Big difference in oil specs if really racing (not just a couple track days) and normal- even spirited driving
the 0-20decision was mostly due to emmisions goals. Nothing to do with “specs”
so
Many people over think oil
Weights If not racing there is zero reason to run anything other...
Even though i know they don't, they seem to act like solid axles in the turns still. I am amazed following them on the track how the rear end seems to jerk- not smooth rotation.
def connections. you should also always do this with battery disconnected. If connected and the connection isn't lined up perfect, it can short across pins like what I am guessing and the computers on these BMWs are SUPER sensitive.
Man you are so right about the blue group! We should/can start a "tales from instructor land" thread. But last HPDE, Head instructor pulled the ENTIRE blue group in for a talk. We focus on education and improvement- and their lines and passing were absolute dog crap.
Also been really...
I will add something possibly controversial...
The Supra is the WRONG car to learn racing/tracking. It is too fast and has too much torque. In a e46,miata,frs if you blow a corner you lose so much momentum it is really obvious and MAKES you concentrate on Track craft, braking, apexes...
My home track I am a member. $200/month but the entry fees are free we have 40 days a season on the calendar.
been as a member guest to other tracks like Summit- 400 for 2 days last month.
I instruct too and those events are gratis. I haven't ever bought insurance. Prob one BMW/Chin/PCA...