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by mmarv
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: April 21 autocross
Replies: 38
Views: 35348

So, what's the points addition for a stock 135i with a tune worth ~7% HP/LB-Ft gain? Inquiring minds want to know...
by mmarv
Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: 3 Series (E21, E30, E36, E46,E90,F30)
Topic: E46 ball joint life
Replies: 8
Views: 7711

Re: E46 ball joint life

Hi - returning to the forum after a couple years absence :? Just replaced the control arm bushings at 84K on my '04 330Ci conv. While under the car, I checked the ball joints which move freely with no apparent slop. Question is, how long to they typically last? While control arm bushings go in less...
by mmarv
Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: NJMP Thunderbolt Track Season Opener
Replies: 47
Views: 40447

Matt, how do you explain the panning in the frame of the camera. It is shifting with each turn. Doug I don't understand what you mean? I think it's part of the Sony's image stabilization. m3sweet, watch where the camera points as you go into a turn. It changes direction slightly and comes back. Som...
by mmarv
Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: NJMP Thunderbolt Track Season Opener
Replies: 47
Views: 40447

Matt, how do you explain the panning in the frame of the camera. It is shifting with each turn. Doug I don't understand what you mean? Pans left under braking, right under accel. Answer, headrest mount. They can be as sturdy as a tank, but then they bolt to headrest supports. Those supports are in ...
by mmarv
Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: NJMP Thunderbolt Track Season Opener
Replies: 47
Views: 40447

A little instructor group shenanigans. Nothing special. Holding back Roger (who was still in Lemons mode :twisted:) was fun along with the added 20 ITS students joining the traffic mix, and then the ending.... :shock:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yLL1DeBN2Q
by mmarv
Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:15 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: NJMP Thunderbolt Track Season Opener
Replies: 47
Views: 40447

Looking forward to all those pics and videos you all took for those of us stuck home with our newborns! :D Also please let us know if we may use your pics/videos on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Jersey-Chapter-BMW-Car-Club-of-America/482529541802666 Didn't really take much. ...
by mmarv
Wed Apr 10, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: NJMP Thunderbolt Track Season Opener
Replies: 47
Views: 40447

Suitcase unpacked; helmet airing out; car sleeping peacefully in the garage, covered in ex-bugs & brake dust...time to post a huge THANK YOU to everyone--staff and students alike--for a phenomenal event. I am, in all honesty, at a loss for words to express how impressed I was on every level. Even t...
by mmarv
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:20 am
Forum: NJBMWCCA Community
Topic: Vote for NJ member 1M in BMW CCA Photo Contest!!
Replies: 3
Views: 4612

Re: Vote for NJ member 1M in BMW CCA Photo Contest!!

Please show your support and vote in the first BMW CCA Photo Contest for the photo of my 1M taken by Anthony Ngyuen. It's the rolling shot of my Valencia Orange 1M on the H3 in Oahu. You can vote once a day from now until April 6. The link is posted below (you have to log in to the CCA website firs...
by mmarv
Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: Autocross
Topic: autoX, TX-style
Replies: 6
Views: 7834

1:36 long course. Pfft. We could turn that into a 13 minute course easily. Nurburgringwho? Damn right! 13 minutes of Chicago Boxes and 1st gear light bulbs. Here is one of my favorites. Oldie but goodie. El Toro, not Texas but still worth a watch. Hitting the rev limiter at 79mph in a turbo Rotary ...
by mmarv
Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:33 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: autoX, TX-style
Replies: 6
Views: 7834

1:36 long course. Pfft. We could turn that into a 13 minute course easily. Nurburgringwho?
by mmarv
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: NJBMWCCA Community
Topic: Need new BMW CCA static decals
Replies: 4
Views: 4777

Yup. Call national. That's what I did. Sent out no charge.
by mmarv
Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: How to spend limited funds
Replies: 8
Views: 7600

Bill, What brake pads and fluid are you running? Are you running big sway bars? Consider those small and medium upgrades as well. Definitely do better pads and fluids than stock! And I would use as much of that budget (and free time) on more seat time Small: Remove Clutch Delay Valve (or replace wi...
by mmarv
Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: 3 Series (E21, E30, E36, E46,E90,F30)
Topic: Advice: Good street/track suspension kit for 95 M3 ?
Replies: 16
Views: 14536

jnscaldwell wrote:Perhaps something simple like a TC Kline single or double adjustable coilover setup? I am not sure about spring rates though.
+1 for TC Kline setup.
by mmarv
Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Driver Schools
Topic: NJMP Thunderbolt Track Season Opener
Replies: 47
Views: 40447

1. Jeff Caldwell
2. Marc
3. The Angry Viking - watch out ITS candidates ...
4. Jamie
5. Greg Lockman
6. Doug F.
7. Jon T.
8. Larry E. (in his E46...)
9. Paul
10. Ron G.
11. Mike M.
by mmarv
Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: Autocross
Topic: April 21 autocross
Replies: 38
Views: 35348

Re: Aril 21 autocross

RonG wrote:
mmarv wrote:So Ron, you're saying I'll be chauffeuring you around the course?
Sure but that would be an "instructor run" so you can't post your time. Try not to spill my drink though, mkay?
Will bring the Grey Poupon.