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The entire rear seat. not just the backs...the seat back is much lighter than seat bases...
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You posted: Two aspects.
First, I wanted to keep the back interior of the car for aesthetics. That'll probably change as I move onward with the car. It's only 6 months old with 3100 miles (of which around a third are track) so I'm not quite ready to start yanking out and shelving stuff. I know I can loose quite a bit of weight removing it but I don't care to spend close to 2K for a sheet of press board covered in Ozite for the "back seat delete". I'm capable of doing the seat delete on my own, just don't have the time/desire to spend on it right now - that's all taken up with my present (5 year long) project in the pic below. Once it's done I'll probably direct more attention to the M2. Check this thread out: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ar+seat+delete
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When I get my driver's seat (only gonna replace one) for the track I'll be back in the car taking things apart and such - I'll look at this mod and possibly pursue it. So I'm not the only one thinking the rear seat delete are stupid pricy, eh? Quote:
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I love forums - especially responses like this that have info and explain that info. Thank you. I'll be giving them a shot the next round.
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My brake pedal is now very firm, but it took the stainless lines and a couple of bleeds to get there Since the brake and clutch share the same reservoir and the car uses a sophisticated ABS/DSC system, there are lots of places for air to hide Anyhow, it made a huge difference for me |
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The pedal really doesn't get stiffer but the different characteristic compared to the Pagids, with less force needed at the beginning, is a good feel IMHO. |
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I also have the R&T, curious to how many clicks you set them to? In connection with that, do you run square or staggered since that will affect the choice of clicks. Also a matter of taste and driving style of course. I run TrofeoR 265 front and 295 rear with 3-4 clicks in front and 6-7 at the back. I roughly have your alignment too. I've been at 3.2 or so but currently trying out 2.8 to see if I can ease the inner shoulder wear on the front tires. I felt a bit less front end bite with the lower setting but currently waiting to check out shoulder wear as I go. Planning to put on H&R sway bars in a few weeks to see if that will help shoulder wear. https://rejsa.nu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1573547#1573547 Quote:
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I'm also getting ready to flush the brake system again so if there are any bubbles they should get removed (doesn't feel like there are any, though). Do you happen to have a link to bolt on SS brake lines? Kinda curious as to cost compared to making them. Quote:
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Keep me posted on what you find out. When I put the street stuff back on (wheels/pads) I noticed that my wear across the front is good with the exception that the inner shoulder is already showing to be more rounded than the outer shoulder so it's an indication of a bit more wear. Temps across the face of the tire were pretty consistent, though as mentioned in a previous post. Quote:
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Now I need to get Harry's working (have NEVER been able to make that app work correctly). I'm familiar with IR sensing for temp - have a setup that reads both the clutches and the belt temperature in a CVT drivetrain in my off road truck. You can see the clutch sensors on the arm sitting between them and the belt sensor it peeking out at the middle top. Good - I'm glad we're seeing similar results. The Ohlins definitely have improved things.
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Goodridge https://ind-distribution.com/collect...el-brake-lines Spiegler https://www.essexparts.com/spiegler-...mw-m2-m3m4-f80 https://www.essexparts.com/spiegler-...m4-f80-f82-f87 There are some less expensive alternatives from other manufacturers, as well |
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Other than occasional pad knock back, the pedal should be firm regardless of which pad compound he's running |
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My experience with all BMW M cars I've owned is that they all have pretty soft brake pedals with the OEM calipers. A high level of brake servo is probably to blame together with caliper flex. I guess.
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In any case, my responses are not meant to contradict your and FaRKle!'s brake pad recommendations and hope they are not interpreted in that manner Brake pads are a lot like tires in the sense that some people will no doubt prefer the characteristics of one over another I am personally considering trying out the new Ferodo DS3.12s when it comes time to replace my Pagid RSL29s |
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Lots of good info in this thread!
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Anyone have some good baseline numbers for rebound/compression on KW V3's for both street and track? Dug around a bit and didn't really find any info on it beyond "just try it till you like it". Problem with that, is I dont have a lift. and adjusting the suspension is a pain in the ass when the car isnt in the air.
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Those who have mentioned they are running 265/295 tire combo with the Ohlins R&T, what wheel offset are you running?
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Be wary of specs for MPS suspension. Although they are essentially KW V3s, they may have different valving and the rear springs are certainly different - no helpers on the MPS rear springs. Front is easy to adjust on the side of the road if you don’t mind lying in the dirt to reach the compression adjusters. Rear needs the car jacked up to reach the rebound adjusters and makes it easier to reach compression adjusters also. With the latter, having a chopstick or pencil with eraser tip makes it easier to manipulate the compression wheel. |
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Just had my first track weekend (Inde Motorsports Park in Wilcox, AZ with Porsche Club AZ - what a FUN track - new pavement too) since getting everything (except a seat - that's next) fitted and a base line for tuning is now stored away in my butt dyno.
btw - Got the M-Laptimer app working. I LIKE THIS!!! I keep having to go back and forth through this thread for my settings (because I'm stupid and haven't written them down until now) so I'm going to put everything in this post (kinda a new reset to this thread, if you will) so I can find it. 2020 M2 Competition 9.5 & 10.5 x 19 Apex EC-7 wheels Toyo R888R sneakers - 265 & 295 running 36-37 hot RSR cage Pagid Yellows (this is changing next round) Ground Control camber plates and Turner adjustable rear toe arms Ölins R&T suspension both front and rear are 10 clicks out (will play with these next round) Ride height is 8 mm lower than stock (supposed to be 10mm lower) Car is set at 3 degrees camber, zero toe front 1.9 camber, presently mentally blank on toe in - 1 degree, I believe. --------------------------- First off, every time I get on the track with this car I'm impressed with just what a hoot it is. Man it's fun. I'm really impressed with just how hard and long it accelerates. At Inde I only used 3rd & 4th (just touches rev limiter at 128 mph before braking for turn three). Third gear is a tractor. It just makes the back end squat and pushes you forward nicely. Very controlled on throttle setting #2. #3 is a joke - I like having a potentiometer instead of a binary input. Braking was excellent (low brake abuse track) and I was much happier with the modulation and feel at Inde than at Arizona Motorsports Park (has two major brake zones back to back and I get a softish pedal). I still plan on trying a different pad - been watching a few threads and may look at Ferodo or ... I'll have to go look again. I still want braided brake lines to get rid of that little squishy feeling at the end of the pedal. There's another thread going that describes quite well what I'm experiencing - and his car is similarly set up (I'll be copy/pasting part of this post into his in a minute). The front end goes exactly where I want it to - and I can make it understeer if wanted (generally not...). I'm pleased with it. There's probably some more bite in it with a few clicks of shock tuning. Rear end is tail happy. If you don't get things all gathered up just right at the apex and start getting on it, the rear has a tendency to step out. It's not scary and it's pretty predictable (after getting laps in, my right foot was MUCH better at controlling it) but it's still more than I'd like. From what I'm reading in the other thread, it very well may be my ride height and spring preloads also. I already need to drop the whole car to the recommended 10 mm below stock (I'm at 8). Man this thing is fun and dynamic. Four wheel drifts are precise, confident and don't spook me (except for one unexpected one - my fault... way too quick on the turn in at the fastest corner on the track. WHEEE!) The rear end being happy isn't an issue - never ever felt like it gets too far out and is complete controllable but I'd like it not to be quite as aggressive about doing it (come on right foot...). More tuning to come. That's it for now... Fresh from the track, trying to get thoughts down while they're still present.
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I've done 3 track events so far with the M2C bone stock, aside from Castrol SRF brake fluid. The car is great for my intermediate experience level and works extremely well except for one issue. Under hard braking, near ABS threshold, from 100+ MPH, I get an unsettling shudder in the car. I don't think its pads or rotors since I don't feel it in the steering wheel. It helps to ease into the braking or stay shy of threshold levels. A friend noticed that in his M2C as well. Some have suggested track pads, others adjusting rear toe. Thoughts? EDIT I posted in another thread but here's the start of a track session at CMP chasing Vettes. https://vimeo.com/453262529 I think you can see the shudder at turn 8 braking at 1:00, 2:55, and 4:50 in the video.
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