Thoughts after the RING
Discussion
Very impressed. After twiddling with the suspension it actually handles really well! Enough to stay with local RS4 lads anyhow and Im still learning the car. Nothing outdragged me which was suprising, got matched by some very exoctic looking 997 turbo race/road car, although he demolished me and everything else in the corners! LOL
Got a tom tom speed of 187 on the way back and it was still going strong but the dash went mad with ABS failure and Traction off (I dont have it???) and I bottled it. Reset when we stopped and has been fine since... ideas?
No problems at all apart from the oil temp obviously going through the roof as the tick over pressure when finished was alot lower than normal but it returned to normal after 10 minutes and is as high as ever now. Bigger oil cooler I think is needed.
Didnt time it before anyone asks as that asks for problems but it was comfortably quicker than my old 330ci sport which was sub 10min.
Got a tom tom speed of 187 on the way back and it was still going strong but the dash went mad with ABS failure and Traction off (I dont have it???) and I bottled it. Reset when we stopped and has been fine since... ideas?
No problems at all apart from the oil temp obviously going through the roof as the tick over pressure when finished was alot lower than normal but it returned to normal after 10 minutes and is as high as ever now. Bigger oil cooler I think is needed.
Didnt time it before anyone asks as that asks for problems but it was comfortably quicker than my old 330ci sport which was sub 10min.
greens vauxhall said:
I should hope nothing outdragged you!!!! Never had the flashy abs/tc before. 187! It will do better, apparently! 
Only stopped as the dash flashed up the abs and traction faults so thought I had better slow up. How much you had outa it then Brian?As far as oil is concerned, what ever Greens put in it.
I've mine out here now in Aachen and should hopefully get some ring time in soon (well when I say soon, it'll be the end of next month before I get the chance due to work hours during the week and DTM this weekend and then Monza for F1 next weekend before heading back to Scotland for the bro's wedding).
I've the video camera mount on the headrest and all waiting for the run too
I've the video camera mount on the headrest and all waiting for the run too
S600VXR said:
Very impressed. After twiddling with the suspension it actually handles really well! Enough to stay with local RS4 lads anyhow and Im still learning the car. Nothing outdragged me which was suprising, got matched by some very exoctic looking 997 turbo race/road car, although he demolished me and everything else in the corners! LOL
Got a tom tom speed of 187 on the way back and it was still going strong but the dash went mad with ABS failure and Traction off (I dont have it???) and I bottled it. Reset when we stopped and has been fine since... ideas?
No problems at all apart from the oil temp obviously going through the roof as the tick over pressure when finished was alot lower than normal but it returned to normal after 10 minutes and is as high as ever now. Bigger oil cooler I think is needed.
Didnt time it before anyone asks as that asks for problems but it was comfortably quicker than my old 330ci sport which was sub 10min.
How many times have you been to ring? I have just been there for a week and despite a fairly high number of laps I still find the locals irrespective of car are faster than any non local - due to their experience. I was passed by a M3 which had a polo gti all over it - and passed it on the next bend. By chance the supporting race for the DTM's on the following day was the polo gti cupGot a tom tom speed of 187 on the way back and it was still going strong but the dash went mad with ABS failure and Traction off (I dont have it???) and I bottled it. Reset when we stopped and has been fine since... ideas?
No problems at all apart from the oil temp obviously going through the roof as the tick over pressure when finished was alot lower than normal but it returned to normal after 10 minutes and is as high as ever now. Bigger oil cooler I think is needed.
Didnt time it before anyone asks as that asks for problems but it was comfortably quicker than my old 330ci sport which was sub 10min.
My vxr was plenty quick enough in straight line but brakes need care round track and dubious insurance cover meant a steady pace.
Bennno
Been about 8 times over the last few years. My brakes are fine for the ring but I have the Brembo setup and it works a treat. You can go alot faster than you think safe due to the high grip levels and there are only two dodgy braking areas where you need to lift off before hitting a crest then re-brake straight after. If you dont the ABS cuts in and its hello armco! LOL
Some locals are quick but you just go with the flow. I just leave anyone alone who laps under 9minutes!
Some locals are quick but you just go with the flow. I just leave anyone alone who laps under 9minutes!
S600VXR said:
Been about 8 times over the last few years. My brakes are fine for the ring but I have the Brembo setup and it works a treat. You can go alot faster than you think safe due to the high grip levels and there are only two dodgy braking areas where you need to lift off before hitting a crest then re-brake straight after. If you dont the ABS cuts in and its hello armco! LOL
Some locals are quick but you just go with the flow. I just leave anyone alone who laps under 9minutes!
I tend to drive more slowly after rounding a bend and finding a biker on the floor on a previous trip. Just because its a track its still deemed as public road for insurance and legal purposes....Some locals are quick but you just go with the flow. I just leave anyone alone who laps under 9minutes!
I would say there are way more than two dangerous braking areas, just check the circuit map for ! symbols by way of warning. This was discovered by a Mitubushi Evo at the weekend who felt infallable up to the invetable.
Bennno
Ive probably done 70-80 laps and wouldnt profess to knowing the circuit accurately yet......
The locals all buy open passes so can do a few hundred per year without trying, the ring taxi driver said he had done 3,000+ laps without incident - which is impressive given their speed
bennno
The locals all buy open passes so can do a few hundred per year without trying, the ring taxi driver said he had done 3,000+ laps without incident - which is impressive given their speed
bennno
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