M5 on the track

[SpecialK]

So I took the 03' to the streets of willow yesterday and was impressed. There was little to no understeer as people told me it would have. There was a little of oversteer but it was controllable for the most part. I ran 2 consistent 96 second laps which really surprised me, in fact I outran a couple of the guys with GT3's! So overall it was great. I totaly recommend it as the car is more fun than you would think, although I think a brake upgrade is in line because there were a few reports of flames coming from my brakes on a few laps!!!!

[Nick_318is]

Throw some more aggressive pads on it and upgrade the brake fluid and it will probably do pretty well. Enjoy the track, you have probably caught the bug by now.

[witeshark]

That sounds like major fun

[RoadsterMadness]

Originally Posted by SpecialK

So overall it was great. I totaly recommend it as the car is more fun than you would think, although I think a brake upgrade is in line because there were a few reports of flames coming from my brakes on a few laps!!!!

I have only a few little words for you my friend with the oh so amazing car - BREMBO Big Brake Kit & Super Blue Ate Fluid with some good pads - accept no substitute!

[witeshark]

Yeah, after tracking, street brakes need servicing. My bro is in stock Miata and he's told me all about it.

[SpecialK]

After driving the same track previously in a 993, There is not a whole lot I would change on the car. It had more power than I could totally make use of, and it was pretty stable, the brakes were disappointing, so those need a change, and tires. But even in comparison with a porsche, it was very impressive.

[witeshark]

Try not to be disappointed in the brakes; they are not track rated! Track brakes are a lot more like racing brakes.

[denyo77]

and next time, post a vid

[SpecialK]

haha will do!