E46 Things

[B C]

Today was pure joy! I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in this track day. Everything was perfect!

Session #5 was a fantastic finish to the day.

Driving home was even kinda neat. The bluetooth connection on the car picked up a phone call from my wife as I had the frigid AC flowing and cruise control set. I know there are a lot of new cars that are capable on track, comfortable to drive, and still offer amenities, but it is a sweet experience to be able to “have it all” to an extent. Another surprise was the fuel economy. I didn’t even use 2/3 of a tank. Many were astonished

[patsbimmer1]

You deserve it man!  I hope to join you next time!  I know the feeling, driving home with the numbers still taped on and thinking to yourself "these plebeians driving next to me have no idea how cool my day was and what this car did."  It's such a cool feeling.

[Jdesign]

You still had fuel left? Must not have had your foot down enough. 

[straight6pwr]

sounds like heaven!

[B C]

Found a video clip of the F80 M3.  I called it an M4 in my original post because in my brain an M4 should have 4 doors and the M3 was originally a 2 door. Thanks for rustling my jimmies with your wonky naming structure BMW

F80 M3 Crash at Blackhawk Farms 

youtube.com/watch?v=-Q8GTFQAuZw

[Boris3]

Interesting, not where I thought the off occurred when you mentioned it. Looks like compared to the prior lap he was into the rumbles on exit from T7, got on the gas while on the rumbles and hooked to the right onto the tire wall. 

Text mentions he had the traction control off. Wonder if he had done this from the outset or just for this session. Typically keep the nannies on for folks starting out.

[B C]

Here is what I have cobbled together 

Enjoy

EDIT: the editing went a little wonky at the start and end. Fixing now

[SteelBlue]

Thanks Brian, very cool!

[KaiserRolls]

BHF looks like a good time

[B C]

[patsbimmer1]

B C said:

Wow.  Your head looks huge in that helmet.

[KaiserRolls]

Gr8 shot

[B C]

patsbimmer1 said:

Wow.  Your head looks huge in that helmet.

[Bassboy3313]

[patsbimmer1]

Just noticed the instructor waving!  Hahaha!

[B C]

patsbimmer1 said:

Just noticed the instructor waving!  Hahaha!

Yes I didnt notice this right away either. I remember him waving but figured it was just at a corner worker he knew. The instructor was great. Hope to bump into him again in the future. 

The amount of 70+ year olds out on track was promising. Makes me feel like there may be plenty of time left in life to play

[patsbimmer1]

B C said:

Yes I didnt notice this right away either. I remember him waving but figured it was just at a corner worker he knew. The instructor was great. Hope to bump into him again in the future. 

The amount of 70+ year olds out on track was promising. Makes me feel like there may be plenty of time left in life to play

Seeing all of these old dudes at the track has made me decide that I want to be a driving instructor when I retire.

[B C]

100%

See you there in 30 years!

[B C]

Picked up a new daily driver. I will miss the Datsun but the fuel economy was painful and I was ready for something new that had better utility for kid things and bike things.

Time to wash the M and put it away until a freak November warmup happens or Spring comes.

the winter to-do list:

-check/adjust valves

-check vanos bolts

-clean throttles

-replace throttle and cam sensors while the plenum is off

-replace belt tensioner pulleys that have gotten noisy in the last few weeks

-rotate tires side to side

-bleed brakes and clutch

-change oil

-glue C-pillar fabrics

-install the new Injen S54 intake coming out in December 

-underdrive pulleys?

- code the brake pad warning light off??

-look for tiny oil leak which is probably the PS reservoir.

 

[SteelBlue]

B C said:

-bleed brakes and clutch