Early morning spirited driving in Socal
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Looks like you all had a blast. Just curious, what did you guys use to signal the start of each heat?
I should plan for something like this at the next NorCal meet. Or maybe hook up with my530i and do some test runs with him.
I should plan for something like this at the next NorCal meet. Or maybe hook up with my530i and do some test runs with him.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='328112' date='Aug 28 2006, 10:00 PM
Looks like you all had a blast. Just curious, what did you guys use to signal the start of each heat?
I should plan for something like this at the next NorCal meet. Or maybe hook up with my530i and do some test runs with him.
I should plan for something like this at the next NorCal meet. Or maybe hook up with my530i and do some test runs with him.
Three way action, the center car gave three honks and on the third honk was go. Three way was a bit of a challenge trying to line up the cars evenly at a roll.
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Yes, but not much. No one really cared who honked. The cars were rarely lined up evenly so that somewhat negated the honker's advantage.
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maybe i should i honk for you guys next time and also record
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Three honks is pretty much universal. Try it sometime some random person tries to run you on the freeway.
We definately need some videos though. The thing is, say we have a 180lb passenger as the camera person, that will result in about a 1/2 to a full car length difference.
If this ever happens again, we should try some 1st gear rolls where appropriate, say from a 20mph roll or even a 5mph roll. We don't have to hit a high top end, maybe just the top of third or so, or touch 4th.
We definately need some videos though. The thing is, say we have a 180lb passenger as the camera person, that will result in about a 1/2 to a full car length difference.
If this ever happens again, we should try some 1st gear rolls where appropriate, say from a 20mph roll or even a 5mph roll. We don't have to hit a high top end, maybe just the top of third or so, or touch 4th.
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Originally Posted by brian1225' post='328048' date='Aug 28 2006, 04:51 PM
Heezy i seemed to have a 3 foot gain on you on our starts in 2nd but remained the same throughout out gear changes.
As far as the 3rd gear start run there was driver error on that one in 4th i shifted half way in revs to 5th. that is why you gained on me.
But i must say your six speed did keep up well. And that was some nice shifting on your part except the time when you went from 2nd to 5th gear
As far as the 3rd gear start run there was driver error on that one in 4th i shifted half way in revs to 5th. that is why you gained on me.
But i must say your six speed did keep up well. And that was some nice shifting on your part except the time when you went from 2nd to 5th gear
When we first start in 2nd, I thought I got a decent jump before you finally get that surge on me. I could be wrong though.
That 2nd to 5th shift wasn't good, but at least I didn't money-shift the thing. During a quick shift, I sometimes worry about going from 3rd to 2nd by accident.
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='327650' date='Aug 27 2006, 04:22 PM
Definitely, yes, the Step is far superior in the earlier gears. Check the write ups a few pages into the Straight-Line Performance link linked in my sig. I can't remember the post number to start with, but the discussion starts pretty early on the thread as I recall. It will be easy to find.
Edit: Start with post #11.
Edit: Start with post #11.
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='327714' date='Aug 27 2006, 07:57 PM
Based on this morning's results, the order of transmission is 1. Step, 2. 6speed, and 3. SMG.
Also, from talking with Jiio that night, we thought that my engine might just be a tad bit stronger from the factory than his car.
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='328152' date='Aug 29 2006, 01:14 AM
I'd have to say that the 6-speed manual was the only thing that allowed me to keep up with a 550 step. From what I experienced, I'd have to say that a well-driven 550 manual would take a 550 step. Well at least from the rolls that we did. From a stop, the step might have the advantage due to gearing and such.
Also, from talking with Jiio that night, we thought that my engine might just be a tad bit stronger from the factory than his car.
Also, from talking with Jiio that night, we thought that my engine might just be a tad bit stronger from the factory than his car.
