Racing in 2017

[AlexGTT]

Thanks Barry, it's certainly quite lively. 700kg with 250bhp and 365 lb/ft. Traction is the main issue. Not much grip but handling is sweet.

Going back to supercharged spec after this season. That will add 20kg or so but then will be 365bhp+ and well over 400 torques! It was supercharged from new in 1948 until 1955.

Will be looking forward to seeing you and Shim in action. Keep you informed for tickets.

For my season I'll let you have season dates Shim. Can only remember Chateau Impney is 8/9th July and think Shelsley Walsh Classic Nostalgia event is 22/23rd July. Other VSCC events but will post dates later.

[alexk]

@Shimmy the car looks great :thumbs:
Best of luck with it !

@Alex, fantastic looking car and you are definitely doing the right thing !

[rstoughy]

YESSSS!!!
Cars look great guys :supz: :supz: :supz:

Best of luck for the upcoming season folks :thumbs:

[shimmy]

YESSSS!!!
Cars look great guys :supz: :supz: :supz:

Best of luck for the upcoming season folks :thumbs:

I think you may have forgotten YOUR update

[jupe777]

Shimmy, in the E46 race car what would be a healthy lap around Snett 300 and Brands Indy?

[shimmy]

Shimmy, in the E46 race car what would be a healthy lap around Snett 300 and Brands Indy?

This car has done in a race or qualifying a 54.2s on 1A tyres in CSCC and 51.8s on slicks in Kumho BMW.

Id hope we could do better but as you know lots of variables (and the 51.8s on slicks was a good time on that day) and m3 cup cars are doing 53-54s. BRands is not a power circuit so set up and driver skill will have a more than usual levelling effect.

It has done a 2m07.2 at Snetterton but is suspect best time will be 2m05-06 similar to other front running cars. On slicks they run at 2m02s ish. M3 Cup are doing about 2m10-12 but I suspect the Nangkangs are the limiting factor

[jupe777]

This car has done in a race or qualifying a 54.2s on 1A tyres in CSCC and 51.8s on slicks in Kumho BMW.

Id hope we could do better but as you know lots fo variables (and the 51.8s on slicks was a good time on that day)

Cheers, I was interested to see how the M3 would compare to the Caterham, around Brands a very good lap would be low 53's on road legal rubber and snett would be 2:09/2:10 for a very good lap, my thinking would be the M3 would be quicker with the long straights on the 300?

[shimmy]

Cheers, I was interested to see how the M3 would compare to the Caterham, around Brands a very good lap would be low 53's on road legal rubber and snett would be 2:09/2:10 for a very good lap, my thinking would be the M3 would be quicker with the long straights on the 300?

The caterhams are hilarious at SNett iirc as they draft each other on both straights each lap so you get a continuous overtake and reovertake

[jupe777]

The caterhams are hilarious at SNett iirc as they draft each other on both straights each lap so you get a continuous overtake and reovertake

Haha yes lots of swapping places, it can be hard to get away. You are often better off working as a pair to break away or catch up with the lead pack.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Great looking car good luck this season :thumbs:

[PolarisCSL]

No mainly the purple lights and disco ball

You noticed! My car does have all the mod cons :supz:

I have just signed up for kumho too - 22 M3's in class A1 so far! I think some poo will come out starting on a grid with that lot.

[shimmy]

You noticed! My car does have all the mod cons :supz:

I have just signed up for kumho too - 22 M3's in class A1 so far! I think some poo will come out starting on a grid with that lot.

Wow thats a huge grid of M3 Piers, Kuhmo seems to be growing again last two years. We have a set of slicks came with the car, be shame not to use them.

[3wheels3]

...as they draft each other on both straights each lap...

Cole Trickle :hahaha: Soz like but couldn't help it!

Will definitely be along to watch one or two always, a good day :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

MSA pack arrived, medical booked. No going back now.

Bloomin' MSA packs got posh these days!

[DazBlackCSL]

MSA pack arrived, medical booked. No going back now.

Bloomin' MSA packs got posh these days!

Slippery fun slope ... superb Al