[rafaeldelrey]

Sebring - Long
2:32.34 - rafaeldelrey - 2024 M4 Competition xDrive Convertible - AWD - Auto Trans - (100% stock parts and fluids) -

First time on track, after 8 years. I've done track days in Brazil with other cars, before 2016. Had an amazing time at Sebring. Car is my wife's daily, convertible and I made my inscription Friday night (event on Sunday), so no time for preparation. I went driving for 1:45h and returned driving. I haven't gone to the car limits, but I'm amazed at how well the car performs, without brake fade, overheating, and other things I was used to seeing on the track. I didn't expect the car would be so good at handling. You point and it goes. I used to track heavily modded Lancer Evolution X and I thought it was an excellent car. Also tracked a 997 Turbo, but the stock suspension made the car somewhat tail-happy on braking (fun, though). Now I have another favorite.

This car doesn't have the track package, so I was having the anti-collision system activated quite often (windows rolled up and seat belts tightened).

Yesterday, my wife, who also tracked her own Evo X, ordered a new M4 (still convertible), but this time with all track options (except the ceramic brakes, since I read it here it would be terrible for daily use), CF seats, M-Driver package, etc, and a special color (Misanto Blue Metallic). She will probably add some M-Performance parts. Gonna take 4-6 months to deliver, so we will have fun with her current one in the meantime. I am considering getting a BMW M too. I just cant decide on which one yet.

I just subscribed to the next trackday in 3 weeks, and I'm in the process of choosing brake pads.

Laptime wasn't great. I was running in the novice group, learning the track line, and there was this point-by-pass rule. In the video, I could have shaved a few seconds if it wasn't for the Vette at turns 2-6, that took a while to authorize my pass.

[ATX_G80]

COTA - Circuit of the Americas
2:25:65 - ATX_G80 - M3 Competition - RWD - ZF8 - Stock Power - (19x11 SC3R 305s - MCS-3ways - Full SPL - Girodisc/Pagid)

Still tons to work on. I ran a 2:25.33 but the video cut out. Optimal of a 2:20.88 on the catalyst.

[DRAGM3]

@Barber Motorsport Park
1.38.32
‘24 BMW M3CS (AA catted DP, single mid pipe, giroDiscs , XP10 and XP8 , stainless steel brake lines, Motul 660) on 285/35/19 square GY SC3 with 3 full prior weekends.
This was my 5th HPDE at Barber.

[m4ml]

Originally Posted by ATX_G80

COTA - Circuit of the Americas
2:25:65 - ATX_G80 - M3 Competition - RWD - ZF8 - Stock Power - (19x11 SC3R 305s - MCS-3ways - Full SPL - Girodisc/Pagid)

Still tons to work on. I ran a 2:25.33 but the video cut out. Optimal of a 2:20.88 on the catalyst.

Originally Posted by DRAGM3

@Barber Motorsport Park
1.38.32
‘24 BMW M3CS (AA catted DP, single mid pipe, giroDiscs , XP10 and XP8 , stainless steel brake lines, Motul 660) on 285/35/19 square GY SC3 with 3 full prior weekends.
This was my 5th HPDE at Barber.

How do you both feel about Girodisc vs OEM rotor? I'm running the Pagid RSL29s on OEM rotors. I'm satisfied from a performance perspective with the Yoko AD09s. I think they pair up well with the RSL29s.

I'm a little concerned with rotor longevity and consistency with the OEM rotors and I am considering a square setup with either SC3Rs or PSC2Rs for the track. To match the tires, I'm on the fence between going with Girodisc with the RSL29s or a full AP Racing setup.

Any insights would be appreciated.