Z4m gt3rs chase (lost obvs) track

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:20 pm

castle combe a few weeks ago. Anecdotally this gt3rs (tristan's) passed me on my first track day must be over 10 years ago now! Remember what a beast we thought it was/sounded (had a 968cs at the time). Nice to keep in touch, were my tyres not so knackered I've had half a chance with him in the past, but it made a decent video comparison.
There's some Citroen Xantia content in here to add to the fun

Matt.13 · Post by **Matt.13** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:28 am

Great video. Thanks for sharing

Ed Doe · Post by **Ed Doe** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:15 pm

Christ your car goes like a stabbed rat, and sounds amazing!

Nice one Tom, very cool. Watching this makes me desperate to get on track again!

AndyBeech · Post by **AndyBeech** » Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:11 pm

Nice mate, enjoyed that.

How many laps the tires lasting?

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:37 pm

AndyBeech wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:11 pm Nice mate, enjoyed that. How many laps the tires lasting?

Thanks. They're a048 so they stand up well, some sessions might have been 15 laps. Trouble is they're about 7 years old and haven't been stored well, outright grip is very poor.
I remember reading you were complaining about tearing up your tyres a bit? One of the most important things to save the fronts is to have at least - ve 2.5 degrees of camber, otherwise doesnt matter what tyres you have the outer edges will get a roasting.

beanie · Post by **beanie** » Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:18 pm

Bloody hell, a Citroen Xantia, and on track too!

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:32 pm

incredible performance from the z4.....

RedUn · Post by **RedUn** » Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:39 pm

Spot on Tom, fully on the hunt there!

Vanne · Post by **Vanne** » Sat Oct 17, 2020 8:07 am

Hi Tom, Nice driving mate!! thats fer sure.. but dont be fooled mate, if you stick a semi capable person in that gt3rs, there is no way in hell you could keep up.. unless the gt3rs is being driven by a rich kid or old fart who doesnt know how to drive.

There is a HUGE difference in HP /handeling between these 2 cars, even if you have cans/cams/cats/ other mods.. Not trying to take anything away from you in terms of driving mate, i know you can peddle mate, much better than me (cos i cant drive my way out of a wet paper bag), but the gt3RS is JUST such a better car.. its miles ahead of us.

either way, impressive driving man! Jolly good show ol chap

Ive always said, the Porsche is such a good package, it makes a good driver great, where as our platform is extremely rewarding, but very difficult to drive fast, you make it seem easy, so hat off man to you.

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:33 am

beanie wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:18 pm Bloody hell, a Citroen Xantia, and on track too!

Check out some of the YouTube vids... down on power but the suspension set up was a marvel

AndyBeech · Post by **AndyBeech** » Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:02 pm

TomK wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:37 pm
AndyBeech wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:11 pm Nice mate, enjoyed that. How many laps the tires lasting?
Thanks. They're a048 so they stand up well, some sessions might have been 15 laps. Trouble is they're about 7 years old and haven't been stored well, outright grip is very poor.
I remember reading you were complaining about tearing up your tyres a bit? One of the most important things to save the fronts is to have at least - ve 2.5 degrees of camber, otherwise doesnt matter what tyres you have the outer edges will get a roasting.

Yep good point, and one I've been considering. Trying to balance road use with track use but its almost an impossible task though camber plates might help with being able to adjust on the fly. Is -2.5 liveable on the road in your opinion and can you get it without camber plates (guessing shimming)?

ph001 · Post by **ph001** » Sat Oct 17, 2020 5:13 pm

Great vid! What happened at 1:20... was all over the shop with what seemed like little provocation. Handled it well though

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Oct 17, 2020 6:42 pm

Enjoyed that. Nice

Clobber · Post by **Clobber** » Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:17 am

Dude can drive !! Nice vid thanks

Babw · Post by **Babw** » Sun Oct 18, 2020 8:45 pm

Great driving and Z4M keeping the hands moving as per usual at speed! As Vanne says above, the Z4M is just a completely different animal to a mid engined Porsche. The 911 are not really rear engined anymore, the traction and stability they have is astounding. I took my 987.2 to Blyton for it's first track outing yesterday and even in the grease with Cup 2's the stability offered really took me by surprise.

When I drive the Z4 I know I'm in for a rollercoaster and skirting on the edge of grip but in the Porsche it's full send if you're silly it does snap but you get very good feedback. So to go at the speed you were, fair play to you.

Here's a 1.15 lap at Blyton outer yesterday, look at the relatively little if any steering correction on braking, turn in or exit I have to make.

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