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Yeah, the owner posted this a bit ago.
The video is incredibly intense.
The car was insanely clean and well kept. Hard to think that the brake system was overlooked to a degree that caused failure on the track.My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession
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Originally posted by Metallated View Post
:oops:Rides...
1991 325i - sold :(
2004 2WD Frontier King Cab
RIP #17 Jules Bianchi
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Yeah that was me...sigpic
1991 318is S52
1987 325i Vert
1991 325i
2011 e70 X5
Need Anything E30? -> http://www.gutenparts.com/
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And just in case anyone was wondering...
I had a UUC BBK
New Rotors Front
New DTC 60 Pads Front
New Rotors Rear
New DTC 70 Rear Pads
Stainless Steal Brake Lines
and Fresh RBF600sigpic
1991 318is S52
1987 325i Vert
1991 325i
2011 e70 X5
Need Anything E30? -> http://www.gutenparts.com/
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Originally posted by GThomas View PostAnd just in case anyone was wondering...
I had a UUC BBK
New Rotors Front
New DTC 60 Pads Front
New Rotors Rear
New DTC 70 Rear Pads
Stainless Steal Brake Lines
and Fresh RBF600
Any indication on what caused the issue?My previous build (currently E30-less)
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390
A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession
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Originally posted by GThomas View PostAnd just in case anyone was wondering...
I had a UUC BBK
New Rotors Front
New DTC 60 Pads Front
New Rotors Rear
New DTC 70 Rear Pads
Stainless Steal Brake Lines
and Fresh RBF600
You clearly covered all the essential brake wear items - so it wasn't like you had worn parts suddenly failing.
In your post about the day of the event, you mentioned you applied the brakes entering T8 but all pedal pressure was gone. Does this mean the brake pedal went straight to the floor without any resistance on your foot? Perhaps the master cylinder failed? Or a line worked itself lose somehow? Maybe an issue with one/both of the UUC calipers?
I'm just brainstorming here.
Bottom line: you and your instructor walked away which is a relief to hear. The car can be replaced.....occupants, not so much.Rides...
1991 325i - sold :(
2004 2WD Frontier King Cab
RIP #17 Jules Bianchi
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Damn... you guys were lucky. All things considered, the car held up pretty well for doing just north of 175 KM/H.Estoguy
1986 BMW 325, Alpenweiss ~ "Elsa"
Need a photographer, come visit my site: http://estoguy.wix.com/unique-perspectives
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