech V-2-T Intercooled Supercharger, S3 Oil Cooler, S3 Engine Management Software, OKD Plasma Direct Ignition Coils, OKD Plasma Spark Boots, Dinan S3 Clutch & Flywheel, High Flow Throttle Bodies & Velocity Stacks, Dinan 4-2-1 SS Headers, Dinan Modified Cats & Free Flow Exhaust, BMW 545 Short Shift Kit, Stage 3 Dinan/JRZ Suspension, Dinan/Brembo Brakes, Rennline Pedal Set w/ throttle heel/toe ext,, Dinan Strut Tower Braces F/R, Dinan Sway Bar, Dinan Lower Control Arm Monoball Kit, Dinan Rear Subframe Reinforcement, 3.45 Differential, Dinan Light Weight 18 x 9 F & 18 x 9.5 R Wheels, Track: Toyo Proxes RA1 275/35R-18; Winter: 275/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; Drags: 2 Nitto NT-555R Drag Radials 285/35R-18; Blinder-M45-X-treme, Stealth Valentine 1, Bluetooth, Mk IV Navigation, v31 Custom 'Beast' screen & Navtech 2009.1 DVD Map, M Audio with Enhanced Bass, Angel iBrite 3.0, AGA Fog lights & TEC Cup Holder
Why do I get the feeling that you're trying to lull us to sleep with this uncharacteristic, excessive display of modesty? Multiowner (Bob) managed to crack 11.9s on several runs with his E60 and your car shouldn't be all that different. Launch + hookup as you note is the key. Snooze you lose - don't worry about the guy next to you; focus on the tree. Try and have fun and learn from your experiences.
Ha! "Uncharacteristic"???? Hopefully, you guys know I talk trash only in fun (except when it comes to AJ, in which case I mean every word of it). I'll probably be pulling 13's all day b/c I'm a track newb.
I'll have a lot to overcome on Monday. Hooking is one. I hope playing with pressures will help, b/c everytime I mash the throttle with my current setup, I fishtail like a mo'fo up through 3rd gear.
Second, like you said, I need to focus on the tree. Guess a little trial and error with the lights and I'll get my RT's below 3 seconds before the end of the day
Regardless, I'm psyched b/c I get to thrash the car, hang out with cool car guys, AND not be at work!
Ray
When are you heading down? Are you meeting up with Harry on the way or at the track. Depending on when you leave, do you want to drive down together?
Ray
When are you heading down? Are you meeting up with Harry on the way or at the track. Depending on when you leave, do you want to drive down together?
Boner
The present plan is for me to pick up Harry at his house in Elizabeth around 10:00 AM and head out from there. Would love to have you along. It's a little later than I would have liked but Harry has to work late. There is also a possibility that we might meet up with some other folks at the big Exxon station by the Goethals Bridge/NJ Turnpike entrance. What time were you planning to leave?
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2003 Jet Black ///M5 Dinan S3 #23 621 HP @7000 rpm/502 Ft-Lb @4500 rpm. Vortech V-2-T Intercooled Supercharger, S3 Oil Cooler, S3 Engine Management Software, OKD Plasma Direct Ignition Coils, OKD Plasma Spark Boots, Dinan S3 Clutch & Flywheel, High Flow Throttle Bodies & Velocity Stacks, Dinan 4-2-1 SS Headers, Dinan Modified Cats & Free Flow Exhaust, BMW 545 Short Shift Kit, Stage 3 Dinan/JRZ Suspension, Dinan/Brembo Brakes, Rennline Pedal Set w/ throttle heel/toe ext,, Dinan Strut Tower Braces F/R, Dinan Sway Bar, Dinan Lower Control Arm Monoball Kit, Dinan Rear Subframe Reinforcement, 3.45 Differential, Dinan Light Weight 18 x 9 F & 18 x 9.5 R Wheels, Track: Toyo Proxes RA1 275/35R-18; Winter: 275/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; Drags: 2 Nitto NT-555R Drag Radials 285/35R-18; Blinder-M45-X-treme, Stealth Valentine 1, Bluetooth, Mk IV Navigation, v31 Custom 'Beast' screen & Navtech 2009.1 DVD Map, M Audio with Enhanced Bass, Angel iBrite 3.0, AGA Fog lights & TEC Cup Holder
Boner
The present plan is for me to pick up Harry at his house in Elizabeth around 10:00 AM and head out from there. Would love to have you along. It's a little later than I would have liked but Harry has to work late. There is also a possibility that we might meet up with some other folks at the big Exxon station by the Goethals Bridge/NJ Turnpike entrance. What time were you planning to leave?
Maybe a bit later than I was planning. Also depends on whether or not I plan on stopping by work in the morning before I leave. Was hoping to get there no later than 10-11. How far does Harry live from Atco?
Maybe a bit later than I was planning. Also depends on whether or not I plan on stopping by work in the morning before I leave. Was hoping to get there no later than 10-11. How far does Harry live from Atco?
Harry is almost equidistant from either Exit 135 on the GSP or Exit 13 on the NJ Tpke. Then you've got a good 1.5 hour drive from his house to Atco (Exit 4 on the NJ Tpke) unless your name is Alex Roy.
The last time we were at Atco, even arriving late, we had a dozen runs in by 1:00 PM. You can literally keep making runs as hot laps until your clutch leg cramps up. Oops, forgot you don't have one of those. Remember, we're talking a total of about 15 cars that will be participating and quite often nobody is lining up.
Given that this is your first time I guess I'd recommend you get there as early as possible to start practicing your launches and reacting to the starting tree. I don't know what the conventional wisdom is these days, but back 'when' (30+ years ago?) I used to try and go on the last amber. It seemed to work pretty well for me. I'd also do a search of the threads for what other people are doing regarding staging and launching the E60. Go get 'em Tiger!
Ray
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2003 Jet Black ///M5 Dinan S3 #23 621 HP @7000 rpm/502 Ft-Lb @4500 rpm. Vortech V-2-T Intercooled Supercharger, S3 Oil Cooler, S3 Engine Management Software, OKD Plasma Direct Ignition Coils, OKD Plasma Spark Boots, Dinan S3 Clutch & Flywheel, High Flow Throttle Bodies & Velocity Stacks, Dinan 4-2-1 SS Headers, Dinan Modified Cats & Free Flow Exhaust, BMW 545 Short Shift Kit, Stage 3 Dinan/JRZ Suspension, Dinan/Brembo Brakes, Rennline Pedal Set w/ throttle heel/toe ext,, Dinan Strut Tower Braces F/R, Dinan Sway Bar, Dinan Lower Control Arm Monoball Kit, Dinan Rear Subframe Reinforcement, 3.45 Differential, Dinan Light Weight 18 x 9 F & 18 x 9.5 R Wheels, Track: Toyo Proxes RA1 275/35R-18; Winter: 275/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; Drags: 2 Nitto NT-555R Drag Radials 285/35R-18; Blinder-M45-X-treme, Stealth Valentine 1, Bluetooth, Mk IV Navigation, v31 Custom 'Beast' screen & Navtech 2009.1 DVD Map, M Audio with Enhanced Bass, Angel iBrite 3.0, AGA Fog lights & TEC Cup Holder
Ed,
Im going to work for a few hours in the morning and mostly I should be able to meet Ray around 9:30 and leave then, if you want to meet up around 9:30 let Ray know and we can all ride down there together
see you all tomorrow
Atco Copout?
j/k man. Wish you could make it. The 5'ers need to represent!
. Launch + hookup as you note is the key. Snooze you lose - don't worry about the guy next to you; focus on the tree. Try and have fun and learn from your experiences.
Atvco Convoy
I guess I'd recommend you get there as early as possible to start practicing your launches and reacting to the starting tree. I don't know what the conventional wisdom is these days, but back 'when' (30+ years ago?) I used to try and go on the last amber. It seemed to work pretty well for me.
I'd also do a search of the threads for what other people are doing regarding staging and launching the E60. Go get 'em Tiger!
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