New Z4M owner

[Ed Doe]

Thanks Ed, I'm based in Woking so very happy for a meet - those Tillets look the business and would love to have a nose whenever possible. Give me a shout.
Loving the steering wheel in the pic as well - I want to get mine re-done very similar.
First track day period so any and all advice welcome.
I've currently got B12s and PS4s on mine but as you say still getting used to the car.

Willdo, I think I'll next be down in Frimley in it in July, will keep you posted
I liked the wheel, but have since changed it for a Momo Mod.07 wheel, which I prefer

I started tracking my 3.0si on b12s with PS4s, it's not a bad base to start out on, should definitely feel a bit sharper than on stock suspension.

Not to be argumentative, but if you're a novice I'd personally avoid Cadwell too, it's a fantastic track for sure, but its unofficial nickname as the 'mini-nurburgring' is well deserved - it's narrow, the run-off is very short before you interface with something hard, there are elevation changes, unsighted corners and areas under trees. It's not a track I've done yet (although I really want to), but I would not recommend it as a novice, unless you a) have a much higher sense of self-preservation than me or b) enjoy scaring yourself.

I'd try and get out at Bedford as a first track day, or Abingdon as an airfield day - both have plenty of run-off so you can focus on how the car feels under you and slowly build the speed without feeling terrified.
Brands would also be relatively good as they run novice days which means you'll not be intimidated by weekend racers getting some testing in divebombing you on the brakes.

[bigwinn]

Thanks Ed, I'm based in Woking so very happy for a meet - those Tillets look the business and would love to have a nose whenever possible. Give me a shout.
Loving the steering wheel in the pic as well - I want to get mine re-done very similar.
First track day period so any and all advice welcome.
I've currently got B12s and PS4s on mine but as you say still getting used to the car.

Willdo, I think I'll next be down in Frimley in it in July, will keep you posted
I liked the wheel, but have since changed it for a Momo Mod.07 wheel, which I prefer

I started tracking my 3.0si on b12s with PS4s, it's not a bad base to start out on, should definitely feel a bit sharper than on stock suspension.

Not to be argumentative, but if you're a novice I'd personally avoid Cadwell too, it's a fantastic track for sure, but its unofficial nickname as the 'mini-nurburgring' is well deserved - it's narrow, the run-off is very short before you interface with something hard, there are elevation changes, unsighted corners and areas under trees. It's not a track I've done yet (although I really want to), but I would not recommend it as a novice, unless you a) have a much higher sense of self-preservation than me or b) enjoy scaring yourself.

I'd try and get out at Bedford as a first track day, or Abingdon as an airfield day - both have plenty of run-off so you can focus on how the car feels under you and slowly build the speed without feeling terrified.
Brands would also be relatively good as they run novice days which means you'll not be intimidated by weekend racers getting some testing in divebombing you on the brakes.

100% agreed on Bedford

Very safe place to test the car and your limits

[BMWZ4MC]

And 100% agree on avoiding Cadwell until you’re comfortable with the car at the limits

[BMWZ4MC]

Just noticed you have your Elise as your sensible daily driver.... mmmm

Exige - an Elise would be too soft to use as a daily

[flimper]

Not to be argumentative, but if you're a novice I'd personally avoid Cadwell too, it's a fantastic track for sure, but its unofficial nickname as the 'mini-nurburgring' is well deserved - it's narrow, the run-off is very short before you interface with something hard, there are elevation changes, unsighted corners and areas under trees. It's not a track I've done yet (although I really want to), but I would not recommend it as a novice, unless you a) have a much higher sense of self-preservation than me or b) enjoy scaring yourself.

Re Cadwell, I suppose it depends if you intend to drive the track 10/10ths or not. I didn't want to so was happy there Am thinking of Goodwood as a possibility, again driving at 7/10ths, so Ed you'd probably lap me

[Ed Doe]

Re Cadwell, I suppose it depends if you intend to drive the track 10/10ths or not. I didn't want to so was happy there Am thinking of Goodwood as a possibility, again driving at 7/10ths, so Ed you'd probably lap me

It's a fair comment, and totally understand that - my point was just that it's easier to get a good feel for the car near the limit with comparably less risk should you accidentally overstep the limit on a track such as Bedford I totally agree if you're extremely sensible (unlike me ) and can maintain a comfortable margin under the limit of yourself and the car without getting carried away then you could theoretically go anywhere - Cadwell looks fantastic, Goodwood is also a great circuit! I realise we're just using different words to articulate the same thing at this point

[1536Z4]

Welcome to the forum and emptying your wallet rather quickly