1:38

1.38.63 personal best from my third time running Laguna Seca in the F80.
Finally had the chance to run Laguna in the dry. Was excellent. No river at turn 3!!!! YAY
Was laying down 1.38-39 from the very first session to the last. Still have some room to improve but I am happy with my new PB. Down from a 1.41.81 in the wet - dec 2022 before the repave.

After comparing my Garmin lap traces to my bimmerboyz friends. There are several sections that I am 5-10mph slower in comparison. Need to try and grow some balls on a few corners and match their speeds. Can definitely shave this down a good bit after reviewing data.

Finally upgraded my Apex staggered wheels to a square 10.5 Bimmerworld setup. Running 295 all around and it was worth the upgrade over 275/305. Much more front-end grip. The car does NOT want to slide anymore. Very hooked up. Can also stop wasting my rears and rotate.
Was also my first time running RE71RS on the F80. They did not disappoint.

I think that I need to upgrade my spring rates on these super sticky tires. Had a little rear rubbing but nothing that I haven't already had on my old setup.
I also feel a front sway bar would help out. Didn't notice the front rolling at laguna like I did out at Streets of willow and buttonwillow. Maybe it is the tire difference, ECF vs RE71? The walls are much stiffer on RE71, I know that.

7/26/22 track day hosted by Speed SF. Red Group (Fast - Open Passing 1).

16' BMW F80 M3
Suspension:
- TC Kline coilovers/camber plates
- Bimmerworld front monoball
- SPL rear toe arm
- Powerflex diff bracket/bushings

Brakes:
- AP Racing 9660 brake kit
- PFC 333f/08r brake pads
- Spiegler brake lines

Wheels:
- Bimmerworld TA5R 18/10.5/ET36 wheels (New)
- Bridgestone RE71RS 295 tires (Day 5 - bought used with wheels)

Engine:
- VTT crankhub
- VRSF charge/j pipe
- Active Autowerke midpipe
- Bootmod3 CS tune

Chassis:
- Full Interior
- Turner skid plate

Recording:
- Garmin Catalyst laptimer
- DJI Omso 4 + DJI Mic 2 + purple panda lav