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  1. #176
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Northern, VA
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    65
    My Cars
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    Name: Fritz Liebig
    email: fritz.liebig@gmail.com

    Hey everyone,

    Newbie her, just need some information about alignment settings for the track. I've been into BMW's since I was 8, and have just bought an e30 318is beater to attend DE's with. Have just purchased H&R sport springs, Bilstein Sprot shocks, M3 off-set control arm bushings, new oem control arms, 15" Koenig "rewind" rims shod with Khumo's, and an alcantra wrapped e30 M3 evoIII steering wheel. I'll be installing all of it tomorrow, and need to find out what the best alignment specs would be for Summit point, & VIR respectively. I've already done a search, and it has not yeilded any substantial results. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My goal is to learn how to drive properly on the track, and swap all of these parts onto an e30 325i next year in hopes of competing in spec e30. Any help / advice would be greatly appreciated!
    Last edited by BAURized; 05-19-2007 at 06:02 AM. Reason: Forgot to introduce myself...
    1984 323i Baur TC (For Sale)
    1991 318is (Track car) "NOT///MPOWER"
    2002 F150 CREW CAB (Tow Vehicle)

  2. #177
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Huron, Ohio
    Posts
    1,044
    My Cars
    IP #324, 07 328xi
    Ryan Schuster
    Aim=lilshoey03

    Just started DE events and love it. I share a car right now with my dad its a blue 325 with various upgrades. Even though I'm in C class I have a ball.

  3. #178
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Cerritos, CA
    Posts
    58
    My Cars
    '03 E46 M3, '91 Honda CRX H4 racecar
    Real Name: John McNulty
    AIM = aeroscience 31

    I drive a 2003 E46 M3 (non SMG) with TEIN dampers and springs (was in three segments of a 2005 European Car article about M3-only suspensions) and other wise stock. I've raced a Honda CRX Si NASA Honda Challenge H4 car for the past four years and do driving instruction with NASA HPDE. I'm an aerodynamicist by profession currently working on my PhD (short hiatus presently) at UCLA in fluid dynamics. I would love to work with anyone on the west coast who has a need for improved performance with aerodynamics and suspension tuning. IM me and maybe we can work together. I also write for some Primedia mags including Sport Compact Car, Honda Tuning, ect. on technical matters.
    Aerodynamic Solutions Motorsports

  4. #179
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    NJ
    Posts
    1,055
    My Cars
    2000 323i
    Name: Ken Herskovitz
    Forum screen name(s): Alken, Alkendesign
    Alken is a contraction of my name (Ken) and my late grandfather's name, Al. Al was a commercial artist, and whom I attribute my artistic skill to. He gets top billing.
    Email: alkendesign @ gmail . com

    Cars: 2000 323i (Awesom-o 2000), 1989 325i (Red Rocket)

    My education and background is in residential architecture, but my passion has always been cars. I'm relatively new to motorsports. I have just over 4 seasons of autocross experience. My actual track experience is limited by time and budget, but I'm catching up.

    My business has grown out of my passion for the hobby, and I'm dedicated to maintaining it as a useful component in the BMW community.

    If you see me at the track, please stop by and say hello!

    Ken
    Thanks, Bimmerforums!

    Any questions, please email ken@bimmertools.com

    Ken

  5. #180
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Location
    Boise, ID
    Posts
    1,330
    My Cars
    '99 M3 TiAg/black
    Just realized I have been using the vast knowledge in this sub forum for a while without properly introducing myself.
    Chebimmer: Eric Ingersoll
    Car: 99 M3
    Interests: Autocrossing, canyon carving and learning about high performance driving. Raised on BMWs and love talking about them (to most people).
    I got addicted to race driving in 2001 when I attended a Skip Barber school at Laguna Seca. Been heel and toeing and shuffle steering ever since
    When I have a free weekend I try to track my car for fun and to learn. Not illusions of fame here.
    Email: disaster476@hotmail.com
    I also play bass in a band and freelance write for a jay oh bee.

  6. #181
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Vancouver Washington
    Posts
    93
    My Cars
    1.8 Spec Miata
    I still consider myself new, i look on here maybe once a month so here i am:

    Real Name: Kyle Keenan
    Yahoo Name: silverlancer04
    Bimmerforum: KKR Products
    AIM: kkrproducts
    Car: 2004 Lancer, and a 1988 Mighty Max. No BMW, but i am Jatterbu's car chief for his Spec Miata.

  7. #182
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Ashburn, Va
    Posts
    457
    My Cars
    96 328
    wow I'm absent minded, i never really looked here

    Real name = Ross Miller
    AIM = spazegun2213
    BimmerFrorums = spazegun2213
    Other forums = spazegun2213
    (if you ever see spazegun2213 odds are its me )

    Started Tracking cars in 2005 3 months after I bought my subaru sti. Less than a year later I started TTing the car and realized i didnt want to ball up a $30k car. I then bought a 944 cup car and started racing in 2007. I'm now instructing (a little), and racing every time I can. I'm now in the market for an IP car

  8. #183
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Chicago IL
    Posts
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    My Cars
    e46 m3, e28 m5
    Real name: Tim Sweers
    AIM: tsweers89
    BimmerForums: tsweers89

    My uncle owns a shelby gt350 that he races with VSCDA. Ever since i was younger i hav went with him to every race and helped. We went to a SCCA event like when i was 12 and i saw a white e36 m3. Ever since then all i have wanted to do was get one and get into SCCA solo. I currently run shifter karts and am saving up so i can sell that and finally buy a track car. This forum has helped me out a lot and has a lot pf usefull info. Im sure all of you will be helping me out once i get a car. Younguys are all great.

  9. #184
    Join Date
    Sep 2004
    Location
    Deutschland
    Posts
    72
    My Cars
    540i T 6speed, 951
    Name: Ed Healey

    Instructor at the Nordschleife. Spend a ridiculous amount of time on the 'ring, and a little on the GP Strecke.

    Raced a while ago. Rallied a bit as well. Hope to do a bit of both in the near future.
    "Simplicate and add lightness"

  10. #185
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Manhattan
    Posts
    587
    My Cars
    190E 2.3-16 ; 405 Mi16
    User Name: Emre
    Real Name: Emre Kayaalp
    MSN Name: emrekayaalp

    So that's pretty straightforward

    Long time HPDE nut and instructor with most of the major clubs. I especially love the winter driving/rally schools. Seems I'm one of the few guys left who still drives his track car to and from events...even when going from Montreal to Sebring, for example. Getting there is half the fun.



    Emre

    Emre (OO=[][]=OO) 318is

  11. #186
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    los angeles , ca
    Posts
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    My Cars
    s2000challenge car+m345
    name : jeff ringer
    aim : jeffrey ringo


    started autox this year after wanting to be a pro race car driver since age 8.. used to watch F1 racing and cartoons... so i run the so cal scca autox and some bmw club events.. might do a hill climb soon

    won my first autox and my first rally cross .. my car is not set up to be competative in stu or bs.. but i have fun... have done track days and a gymkhana event... limiting the track days until i build up my bank account again.. too nerve recking to run a track event with a low bank roll..lol

    in the future would like to club race...

    i also run my own advertising merchandise company
    Last edited by jayhudson; 10-09-2007 at 11:24 AM. Reason: sorry, no free business advertising

  12. #187
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    NC, Camp Lejeune, USA
    Posts
    9
    My Cars
    BMW M3 E36
    fresh one here

    real name: Natee Fagtongpun
    aim: hentaiguy00
    car: 1995 E36 M3

    in the Marine Corp, i drive/crewcheif/gunner a 26 ton amphibious assault vehical.
    other than that i've got no experience on track racing but i'm looking to start very soon!

  13. #188
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Socal
    Posts
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    My Cars
    2005 E46 M3
    Name: Ryan Wong
    AIM: Wongrthetrjnman
    Car I track: my E36 328is, also daily driver

    I like HPDE, occassionally do cone dodging. Autocrossed 9 times, 4 HPDEs so far. I started out autocrossing first, then got into HPDE. Been to buttonwillow, willow springs, california speedway. So far I go through NASA for HPDE. I wish I had Jon Holder's old C-mod E36 M3. And thanks to Bullet Motorsports Speedlab who helped turn my car into a street/track car.

    I come on the boards to learn about my car (maintenance, mods, detailing)

    HPDE is fun!!!
    Last edited by beem3; 11-16-2007 at 11:36 AM.

  14. #189
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Santa Monica, CA
    Posts
    334
    My Cars
    '95 IP M3 , '07 328xi wagon. '98 ML320 Tow Vehicle
    Hey, All. Eric here. Doing DE events for 15 months now, in California and Arizona. I all-but-blew my budget buying a tired '95 M3 and open trailer six months ago, and I'm slowly making the car competitive. But my primary focus is still making myself competitive -- improving driving skills by trying to do at least one event a month. Hope to go for a NASA racing license in a year, then CCA. I looked at different options when settling on my first track car and chose an IP M3 in large part because I was impressed with the BMW racing community -- open, skilled, with club friendliness and comraderie while maintaining relatively high standards of quality and dedication. I look forward to learning and sharing through these forums and -- of course -- track events.


  15. #190
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Dexter, MI
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    My Cars
    BMW M235iR / SpecE30
    Name: Anthony Magagnoli
    Hometown: Rochester, NY
    Username: Z3SpdDmn on Bimmerforums, Roadfly, Duct Tape Motorsports.

    Cars:
    '00 Saturn SC2 (leased senior year of high school, 1999-2002)
    '97 Z3 2.8L (purchased Apr 2002)
    '95 325is (purchased Nov 2004, sold Oct 2005 after my first DE)
    '04 RX-8 (leased Oct 2005 - Apr 2007 with countless DE's)
    '87 325is K-Prepared #007 race car (purchased Oct 2006, began club racing May 2007)
    '07 Silverado (leasing Aug 2007 - Dec 2010, obviously the tow rig)

    History:
    Started Autocross in 2001 with the Saturn, attended every possible autocross once I got my Z3 in '02.
    Began instructing autocross in '03, codriving countless cars over the years.
    Ran my first DE late in '04 with the 325is.
    The RX-8 was my winter/track bitch and was absolutely awesome. Several autocrosses, but more dedicated to every DE I could afford.
    Ran advanced group by the end of '05.
    Continued running DE's in '06 and '07, co-driving several other cars (prepped MR-2, 911's, Evo, 350Z w/ twin-turbo, and others).
    Began instructing DE's in April 2007, just beore aquiring my Club Racing License.
    Began Club Racing the E30 in May 2007 and ran 4 races this year (3 at Mid-Ohio, 1 at Watkins Glen). Its been a year of learning the hard way, but for those races that I haven't done something stupid (visiting the gravel trap or pitting under yellow), I've finished 1st in class. Interestingly enough, my best overall performance and finish was in my very first race weekend! I've been very fortunate to have the help of friends, especially within our group, Duct Tape Motorsports.
    I'm really just now (Nov 2007) realizing that this is where all the Club Racers are hiding! I intend to post here more often. Looking forward to getting to know some of you better.
    Last edited by Z3SpdDmn; 11-18-2007 at 03:17 PM.
    -Anthony Magagnoli
    #80 BMW M235i Racing - Pirelli World Challenge TC - 2017 Rookie of the Year
    Rooster Hall Racing / FCP Euro
    '87 BMW SpecE30 #007 - 2012 NASA SpecE30 NATIONAL CHAMPION
    '08 BMW "130i" 6MT, '01 Z3 3.0i Coupe 5MT
    '88 Pontiac Fiero GT 5MT (my childhood dream car!)
    Send Your Teens to Street Survival

    Drive Faster Now

  16. #191
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    San Diego
    Posts
    1,081
    My Cars
    E36
    Name: Dino Antonov
    Car: 03 Honda S2000 (best current compromise) nonstaggered settup, double adjustables, pads..... (essentials). 2 HDPE's, 1 open track day, plenty of cone dodging.
    I like anything that goes fast around a corner, and even better if it has pedigree.

    Mechanical Engineering student at SDSU(I know). Formula SAE and work (orderly @ Scripps Memorial Hospital LaJolla), take up my spare time. I love everybody on this forum, and can't wait to get back into a BMW, club racing that is.
    I miss her, back in a BMW for the time being

  17. #192
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    USA
    Posts
    3,591
    My Cars
    '98 M3
    Name: Mike Kubowski
    AIM: bmwpowere46m3
    Car: '98.5 BMW M3...see sig for details

    Mechanical Engineering student at Northeastern University. Currently on coop at Sikorsky Aircraft. Finally got into DE this year, done LRP & WGI, and I'm addicted , but basically like anything with an engine and I love to snowboard.
    Last edited by bmwpowere36m3; 11-22-2007 at 02:04 AM.

    Mike... aka Track Junkie
    '98.5 M3 Coupe Titan Silver

  18. #193
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    Apr 2005
    Location
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    Posts
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    r6, D. 1200w/13b
    name: alex kirkwood
    aim cencalballer never on though
    bfc: cencalballer

    a 1961 elva courier i help with. some 1st gen rx7s, from time to time an sae car and karts, lf cheap e30/6 to autox

    Honda CL350- currently torn down to the frame awaiting blasting and welding
    R6- it's good stuff
    Wheelie for Safety!

  19. #194
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    De Pere, WI
    Posts
    32
    My Cars
    325I,
    Name Jack Copeland
    Aim jjcplnd
    No MSN
    No Yahoo

    Long time car guy bought 95 e36 to build into track car and eventually club race. Plan on doing some DE's this year. This is a great forum with tons of great folks and information.

  20. #195
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    Colorado Springs, CO
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    My Cars
    964C4/D Durango/H Pilot
    Name: Michael Rose
    Bimmerforums: MrNvgtr
    Other forums: MrNvgtr
    AIM: MrNvgtr
    Email: MrNvgtr@comcast.net

    Education: BS in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida (UCF)

    Profession: Air Force - currently GPS Command and Control - position is Mission Commander

    Interest: Cars, presently BMWs; working on them, driving them, hanging out with others who like cars, and soon to be tracking them

    Cars: '76 BMW 2002 (track car); '99 BMW MZ3 Coupe; '04 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

  21. #196
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Baton Rouge/New Orleans, La
    Posts
    119
    My Cars
    Cooper S DM race car, '05 Boxster S & '06 Cayman S

    Introduction

    Real name: Steve Diniz
    Business Owner: Diniz Design, Inc. - Architectural stone work, Engineering graduate from LSU
    Club racer, D-Mod '03 Cooper S #53
    Location: Baton Rouge, La
    AIM: paulosdiniz

  22. #197
    Join Date
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    Baton Rouge/New Orleans, La
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    My Cars
    Cooper S DM race car, '05 Boxster S & '06 Cayman S

    Attachments?

    Quote Originally Posted by dm53 View Post
    Real name: Steve Diniz
    Business Owner: Diniz Design, Inc. - Architectural stone work, Engineering graduate from LSU
    Club racer, D-Mod '03 Cooper S #53
    Location: Baton Rouge, La
    AIM: paulosdiniz
    Can someone tell me why I still am not allowed to post attachments? Must you wait a certain amount of time?
    Never mind, problem solved!
    Last edited by dm53; 11-27-2008 at 08:47 PM.

  23. #198
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Arizona
    Posts
    268
    My Cars
    M3/325is Race
    Michael O'Dowd
    Executive Chef
    chefsv8u@cox.net
    No Aim
    Location - Arizona




    Will cook in exchange for track days!
    Last edited by M3Chef; 02-17-2008 at 08:15 PM.

  24. #199
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
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    A-town, Bitches!
    Posts
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    Escortizzle
    Ken Oswald
    bfc. - kendogg
    AIM: BimerKen
    YIM: freethuggin4428

    many other forums, if I'm not kendogg, I'm kennyg (only on 2 caraudio forums that I know of do I use that name)

  25. #200
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    pittsburgh,pa
    Posts
    105
    My Cars
    04 BMW 745I sport
    im new to this place just got 1997 540i 6spd trying to get as much as possible horses out of it but dont know how?? any suggestions Thanks a lot !!! drive safe

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