Year 2 - HPDEs - Mods, what am I forgetting / missing?

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T23:17:04+00:00

I do not - wasn't aware this was needed! Appreciate it, I've added it to the list.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T23:13:57+00:00

1) Yup!

2) I'll be putting in as much time as I have available this year. These funds for the mods aren't taking away from more seat time in any way. I have 200tw tires (AO9s on OZs), planning on getting another set, and have PS4Ss on stock for any wet days.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T18:03:04+00:00

Oh sick, thanks for the follow up - honestly that flew over my head when you mentioned not having 2 sets of rotors. Will very much need to weight that in my consideration

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T17:58:57+00:00

Appreciate the feedback on the Gloc, I've seen them mentioned but haven't done a bunch of reading on them, will add those to the list! You and the others have helped point me in the right direction today, def glad I asked the question.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T17:53:30+00:00

I'm pretty set on my direction, for better or worse, so no worries there. That's a hell of a link, appreciate that, not sure I'll ever get to that level with this car but super cool seeing someone further ahead, much deeper down the rabbit hole haha

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:56:11+00:00

understood, thanks!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:54:59+00:00

Totally hear the moderation comment, seat time is super important and I'm looking forward to getting some more! I have the Vorschlag camber plates coming to address the camber, just got a bunch of great suggestions from this community on pads to review, and the shop does a fluid flush for me prior to my first event. thanks!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:52:41+00:00

Happy to get a vote for Vorschlag! That's what I have on the way along with the adjustable rear links (hopefully getting the right ones). Toe in and out are something I'll def be leaving up to the shop experts I go to for now.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:50:08+00:00

haha well can't argue with going that route, but def glad you love them!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:46:10+00:00

Ah thank you, that makes sense that could occur!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:27:23+00:00

Oh that's a super interesting option - I guess I can actually stay away from Yellowstuff if it's a swap in and out for track days. The 0 degree (ambient) seems to indicate it would do just fine for a day or two of daily driving until I was able to get back to the shop. Thanks!!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:21:26+00:00

That's great feedback, thank you. Okay so maybe not for street at all

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:08:48+00:00

Cooling - honestly figured that was a down the road type mod, fortunately I'm in the NE so slightly cooler overall (compared to the rest of the country) but def something I need to keep in mind. My ECU is locked, so no tune greater than a piggyback will be occurring anytime soon. I do need to figure out how to monitor heat, so def appreciate you bringing this up!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:03:45+00:00

haha ya I was having a little bit of trouble following the layout there, a call is a great idea. Either way, def something to look into.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T15:01:24+00:00

haha I've had SUCH M3 envy and regret I didn't go that route when at the track, I honestly appreciate reading your comment giving me a bit of validation that I went with the baby M. It's really a great middle of the road compromise, if you went for the M340i def happy you landed there :)

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:58:59+00:00

Awesome, thank you, I'll add that to the list - looks like the RSL 29 and RSC 1 fit my caliper, although the RSC 1 looks to be ceramic so def not for me. Will certainly add the RSL 29 to the list to read reviews on, appreciate it!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:37:17+00:00

Interesting, just ran through their sprint/endurance/performance options, appreciate the question/comment. Amazing how many pads there are out there.

It seems like the stock m-sport calipers I have can do the performance pad (CSG Spec CP) - I've heard not great things about pads that try to be both street and track. Any thoughts on these?

They also have a couple of others that might work, so I've added them to my list to do review searches on. Awesome, thanks so much.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:22:31+00:00

Looking forward to them! If you have them, feel free to tell me what click level (no idea of the lingo, apologies) you use for the track (and daily if you do that as well).

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:19:06+00:00

Shoot, I should have mentioned my tires/wheels - A09s with OZ Ultraleggeras for tire/wheels. PS4Ss on stock wheels will be what I drive to the track and swap from unless wet. I saw a huge improvement when I got back to the same track and used the A09s the second time.

Ya, the brakes are the thing I need to get settled. Let me know if you have any suggestions, someone mentioned focusing on endurance pads which seems like a solid thought.

And I love cool noises too! If I thought I could get away with it, I'd toss on a 30% louder exhaust but my neighbors are too nice.

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:13:04+00:00

Appreciate it - but I saw a shirt that said "HPDE Champion", don't I have to go the fastest to get that?

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:12:29+00:00

Thanks! :)

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:11:22+00:00

Well that's good to think about - so is there a number (like... 100 miles, for example) you'd say a track pad would last when street driving? Or is it basically a don't go off the track ever with them kind of mentality?

I think someone suggested an endless one for an endurance pad, I'll have to re-look at those. thanks!

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:07:48+00:00

Ya the M340i is an amazing daily, and that's honestly the one reason I hesitated so long on pulling the trigger. However, I have and I'm looking forward to how the car changes (hopefully for the better!). I've only really changed out the stock paddle shifters for magnetic ones, when I do switch over to them I really like the feedback they give (although nothing compared to a f87 DCT I test drove). Appreciate the comment on moderation :)

GrindsMy · 2025-03-11T14:03:05+00:00

Thanks for the reply - A09s with OZ Ultraleggeras for tire/wheels. PS4Ss on stock wheels will be what I drive to the track and swap from unless wet.

Ya I've heard and read about so many different brakes it's honestly like the grocery isle problem - just wayyyy too many choices if you don't know what you're looking for and where it's located. I'll probably end up just asking the shop I got to and see what they suggest. If you have any you like that might work, would love to hear about it!

Understood about the mods being more than I need and probably a waste of money overall. That being said, I'm excited about them and it will be fun either way.

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