550i On Track at VIR
11-28-2008, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by slickE60' post='733718' date='Nov 28 2008, 04:39 PM
Looks like fun, but what's that noise all about, was the camera rattling?
11-28-2008, 04:22 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
Not speaking for Richard, he'll show up again and say for sure, but I think that 550i is either wholly or mostly stock, at least that's what I remember when he put up his first VIR track day several months ago.
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11-28-2008, 04:30 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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Hey Rich, what kind of mount did you use to affix the camera?
11-28-2008, 05:03 PM
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cool video...looks really fun!
11-28-2008, 08:23 PM
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Thanx for the replies. I was busy this evening. Here are the answers.
Yes, the only mods are a Remus exhaust for the sound, and high temp brake fluid (ATE Type 200 for compatability). I'm not sure what's next but dedicated track wheels/tires and possibly more track ready brake pads would be good.
Correct, I was in manual and controlled the downshifts of the SAT but let it upshift at redline except for the first lap and much of the cold early session where I kept it below redline. I also had the sport button pressed. Usually I had it in DTC mode for a lap or two then DSC full off. The last session was DSC off the whole way. I found it very easy to control the attitude of the car or to correct minor issues when needed. Turn 4 often caused the back to kick out but no problems.
Correct.
I've got a headrest mount. Its just 2 bars that screw together with holes for the posts and a tripod mount at the end. It works well.
I got my current helmet thru a BMW event several years back. I haven't looked into buying any for years. I didn't like the full face helmet I used at first.
Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='733852' date='Nov 28 2008, 08:22 PM
Not speaking for Richard, he'll show up again and say for sure, but I think that 550i is either wholly or mostly stock, at least that's what I remember when he put up his first VIR track day several months ago.
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Very cool, Richard. I can't wait to get out to PIR in the spring. It looked like you were allowing the SAT to handle the upshifts and you were downshifting with the paddles, is that right? Were you in D mode with the Sport button enabled? Also DTC/DSC off?
Wind noise, you have to roll down the windows for safety reason.
Hey Rich, what kind of mount did you use to affix the camera?
I got my current helmet thru a BMW event several years back. I haven't looked into buying any for years. I didn't like the full face helmet I used at first.
11-28-2008, 09:54 PM
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11-29-2008, 12:21 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Got a link to where you bought the mount from?