1:43

1.43.07 personal best from my first time running Laguna Seca in the E46.
My goal was to beat my F80's lap from pre-repave, a 1.41.81. However the weather didn't want to cooperate and I only had a session or two to capitalize on. Still happy with the time despite the circumstances.
This years trip was sort of a fail...
Rained the entire day Saturday and had streams/wet-spots all day Sunday. That damn turn 3 river.
The same exact thing happen the other two times I came with the F80.
I've never had a completely dry day and it definitely messes with me. I don't really know what the limits of the track are and I don't want to end up in a wall. So there is a fine risk/reward. :(
Also had to fight the 90db limit. Blew sound (92.5) on Saturday and would have been kicked out after a second offense. Most laps I short shifted and veered off line to the left. That worked.
This was later on the second day . So I went for it and stayed in it compared to all my other laps. Clearly it helped since I PB'd. Was able to carry more speed.
I really think a 1.40 is doable if I actually had a full proper dry day.
Just cant take things at the speed I want. Which also effects the lines I decide to take.
Will find a better time of the year for a fourth Laguna trip in 2024. Until then...
Laguna Seca Raceway 12/31/2023 hosted by SpeedSF. Red group (Open Passing 1)
Suspension:
- TC Kline D/A coilovers
- Ground Control camber plates
- Bimmerworld sway bar links
- Rogue Engineering strut bar
Brakes:
- AP Racing 9660 front bbk
- Stoptech slotted rear rotors
- Raybestos ST45/43 brake pads
- ECS brake lines
- Bimmerworld brass brake bushings
Wheels:
- Apex EC-7 18x10et25 wheels
- Kumho V730 265 tires (day 4)
Engine:
- Beisan VANOS
- BE/ARP rod bearings
- Radium oil catch can
- Eventuri carbon intake
- Megan Replica muffler
Chassis:
- 3350lbs full tank
- RTD REVO1 reverse lockout shifter
- OMP WRC-R XL bucket seat
- Brey Krause seat mounts
- SCHROTH Flexi 6 point harness
- Autopower roll bar
- Rogue Engineering transmission bushings
- Powerflex diff/subframe bushings
- Turner subframe reinforcement
- DIY rear seat delete
- Full interior
- Garmin Catalyst lap timer

[@tractioncontroldelete]

What a joy to watch and listen to

[@granautismo42069]

Yooo nice

[@marvinzhang3734]

Bro, that is such a great run! are we in the same group today?

[@Driver_407]

Yo, I was in red both days. There were a few other dark E46M on Sunday tho.

[@user-hr2zy7ct8h]

I was sure your car has power upgrades. Good job.

[@Driver_407]

Stock engine aside from intake.