What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
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What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
The car is stock under the hood. Including the exhaust.
The coil overs and shocks are not stock. He is on street tires.
What class?
Thank you.
The coil overs and shocks are not stock. He is on street tires.
What class?
Thank you.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
STR
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Thank you, all.
Mark, got it covered. Seb, he's coming back.
Mark, got it covered. Seb, he's coming back.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
wait that is supposed to BSP he has altered the suspension.Mark DeShon wrote:STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Arthur Grant wrote:wait that is supposed to BSP he has altered the suspension.Mark DeShon wrote:STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
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Street Prepared Class B (BSP)
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BMW
M Coupe, M Roadster, & Z3
(6-cyl, all)
M3 (E36 chassis, all)
M3 (E46 chassis)
Z4 (non-turbo, all incl. M)
Nice try, Art.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
I had a great time instructing during the third group. Drove a bunch of different cars including the Shoe...it was my second favorite to the Sasaki 86 Corolla.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Mike Simanyi wrote:I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!
Do you have a Welder?
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Having owned a 2000 model of this car long ago, I gotta think the 315 hp version would make a very good STR possibility. Mike, isn't yours the later car?
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Mike's is the early version, a 1999. The S54 powered M Coupe (2001+) is not allowed in STR, otherwise you would see them in STR!Gary Thomason wrote:Having owned a 2000 model of this car long ago, I gotta think the 315 hp version would make a very good STR possibility. Mike, isn't yours the later car?
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Yeah - my brother!Tom Denham wrote:Mike Simanyi wrote:I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!
Do you have a Welder?
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
'00 actually, but still the S52.Chris Teague wrote:Mike's is the early version, a 1999. The S54 powered M Coupe (2001+) is not allowed in STR, otherwise you would see them in STR!Gary Thomason wrote:Having owned a 2000 model of this car long ago, I gotta think the 315 hp version would make a very good STR possibility. Mike, isn't yours the later car?
The S54 version would be fun, but with the longer gearing - and no update / backdate - I think I'd prefer the S52.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Need help ?Mike Simanyi wrote:Yeah - my brother!Tom Denham wrote:Mike Simanyi wrote:I gotta fix the rear floor welds and bring mine out!
Do you have a Welder?
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
Ah. I didn't even know the gearing was so much longer in the 2001. I have driven a 2007-08 Z4 M, and remember being really disappointed because I felt the tall gearing ruined the car....plus I hated the gray plastic-dominated interior - the older car was much better looking inside, IMHO.Mike Simanyi wrote: '00 actually, but still the S52.
The S54 version would be fun, but with the longer gearing - and no update / backdate - I think I'd prefer the S52.
Mike
A proper STR build on the S52 car just might give the current darlings in the class a run. Kind of an expensive experiment though. Lots of torque in that car.....
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
I've been wanting to do this forever! You've been holding out on me, Mike. ;)Gary Thomason wrote:A proper STR build on the S52 car just might give the current darlings in the class a run. Kind of an expensive experiment though. Lots of torque in that car.....Mike Simanyi wrote: '00 actually, but still the S52.
The S54 version would be fun, but with the longer gearing - and no update / backdate - I think I'd prefer the S52.
Mike
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.KJ Christopher wrote:Arthur Grant wrote:wait that is supposed to BSP he has altered the suspension.Mark DeShon wrote:STR! And for God's Sake let me instruct him!
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Street Prepared Class B (BSP)
Audi
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BMW
M Coupe, M Roadster, & Z3
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M3 (E36 chassis, all)
M3 (E46 chassis)
Z4 (non-turbo, all incl. M)
Nice try, Art.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
You're making a very compelling argument. Mike, when can we weld up your floor?Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.KJ Christopher wrote:
Nice try, Art.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
You had me at doughnuts!Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.
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Oversteer is better than understeer because you don't see the tree you're hitting.
Oversteer is better than understeer because you don't see the tree you're hitting.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
What is your favorite donut? The 23rd is a GRA event, they are known for thier coffee, I can bring fresh donuts for the BSP competitors no problem.Kurt Rahn wrote:You had me at doughnuts!Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.
Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
I don't think a Mini qualifies for BSP, regardless what mods I make to it. But glazed buttermilk bars are dreamy :heyes: :heyes: :heyes:Arthur Grant wrote:What is your favorite donut? The 23rd is a GRA event, they are known for thier coffee, I can bring fresh donuts for the BSP competitors no problem.Kurt Rahn wrote:You had me at doughnuts!Arthur Grant wrote:So explain to me. It says M Coupe, the 1999 is a S52, this has modified suspension. If it's eligible for BSP, he has a much better chance of winning a trophy or even a jacket running against the 4 of us regularly running in this class than he does in a crowded, STR class. Plus were more fun and I will bring donuts. BSP is certainly a better choice than STR. Heck I might even put up a fith of Scotch to the winner or first runner up in BSP (in case I win). (must be over 21) if that would entice the entries.
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Oversteer is better than understeer because you don't see the tree you're hitting.
Oversteer is better than understeer because you don't see the tree you're hitting.
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Re: What class?: 1999 BMW M Coupe
I don't think a Mini qualifies for BSP, regardless what mods I make to it. But glazed buttermilk bars are dreamy :heyes: :heyes: :heyes:[/quote]
If he can influence David to run BSP there might be a very nice donut in his future. I usually by in bulk. After all what would I do with the reminder of the dozen after I give a couple to David.
If he can influence David to run BSP there might be a very nice donut in his future. I usually by in bulk. After all what would I do with the reminder of the dozen after I give a couple to David.