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So tired of that shot, always glitches, a moving target.... always something

I was at VIR this weekend, te firefighters squad came by my paddock spot and said Tesla was coming in 2 weeks. Could not get more info. The firefighters came to me to look at the car and ask for where to "cut" in case of accident. Strange since they already had read the info Tesla docs for...

I got track days coming. How much do you deflate your tyres for the track? Or what PSI you do you set your tyres? I hace new Federals 595RS-PRO - 275/35ZR19 all around. Thanks

Registration for this spring: Smells Like TT Spirit SCCA - North Carolina Region When: Apr 24, 2021 - Apr 25, 2021 Where: NCCAR , Garysburg, NC Track Night 2021: VIRginia International Raceway - May 19 May 19, 2021, 01:00 PM - 09:00 PM EDT 2021 THSCC Southern Fried HPDE Tarheel Sports Car Club...

That's also my impression but it could be related to the battery system conditioning, it's colder outside. I'm waiting to see how it will behave when the weather will get warner. I really liked one pedal driving but it gets a little disconcerting when it does not always behave the same way....

Cool stuff! Thanks

Great videos!

Which event was this MasterC17?

Yes my new wheels come with lug nuts, I will ask the vendor if there's different specs for these. Thanks a lot!

The model 3 Perf std wheel (20") lug nuts torque is specified at 129 lbs-ft. If you put after market wheels (19"), is the lug nuts should be also set at 129 lbs-ft? And a general question: Is it defined by the hub/studs (car maker) or the wheel manufacturer? Thanks Pierre

Here's some data and Tableau public graphic from my track recording (track mode data). I'm just starting using Tableau Public at home for this so I'm by no mean a specialist ( I hate building report, KPIs and all that stuff :) ) In any case, technicaly you can add yor data and develop more...

Wow, that's a lot of rubber with 595 RS-PRO. Alright, I'm going for it... :) anybody need 2 Vertini 19x8.5 offset 30mm? :) :)

Thanks a lot!

So 275 all around would work? On 9.5 offset 35mm rims?

Cool, that means I have to practice and learn more. I'm still a novice at this, not an artist :)

Would 595 rs-pro 255/35ZR19 96Y XL wide enough ? My limiting factor being 8.5" rims on front wheels. Or 255 fronts and 275 rears (9.5" wide rims in the rear).

If you look at the track there's really only 3 corners where you need to really brake and only one that would justify race pads. Regen + a little braking is sufficient in the other ones. That's what I meant, I was trying to describe the carbotech pads behaviors where they really were useful...

Can't wait 'till next "spring" to track again and hopefuly meet some other M3 guys around and learn. I'm shopping for as of right now... :)

Here's my weekend playlist, some of the laps... All Sunday, all in some degree of track wetness except one: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU6N0v6f8UELWejgx8HMJHaz_xxSwSsMy

A lot of braking power and I did not use it a lot, only before the hairpin did I have to brake hard, most of the time regen braking was good enough and seemed to get things go smooter, that's probably why I can get better times if. Wait and break harder. The funny thing is that the pads were...

Oh, got it, limited slip differential units! hmm, a little pricy for me. I'll start with a set of racing tires I think.. or will the tires really help?

I have a bunch of laps on Harry's LapTimer, but my OBD2 to USB cable (OBDLink SX) supported by Harry's don't grag Tesla codes. And scan my tesla does not support the SX, only the MX (Bluetooth), so no data. What is LSD units Sam1?

I had 2days of TT Saturday and Sunday and here are my comments: First let me describe the car: 2020 Model 3 Performance MPP FUCAs, (2.3 Camber front, .03 toe in/side) MPP camber arm rear (2 Camber rear, .02 toe out/side) Brakes: OEM rotor, only changed pads and oil (Motul RBF 600, front pads...

I'm use to it :) check me say asshole and hassle as in " I try to avoid that ( chose one)" :) :)

I'll try, after lunch might be a good time.

I should have more explicit. I installed the OBD2 add-on cable connecter at the back of the center console. You obviously have to have the power off. I was asking if the park breaks stays on when you power off. I did press the park button with foot on brake for 4 secs. It stays, but I put...

When you power off the car in an inclined driveway for example, does the "park" breaks stay on? Or would i have to set blocks behind the wheels?

Got ready for this weekend TT, racing breaking oil,carbonteck pads, 245x19 front, 275x19 rear, aligned 2.3 camber front, 2 in the rear, OBDII connector, Laptimer and GoPro. I have no clue how that car will behave on the track or how I'll do with energy management and if I will be able to do all...

It's mine alright :)

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Looks to me to have very good specs, is this a good choice for track day?

I, myself and I installed my new MPP FUCA yesterday :). It went just fine with some notes: 1- The new MPP FUCA design is different than the one in the MMP installation docs. 2- Some stuff seems to be different on the 2020 LR Performance than on the docs, specialy the fender liner I think 3- The...

Did you?

:) great point, I sold it to buy the Model 3, could not pass the broom test in the Miata and keep the folding top... :)

I had a 2017 Mazda MX-5 ND and that was the first Miata with the seat centered they say.... :)

It "looks" centered from standing in front but I always feel like I'm sitting more on the left side of the seat and it's anoying. I know that I'm "old and crippled" but none of my other cars feel or felt like that.

Not The Apocalypse We Expected... Not The Apocalypse We Expected...

Thanks MasterC17, always good and appreciated advices. Here's the way things will work for me... As far as I can see there's only one TT that I can go to and it's on Oct 31st ( 2 days ). Not all my ordered parts will be here or installed on time for that so I tried to push vendors to commit and...

Hmm, vendor told me forged, but.. in any case it will take a little bit because the have to machine the hub a bit to clear the Teslao hub lip. The Vertini site don't say forged... hmm

I decided and ordered: Staggered: 2 x VERTINI RFS1.9 GB 5X114.3 19X8.5 +30 2 x VERTINI RFS1.9 GB 5x114.3 19X9.5 +35 2 x 245/40/19 HANKOOK K120 EVO 2 2 x 275/35/19 HANKOOK K-120 EVO 2

Something wrong with my post? I'm just seeking advices.

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I can relate, I understand the Covid19 difficulties and all that, but other than connect my phone and handle the paperwork my assigned service person pretty much left me on my own... "You can get in the car and check things out while I handle the paperwork" he told me. I never had stepped in a...

I'm thinking about getting these for autocraoss and HPDE/TT only. Keeping the std 20" Wheels and Michelin 235/35 r20 for daily driving. KONIG ULTRAFORM 19 X9 5-114.30 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE71R 265 /35 R19 98W XL BSW I also like the FALKEN AZENIS RT660 265 /35 R19 98W XL BSW I have this on...

Thank for the comment :)

Thanks so much for the data and pictures.

Track centric would definitly be a great idea, there's a lot of choices and also risks. So sharing learning from others is primordial. Thanks for all your sharing!

Hmm, usually it's 5 laps (~10 mins every hour), 6 per day... I should be good with full charge icoming in each day. We'll see. Thanks a lot Vines and UCMNDD

Hi, I have an event at the end of October at NCCAR (North Carolina Center for Automotive Research). They post that they have electrical outlets in the paddock: 31 x 50Amp / 30 Amp RV hook up points around 3 acre paddock What do I need to get as far as adaptors to be able to recharge between...