WIBIMMERS

You had me at shaft! No. I stayed with stock. 

So, it took us four hours for all four springs. All in all it went pretty smoothly considering it was our first time. The fronts actually ended up being less of a pain than the rear. I drove it around a little today and the wheels didn't fall off so I am calling it a success. Unfortunately, the spacers didn't go on due to clearance issues with the snow tires. I am holding off on putting my freshly polished summers on until at least the beginning of May. I will add before and after pics.

Snap said:

Are you installing new dampers as well?

Dampers? How would you describe those if I were a 5 yr. old?

Today is the day where I attempt to install a set of MS springs on my F82. I do have the help of a more experienced buddy and from what I've researched, it's not rocket science. Still this is a little beyond where I've gone before. The irony is somehow I think I am smarter than the BMW engineers by installing a $300 set of springs on my $80K car. Wish me luck...UGH!

Regarding Michelins...I don't quite remember the details from training back in the day, but I believe the way they are physically produced is different from other brands, thus making them better. The construction is actually different. Also, some of the brands they own (don't know which ones) are made in a similar fashion and would be good choices as well.

Also, like someone said above, I've sold enough tires and sat through enough seminars to know that there are Michelins and then everything else. Everyone has their favorite or most hated brand. I think a lot of it depends on what you were raised on or if you had a perceived negative experience with a particular brand. Personally, I have a bad taste in my mouth for Goodyears but I would probably still buy them if the price was right. And when it's time to replace my Mich PSS on my F82, I will likely go with non-run flats that are close to or are the cheapest. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for Roadrunners from Fleet Farm, but I am kind of over spending a lot on tires.

I worked in the Les Stumpf Ford Parts Dept. during the tire recall. Man, what a pain. Tons and tons of people got a free set of tires. Some of the manufacturers couldn't keep up.

Thanks for all the input! This forum is way more friendly than any other forum I am part of!

Buns up kneeling!? HA!

Well, now ya'll are kinda freaking me out. Wall this and concrete that. Run off here and fiery-blazing-inferno-total-destruction over there!

Should I just stick to the Extreme Experience where you pay $500 to drive a Lambo for 6 minutes but get to walk away if it all goes to hell?

Seriously, if I am not a maniac, do I need to worry about incurring a $6000 deductible repair bill?

patsbimmer1 said:

If you're only doing one track day then just rent a helmet.  I rented one from BHF last year and saved a few bucks.  I'll be at 2 Wednesday track days at BHF again this year and i'd like to do a 3rd day somewhere else as well.

Being your first track day I would HIGHLY recommend using an instructor from BHF on a Wednesday.  I got paired up with a BMWCCA instructor and the knowledge I gained was invaluable.  He pushed me beyond where I thought my limits were which I greatly appreciated.  I've never run with NWSC but I know they are cheap.  I've also heard not so great things about their events.

RA is on my to do list but I'd really like to push my skill level a little further before I step on to RA.  I thought I was a decent driver until I got onto the track at BHF and realized my skills were very much at the beginner/amateur level.

So, you'd do BHF first over RA?

How much $$ did you end up spending? Where is Peg?

Let me know what you are looking for. I may be able to offer some insight.

I am planning to attend my first track event sometime this summer. Either the RA track day in July through the NW Shelby club or a Blackhawk Wed. track day. There are also a couple BCCA track days at RA that would fit my schedule.

Either way, I'm only going to one as I am figuring $1K out the door after track fees, insurance etc., right? I need to buy a helmet as well. UGH.

I welcome any thoughts/advice on which are the best days to attend.

wasnt m3 said:

Welcome! By any chance did I buy e90 m sport wheels from you in October??

Yup. that was me!

jc43089 said:

Looks nice!  6mt?

CVT

DCT

Hey! Just thought I would introduce myself. Just got my YMB F82 this past fall. Traded by 335 M Sport and before that it was an X3. Wave if you see me around town.

Here is a pic as my car sat about a week after delivery. I'm currently in the process of mainly exterior color mods. Lowering and spacers is happening in a couple weeks, once the warm weather is consistent. It also has a JB4 Stage 1.