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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Today, 08:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 659
Posted By captainaudio
This supposedly happened last weekend and there...

This supposedly happened last weekend and there are no leaves on the trees in the picture,

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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Today, 04:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 659
Posted By captainaudio
I can recommend a very good lawyer for water...

I can recommend a very good lawyer for water damage cases.
There was a severe water leak in my vacation house (see picture below) and I was able to sue the builder for his faulty installation of the...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) Today, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 403
Posted By captainaudio
It is very dependent on the environment you drive...

It is very dependent on the environment you drive in and the condition of the roads.

CA
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Today, 08:36 AM
Replies: 619
Views: 17,954
Posted By captainaudio
We have filled the block at the OMNI but there...

We have filled the block at the OMNI but there are still a few rooms available at Carlsons.

CA
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Today, 07:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
Rev Matching

Which one did you have in mind?


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Forum: General Automotive Forum Today, 02:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 282
Posted By captainaudio
Fun question: what car would you drive If you were a villain in an action movie?

Is Vin driving a BMW with RFTs?

If that is the case I would drive anything but a BMW and would lead him onto the FDR Drive. At about 63rd St. Vin is going to hit a pothole that will bubble his...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Yesterday, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By captainaudio
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:AN...

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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Yesterday, 03:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
A bit more detail. ...

A bit more detail.


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Understeer
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Yesterday, 03:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
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Understeer




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Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) Yesterday, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,238
Posted By captainaudio
Why all the negativity?

Not any more!

CA


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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Yesterday, 09:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
It is called "Heel and Toe" because on older cars...

It is called "Heel and Toe" because on older cars the brake and throttle were far apart. Even though now the technique is more "left side of the foot, right side of the foot" the heel and toe...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) Yesterday, 08:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
I'll make a note of it. CA

I'll make a note of it.

CA
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) Yesterday, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 374
Posted By captainaudio
How much will my taxes go up to pay for your...

How much will my taxes go up to pay for your driving lessons? :dunno:

So when does the new car arrive in the US?

CA
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 374
Posted By captainaudio
Buying a Race Track

In the unlikely event NASCAR does buy it I doubt that it will be the site of a cup race.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-20-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
Contrary to the belief of many "expert" MT...

Contrary to the belief of many "expert" MT drivers the difference between oversteer and understeer is not the way you hold on to the steering wheel. :rofl:

CA
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-20-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 348
Posted By captainaudio
http://www.suregrip-hvl.com/product_pics/fullsize/...

http://www.suregrip-hvl.com/product_pics/fullsize/DSC_0431.jpg...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-20-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
I agree with you about the nannies. I would never...

I agree with you about the nannies. I would never turn them off on the street but on the track they can get you to be overconfident.

I found the Formula Skip Barber cars to be great learning...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,238
Posted By captainaudio
I try to treat everyone with respect including...

I try to treat everyone with respect including all of those clueless people who don't think exactly like I do.

CA
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 374
Posted By captainaudio
:rofl: NASCAR is very good at managing race...

:rofl:

NASCAR is very good at managing race tracks and not just ovals.

Several NASCAR tracks (notably New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Daytona International) incorporate road racing tracks....
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 374
Posted By captainaudio
Mavbe NASCAR will buy it. CA

Mavbe NASCAR will buy it.

CA
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 374
Posted By captainaudio
That quote is usually attributed to Briggs...

That quote is usually attributed to Briggs Cunningham.

CA
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-20-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 374
Posted By captainaudio
Sorry, I already blew my race track budget....

Sorry,

I already blew my race track budget.

CA
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-20-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
You can tell that the Step rev matched because: ...

You can tell that the Step rev matched because:

1. You can hear the engine rev
2. You can watch the tachometer
3. The car will not suddenly slow down when you downshift



The 8 speed...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-20-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
What you experienced was classic trailing clutch...

What you experienced was classic trailing clutch oversteer (TCO). By not rev matching when you downshifted the engine was spinning much slower than the drive train, When the clutch was engaged the...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 05-20-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 889
Posted By captainaudio
OK you win, It's semantics. Steptronics and...

OK you win, It's semantics.

Steptronics and DCTs dont rev match.

I made the whole thing up to compensate for my complete lack of ability to master the unbelievably difficult task of learning...
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