Nurburgring lap

[dannyg_m3]

Hi All,

Hope you're all getting out in your Zed's now that the weather is on the up!

I've just come back from a trip to the 'Ring in my Z4M Coupe.

Managed an 8:00 minute lap on this video which as you can see has two fairly major traffic / yellow flag sections.

In the afternoon I did a 7:47 with only one small hold up but unfortunately my GoPro ran out of battery, however I do have the data on Harry's Lap timer

Car felt great, and really happy with it, but I now plan to put a M3 GTS spoiler on the boot to help with high speed stability as she get's a little light at the back end.

Here's the lap, hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UbhDkEDEFQ

[AlfaScozzesi]

Great lap and thanks for posting.

What else is different to standard on your coupe?

[dannyg_m3]

Hard engine / gearbox mounts
H&R adjustable roll bars
KW Clubsport dampers
BBK
Apex wheels with R888R tyres
4 plate LSD

Thanks for your comments

[Viren]

Awesome driving! On the edge

[Fishy Dave]

Nice, smooth lap, showed patience in traffic too.
Any changes to exhaust or induction?

[TomK]

Great lap, and video, thanks for sharing. I've never seen a vid that manages to show the elevation change so well for some reason. I must go one day.
Who built the diff for you? Did you keep the same final drive? Big improvement over stock? Cheers

[dannyg_m3]

Yes it has a Gruppe M induction kit and BCS power valve back boxes... Off topic, but I want a decat mid section next..

JC Racing built the diff... standard final drive, but the 4 plate system really secures the back end under acceleration..

[D4dawg]

Nice buddy
Loving the running in stickers on glass;)
Also good to see additional brake lights on the si

[Killiestu]

Cracking lap mate, I go every year but on my bike, the key is to be smooth...but you clearly already know that

[buzyg]

Nice driving

[Chris_D]

Not wanting to sound pedantic but ur missin about 20secs from dottinger arent u? Was hoping to see what ur vmax would look like there but vid cuts early
U thought about using the video overlay for harrys lap timer?
And i thought u took carrussel pretty swift - that would have shakien my fillings out

[mmm-five]

Not wanting to sound pedantic but ur missin about 20secs from dottinger arent u? Was hoping to see what ur vmax would look like there but vid cuts early
U thought about using the video overlay for harrys lap timer?
And i thought u took carrussel pretty swift - that would have shakien my fillings out

It's a Bridge-to-Gantry lap, not a full lap - and the video starts just after he passes under the Bridge.

It seems to stop before he's gone under the Gantry though - although not by much

Although if it was recorded on a track day, then you'd be hitting the Bridge much fast than if you'd just left the barriers - but that would only add 5 seconds - so still a very quick lap.

Best I can manage nowadays is about 8m30s - unless my mate in his 500bhp R33 GTR is acting as pace setter/bulldozer

[Argenta]

Frisky driving!
Oh the 888 whine.. havent heard that since my Fiat Coupe.
Seems the first half was exceptionally quick, from the carusell onwards I think I could match. Only made 8.44 yet but on stock suspension and tires.
is that a crash harness to your helmet? (Forgot the name of it)

[dannyg_m3]

Vmax on the track is true 155 mph on the limter down Dottinger.

I would like to know how to over lay the data from Harry's lap timer but I don't know how to!

I never push too hard on the second half of the circuit as it's very technical and one error results in definite barrier action- I love my car and don't want it in the barrier lol.

I have a HANS device attached to my helmet just in case....

Thanks for all the comments

[NavZ]

Awesome. I'm from South Africa and will be in Germany soon. Any chance you plan on going back to the ring any time soon? Would love to see a Z4M do the ring in person