Tracking an auto?

[Wh33lhop]

I've got PF08/11 in the wheee30, I just got some HP+ for free and was going to use them on the stock auto m20 car since I'd be surprised if it hit 100 on the straights at thunderhill.

[ajhostetter]

well it looks like the cheap event I had an eye on isn't feasible any more so I'm probably gonna call it off. woulda been thunderhill, hp+ and whatever shitty tires I could find. the car on stock suspension is quite fun and balanced on shitty tires.

HP+ are scary. I had them fade out on my (it was more like they switched off) last year on the track. I switched to PFC 08 compound and the brakes were rock solid over (3) 40 minute sessions. This was a no-chicane day at PIR where the top velocity in the E30 was 138 on the front straight. At $260 for the entire car from Bimmerworld, I'd highly recommend them.

[Wh33lhop]

In for video of said experiment, what track are you planning on running it on, and what tires/brakes?

well it looks like the cheap event I had an eye on isn't feasible any more so I'm probably gonna call it off. woulda been thunderhill, hp+ and whatever shitty tires I could find. the car on stock suspension is quite fun and balanced on shitty tires.

[UlrichFennec]

the people who say you can't track an auto are more than likely the ones who always have an excuse not to show up for an Autox or an HPDE - "I don't have my coilovers yet" - "I need a BBK" - stuff you don't actually need. Basically, they will never do one anyway, the transmission in their car is irrelevant.

I think you can track anything if you have the (no pun intended) drive to do it and improve. It's more sensical if you have a standard, but you can't completely discount autos.

[nando]

the people who say you can't track an auto are more than likely the ones who always have an excuse not to show up for an Autox or an HPDE - "I don't have my coilovers yet" - "I need a BBK" - stuff you don't actually need. Basically, they will never do one anyway, the transmission in their car is irrelevant.

[SmokeE30]

In for video of said experiment, what track are you planning on running it on, and what tires/brakes?

[Wh33lhop]

yes I know about brakes, I'm only worried about the auto. thanks dudes.

[E30_Pare]

Years ago we took my friends bone stock auto e30 to the canyons to see what the deal was. Was hilariously pathetic cause we were barely moving and by the time we reached the bottom the brakes were on fire. So definetly get some good brakes, pads, and fluid you'll need it since the car would probably like to push through a corner at speed.

[e30s50dan]

Just make sure your brakes are up to it..good pad and fluid..enjoy!

[agent]

EVERY e30 owner should pay the $180/yr for AAA

Wisdom.

[UlrichFennec]

I don't see why not.

[TobyB]

But do point your GoPro backwards so you can post video of the smokescreen
it makes when it catches on fire.

Seriously, for a track day, I bet it's fine.

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[nando]

it'll be fine. shift it manually for a bit more fun.

[barbierij]

The zf4hp22 is a fairly solid transmission and even land/range rovers had it with the 4.3l. The Forward clutches burn upbringing N and P but it shifts super hard it you adjust the kickdown. Kameron proved it doesn't like boost. Just for fun? I'd say flush the fluid clean and go for it. And have the AAA+ just in case (and EVERY e30 owner should pay the $180/yr for AAA)

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[Kevinl]

I think I'd rather die than track an auto e30