11-21-2021, 04:56 PM | #1 |
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Phillip Island track day in M2 CS
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com It was challenging to put together a clean lap, with traffic and driver consistency the contributing factors here (my lap timer had an ideal lap time some 3 seconds quicker than my actual best time of the day). Best time was a 1.48.0, top speed down the main straight around 240kmph. For reference, my previous M2 Comp (also DCT, big brakes) was exactly 2.5 seconds slower on the same track, but with the same top speed down the straight. The CS subjectively felt more confident through the corners, as reflected in the lap time. Both cars were completely stock. Loved the car, hated the clean up afterwards of all the sticky rubber... But I wouldn't want it any other way. VIDEO: Last edited by Piets94; 11-22-2021 at 07:05 AM.. |
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11-21-2021, 08:04 PM | #3 |
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real nice
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11-22-2021, 01:16 AM | #5 |
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Beautiful. You made it looked effortless.
I've had some great drives on Philip Island. Love finishing the home stretch and seeing how much pace you can exit with while avoid running off as you crest the hill and sight the ocean. My record is hitting 247kmh on the strait in a pre-LCI f80. Don't know if I'd ever want to push that again. I still get sweaty palms thinking about that day. |
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11-22-2021, 05:43 AM | #6 |
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Your driving is bloody spot on, aaaaaand you toasted a P-car in the process
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11-22-2021, 06:33 AM | #7 |
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Can't go wrong with the Bridgestone RE71RS, how do you find the grip consistency after a few laps?
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11-22-2021, 07:01 AM | #8 |
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Wd40 works wonderfully.
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Cheers. Glad you enjoyed.
Haha, I can't unsee that now! The paint is ceramic coated, so it washed off with slightly firmer pressure from the wash mitt. Most of the rubber though was on the PPF covered areas (front bar, side rockers). That didn't wash off at all, but came away reasonably easily with car polish. I used Meguires NXT. Might try WD40 too as someone mentioned. Quote:
I'll be back on this track in 3 weeks, but with BMW Advance 2 Driver Training, in the G80/G82. Should be a very interesting comparison. Quote:
Yeah, these were quite good and very consistent. With the PSS, I got that 1.50.5 once and early on, then couldn't get close. Got within 2 seconds at best, but on the ragged edge. The 71RS kept hitting that 1.48, 1.49 all day without much fuss if I got a cleanish run with traffic. That could be more the set-up of the CS over the Comp, but there is definitely more speed there to unlock. |
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11-22-2021, 12:58 PM | #10 |
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RE71R's are a better auto-x tire than track tire, especially in hot weather.
I can get ~10-12 minutes on them on a day in the 80s before they overheat. However at autocross they come up to temperature very quickly and are great. |
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so sorry, but it's actually funny (obviously, I wouldn't say that if the driver wasn't ok) Now, I surely expect to be struck by lightning well done you, even more so now mate
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I clean track rubber marks off my uncoated 1M with Mother's Cleaner Wax (included with their clay bar kit) and it comes off pretty effortlessly while leaving fresh wax behind. I am hoping the ceramic coat over my PPF will help with the CS when it finally hits the track.
Wouldn't WD40 strip off the ceramic coat?
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I use Cyclo Bug and Tar remover. Recommended by Bimmerworld and boy does it work.
Get the extra creamy formula
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Nice mate! Bring it to Winton next!!
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I had my old E36 there 3 weeks ago. First time out after lockdown. That was a hot day. But I'll be in the CS next time, so see you there!
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Not sure I'd use WD40 on PPF ⁉️
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