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kbannon 
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E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
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 Topic: Next Event: Mondello 2004 - The Sequel
Posted: 21-October-2004 at 05:25 |
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how did the new motor compare to the M3 on track in terms on handling, etc.?
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Eamo
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Posted: 21-October-2004 at 05:23 |
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great day out - have to say i enjoyed it more in the is than i did last time in my m3!
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Don520
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Posted: 21-October-2004 at 03:54 |
Geoff, it sure looked like you were having fun, I had to
laugh everytime you went down the straight putting
the frighteners on the more modern stuff around you.
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95 520iSE Auto (sadly missed)
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brady
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Posted: 20-October-2004 at 11:46 |
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the mini is mine, paul in the 106 is definitely bonkers behind the wheel!
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Ravenelli69
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Posted: 20-October-2004 at 10:10 |
[QUOTE=Don520]Gold/beige E30 which while looking like a boggo 318i was able
to keep up with all manner of more advanced
machinery and was driven with flair and aggresion.
What engine was in this car?
Its a 325i automatic - great fun to drive considering its 18 years old!
Geoff
Edited by Ravenelli69
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b318isp
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Posted: 20-October-2004 at 05:29 |
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I have a load of pics too - maybe I'll get them sorted for next week.
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topazman
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Posted: 19-October-2004 at 12:35 |
 Nice pics I hope there are as much pics for this track day as the last
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 19-October-2004 at 12:03 |
Good stuff Richie, just had a look.......
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Richie
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Irish Region
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Posted: 19-October-2004 at 04:13 |
I've added all my pics to the gallery.I have a load of videos which I will put up as soon as we have enough space. 
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ZM Coupe
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 17:56 |
 topazman wrote:
I suppose you will be going for an early car service on Sat hope they have a freah stock of oil filters and some of the good oil available and this time don't be hogging the wash bay 
Topazman
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Just rear brake pads and a valet needed!!
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ludo
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 17:12 |
I have few dodgy pictures and a video where I spent half of the lap cursing at the b****d in his 106 that I couldn't keep up with!
zm coupe did you have a look at the differential connection to the subframe as It seems to be a weak structural point on our car (same part as the E30 but 130hp more and the car is at least 300kg heavier), even more so on yours, with your driving style and the power you have to put on the road. I found this out on different american website, if you are interested I'll pm you links.
Personnally as I said it was a great day, but I think the clutch is on its way out! well, it will be the opportunity to put a lighter flywheel in!
ludo
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topazman
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 14:51 |
ZM Coupe wrote:
Thanks Richie, car has H&R coilovers, rear cage, strut brace, braided lines, nothing too crazy.. |
I suppose you will be going for an early car service on Sat hope they have a freah stock of oil filters and some of the good oil available and this time don't be hogging the wash bay
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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topazman
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 14:47 |
Richie wrote:
My hat goes off to you ZM Coupe.That was some drivin.Must get out with you the next time for a few laps! Is that car in standard form or is it tweaked?
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What Richie didn't get to fulfil your wish that you were talking about all summer.
Nice one Dave good bit of crack  , pity Robbie didn't make it down then we could have had some serious fun
Topazman
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Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 13:00 |
kbannon wrote:
if anyone has pics or vids then email them to me & I'll get them online on the site
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Killian, i've only 2 pics but i've sent them to you anyway.....one of Barrys M3 
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BM Fan
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 12:56 |
Will do. Ger came out with me and that made a huge difference. I got an unofficial lap time so it will be interesting to see how the changes affect that. Standard, suspension with 205s on 15s really weren't up to the job
I was getting braver towards the end also - thats why I decided to stay in for the last 20mins, "needed the car on Monday morning syndrome set in"
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Martin
In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!)
Previous Models
2001 E39 520i Auto
1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual
1996 E36 328i Coupe
1997 E36 318i Conv
1992 E36 316i Sln
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 12:46 |
BM Fan wrote:
Robbie - I think I was behind you for one or two laps before you blew me a way - were you going for the drift challenege from one corner to the next on the back section of the track.
If it was - NICE driving even with you messing it was taking everything my watermattress suspension could give to keep up.
I think the first purchase will have to be a new suspension setup
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Martin, that was my first time on track, as it was for you i think. I'm gonna claim it was me anyway(drifting)...cheers
I was getting braver every time i went out, great buzz and spent most of my time grinning and laughing with my mate, as Mr. BF Goodrich screamed in pain.Not much between us all the same, dropping your car should make a big difference. It was good to meet you and keep us posted on your mods
Edited by Robbie Bradford
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 12:46 |
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@ Barry - thanks!
@ Martin - no probs at all!
K.
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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BM Fan
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 12:42 |
Killian
I have several shorts. About 5MB each, you might need to dub over some of the language and that peasky 106 got in alot of them. Any prblems if I send them all together.
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Martin
In BMW exile at the moment (Shame on me for lurking!!!)
Previous Models
2001 E39 520i Auto
1996 E36 M3 Evo Individual
1996 E36 328i Coupe
1997 E36 318i Conv
1992 E36 316i Sln
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Barry M3
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 12:41 |
Its so well balanced and smooth that Dave even managed to fit a battery
to his own cars alarm remote while I was at the end of the rack in 4th
gear!
Killian - Feel free to use any of my (dodgy) pics.
www.irishperformancecars.com/gallery
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Robbie Bradford
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Posted: 18-October-2004 at 12:36 |
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I have to say i'm a big fan of the E30 and those Hartge wheels look sweet on your motor Barry. Was trying to find a similar split rim option for my E36 but very hard to come across. Really i should be concentrating on sorting new suspension and bushes first......but can't help myself now that i've got the beast!
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