|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Industry Track Day 7 @ Chuckwalla Raceway | F10 535i M-Sport |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
09-23-2011, 02:54 AM | #1 |
BMW Noobie
65
Rep 360
Posts |
Industry Track Day 7 @ Chuckwalla Raceway | F10 535i M-Sport
I want to share some photos and thoughts of my first track experience and how the F10 held up during the Industry Track Day 7 @ Chuckwalla Raceway. For those of you that are interested in the photos you can just scroll down
Photo by CaliPhotography My driving experience is literally nothing at all when it comes to the track. The most aggressive driving I've ever done is on an autocross track and that was well over 10 years ago. Other than that I do enjoy cruising and some simple canyon runs. When it came down to racing around the track, what I thought I knew about cars and their handling and dynamics...none of my past driving experience helped me out here. The best advice I got came from a few of my friends. Jsyang15 - "Brake hard and by hard I mean slam on it and let the ABS kick in. Never brake during turns as you'll definitely spin out" Track specs Hankook V12 Tires 245/35/20 and 275/30/20 BBS LM-R 20x8.5 and 20x9.5 KW V3 coilover kit KW V3 EDC fix K&N dropin filter MXP Prototype E9x M3 downpipe back exhaust JB3 Stage1 N55 @ 4.5psi over stock 91 Oct gas Weight (B-) All I can say is that my F10 535i was a blast to drive and right off the bat I completely felt the weight of this car and at 4080lbs on the first corner. But by no means was this car difficult to handle around the corners. This track is very technical with a lot of double apex turns and noticeable elevation changes. I was really glad we were running this track counterclockwise as if it was the other way around the chicanes would have scared the living crap out of me. Suspension (B+) The KW V3 coilover kit with the EDC fix was simply amazing. The first 3 sessions I ran the car in Sport+ mode and the traction control would kick in quite a bit trying to straighten the car out and caused some unwanted understeer in the double apex corners. But I felt safe and in control the whole time. The last 3 sessions I ran with the DSC off and in this mode you still get the enhanced chassis and drivetrain control but the car felt the best as the understeer was a lot less noticeable. Power (B) I had no qualms at all about the power available on tap. On the front and back straights I was able to hit 110 mph and as easily bring the car back down to manageable speeds to enter the corners with the stock brakes. The JB3 stage 1 for the N55 motor works great and with my current setup I had 290-300hp and 315-339tq available on tap. I have to admit that I did want a bit more power on the straights, but coming out of the corners F10 did not fail to deliver. Braking (B+) Even with continuous hard braking they did not fade as much as I anticipated. Our stock brakes are 348mm (13.7") in the front and 345mm (13.6") in the rear. Which in my opinion are quite large and effective at bringing the car down to manageable speeds in the corners. It was only towards the last 2 sessions I could notice the difference in braking response but that could have been because I ran those two sessions back to back from Intermediate Slow and Beginner. Reliability (A) My 2011 F10 535i successfully survived 6 sessions at this event with no issues at all. The brakes worked wonderfully, and the engine never overheated even though it was ~100 degrees out the whole day. One thing to note was that the N55 motor did not overheat at all. The temperature needle never went past 1-2 o'clock on the gauge and cooled down quickly after each session. I couldn't say the same for our intern who has a 2011 335is w/ the N54 motor & DCT as his car overheated twice. Interesting thing on his car is that he has an intercooler, downpipe, meth injection, JB4, MXP midpipe and stock rear section. Everyone thought it would be the F10 going into limp mode that day and not the 335is! Final Thoughts I can honestly say that I will attend another track session before the end of the year. For next time I hope to have a 4" downpipe, intercooler, JB4 stage2 for the N55 if Terry makes one for us 5er owners soon. Most importantly I really am going to have to put some money aside for some nice track tires but the only 20" R compound tires available are from Pirelli and cost over 2.5k for the set Overall I give the F10 535 a B+ rating for track use as a beginner (I admit I'm a bit biased because I love the F10) and an A+ for the drive to and from the event in comfort! Shoutouts Steve, Eddie, and Brian @ Mackin Industries for holding an awesome track event Joe @ Trinity Autosport for teaching the unofficial "Team Attic" the optimal racing lines and onsite support. Steve & Tom @ European Auto Source for pre-track preparation CaliPhotography for making me put "Photo by CaliPhotography" under each of his photos Photo by CaliPhotography Photo by CaliPhotography Photo by CaliPhotography Photo by CaliPhotography Photo by CaliPhotography
__________________
Last edited by jaekeem; 09-23-2011 at 02:59 AM.. |
09-23-2011, 02:56 AM | #2 |
BMW Noobie
65
Rep 360
Posts |
Other cars from the event
Here are some photos of the other cars that were at the event this past weekend. The following photos came from the ITD7 page from facebook.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2011, 04:51 AM | #3 |
General
1579
Rep 29,212
Posts |
Very cool, looks like you're driving around in the dessert.
Looks like you were running without the spacers?
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | |
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2011, 04:59 AM | #4 |
General
1579
Rep 29,212
Posts |
BTW, are there pics before the Brembo BBK install, because I can't really see them on those pics.
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | |
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2011, 06:42 AM | #5 |
Colonel
4099
Rep 2,067
Posts |
Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
Track time usually is the thing for M3's and C63's. Nice to see an F10 represent.
__________________
2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.)
2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d |
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2011, 11:36 AM | #6 |
Colonel
83
Rep 2,791
Posts
Drives: F10 528i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hong Kong
|
Quite an experience your had Jason. Thumbs up.
__________________
2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired |
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2011, 11:45 AM | #7 | ||
BMW Noobie
65
Rep 360
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
I definitely felt like the odd one at the track since most of the BMWs there were M3s and other 3ers.
__________________
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
09-23-2011, 12:31 PM | #8 |
Lieutenant Colonel
237
Rep 1,532
Posts |
Awesome write up. But for a beginner you definitely showed some A skill driviing foundations! Since we have a delta for your car, we can easily shave alot of time off with proper suspension fine tuning, aggressive alignment and tire pressure adjustments
__________________
"if you ain't first, you're last!"
1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo |
Appreciate
0
|
09-26-2011, 02:48 PM | #12 |
Major General
665
Rep 8,801
Posts |
that was ur 5er at the track -
look really nice! great look'n picts. had lots of fun on the track - my favorite turn was the bank'd turn. did u happen to see what your temp was hold'n at? 250ish?
__________________
FrankiE90 AKA:.[The TANK] *CLICK THE SIG
E90s (been gone but not forgotten) • KW clubsports • • • • • • • • • • 18" BBS GT4 // Build E30 (pending) + E46 M3 Wagon ESTORIL Blue |
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2011, 12:10 AM | #13 | ||
BMW Noobie
65
Rep 360
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks Kev, sorry I couldnt make it out over the weekend. Last minute projects to complete at work. Yes it was a ton of fun and I think you guys should come out with us next time. The next time I go I might be on 21's kinda like the ones you are getting. Glad to hear my post was somewhat entertaining Quote:
The bowl was pretty awesome though I have to admit. As for my temps they were holding at a steady 280 degrees at the peak, other than that it just hovering past 250 during each session. My guess is the distilled water worked out well from the pre-track prep work.
__________________
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
09-27-2011, 09:43 AM | #14 |
General
1579
Rep 29,212
Posts |
21s on your car too, I like it.
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | Last edited by remmib; 10-13-2011 at 09:50 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-11-2011, 08:44 PM | #15 |
Lieutenant General
1282
Rep 17,493
Posts
Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY
|
good shit! n great write-up, i like how thorough u always r w/ explain'n stuff out in full detail.
__________________
#datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho
FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM |
Appreciate
0
|
10-13-2011, 01:56 AM | #16 |
BMW Noobie
65
Rep 360
Posts |
I feel weird if I dont fully explain things I see or experience. I'm glad you find it entertaining
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|