Thanks. I have done Quaife before and am liking what I am reading about the Wavetrac. If both wheels are spinning in a straight line then there is pretty well nowt I can do about it but if the spin is starting up on 1 wheel before the other this will probably help. Hmm, wasn't planning on modding this car more after blowing close to 11k on buying that S3 and modding it.
I will do my best to kill off these current tyres then was thinking along the line of some 888s for fun.
Alternative to '6 for track days
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Mr Footlong
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Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Current:
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
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Imola_Sid
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Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Congratulations on the new car! They really are fantastic machines.
I'd definitely recommend you look into a decent set of coilovers though as you're planning to track it. A lot of owners go for the HSD kit. My mate had a set on his m3 coupe and it went like stink when i sat in it at Malory park.
Also, you might want to look at brakes; apparently theres a K Sport kit which is good value iirc. Oh and i'm pretty sure i read something about getting CSL discs fitted with a few minor mods.
I'd definitely recommend you look into a decent set of coilovers though as you're planning to track it. A lot of owners go for the HSD kit. My mate had a set on his m3 coupe and it went like stink when i sat in it at Malory park.
Also, you might want to look at brakes; apparently theres a K Sport kit which is good value iirc. Oh and i'm pretty sure i read something about getting CSL discs fitted with a few minor mods.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Yeah, I will definitely need to upgrade the brakes. On my mate's convertible they start to lose the plot after about 4 mins of spirited driving. Once I've got the car I'll see if I can adapt my old 8 pot calipers to fit.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Good shout on the ksport stuff. Just had a quick look and it seems a bargain:
http://www.corbymotorsport.com/bmw-e46- ... 11218.html
At that price I'm not going to faff around putting RS6 brakes on it.
http://www.corbymotorsport.com/bmw-e46- ... 11218.html
At that price I'm not going to faff around putting RS6 brakes on it.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Congrats Ben with your M3. 
If you can't go to the track, bring the track to you.
Mugello Blue C5 RS6 Avant
Viper Tuning ECU/TCU
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MTM exhaust system cat back 4-pipe with throttle valves in 2 pipes, control
Yellow Koni's
Porsche 959, gone but not forgotten.
Fight ALS disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFDWTC8B8g
Mugello Blue C5 RS6 Avant
Viper Tuning ECU/TCU
MTM Bimoto wheels 9,5 x 19 ET 30 LK 5x112 with 275/30/19 tyres
MTM exhaust system cat back 4-pipe with throttle valves in 2 pipes, control
Yellow Koni's
Porsche 959, gone but not forgotten.
Fight ALS disease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFDWTC8B8g
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Mr Footlong
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Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
I know Ksport calipers well from my rice rocket days. Get my vote every time on non-2 ton barges 
. Can't argue at that price imo.
. Can't argue at that price imo.Current:
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
What Footers said.
I ran K-Sport 8 pot callipers on my Subaru Legacy and they are a fantastic bit of kit and well equipped for a very easy installation.
As it happens I'm thinking about putting a set on my MR2 in the NY...
I ran K-Sport 8 pot callipers on my Subaru Legacy and they are a fantastic bit of kit and well equipped for a very easy installation.
As it happens I'm thinking about putting a set on my MR2 in the NY...
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
I was going to try and pick some up today, but it looks like it's mission impossible. Most of the "motorsport shops" are just people selling from their bedrooms it turns out. At least all those that I could have conceivably got to today. So I haven't found anywhere.
I think I'll go for the 356mm kit. The standard disks are 325mm so seems a bit silly getting the 330mm ones. Though I'm sure the 8 pot calipers improve things no end. Still can't believe BMW put single pot floating calipers on these.
I could still get some tomorrow if anyone knows anywhere that might stock them in the London area?
I think I'll go for the 356mm kit. The standard disks are 325mm so seems a bit silly getting the 330mm ones. Though I'm sure the 8 pot calipers improve things no end. Still can't believe BMW put single pot floating calipers on these.
I could still get some tomorrow if anyone knows anywhere that might stock them in the London area?
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
When's the car arriving?
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Picking it up tomorrow morning. Woo hoo!
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Photos as and when.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
+1!Amar wrote:
Photos as and when.
Happy New Years present to yourself shop!
I used to own a 6, now I'm just a lurker!
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
I remember reading you can gain about 20 BHP (car was dyno'd) by changing the headers, not too pricey from what I recall.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Surprising. The M3 engine is already in a high state of tune at well over 100bhp/liter. Hard to believe so much would be liberated.
Anyway, picked the car up. All is good. Well pleased with it. It doesn't have the grunt of the RS6 but it keeps pulling like a train all through the rev range.
It's been a miserable wet day, so not ideal for hooning around in M3, but that didn't stop me.
The only issue I have with it is that it's a bit twitchy at the rear. Mostly noticeable at low speeds, it feels a bit like it's hopping about very slightly when I hit a bump. I'm going to change the bushes on the rear and see if that helps. Don't think the shockers are knackered because I played with my mate's convertible back to back on our benchmark suspension test road and they were both very similar in terms of ride.
Also, head to head the coupe is not noticeably faster than the convertible.
Mine has got PS2 on it (most serendipitous) and my mate's has got Conti Sport Contact 3. The difference is shocking. The PS2 are waaaay grippier in the wet.
Anyway, some photos :
Anyway, picked the car up. All is good. Well pleased with it. It doesn't have the grunt of the RS6 but it keeps pulling like a train all through the rev range.
It's been a miserable wet day, so not ideal for hooning around in M3, but that didn't stop me.
The only issue I have with it is that it's a bit twitchy at the rear. Mostly noticeable at low speeds, it feels a bit like it's hopping about very slightly when I hit a bump. I'm going to change the bushes on the rear and see if that helps. Don't think the shockers are knackered because I played with my mate's convertible back to back on our benchmark suspension test road and they were both very similar in terms of ride.
Also, head to head the coupe is not noticeably faster than the convertible.
Mine has got PS2 on it (most serendipitous) and my mate's has got Conti Sport Contact 3. The difference is shocking. The PS2 are waaaay grippier in the wet.
Anyway, some photos :
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Nice work Shopp, love the sound out of these engines. Chuck some Assym2 tyre on are you're good for go.
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