Avoid Corrosion, apply handbrake occasionally
10-08-2005, 04:45 AM
#21
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Posts: 6,458
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 7 2005, 11:53 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 7 2005, 06:12 PM']I believe the hand book means to pull it slightly WHILE its moving, meaning let the brakes drag a little right? Not just using them when you're stopped... but while the car is actually moving...
[snapback]181181[/snapback]
[/quote]Yes, done that many times with my fwd cars i owned. Even at high speeds i tryed to slide too much (smth like 100km/h on cubic pavement and lost control because i countersteered too much when the car oversteered). BUT now with my rwd bmw it's all about turning the dsc off completley and punching the throttle a few times (1,2 max 3) and whoooa goes the rear end. I like this at higher speeds like 80-90km/h not on low speeds 30-40. On high speeds it's a bit harder to brake traction and you have to stay focused not to do anything brutal to the steering (keep it linear and simple). Did i mention the car is soooooooo beautifully balanced for it's size?
AND BTW PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME:
When countersteering in a drift at 70 km/h or so, i get a weird noise/sensation from the front tire on the outside of the turn. It's like the rim touches the ground, that kind of noise. It did this on both left side and right side when drifing at higher speeds. Maybe the run flats ar the reason? Because it has stiffer side walls? Hmmm
10-08-2005, 06:55 PM
#22
Senior Members
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: S. California
Posts: 1,968
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545i; Manual Shifter
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 8 2005, 05:45 AM
Yes, done that many times with my fwd cars i owned. Even at high speeds i tryed to slide too much (smth like 100km/h on cubic pavement and lost control because i countersteered too much when the car oversteered). BUT now with my rwd bmw it's all about turning the dsc off completley and punching the throttle a few times (1,2 max 3) and whoooa goes the rear end. I like this at higher speeds like 80-90km/h not on low speeds 30-40. On high speeds it's a bit harder to brake traction and you have to stay focused not to do anything brutal to the steering (keep it linear and simple). Did i mention the car is soooooooo beautifully balanced for it's size?
AND BTW PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME:
When countersteering in a drift at 70 km/h or so, i get a weird noise/sensation from the front tire on the outside of the turn. It's like the rim touches the ground, that kind of noise. It did this on both left side and right side when drifing at higher speeds. Maybe the run flats ar the reason? Because it has stiffer side walls? Hmmm
AND BTW PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME:
When countersteering in a drift at 70 km/h or so, i get a weird noise/sensation from the front tire on the outside of the turn. It's like the rim touches the ground, that kind of noise. It did this on both left side and right side when drifing at higher speeds. Maybe the run flats ar the reason? Because it has stiffer side walls? Hmmm
[snapback]181248[/snapback]
I use to do this with my previous cars, Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mazda RX7 Turbo. Both rear wheelers. Only did this for fun really and nothing more. By the way, making donuts in the snow is hilarious.
The sound you're describing seems strange. However, since it's the outside wheel and occurs up front, I would think it's the tire coming into contact with the wheel well. The body roll that occurs can really push the outer side of the car down onto the tires sometimes.
10-08-2005, 06:59 PM
#23
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Westlake Hills - Austin,TX
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: V8 beast!
Originally Posted by ben_loper' date='Oct 6 2005, 08:38 PM
well, I can't say I remember to intentionally apply it when coming to a stop, however I often apply it then forget to take it off when starting to drive, so I guess it gets a little bit of use that way.
[snapback]180629[/snapback]
10-08-2005, 07:01 PM
#24
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 8 2005, 07:55 PM
By the way, making donuts in the snow is hilarious.
[snapback]181519[/snapback]
Now where are you making donuts in the snow? Big Bear? Mt High? Mammoth? Tahoe?
10-08-2005, 07:08 PM
#25
Senior Members
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: S. California
Posts: 1,968
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545i; Manual Shifter
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 8 2005, 08:01 PM
[quote name='Centurion' date='Oct 8 2005, 07:55 PM']By the way, making donuts in the snow is hilarious.
[snapback]181519[/snapback]
Now where are you making donuts in the snow? Big Bear? Mt High? Mammoth? Tahoe?
[snapback]181524[/snapback]
[/quote]Haha! Good point.
I use to hit Bear Mountain a lot until I actually got a real job. Before that, it was Mountain High. Now, Vail in CO has become a favorite.
10-09-2005, 12:02 AM
#26
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Posts: 6,458
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 8 2005, 09:55 PM
[quote name='BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 8 2005, 05:45 AM']Yes, done that many times with my fwd cars i owned. Even at high speeds i tryed to slide too much (smth like 100km/h on cubic pavement and lost control because i countersteered too much when the car oversteered). BUT now with my rwd bmw it's all about turning the dsc off completley and punching the throttle a few times (1,2 max 3) and whoooa goes the rear end. I like this at higher speeds like 80-90km/h not on low speeds 30-40. On high speeds it's a bit harder to brake traction and you have to stay focused not to do anything brutal to the steering (keep it linear and simple). Did i mention the car is soooooooo beautifully balanced for it's size?
AND BTW PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME:
When countersteering in a drift at 70 km/h or so, i get a weird noise/sensation from the front tire on the outside of the turn. It's like the rim touches the ground, that kind of noise. It did this on both left side and right side when drifing at higher speeds. Maybe the run flats ar the reason? Because it has stiffer side walls? Hmmm
AND BTW PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME:
When countersteering in a drift at 70 km/h or so, i get a weird noise/sensation from the front tire on the outside of the turn. It's like the rim touches the ground, that kind of noise. It did this on both left side and right side when drifing at higher speeds. Maybe the run flats ar the reason? Because it has stiffer side walls? Hmmm
[snapback]181248[/snapback]
I use to do this with my previous cars, Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mazda RX7 Turbo. Both rear wheelers. Only did this for fun really and nothing more. By the way, making donuts in the snow is hilarious.
The sound you're describing seems strange. However, since it's the outside wheel and occurs up front, I would think it's the tire coming into contact with the wheel well. The body roll that occurs can really push the outer side of the car down onto the tires sometimes.
[snapback]181519[/snapback]
[/quote]Really !? OMG in this case i should start looking for damage...i suppose!
10-09-2005, 01:31 PM
#28
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by eugeneloke' date='Oct 9 2005, 01:11 AM
tried it today on a clear stretch of road....?
[snapback]181600[/snapback]
And what happened? Lots of squeeling noises?
10-09-2005, 01:40 PM
#29
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (USA)
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ben_loper' date='Oct 6 2005, 07:38 PM
well, I can't say I remember to intentionally apply it when coming to a stop, however I often apply it then forget to take it off when starting to drive, so I guess it gets a little bit of use that way.
[snapback]180629[/snapback]
10-09-2005, 06:59 PM
#30
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,573
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
Silver Gray - Black Leather - Anthracite Maple
Manual Transmission
Premium Audio
Cold Weather Package
Rear sunshade
Sirius Radio
Autobahnd Roadblock (3M) film kit
Ok, I've done this a few times (I RTFM).
I have a question though. There's a point in the application that if you pull hard enough, there's actually a sort of grinding or very abrasive sensation and sound. Is this what we want to be feeling, or is light pressure enough?
I have a question though. There's a point in the application that if you pull hard enough, there's actually a sort of grinding or very abrasive sensation and sound. Is this what we want to be feeling, or is light pressure enough?