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Read the WELCOME ALL BMWFANATICS post.
Hello S54 (Z4M Content)
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Appreciate it, Thanks guys.
I added such detail in my post as its really a remarkable event which almost died out, maybe because a lot of people don’t really know about it and are under the impression that Simola is the only hillclimb event in SA considering the way they market the crap out of it.
None the less, we have an awesome piece of road with times recorded on it dating back to the 19 fut-tsek era so in a way we get to go and test ourselves against the history books…
I hope the Krugersdorp hillclimb lives on because it was a fantastic experience and I would like to see more ///M’s tearing up the hill next time :cartel: (or take your Family/kids to go watch, its a great day out for people who love cars)
These are the results for the RWD N/A Class, don’t think we did too bad since according to this we placed in the top half.
(Full results can be seen here: Hill Climb - Full Result
Also here’s a clip of our stock S54’s screaming as we passed some of the spectators.
[video=youtube]
I added such detail in my post as its really a remarkable event which almost died out, maybe because a lot of people don’t really know about it and are under the impression that Simola is the only hillclimb event in SA considering the way they market the crap out of it.
None the less, we have an awesome piece of road with times recorded on it dating back to the 19 fut-tsek era so in a way we get to go and test ourselves against the history books…
I hope the Krugersdorp hillclimb lives on because it was a fantastic experience and I would like to see more ///M’s tearing up the hill next time :cartel: (or take your Family/kids to go watch, its a great day out for people who love cars)
These are the results for the RWD N/A Class, don’t think we did too bad since according to this we placed in the top half.
(Full results can be seen here: Hill Climb - Full Result
Also here’s a clip of our stock S54’s screaming as we passed some of the spectators.
[video=youtube]
Fordkoppie
///Member
Really nice post.
I tried to contact you to ask where, what, when etc, but the tel number I have for you does not work.
This really is a fun piece of stretch
I tried to contact you to ask where, what, when etc, but the tel number I have for you does not work.
This really is a fun piece of stretch
Fordkoppie said:Really nice post.
I tried to contact you to ask where, what, when etc, but the tel number I have for you does not work.
This really is a fun piece of stretch
Apologies Chris, I got a new number recently due to work... Should have sent a pm or asked the Greek uncle for the updated digits...
I knew you had been there previously as I saw a Video of your car on the hill before: [video=youtube]
raise::bravo:
Update: Private Track Day at Red Star Raceway
I've been meaning to post this update for some time now but just couldn't find the time so i've decided to just post it with whatever details i have on hand... Unfortunately this excludes the footage from the track sessions as that was captured on different cameras...
We had the opportunity to attend a private track day at Red Star Raceway on the 18th OCT 2018. The weekend before the Trackday, We started out prepping the cars, checking the essentials, Fluid levels, Brakes, suspension, tyres.ect and in my car, i pulled off the Intake and cleaned everything including Plenum, Throttles, ICV. Once we were happy that Both cars were in good shape, we then packed two crates, one with tools (jack, hand tools, wheel choks) the second crate with all the fluids, Oils, water, Octane.ect . We also decided that since there wasn't much boot space, we would leave the Semi's at home and run the cars on our street tires as we were not going out there to set records but rather enjoy the cars, the track and how they all work together.
The morning of 18 Oct 2018
We get up early, grab the crates, load them into the car, do a last minute check to ensure we have not forgot anything important and we set off, 10 minutes later we onto the freeway and moving... until we get to the Glen where traffic is almost at a standstill and we crawl past the accident and get going again, finally around 8:15am we arrive at Red star, the first thing i could remember thinking was "WOW this place is amazing and out here in the middle of nowhere!!!"
We drive in and then start to see the banners for the Private Trackday, to our surprise it was a Mayfair Gearbox and Diff Track day! We go through to registration and sign up, then directed to the pit area, we located our spot and setup camp. After Drivers briefing, we went back to the pits and met up with Dylan who is super knowledgeable when it comes to these events so he helped us get ready for our session. Thanks again Buddy!!!
So before our first session, we had a chance to walk around the pits and check out all the cars racing on the day... There were Skylines, 350 and 370 Z's, Ford ST's and RS's, GTI's, Super Bikes and an open class full of track monsters! A wide selection of different makes and models could be seen. we went up to the grand stands to watch the cars go around the track and learn as much of it as i possible could before actually going out... I remember watching a 350Z take off in front of me but after a bit he went off into the distance and i could hardly see it anymore, that's when i though, WTF , how long is this freaking lap!!
Then we heard the announcer call our class into the pit lane, so we jump in, strap up, gloves on, helmet on and off we go, the first 3 laps learning the braking zones, corners, ect and then i decided to push a bit harder on the 4th lap and at one point i looked down on the long straight and was doing 180km/h , WHAT!!!! i then did a cool down lap and went back into the pits to let the car rest. Had a look at the times and i achieved a best lap of 2:36:xxx in that session.
The second session... Each time we would go out in groups of 5 or 6 cars so there wasn't much traffic on the track. this Session went a little better, I made very slight changes to things like tire pressures and dampening and went out, starting with a warm up lap, 3 hard laps and a cool down lap. at this point I became comfortable with the car and the track and managed a decent 2:30:570 ... a decent improvement which i was happy with...
We then broke for lunch and a lekker braai was prepared for everyone... we all ate, drank and relaxed before going out again...
The last session.... By now the car felt good, i had fine tuned the tire pressures and suspension settings so the only thing left was to improve on, was myself... We hear them announce our Class so we went out to the pit lane and while was i was waiting there, a spectator came up to me and asked if he could be a passenger to which i humbly agreed. This young guy , Jason, ran into the pits, borrowed a helmet from someone and jumped in... We went out onto the track, starting with a warm up lap, 3 hot laps and then a cool down lap... Jason was having the time of his life, he didn't expect the Z4 to be so quick on the track and we had a good chat during the warm up and cool down laps... I really pushed the car as hard as the tyres and brakes would let me this time... After the session we go back into the pits, leave the cars to cool and go check the times. I ended the day with a incredible 2:28:405 which i was happy with and that's where we decided to call it a day and head on home... Nathan also enjoyed his M3 on the track and we learnt a lot on the day.. a truly unforgettable experience which we are thankful for the opportunity to attend free of charge.
At this moment I dont have access all the pics and vids that we took on the day but here is a quick clip..
[video=youtube]
I've been meaning to post this update for some time now but just couldn't find the time so i've decided to just post it with whatever details i have on hand... Unfortunately this excludes the footage from the track sessions as that was captured on different cameras...
We had the opportunity to attend a private track day at Red Star Raceway on the 18th OCT 2018. The weekend before the Trackday, We started out prepping the cars, checking the essentials, Fluid levels, Brakes, suspension, tyres.ect and in my car, i pulled off the Intake and cleaned everything including Plenum, Throttles, ICV. Once we were happy that Both cars were in good shape, we then packed two crates, one with tools (jack, hand tools, wheel choks) the second crate with all the fluids, Oils, water, Octane.ect . We also decided that since there wasn't much boot space, we would leave the Semi's at home and run the cars on our street tires as we were not going out there to set records but rather enjoy the cars, the track and how they all work together.
The morning of 18 Oct 2018
We get up early, grab the crates, load them into the car, do a last minute check to ensure we have not forgot anything important and we set off, 10 minutes later we onto the freeway and moving... until we get to the Glen where traffic is almost at a standstill and we crawl past the accident and get going again, finally around 8:15am we arrive at Red star, the first thing i could remember thinking was "WOW this place is amazing and out here in the middle of nowhere!!!"
We drive in and then start to see the banners for the Private Trackday, to our surprise it was a Mayfair Gearbox and Diff Track day! We go through to registration and sign up, then directed to the pit area, we located our spot and setup camp. After Drivers briefing, we went back to the pits and met up with Dylan who is super knowledgeable when it comes to these events so he helped us get ready for our session. Thanks again Buddy!!!
So before our first session, we had a chance to walk around the pits and check out all the cars racing on the day... There were Skylines, 350 and 370 Z's, Ford ST's and RS's, GTI's, Super Bikes and an open class full of track monsters! A wide selection of different makes and models could be seen. we went up to the grand stands to watch the cars go around the track and learn as much of it as i possible could before actually going out... I remember watching a 350Z take off in front of me but after a bit he went off into the distance and i could hardly see it anymore, that's when i though, WTF , how long is this freaking lap!!
Then we heard the announcer call our class into the pit lane, so we jump in, strap up, gloves on, helmet on and off we go, the first 3 laps learning the braking zones, corners, ect and then i decided to push a bit harder on the 4th lap and at one point i looked down on the long straight and was doing 180km/h , WHAT!!!! i then did a cool down lap and went back into the pits to let the car rest. Had a look at the times and i achieved a best lap of 2:36:xxx in that session.
The second session... Each time we would go out in groups of 5 or 6 cars so there wasn't much traffic on the track. this Session went a little better, I made very slight changes to things like tire pressures and dampening and went out, starting with a warm up lap, 3 hard laps and a cool down lap. at this point I became comfortable with the car and the track and managed a decent 2:30:570 ... a decent improvement which i was happy with...
We then broke for lunch and a lekker braai was prepared for everyone... we all ate, drank and relaxed before going out again...
The last session.... By now the car felt good, i had fine tuned the tire pressures and suspension settings so the only thing left was to improve on, was myself... We hear them announce our Class so we went out to the pit lane and while was i was waiting there, a spectator came up to me and asked if he could be a passenger to which i humbly agreed. This young guy , Jason, ran into the pits, borrowed a helmet from someone and jumped in... We went out onto the track, starting with a warm up lap, 3 hot laps and then a cool down lap... Jason was having the time of his life, he didn't expect the Z4 to be so quick on the track and we had a good chat during the warm up and cool down laps... I really pushed the car as hard as the tyres and brakes would let me this time... After the session we go back into the pits, leave the cars to cool and go check the times. I ended the day with a incredible 2:28:405 which i was happy with and that's where we decided to call it a day and head on home... Nathan also enjoyed his M3 on the track and we learnt a lot on the day.. a truly unforgettable experience which we are thankful for the opportunity to attend free of charge.
At this moment I dont have access all the pics and vids that we took on the day but here is a quick clip..
[video=youtube]
GoCart said:
Thanks H, Yeah i had loads of fun and the car performed well. Red star's facility is amazing...
Its been a year since my last service... In that time I've only covered 3750km's which included the Hill climb, the track day at Red Star raceway and the occasional drive to work every now and then. The car goes well and i didn't want to wait to do more km's before servicing it again so i Went to BMW and got another oil filter, Goldwagon for the Oil and Ceratech.
I jacked it up, sat it down on stands and begin with the rituals. I did not take pics of draining the old oil out the motor...
Pretty S54
Fresh bits
Old Filter removed - Its marked with 118700km's as that was the last service on the car.
Old and new filter marked with Current mileage 122450km's
Replaced the seals and washers
New Filter in
And all closed up.
Added Ceratech
Top up oil to correct level.
Cut up the old Oil filter to inspect it for any dirt or debris but it was good, no contaminants in the oil.
Plugs and air filter was replaced last year so thats still good.
and we are done... ready to be enjoyed again.
:cartel:
I jacked it up, sat it down on stands and begin with the rituals. I did not take pics of draining the old oil out the motor...
Pretty S54
Fresh bits
Old Filter removed - Its marked with 118700km's as that was the last service on the car.
Old and new filter marked with Current mileage 122450km's
Replaced the seals and washers
New Filter in
And all closed up.
Added Ceratech
Top up oil to correct level.
Cut up the old Oil filter to inspect it for any dirt or debris but it was good, no contaminants in the oil.
Plugs and air filter was replaced last year so thats still good.
and we are done... ready to be enjoyed again.
:cartel:
Nicely done...
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It’s been a while since I’ve done anything other than fill fuel, start and drive this car. since I had a free day on Saturday, I decided to get it up on the lift and do a thorough inspection.
Getting started
Checked oil
Raised
Spent some time checking underneath
Oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, suspension, bushes, mountings, gearbox and diff, Guibo, brake discs and pads... all good. No further action required .
Put down a drop sheet and blew out all the dust, dirt and carbon from the brakes and suspension areas .
Since I’ve been super busy and haven’t raced any events this year, I don’t need to run the aggressive square setup so I removed the two front 9j rims with 265 tires off the front and fitted it with the narrow 225 tires on 8j rims. Running 15mm spacers on the rears and 10mm on the fronts . Also adjusted all the Coilovers to their softest settings for cruising to work and back. And now the only thing left is a proper wash and detail and we good for 2020.
Getting started
Checked oil
Raised
Spent some time checking underneath
Oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, suspension, bushes, mountings, gearbox and diff, Guibo, brake discs and pads... all good. No further action required .
Put down a drop sheet and blew out all the dust, dirt and carbon from the brakes and suspension areas .
Since I’ve been super busy and haven’t raced any events this year, I don’t need to run the aggressive square setup so I removed the two front 9j rims with 265 tires off the front and fitted it with the narrow 225 tires on 8j rims. Running 15mm spacers on the rears and 10mm on the fronts . Also adjusted all the Coilovers to their softest settings for cruising to work and back. And now the only thing left is a proper wash and detail and we good for 2020.
UpNcOmiNg!
Events Organiser
What a beaut of a car!
Really wish I had a lift so I too can play with my car! So envious! :inlove:
Really wish I had a lift so I too can play with my car! So envious! :inlove:
