John DeFini
John DeFini
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E46 M3 - ViR 1:59.54 in traffic
E46 M3 - ViR 1:59.54 in traffic
Held up really bad, this definitely would have been a 58. Oh well another day
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Відео

E46 M3 ViR - chasing 992 Cup - 1:59
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Drax running 2680lbs on Michelin scrubs GearMotiv dogbox w/ 340whp
E46 M3 chasing Porsche 992 Cup cars at WGI
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E46 M3 chasing Porsche 992 Cup cars at WGI - Not record setting laps but a lot of fun chasing down some good friends in their 992 Cup cars. Drax - 2004 M3 - S54 (cams / exhaust) - 2900lbs with driver - Michelin used slicks - Gearmotiv dogbox
Chasing Porsche 992 cup car at NJMP
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Drax doing his best, batting well above his league and chasing a 992 cup car. E46 M3 - 2750lbs - headers / straight pipe - Gearmotiv dogbox - 27/65 Michelin scrubs
Full Red Session at Thunderbolt - 2004 M3
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Full session, cat and mouse with a ST1 Vette some Porsches and a Cayman ClubSport. 2004 M3 - 350whp - Michelin scrubs - dogbox
NJMP Thunderbolt - 1.23:21 - BMW M3
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New pavement and NJMP!! First day of the season, data overlay was non-functional and showing the wrong track. Data was showing 1:22 was optimal during this session. 354whp, 2700lbs, Michelin scrubs, Gearmotiv dogbox
Road Atlanta - 1:32 flat - E46 M3
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Drax 2023 Season Closer with Chin at Road Atlanta 3 laps , 1:32 ~2860lbs running weight, 345whp,Michelin scrubs, GearMotiv Dogbox
E46 M3 - VIR - 2 min flat
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Another ugly shifting stuck in traffic. Once I get the trans sorted and some clean air I'm hopeful for sub 2. 2880lbs with driver, 350whp, Mich scrubs
E46 M3 - 2:01
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Transmission on its way out. Still managed a 2:01 banging gears!!! 2890lbs with driver, 350whp
E46 M3 chasing 997 Cup at WGI
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Not my fastest lap but lots of fun catching a 997 cup with E46 M3 that is at a severe power disadvantage!
2:00.8 - BMW E46 M3 - Watkins Glen
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Fast lap being held up by a vette in the outer loop..... E46 M3 - 2950lbs - Michelin Scrubs - Gearmotive
2003 M3 - Road America 2:25.12
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2003.5 E46 M3 2950lbs running weight, Michelin scrubs
6 Laps Lighting Red Group
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Nothing super fast here, just some good fun. E46 M3 - 2950lbs running weight Michelin scrubs 23 heat cycles!!
GTR doing "GTR Things" at NJMP - Please let me pass!!!!
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22 heat cycles and I still run up on a GTR doing "GTR things". 700hp , could be so fast if the cornering prowess was improved!
New Jersey Motorsports Park - BMW M3 Fast Session
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Fast laps 9 & 10 - 1:25.4 DRAX_M3 - 2950lb running weight 345whp Michelin S9Ms Having some fun with my Porsche friends from NNJR.
2003 E46 M3 at NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:25.4
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2003 E46 M3 at NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:25.4
S54 follower shaft differences between exhaust and intake
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S54 follower shaft differences between exhaust and intake
RAtl - E46 M3 - Happy Hour Traffic!!
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RAtl - E46 M3 - Happy Hour Traffic!!
Road Atlanta - E46 M3 - 1:33.17
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Road Atlanta - E46 M3 - 1:33.17
E46 M3 - ViR - 2:02.78
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E46 M3 - ViR - 2:02.78
E46M3 Lighting Cat & Mouse with 718 GT4 Clubsport
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E46M3 Lighting Cat & Mouse with 718 GT4 Clubsport
E46 M3 - Watkins Glen- 2:01.58
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E46 M3 - Watkins Glen- 2:01.58
E46 M3 Watkins Glen- 2:02.2
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E46 M3 Watkins Glen- 2:02.2
E46 M3 - Watkins Glen 1 Lap 2:02.9
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E46 M3 - Watkins Glen 1 Lap 2:02.9
Road America - Full session
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Road America - Full session
Road America - E46M3 - 2:26
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Road America - E46M3 - 2:26
Road America - 1 lap - 2:29.3 E46M3
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Road America - 1 lap - 2:29.3 E46M3
Hoosier failure - Kink at Road America
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Hoosier failure - Kink at Road America
Watkins Glen - E46M3 Fast Laps 2.03.7
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Watkins Glen - E46M3 Fast Laps 2.03.7
NJMP Thunderbolt BMW M3 - 1 Lap 1:26:86
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NJMP Thunderbolt BMW M3 - 1 Lap 1:26:86

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Hole_Motorsports
    @Hole_Motorsports 3 дні тому

    Sounds amazing

  • @x_Heffe_X
    @x_Heffe_X 2 місяці тому

    Hello, Awesome driving! I have some questions for you as I also have an e46 m3 and am prepping it to do some track days next year at Road Atlanta and hopefully Atlanta Motorsports park. What is your brake setup? Wheel/tire sizes/specs? What engine mods to get 345rwhp? Any cooling mods to keep from overheating like radiator or electric fan? Much appreciated!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 місяці тому

      I’m running Stoptech C43 front and rear. Michelin 27/65-18 scrubs on 10” Bimmerworld wheels. The engine is basically stock except for cams, CSL airbox, headers and straight exhaust. I have CSF aluminum radiator and big ass oil cooler. I’m running an electric fan (it doesn’t run while on track). Oem fan is removed.

    • @x_Heffe_X
      @x_Heffe_X 2 місяці тому

      @ @ Greatly appreciate the reply! What fan setup, oil cooler and cams are you running?

  • @timothygould3542
    @timothygould3542 2 місяці тому

    Looked like a fun session.

  • @nahuelmat
    @nahuelmat 3 місяці тому

    The gear whine is too good

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 місяці тому

      @@nahuelmat sometimes I watch my videos at night and that gear one puts me to sleep, it's so good, LOL

  • @theshelbydrive7898
    @theshelbydrive7898 3 місяці тому

    Good chase. Traffic helped a bit. Enjoyed the run

  • @toddplevinsky4704
    @toddplevinsky4704 4 місяці тому

    I will be at WGI for the first time next weekend. I watch your video every am, studying your line, braking and gearing. What do you use to get all the graphics? Thanks...

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 4 місяці тому

      @@toddplevinsky4704 it’s a little complicated. I have two data systems in Drax. I use an AiM MXP to collect CAN data along with additional sensors, it has a dashboard so that’s my primary data and in cockpit device. That MXP sends the information through its output to a vBOX. That device also logs, however it also has two cameras and overlays the logged information onto video. You can use either one of these separately however together they give me redundancy. If one fails I still have data. It’s this vBOX that answers your question of the graphical overly.

    • @toddplevinsky4704
      @toddplevinsky4704 4 місяці тому

      @@johndefini3732 I greatly appreciate the response. I think for now, I am just going to try and replicate what you did at WG - to my capabilities. First season on track for me so, while the graphics are amazing, I will put that aside for season. I do appreciate the methodical inputs. I struggle with a smooth 5th to 4th to 3rd. My heel/toe is not fast enough and my brake window closes real fast. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @PeterKrauseProCoach
    @PeterKrauseProCoach 4 місяці тому

    Damn, that thing sounds GREAT!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 4 місяці тому

      @PeterKrauseProCoach thank you Peter. It's the one unique thing about Drax, I have even the other E46M3 guys asking me what in the world did I do to make it sound like that!!

  • @jfritz7000
    @jfritz7000 9 місяців тому

    Wow, amazing car, awesome driving! What's your suspension setup?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 9 місяців тому

      Nothing super special....MCS 2 way non remote, ground control front anti-roll bar, no rear bar installed, lots of negative camber. Thanks for the props!

    • @jfritz7000
      @jfritz7000 9 місяців тому

      @@johndefini3732 Nice.... that thing looks so dialed in. You've got so much pace with it (1:08's!) and it appears relatively "effortless" at the same time. Just very smooth overall. 👍

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 9 місяців тому

      @jfritz7000 thanks man, the car is setup really well. 1:08 and I missed apex on T7 a few times! My AiM said my theoretical best was 1:07.3. If I throw brand new tires on rather than my scrubs I'm thinking 1:06s.

    • @jfritz7000
      @jfritz7000 9 місяців тому

      @@johndefini3732 That's just nuts -- keep showing those newer P cars who's boss in your 20 yr old E46! Hah. What orgs do you typically run with at NJMP? Any chance you'll be there May 24/25 with PCA?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 9 місяців тому

      @jfritz7000 I run primarily with NNJR PCA, Chin, HOD, and TrackXperienz. I unfortunately will not be at t-bolt with NNJR end of May cause I'll be at ViR with chin. I ran the new repave at T-bolt, I got a video on my channel :)

  • @christurbo951
    @christurbo951 9 місяців тому

    Took me 2 attempts, but got it done. I was underneath on my back with my eyes closed aligning the shaft with one hand while aligning the fork on the other side. Don’t use Gorilla tape lol!!!. You video was super helpful!

  • @MrCooperyau
    @MrCooperyau 9 місяців тому

    Nice driving John! 👊

  • @rsrdan
    @rsrdan 10 місяців тому

    Outstanding

  • @christurbo951
    @christurbo951 11 місяців тому

    The clutch started to slip in my 996 turbo today. Not looking forward to this.

  • @vitojin9784
    @vitojin9784 Рік тому

    what gearbox setup is this? H pattern dog box?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 Рік тому

      This is a Gearmotiv dogbox with a dogleg pattern 5spd

  • @maintenancethrottle
    @maintenancethrottle Рік тому

    Nice! 👍 Well done, sir. Great vid.

  • @hyper1le486
    @hyper1le486 Рік тому

    There too. 132.93 ZL1 1LE Great weekend track was fast. Awesome dtiving

  • @gogunbaba
    @gogunbaba Рік тому

    Hey John, what type of trans/diff do you have in the car? It looks like it is setup perfect for the power and track use.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 Рік тому

      I have a Gearmotiv Dogbox and a stock M3 LSD with a 4.10 ring & pinion

  • @marionfisk7926
    @marionfisk7926 Рік тому

    You UA-cam videographers you need to get a second person to hold your phone or the GoPro while you’re trying to do your demonstration it’s very hard to show how to do something when you’re trying to hold a camera and do the work you’re trying to do or if you can’t get a person put your camera on a tripod it would make it a match easier job for you to show mechanical work if you’re not trying to hold the camera and do it at the same time

  • @ihmcguinness
    @ihmcguinness Рік тому

    What else was done here? Sounds amazing.

  • @I53-624
    @I53-624 Рік тому

    What headers?

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 Рік тому

    Nice job John!

  • @jmgaudiovideoinc2553
    @jmgaudiovideoinc2553 Рік тому

    Nice lap John!

  • @stevehoagland1179
    @stevehoagland1179 Рік тому

    I wonder if the driver knew they were 20 mph or so slow in T2 and T3?

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 Рік тому

    Time for the GTR to get bigger turbos

  • @Petrol_fix
    @Petrol_fix 2 роки тому

    Epic video. Even still! Thank you

  • @fstlnj29
    @fstlnj29 2 роки тому

    John, what transmission is that? Stock e46? diff? Thank you! Doing some research and could use the info

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 роки тому

      At the time of this video it was 5spd zf trans mission with a oem rear differential (oem lsd too). Remember the 5 and 6 spds have the same gear ratios as 6spd just missing the 6th gear. We swap the trans for weight savings not gear ratios. Now the car has a 4.10 rear , cams, intake and tune. I'll be at RAtl this coming weekend. We'll see how the times differ

    • @fstlnj29
      @fstlnj29 2 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 Than you! Then it is/was very close to my e36, s54 with a 3.64 diff. I am working on installation of a DCT and there are a few ratios to choose from. Be safe, drive it like you stole it!

  • @raf_track_vids
    @raf_track_vids 2 роки тому

    Damn that's flying. What mods?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 роки тому

      Thanks man... appreciate the kind words. I'm running TT3 spec so 2950lbs with me, cams, tune, exhaust, MSC 2way, Michelin scrubs

  • @XJaysznX
    @XJaysznX 2 роки тому

    Bro follow that 15,000 oil change intervals

  • @dbnzt
    @dbnzt 2 роки тому

    Fml ty for info

  • @OneShotKilla_
    @OneShotKilla_ 2 роки тому

    What exhaust setup do u have ?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 роки тому

      Bimmerworld race with custom Soul Performance fabricated rear section, basically a straight pipe with the tiniest resonator imaginable. Suppersprint headers

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    Just rewatched this. Man I look like I'm standing still!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      It's about the same time difference as your GT3 and me... 6 seconds

    • @ericliu8161
      @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732It'll be fun next season with the Cayman. I'll try to keep up!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      @@ericliu8161 such a sand bagger, lol

  • @jorgej5916
    @jorgej5916 3 роки тому

    Very informative video! Is the 996 Turbo be an easier Clutch assembly to work on? what city/region is your shop located? thanks.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      996 is about the same effort when all is compared. I'm in Northeastern NJ

    • @jorgej5916
      @jorgej5916 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 Ok Thanks! By the way, Any trusted or acquainted Souther California Porsche Mechanic to recommended please?

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    Great driving John

  • @crispikreme
    @crispikreme 3 роки тому

    Great video doing the clutch on my 997 this week. Thankfully I have a lift and hydraulic tranny jack.

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 3 роки тому

    Great video, shaking was not noticeable. I'm doing this job but I'm dropping the engine and transmission together.

  • @SoulPerformanceProducts
    @SoulPerformanceProducts 3 роки тому

    Love it! - Mike

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    Awesome driving John! At least a half second there from the traffic!

  • @nyuaznguy
    @nyuaznguy 3 роки тому

    woot some video of me before scott takes off...

  • @niptuck170
    @niptuck170 3 роки тому

    That guy was dangerous. And I don't get how he was in white.

  • @A-TeamRacingZA
    @A-TeamRacingZA 3 роки тому

    have you programmed your mk60 with the motorsport software

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      No but sounds interesting... please explain :)

    • @A-TeamRacingZA
      @A-TeamRacingZA 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 not sure if you did it was going to ask how. but iv been reading up it needs to be bench flashed and only certain model abs can be done. want to fit abs to our e36

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      @@A-TeamRacingZA I'll ask some folks that are more knowledge on the mk60

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      Igot this from a buddy of mine......."People can be talking about one of two things. Any E46 M3 MK60 unit can be recalibrated to match the CSL parameters. There are also a subset of MK60 units that can be used for Race ABS applications which requires a bench flash of a map specifically set to your chassis. Any ZCP/CSL unit can accept the Race ABS programming and any E46 M3 MK60 who's computer number ends in 813.3 can also. Please see below how to tell the difference and note that BMW does not consider the 818.3 and 813.3 units to be different part numbers. So you'll need to see the exact unit you're buying to be sure."

    • @A-TeamRacingZA
      @A-TeamRacingZA 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 awesome Wil check tomorrow the part no on this I have. I Will need to find out who can flash we I live. Thanks for the info.

  • @jmgaudiovideoinc2553
    @jmgaudiovideoinc2553 3 роки тому

    About 14 turns to late. Guy was so far off line

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    Fun times!

  • @chris-graham
    @chris-graham 3 роки тому

    What's the programming for the channel in the aim?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      Channel settings....function: voltage, generic 0-5v, sampling frequency 2hz, no decimal I have an icon on my MXP that displays when voltage for this sensor is greater than 3v

    • @chris-graham
      @chris-graham 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 Awesome, thanks. I'm experimenting with a digital status - just so it gets logged as 0 or 1 in the data. I'll let you know if it works or not!

    • @chris-graham
      @chris-graham 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 I ended up using a 1k resistor between 5vref and signal and set the channel to digital status with on = high

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      @@chris-graham that's probably a cleaner way to do it. Boolean 0 or 1 rather than "greater than value". Glad it worked out though!

    • @mobne
      @mobne 3 роки тому

      Please explain more about the pigtail. I have a motec m150 that I want the abs light to work with. I have had it to an led light before but I don’t remember how it was wired.

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    Nice driving John!

  • @alevy3817
    @alevy3817 3 роки тому

    Was this a late day session in red?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      Yes, it was my last session when I was running with a destroyed left front wheel bearing (might have been open track actually). I came in early as it was starting to sound really bad, plus I was having oil temp issues. Decided to call it quits.

    • @alevy3817
      @alevy3817 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 I was in the Alfa 4C… your time is a mere 8 seconds faster than mine … nice driving brother - especially with that disaster waiting to happen at the hub.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      @@alevy3817 what.... active camber is not a good thing ;)

    • @alevy3817
      @alevy3817 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 hahahaha. Active aero yes, camber, not so much

  • @jonathanpal3102
    @jonathanpal3102 3 роки тому

    Fantastic word, and now the love and helpfulness you show us at the track makes a lot more sense.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      Thanks Jon!! Always enjoy helping and when its track and car stuff it just makes it sweeter :)

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    I think you can get a 28 from just a stronger commitment to throttle on exit

  • @kaiwenli3432
    @kaiwenli3432 3 роки тому

    Great Driving, I'm in the white fiat, had some problem that laps over-revved the engine to 8k. Wish I was able to get out of the way earlier lol.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      Were you the Fiata? Epic license plate!

    • @kaiwenli3432
      @kaiwenli3432 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 Ye, day ended with a 1:19 and one of the instructors took it out and mange to get a 1:17. With around 200HP this thing is great lol

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      @@kaiwenli3432 I was speaking to John Gaydos. I think he is the one that went out in your car.

    • @kaiwenli3432
      @kaiwenli3432 3 роки тому

      @@johndefini3732 Oh ye it was him, I know his name was John but didn’t know his last name

  • @bundastyles4847
    @bundastyles4847 3 роки тому

    Looks like the car came together really well! That's some great driving. 💯💯 Saw a few really reluctant point by's. loll.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 роки тому

      Thank you so much.... yes, car is working out wonderfully!

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 роки тому

    Great driving John!