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Old 01-08-2011, 03:30 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by dahamler View Post
The 318ti was not built to appeal to enthusiasts, the brakes, engine and steering were lacking and the tire sizes left much to be desired. The 318ti was BMWs attempt in capturing market share in a particular segment, plan and simple.
It was an entry level car that did well at doing that.

My last track event I was in 'the zone'. Magical.
I only get into that zone once every few years.
My car handled great. I seemed to be ahead of the car all weekend.
I felt slow but my times were the fastest I ever had, even with someone in the right seat.

My instructor had a lot of fun with me, as I did with him.
Probably because we were more on the race line than the traditional school line. His only comment about suspension was to change my sway bars.
I need to ask him what characteristic he was looking to dial out.
He told me but now I forget.
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