Ti track pics - Page 10

**1996 328ti** · 10-14-2013, 12:54 AM

It's the hands constantly moving around the wheel that I feel needs improvement.
I don't have much experience on banks. I drove NHIS once. Just once and that was years ago.

When I drive with the local BMW chapter at VIR, I'm pretty much in the middle. I pass a couple cars, a few pass me. It's a fast group. When I drive with the local Porsche region, I'm doing a lot of passing. And when I drive other tracks with other chapters, I feel downright scared at the level of skill other groups show.

I'm just saying I feel your steering input needs to be smoother.
When both hands are at 7:00, you really don't know where straight is if you where to run into a problem.

Some instructors believe you must keep your hands in one position all times.
I try to keep my hands in one position but find myself shuffle steering or rather pre-positioning on long sweepers. It's a habit I'm trying to get out of. Sometimes I have no choice because of my gut. But never both hands on one side of the wheel.

Please take it as constructive criticism. I mean no harm in my comments.
If you feel you are fast now, you will be faster if you can smooth out your steering inputs.

slowoldpoop · 10-14-2013, 01:22 AM

You must have X-ray vision to see my hands. You sure you aren't talking about the Mustang driver? I'm the black BMW. The red Mustang is the camera car. And my hands are ALWAYS firmly planted at 3 and 9 on the Momo steering wheel.

**1996 328ti** · 10-14-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by slowoldpoop

You must have X-ray vision to see my hands. You sure you aren't talking about the Mustang driver? I'm the black BMW. The red Mustang is the camera car. And my hands are ALWAYS firmly planted at 3 and 9 on the Momo steering wheel.

I was talking about the camera car I guess. Sorry. I couldn't watch the whole thing.
The Mustang driver is driving such a high hp car? Yikes!

slowoldpoop · 10-14-2013, 03:37 AM

That Mustang driver is an instructor, runs the Track Guys driving school, and is one of the finest drivers out there. He has hundreds--if not thousands--of hours behind the wheel, run dozens and dozens of tracks all over the country, and taught hundreds of people how to drive--including me. Perhaps he knows a teeny bit more about driving than you do. If his hand movements don't fit your idea of a perfect driver, tough. Whatever he's doing works, because he goes like a bat out of hell. The only reason I passed him is because he wanted to get some video of me, and he let me by.

318RS · 10-14-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 323titorup

Sending over a pic from my last visit on Nürburgring, there is also a video from my hunt of a private built "Cup" Porsche

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6aPTXXDUeY&feature=

Nice my Friend! 964 is no slouch and neither is a well sorted Ti!

**1996 328ti** · 10-14-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by slowoldpoop

That Mustang driver is an instructor, runs the Track Guys driving school, and is one of the finest drivers out there. He has hundreds--if not thousands--of hours behind the wheel, run dozens and dozens of tracks all over the country, and taught hundreds of people how to drive--including me. Perhaps he knows a teeny bit more about driving than you do. If his hand movements don't fit your idea of a perfect driver, tough. Whatever he's doing works, because he goes like a bat out of hell. The only reason I passed him is because he wanted to get some video of me, and he let me by.

Since it's on you tube, guess he wouldn't mind me sharing the link?

slowoldpoop · 10-14-2013, 02:49 PM

323: Mine used to lift the inside front wheel, too, but I disconnected the rear sway bar and it stopped. The car is quicker in tight turns now, but the jury is out on whether or not overall handling has improved.

318RS · 10-14-2013, 05:36 PM

I have 700lbs springs in the rear and the stock rear swaybar and have never had a problem with front wheel lift. Just well planted and neutral! Well maybe dropping into hog pen at VIR or turn 3 Road Atlanta!

anassa · 10-24-2013, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 323titorup

Sending over a pic from my last visit on Nürburgring, there is also a video from my hunt of a private built "Cup" Porsche

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6aPTXXDUeY&feature=

Quick question on you m52 build, is it iron block? other then bolt on's does the engine have stock head/block?

M-technik-3 · 12-12-2013, 06:46 PM

Missed this years fall race at NHIS Lemons Hooptiefest. One of my members got a bit over exuberant in his driving level. Got us a time out on Saturday and did this on Sunday, portion.

Needless to say I'm a bit upset as the car is torn up again and He has been the the contributing factor.

spidertri · 08-23-2014, 03:29 PM

Finally some worthy track pics. At VIR back in july.

BimmerBum · 08-23-2014, 04:12 PM

Great shots Dave. Very clean.

bubela · 08-23-2014, 04:25 PM

Dude.. you are my hero! My car is very fast, but you would kick my ass on this track. I've only driven the Nordschleife twice (first ever track experience), and I get goosebumps watching your video. SO AWESOME!!

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Originally Posted by 323titorup

Sending over a pic from my last visit on Nürburgring, there is also a video from my hunt of a private built "Cup" Porsche

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6aPTXXDUeY&feature=

BMW_Hatchback · 08-23-2014, 07:14 PM

Dave, your ti has seen it all. Love your car man, miss ya

**1996 328ti** · 08-23-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by spidertri

Finally some worthy track pics. At VIR back in july.

At VIR now.

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