X3M Autocross

richard in NC · 08-01-2022, 02:14 PM

I just attended a Sandlapper CCA chapter Autocross at the BMW Performance Center. First time on that course with the X3M. We only got in 3 runs before torrential rains hit shut us down for a while. Here is my best run which put me mid pack across all the BMWs there including all manner of M3s, M Coupes, full on track cars, and an older X5.

I believe my settings for the run were comfort steering, sport + suspension, sport throttle, MDM, 4WD sport and paddle shifting (I think). I need to go full DSC off and get into launch control, as I was definitely loosing time at the start.

We later did non timed runs in the wet. The X3M still did well but I didn't push it nearly as hard.

Enjoy: https://vimeo.com/735525940

Jbh165nc · 08-01-2022, 04:35 PM

Sounds awesome! That’s the correct link?

Marmugmotleocay · 08-01-2022, 05:12 PM

Very cool !

richard in NC · 08-01-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbh165nc

Sounds awesome! That’s the correct link?

Yes. Should take you straight to the video.

anthemavm · 08-01-2022, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

I just attended a Sandlapper CCA chapter Autocross at the BMW Performance Center. First time on that course with the X3M. We only got in 3 runs before torrential rains hit shut us down for a while. Here is my best run which put me mid pack across all the BMWs there including all manner of M3s, M Coupes, full on track cars, and an older X5.

I believe my settings for the run were comfort steering, sport + suspension, sport throttle, MDM, 4WD sport and paddle shifting (I think). I need to go full DSC off and get into launch control, as I was definitely loosing time at the start.

We later did non timed runs in the wet. The X3M still did well but I didn't push it nearly as hard.

Enjoy: https://vimeo.com/735525940

Looks like a blast, what did you record that on? I am doing a Speed Ventures day at California Speedway this Saturday.

richard in NC · 08-02-2022, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by anthemavm

Looks like a blast, what did you record that on? I am doing a Speed Ventures day at California Speedway this Saturday.

An old GoPro with a suction cup mount to the windshield. I did have a rattle with the mount but it sounds resolved.

anthemavm · 08-02-2022, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

An old GoPro with a suction cup mount to the windshield. I did have a rattle with the mount but it sounds resolved.

Thanks, I bought a hero 10 go pro to record and plan on using the suction cup mount.

harperium · 08-02-2022, 03:29 PM

I did autocross half a dozen times in the summer of '16 with a 320i xDrive.

At the end of the summer, an instructor (very skilled) drove my 320 and posted a better time than most lesser experienced drivers with M3s...

The driver matters more than the car. Even a lowly 320 is amazing in the hands of a skilled driver.

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richard in NC Colonel 1231 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	X3M Autocross I just attended a Sandlapper CCA chapter Autocross at the BMW Performance Center. First time on that course with the X3M. We only got in 3 runs before torrential rains hit shut us down for a while. Here is my best run which put me mid pack across all the BMWs there including all manner of M3s, M Coupes, full on track cars, and an older X5. I believe my settings for the run were comfort steering, sport + suspension, sport throttle, MDM, 4WD sport and paddle shifting (I think). I need to go full DSC off and get into launch control, as I was definitely loosing time at the start. We later did non timed runs in the wet. The X3M still did well but I didn't push it nearly as hard. Enjoy: https://vimeo.com/735525940 __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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harperium Major 1319 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: G80 M3cx Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I did autocross half a dozen times in the summer of '16 with a 320i xDrive. At the end of the summer, an instructor (very skilled) drove my 320 and posted a better time than most lesser experienced drivers with M3s... The driver matters more than the car. Even a lowly 320 is amazing in the hands of a skilled driver.
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