My F10 M5 On Track
Discussion
Finally got my M5 on track this week & she excelled
Was an Open Pit event at Anglesey Circuit (a track i've been dying to drive for a long long time) & the weather was perfect. I was delighted that the M5 kept most cars honest with just the R300/400 & 500 Caterhams, a V8 Racing Morgan & Ariel Atom being quicker. Had some fun battles with a variety of Porsches (including a 997 GT3) & an R8.
The tyres were truly amazing with monster grip when warm & very little tyre squeal. I got brave as the day went on & selected MDM which changed things entirely, however i did have a spin & believe me when i say that even in MDM when pushing hard on a bone dry track, the back becomes very lively & as well as the spin, i had several tank slappers (some deliberate & some not so). Off to Spa & the Ring in Sept & those will be even better suited to the M5's performance Uploaded a few piccies below:
Was an Open Pit event at Anglesey Circuit (a track i've been dying to drive for a long long time) & the weather was perfect. I was delighted that the M5 kept most cars honest with just the R300/400 & 500 Caterhams, a V8 Racing Morgan & Ariel Atom being quicker. Had some fun battles with a variety of Porsches (including a 997 GT3) & an R8.
The tyres were truly amazing with monster grip when warm & very little tyre squeal. I got brave as the day went on & selected MDM which changed things entirely, however i did have a spin & believe me when i say that even in MDM when pushing hard on a bone dry track, the back becomes very lively & as well as the spin, i had several tank slappers (some deliberate & some not so). Off to Spa & the Ring in Sept & those will be even better suited to the M5's performance
Uploaded a few piccies below:Edited by W8PMC on Thursday 10th July 08:59
sumo69 said:
Looking good..
How were the brakes?
Did your previous white GTR go quicker? I spotted it in the photo...
David
Brakes were fine David, no issues whatsoever. Tyres i don't think will wear well with track use as they get very warm/sticky & thus lose rubber at a fair rate.How were the brakes?
Did your previous white GTR go quicker? I spotted it in the photo...
David
The GT-R was quicker in places but my M5 was quicker in other sections so both very balanced. Over a longer period i think the GT-R lap over lap would have been a touch quicker but that's to be expected given it's pushing 650bhp & my M5 certainly wouldn't have been embarrassed
HoHoHo said:
What are the T&C's regarding taking a lease car on the track?
I'm not planning on tracking mine, the cost outweighs the fun for me (based on my 997 track day costs), however yours does look rather good and at home considering it's such a large barge!
No idea, but i expect it says the same as Motor Insurance & that being no racing or Motorsport. Disagree regarding cost vs. fun as where else can you exploit the car other than on track or a couple of stretches of German Autobahn? Agree it's heavy so will increase wear on pads/discs & tyres, but they're not as expensive to replace on the M5 as some cars you'll see on track & i'll only be taking her on the wider more sweeping circuits so not too tough on the consumables.I'm not planning on tracking mine, the cost outweighs the fun for me (based on my 997 track day costs), however yours does look rather good and at home considering it's such a large barge!
Remind me i said that when i have to replace the rubber when i get back from Spa;)
W8PMC said:
HoHoHo said:
What are the T&C's regarding taking a lease car on the track?
I'm not planning on tracking mine, the cost outweighs the fun for me (based on my 997 track day costs), however yours does look rather good and at home considering it's such a large barge!
No idea, but i expect it says the same as Motor Insurance & that being no racing or Motorsport. Disagree regarding cost vs. fun as where else can you exploit the car other than on track or a couple of stretches of German Autobahn? Agree it's heavy so will increase wear on pads/discs & tyres, but they're not as expensive to replace on the M5 as some cars you'll see on track & i'll only be taking her on the wider more sweeping circuits so not too tough on the consumables.I'm not planning on tracking mine, the cost outweighs the fun for me (based on my 997 track day costs), however yours does look rather good and at home considering it's such a large barge!
Remind me i said that when i have to replace the rubber when i get back from Spa
W8PMC said:
Finally got my M5 on track this week & she excelled
Was an Open Pit event at Anglesey Circuit (a track i've been dying to drive for a long long time) & the weather was perfect. I was delighted that the M5 kept most cars honest with just the R300/400 & 500 Caterhams, a V8 Racing Morgan & Ariel Atom being quicker. Had some fun battles with a variety of Porsches (including a 997 GT3) & an R8.
The tyres were truly amazing with monster grip when warm & very little tyre squeal. I got brave as the day went on & selected MDM which changed things entirely, however i did have a spin & believe me when i say that even in MDM when pushing hard on a bone dry track, the back becomes very lively & as well as the spin, i had several tank slappers (some deliberate & some not so). Off to Spa & the Ring in Sept & those will be even better suited to the M5's performance Uploaded a few piccies below:
Well done that man .. fantasticWas an Open Pit event at Anglesey Circuit (a track i've been dying to drive for a long long time) & the weather was perfect. I was delighted that the M5 kept most cars honest with just the R300/400 & 500 Caterhams, a V8 Racing Morgan & Ariel Atom being quicker. Had some fun battles with a variety of Porsches (including a 997 GT3) & an R8.
The tyres were truly amazing with monster grip when warm & very little tyre squeal. I got brave as the day went on & selected MDM which changed things entirely, however i did have a spin & believe me when i say that even in MDM when pushing hard on a bone dry track, the back becomes very lively & as well as the spin, i had several tank slappers (some deliberate & some not so). Off to Spa & the Ring in Sept & those will be even better suited to the M5's performance
Uploaded a few piccies below:Edited by W8PMC on Thursday 10th July 08:59
Top man.
I'd love to do the same but would have to take some kind of insurance out just for peace of mind. Like you say they get a bit lively in MDM mode.
I'd love to do the same but would have to take some kind of insurance out just for peace of mind. Like you say they get a bit lively in MDM mode.
W8PMC said:
i'll only be taking her on the wider more sweeping circuits so not too tough on the consumables.
W8PMC said:
& the Ring in Sept
I've never been but I'm sure that's the first time I've heard it described like that!Gassing Station | M Power | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff