Burn the boats!

EMP07 · 10-22-2012, 11:04 PM

After flirting with moving to a P-car, this spring I committed to the M Coupe.

Then the urge to get out to the track with a basic set-up. I ended up going a bit beyond.

- KW Clubports with 500/600lbs --> this is now soft
- 18" Apex w RS3
- Euro Headers w/relocated O2's
- Brembo GT on all four corners
- Pagid RS29's - got the wrong front pads so i did not run these

- Sparco Ring Wheel with NRG low profile QR hub
- Recaro Pole's
- AS SSK

But with that said I was out at Laguna for the first time ever and met super cool fellow zpost member aestheticstorm, who put up a good fight on street tires

(he just posted pics below).

What a track Laguna is.

Mileage

Interior

Now I'm searching for the next track event, could be Infineon on Nov 17th and then maybe back to Laguna before the year is out!

Finnegan · 10-22-2012, 11:09 PM

Cool! First time at Laguna (I'm guessing not).

I'll be there on Dec 23 along with a bunch of the guys (and gals) from here.

Nice set up too for the car!

I still have those side skirts too. And it looks like we might get some snow this year!

EMP07 · 10-22-2012, 11:24 PM

Thanks Finnegan!

Just booked Sonoma :P, Will try for laguna on the 23rd but the holidays make it tough.

Looks like i'll be heading to North Star for Thanks giving! my side skirts are toast.

beta · 10-22-2012, 11:35 PM

Awesome build, congratulations on your Laguna day! The PPs look amazing, especially with the carbon leather interior, the bbks look super classy.

Only thing I'd add is a wing and black out the mufflers

KevinC · 10-22-2012, 11:35 PM

If you get a chance to run at Spring Mountain in Pahrump NV, go for it. I've done a couple of HPDE's there (though neither in my M, sadly), and it's an AWESOME venue.

VinnieAces · 10-23-2012, 01:20 AM

wow!! that looks awesome! your car looks great

Rated M Roadster · 10-23-2012, 02:17 AM

OMG, that's hot!

mfanatic325 · 10-23-2012, 02:23 AM

good God you really got going with those mods Bill!

Car is looking awesome!
Definitely try to make it out on December 23rd, since I'm hosting

itdnwiwbp · 10-23-2012, 09:25 AM

Nice! What size and offset front wheels did you go with?

EMP07 · 10-23-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by beta

Only thing I'd add is a wing and black out the mufflers

Thanks Beta! Wing is something i've been debating, there is a little something on the exhaust I'm working on

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Originally Posted by KevinC

If you get a chance to run at Spring Mountain in Pahrump NV, go for it. I've done a couple of HPDE's there (though neither in my M, sadly), and it's an AWESOME venue.

Goal is to hit as many track as i possibly can!

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

wow!! that looks awesome! your car looks great

Thanks Vinnie! originally from TO, can't say i'm missing it too much. Shannoville, Cayuga, and mosport were the old stomping grounds in the type-R

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Originally Posted by Rated M Roadster

OMG, that's hot!

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Definitely try to make it out on December 23rd, since I'm hosting

Working on the wife!

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Originally Posted by itdnwiwbp

Nice! What size and offset front wheels did you go with?

Front 18x9.5 +35
Rear 18x10 +25

mfanatic325 · 10-23-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EMP07

Working on the wife!

Say whuuut?

acceleration · 10-23-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EMP07

Thanks Vinnie! originally from TO, can't say i'm missing it too much. Shannoville, Cayuga, and mosport were the old stomping grounds in the type-R

I share the same sentiments. Had to move back to TO after a stint in the Bay Area (work visa expired). Miss that place lots and would love to move back if the opportunity presents itself.

How did you move down there, if you don't mind me asking?

Nice setup btw. Love the Brembos.

EMP07 · 10-23-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Say whuuut?

LOL, wait till your married and have kids. Track days are a privilege not a right

EMP07 · 10-23-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by acceleration

How did you move down there, if you don't mind me asking?

Palm brought me down 7 years ago. Looking back less and less every year.

I could possibly ski on Friday, track on Saturday, and surf on Sunday (have not done this yet). How crazy is that?

mfanatic325 · 10-23-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EMP07

LOL, wait till your married and have kids. Track days are a privilege not a right

single 4 lyfe ~

3002 tii · 10-24-2012, 10:24 AM

Nice pics! Funny, I've been toying with putting back the stock antenna and despite your car having serious mods, you kept the factory antenna and it doesn't look half bad. Maybe I'll throw her back on mine as well too.

Btw - on your PP's, do you find the lap belt to be tight enough during braking zones? I used to clip in the same way as you, over the seat but I didn't like how the lap belt wasn't tight enough. I then bought a belt receptacle extender and snaked it through the side hole, much tighter now.

EMP07 · 10-25-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DSC_OFF

Nice pics! Funny, I've been toying with putting back the stock antenna and despite your car having serious mods, you kept the factory antenna and it doesn't look half bad. Maybe I'll throw her back on mine as well too.

I have an antenna? Doh! it never really bothered me.

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Originally Posted by DSC_OFF

Btw - on your PP's, do you find the lap belt to be tight enough during braking zones? I used to clip in the same way as you, over the seat but I didn't like how the lap belt wasn't tight enough. I then bought a belt receptacle extender and snaked it through the side hole, much tighter now.

I tried looping it through and it dug into my sides. I find I can lock myself in pretty good with this set-up.

One problem i do have with the seats is that as a shorter driver i'm sitting very close to the steering wheel and am having shifter ergonomics issues i.e. being able to pull back to 2nd and 4th comfortably. I have an awkward motion with the stock shift knob so I may have to use my short ZHP knob.

mfanatic325 · 10-25-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by EMP07

I have an antenna? Doh! it never really bothered me.

Me neither. A local buddy gave me his old stubby antenna but I never really had a urge to swap 'em out. I kinda like how the long OE antenna makes the car look like it's a radio-controlled toy

3002 tii · 10-26-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EMP07

I have an antenna? Doh! it never really bothered me.

I tried looping it through and it dug into my sides. I find I can lock myself in pretty good with this set-up.

One problem i do have with the seats is that as a shorter driver i'm sitting very close to the steering wheel and am having shifter ergonomics issues i.e. being able to pull back to 2nd and 4th comfortably. I have an awkward motion with the stock shift knob so I may have to use my short ZHP knob.

I had that problem as well where shifting to 4th would pinch my shoulder blade. I found tilting the front part of the seat upwards has a lot of benefits. For one your core does less work in trying to support your lower back so your lumbar isn't as sore, two it allows my torso to be slightly angled back giving me more headroom for my helmet and makes the shifts a little easier.

EMP07 · 10-28-2012, 02:58 AM

DSC - I think you're right. I'm going to have to fiddle with that setting. I also think that I will get some pedals to facilitate I hope better control and allow me to slide my seat back just a bit more.

RADRACR · 10-29-2012, 07:10 PM

You forgot to mention the cool Sepang Bronze friend you met

Seriously though, after EMP07 destroyed me on my stock-everything, I see some mods in my future

EMP07 · 10-29-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aestheticstorm

You forgot to mention the cool Sepang Bronze friend you met

Fixed!

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EMP07 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Burn the boats! After flirting with moving to a P-car, this spring I committed to the M Coupe. Then the urge to get out to the track with a basic set-up. I ended up going a bit beyond. - KW Clubports with 500/600lbs --> this is now soft - 18" Apex w RS3 - Euro Headers w/relocated O2's - Brembo GT on all four corners - Pagid RS29's - got the wrong front pads so i did not run these - Sparco Ring Wheel with NRG low profile QR hub - Recaro Pole's - AS SSK But with that said I was out at Laguna for the first time ever and met super cool fellow zpost member aestheticstorm, who put up a good fight on street tires (he just posted pics below). What a track Laguna is. Mileage Interior Now I'm searching for the next track event, could be Infineon on Nov 17th and then maybe back to Laguna before the year is out! __________________ BSM Z4M Coupe Last edited by EMP07; 10-29-2012 at 09:36 PM..
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EMP07 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	Thanks Finnegan! Just booked Sonoma :P, Will try for laguna on the 23rd but the holidays make it tough. Looks like i'll be heading to North Star for Thanks giving! my side skirts are toast. __________________ BSM Z4M Coupe
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