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Its been a while since I posted anything so thought I would share a vid of a recent track day. Its the second time I have driven on a track, last time was 6 years ago, so excuse the poor lines etc

https://youtu.be/F86YQJDol6s

Project wise things have stalled since my little one was born and I have distracted myself with another garage project.

Attended a test day at pukekohe yesterday. Heaps of fun driving on a track. The old girl held up well with no issues and cruised home afterwards. ?

Torque wrenches can be calibrated. Im not sure of a commercial place to do this for the public. We require calibaration at my place of work so have the capability to do it for in house equipment

In the last 12 hrs I have seen

• A motorcycle riding up the pavement against traffic then cutting across 4 lanes to take an exit on the other side of the road
• Stopped to watch a people mover take 3 erratic laps of a roundabout while the occupants discussed where to go
• Followed a car where the driver decided the best way to navigate merge was to stop dead and wait till traffic cleared..
• And finally minutes after that a car weaving within its lane hitting the curb

If I had been driving for the last 12 hours you could almost explain witnessing a large number of poor driving events, but no I have only covered 15km...

WTF?

It would be naive to think they are not also playing the game. The distinction may be how well hidden the cheat is. Ie hidden within maps or step changes in test performance.

Its a bit different. in this case as the onboard computer detects a test in progress and modifies its operating parameters to generate a pass. This goes against the intent of the test and standard being tested for. A direct cheat.

This behaviour is not uncommon in various industries as to standardise product comparison across the board specific tests are done which can be detected by the test item due the specific criteria of the test.

Anything with an specific target for fuel/energy consumption, emissions even noise level are open to these kind of cheats. VW were caught on this occasion.

11 also.

Probably a better representation of the amount of time spent in traffic or glaring at the slow car in the fast lane ahead of me than actual observation ability....

I would report it. By not reporting it your sending a message you are an easy target easily intimidated. You are also denying the police the opportunity to react. If we desire safer communities to live in be prepared to put a little effort in to upholding that community I say.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qzNZCnUYtzo

M3 installation

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PXSnNZt3NiI

Koni adjustable insert directions here. Its the only reference to an insert for e36 I have come across.

That is indeed a rare find, im not sure if they are still available making it even harder to get. US guys seen to enjoy these kits.

The little silver compact who ran a red light in Otahuhu this morning because you thought you could out run the truck who had the green light. Didnt consider it was 2 lanes that had green did you. Your bloody lucky I dont take green as go but always wait a few seconds first. Even then it was close enough.

RED MEANS STOP FOR F!&K SAKE!

This is what happens when innocent bmw is left to play with cousin Pontiac..

Lol we won our week about a year ago. Great fun watching the votes add up. Voted.

Looks shiny what's is your plan for an air box? I have my molds still if you want to have a go with them. Staggered trumpets look good too.

Awesome!

Nice! What benefits does this design have over the more typical setup. Operating range? OA power?

This was the Chinese guy and had been here for 3 weeks on holiday in a rented Ford Ranger.

The thing that got me is they both ended up colliding in the ditch off the road. The kiwi pulled left, brakes and took to the ditch to avoid.

Why the F did the tourist follow him all the way to the accident scene??

Another unfortunate reality of drivers not used driving on opposite sides of the road. In a panic situation normal reaction is to steer for the ditch, in his case he reacted accordingly only it was the wrong ditch to aim for. In his native coutry the ditch on the right is the place to escape.

Yup did mine diy

Pics and info in this thread

http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/34573-help-steering-wheel-recondition/?fromsearch=1

Nice! Cross sectioned things are a fantastic way of displaying the hidden complexity of something. I would spend hours pouring over this.

A few simple design upgrade's and you could negate having to weld stiffness an nuts. Dosnt need scanning just tape measure to get oa dims.

i think that is in onehunga? im not great on auckland suburbs yet, learning now i am coming up more and more often. if so, could have been the one.

Its Otahuhu, close but not quite. Otahuhu has its own driving rules based on the prinicpals of driving as slow as possible with minimal acceleration so that when you stop suddenly to perform a random 48 point turn in peak traffic the person behind will hit you at a slower speed. Safer for everyone really...

Had a look at it over lunch. Not perfect but close. PM your email for the model. Will do an external mold next.

Yeah no problem.

How we usually do it is create a part with the surface finish required. Suspend or support it on pins in a mold and cast silicone around it. Split the silicone into halves to leave a cavity in which you mold the part. Can do as you say but the desired surface finish may be harder to achieve.

Either way the cad is easy enough. Can give you both models. Will have a play tomorrow to see what I can come up with.

Can do the cad.

Will need

- overall diameter

-Dimple diameter

-Dimple count per circular ring

-shifter stalk diameter at threads assuming it has some

That will get a "close enough" prototype.