Re: don't touch that M3 just yet

[Mat635@xxxxxxx]

Duane C. writes:

<< If you're going to do some competitive events like autocross, the # 1
 upgrade is, without a doubt, to have a spare set of wheels with "R"
 compound tires.  After that, a Schroth Ralleye 4 harness to keep you in the
 seat. >>


While Duane gave great advice (as he usually does) prior to this
statement..........I've really gotta disagree with the above (well, the light-
duty harness is an excellent idea).

Run street tires at auto-X's and track events until you are consistently
beating the guys who are running stickies (trust me, it will happen soon
enough). It's hard enough to pick up a lot of car control skills when you're a
beginner in an M3, why aggravate that fact by getting sticky tires that will
allow you to 'overlook' your mistakes.

I think you should first concentrate on getting the basics down (about a
season or so of auto-x'ing and/or 4-5 schools), then modify your suspension to
suit your tastes (make an educated purchase, don't just buy something because
a few guys said they liked it), and _then_ when you have become comfortable
with your suspension, etc... and are around advanced level (or better) at
drivers schools, then you might want to look into stickies.

Thanks for the soapbox. Good luck with your new baby!

Matt Meakin 
#121191
Tarheel Chapter / SCCA / ISOP
'88 325iS (club racer under construction)
'79 635CSi euro (my baby)
'79 635CSi euro (faaaaast daily driver)

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