some autocross vids

SpeedOften · 03-22-2011, 02:37 PM

I autocrossed most of last season in ST class with a SVT Focus, but the engine needed a rebuild, bad piston rings allowing oil to blow by.

So this season I'm autocrossing my E90 335i...

I did ok considering this was the first time autocrossing in the 335 and this events location is on the tight side due to space constraints. I'm at least a second and a half slower than where I would have been with my SVTF, but I also had much better tires and a suspension setup perfect for tight courses - so wheels and tires are on the wish list after I get some springs and maybe struts /dampeners.

First run

Second run I was a little too heavy on the throttle coming through two gates so I pegged a cone on the third gate coming back towards the starting area.

And the Third I got the gates just about perfect.

I know I lost a lot of time in the sweepers as well as the hairpin. I haven't really felt the limit in this car yet and these Nitto Invo's are more of a summer Rain tire than an Extreme performance tire like a Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec - what I ran on last year.

Here's a map of the course to get a little bit better idea of how it was laid out:

JoosyJoos · 03-22-2011, 08:36 PM

Wow thats a terrible autocross course lol

Good work though.

zeenon53 · 03-22-2011, 09:43 PM

I recognize that airfield....lol

It is a terribly tight little course.

03-22-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
SpeedOften Cone Killing E90 42 Rep 697 Posts Drives: 19 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NH iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	some autocross vids I autocrossed most of last season in ST class with a SVT Focus, but the engine needed a rebuild, bad piston rings allowing oil to blow by. So this season I'm autocrossing my E90 335i... I did ok considering this was the first time autocrossing in the 335 and this events location is on the tight side due to space constraints. I'm at least a second and a half slower than where I would have been with my SVTF, but I also had much better tires and a suspension setup perfect for tight courses - so wheels and tires are on the wish list after I get some springs and maybe struts /dampeners. First run Second run I was a little too heavy on the throttle coming through two gates so I pegged a cone on the third gate coming back towards the starting area. And the Third I got the gates just about perfect. I know I lost a lot of time in the sweepers as well as the hairpin. I haven't really felt the limit in this car yet and these Nitto Invo's are more of a summer Rain tire than an Extreme performance tire like a Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec - what I ran on last year. Here's a map of the course to get a little bit better idea of how it was laid out:
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03-22-2011, 08:36 PM	#2
JoosyJoos Major 113 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Wow thats a terrible autocross course lol Good work though. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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03-22-2011, 09:43 PM	#3
zeenon53 Major 39 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: obx iTrader: (3)	I recognize that airfield....lol It is a terribly tight little course.
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