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09-28-2011, 11:04 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Port Perry
Posts: 7,110
Car: God's Chariot
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What a smooth lapping day! BMW Toronto holds one of the most organized days... highly recommended. Good people running it, civilized participants, good times!
And congrats to Kurt, hes getting faster and faster... I got my work cut out for me to beat him with the next car I build  (maybe it was my sweet alignment that made the difference ROFL)
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09-28-2011, 01:33 PM
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#677
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Classifieds Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: T.Dot
Posts: 8,748
Car: e36 m3
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Originally Posted by craz azn
What a smooth lapping day! BMW Toronto holds one of the most organized days... highly recommended. Good people running it, civilized participants, good times!
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I agree, will definitely be participating if i can for the events they host next year.
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09-28-2011, 02:15 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 148
Car: Legs
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I appreciate that this is a thread jack, but info like this is gold for newbs like me.
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Originally Posted by dble Trouble
In response to Dr. Flyview:
I change ball joints, tie rods, tires, brake pads, brake rotors, brake fluid every year. Outside of tires that's approx. $700 incl. labour. Tires, until this year I was buying used so they were only lasting a season or less, but I bought some new star specs, I'm hoping last a season and a half plus street miles. The tires were $750. A friend with a Mustang track car spends triple that, because parts are more expensive. A different friend with a Civic track car spends about the same as I do. E46 M3 closer to the Mustang. But, the more expensive cars are quicker. So it just depends if you have budget and just want to go out and have some fun, you can save some money. If you have to be one of the faster ones, it's going to cost you big! I've got a mortgage, two kids, a dog, and a wife, so I have to live on the frugal side, BUT, I still have my fun!
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09-28-2011, 02:15 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,309
Car: '06 325i
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Awesome pics Trevor!
That flag picture is amazing. I was so proud to win the Trackday lmao. 
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09-28-2011, 02:20 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,309
Car: '06 325i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by craz azn
What a smooth lapping day! BMW Toronto holds one of the most organized days... highly recommended. Good people running it, civilized participants, good times!
And congrats to Kurt, hes getting faster and faster... I got my work cut out for me to beat him with the next car I build (maybe it was my sweet alignment that made the difference ROFL) |
Yeah the day couldn't of been better. Absolutely love the BMW Toronto days. Never had a complaint.
Rudy's secret alignment definitely helped. Hopefully I can do a race or two next year now that I'm getting fairly confident with my driving and the car.
Only issues so far include the brake pedal still having massive travel and a front strut is leaking oil already.
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10-18-2011, 11:05 AM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Bradford, ON
Posts: 8,792
Car: 97 328is-02 Impreza
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This is an awesome thread. I can't wait to get my car back on the track, although I'm probably not going to dedicate it to be a full track rat yet.
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11-11-2011, 02:21 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Toronto
Posts: 160
Car: e36 M3
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good job on the ride man. car sounds real good. What suspension setup are you using? too hard to find it in this 46 page thread lol
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11-11-2011, 11:11 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,309
Car: '06 325i
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Thanks guys!
Right now I have TcKline double adjustables on it right now. Spring rates are 500/700 but I'm thinking about bumping up the rates a bit for next year.
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11-12-2011, 09:59 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pickering
Posts: 2,497
Car: 87,325IS - E36 M3
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let me no when u are entering a race so i can come and bug ya  car sounds and looks good, Great job
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01-03-2012, 06:19 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,309
Car: '06 325i
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Well it's been a while since an update.
I have to pull the front shocks and have them shipped to TcKline for a rebuild. One shock started leaking after just 3 track days. So I'm sending both off just to make sure they're equally valved.
I also got a new carbon hood to replace the repaired one:
A nice christmas gift I should of gotten a loooong time ago:
I also installed a Stewart waterpump:
So by spring time, I have an Xbrace to install, Front Swaybar and possibly some more goodies.
Next step is to get the Hood and new front bumper painted.
Last edited by doogee; 01-03-2012 at 06:29 PM.
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01-03-2012, 06:27 PM
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E30 M20
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 1,119
Car: 1987 325i
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Don't forget the brake lines!
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01-04-2012, 12:22 AM
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black and blue
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: 2 storey 3 bedroom 1 car garage
Posts: 3,386
Car: ix touring
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gleb
Don't forget the brake lines!
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Why would he replace his S/S brake lines?
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oh wait I forgot.
They're pretty much a wear item.
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01-04-2012, 02:21 PM
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Vtec just kicked in
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: TO
Posts: 2,385
Car: 99 S52
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at least you remembered what I taught you . :p
I cant remember if OP welded in subframe/sway bar reinforcements?
surprised the xbrace wasnt in right away . its a great mod.
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01-04-2012, 04:19 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 927
Car: 98 M3 99
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davericher20
Why would he replace his S/S brake lines?
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oh wait I forgot.
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S/S lines are a wear item ?
Dave
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01-04-2012, 04:57 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,309
Car: '06 325i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SiR
at least you remembered what I taught you . :p
I cant remember if OP welded in subframe/sway bar reinforcements?
surprised the xbrace wasnt in right away . its a great mod.
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I had the front subframe and rear trailing arm pockets reinforced. Rear subframe and swaybar ears weren't required with a stock rear swaybar.
I just never got around to putting the xbrace on. That, with the front sway bar should really change the way the car handles. I was having issues with front grip on turn 3 and 8 at Mosport. Hopefully this fixes the problem!
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