BMW: All Hail The King of Laguna Seca!

1spirit · 03-24-2016, 03:25 PM

Feel the euphoria, nirvana, and harmony between man, machine, and rubber at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as you encounter a variety of noteworthy cars at this great track. Experience The King!

Hope you enjoy watching the video as much I enjoyed making it! Many thanks to BMW for making a fun car, which made it possible to capture the footage. All footage taken in the advanced open passing run group. Speed is addicting...

Audio mastering was done so here are instructions for maximum enjoyment:

1) Open video in your home theater (or grab a good pair of headphones)
2) Turn up the volume
3) Hit Play!

The video was created with an escalating structure so if possible try to watch in full from beginning to end for best effect

Only about 2min long...Enjoy!

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RABAUKE · 03-24-2016, 03:31 PM

I'd love to get some laps on that track, the Corkscrew is so iconic.....great video, thanks for sharing.

Gangplank · 03-24-2016, 03:37 PM

Nice driving. I need to get my 135i to the track.

So 235/265 Hankook RS3's with Ohlins R&T, Quaife LSD, and M3 arms/bushings + Camber plates.

Anything else you did other than add the LSD? Turn off the DTC (long push of the button), anything else?

How are the Ohlins R&T for daily driving?

1spirit · 03-24-2016, 04:10 PM

RABAUKE: thanks, it's a great pleasure to share. Going through the Corkscrew is always amazing. The car feels like it's momentarily airborne, especially at 40mph+ speeds.

Gangplank: thanks, running with PFC-08 pads and Motul RBF 660 now. The Ohlins are quite sublime for daily driving. Adjusting the stiffness on all four corners takes less than a minute.

Gangplank · 03-24-2016, 05:02 PM

Do did you code off the DCT or do you turn it off for the track?

1spirit · 03-24-2016, 07:06 PM

Turned off with just the long press of the DTC button.

No coding done to the car.

Gray_Panther · 03-24-2016, 08:58 PM

awesome video and great driving!! So jelly you get to have that available to you!

1spirit · 03-25-2016, 01:16 PM

Gray_Panther: Thanks! A spectacular track it sure is!

HFW003 · 03-26-2016, 04:21 AM

That's certainly one track I would love to take the scooter on. Shame it's a bit too far away.

I can still remember Kevin McGee crashing his Lucky Strike Suzuki there, that was horrid!

Well done mate, looks like you had a blast!

Gangplank · 03-26-2016, 05:42 AM

Watched it again... Fantastic!! Great driving. :thumbs: Do you have a full lap vid you can post up?

1spirit · 03-26-2016, 03:43 PM

HFW003: I'd love to drive the Mount Panorama Circuit you have there. That track looks like a lot of fun with the rapid elevation changes and scenic views.

Thanks, it sure was!

1spirit · 03-26-2016, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangplank

Watched it again... Fantastic!! Great driving. :thumbs: Do you have a full lap vid you can post up?

Gangplank: Thanks! Though it's too bad only a small fraction of you are actually watching the video after opening this thread. I love video production and I take my work seriously so it means a lot that you watched it again!

I'll post a full lap vid when I get a chance soon.

HFW003 · 03-26-2016, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1spirit

HFW003: I'd love to drive the Mount Panorama Circuit you have there. That track looks like a lot of fun with the rapid elevation changes and scenic views.

Thanks, it sure was!

Bathurst is a great track.

It is actually a public road so anyone can drive around it providing there is not a meet on.

Unfortunately it has a speed limit of only 60Kms/hr and is always heavily policed.

Be safe.

1spirit · 03-28-2016, 02:16 PM

As requested, here's a full lap from the same session shown in the original video. There's definitely at least 2 more seconds with its current setup on stock boost and street tires. Possibly even a 1:41 or 1:42 with better brakes as MRLS really tests your confidence in your car's brakes! The 135i brakes could be a lot better.

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1spirit · 03-28-2016, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFW003

Bathurst is a great track.

It is actually a public road so anyone can drive around it providing there is not a meet on.

Unfortunately it has a speed limit of only 60Kms/hr and is always heavily policed.

Be safe.

Good to know! I only know it from Gran Turismo 6...

1spirit · 04-01-2016, 04:02 PM

To everyone who watched: Thank you!

Those who've not watched it yet: spoiler alert

All Hail The King:

dzvero · 04-04-2016, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1spirit

As requested, here's a full lap from the same session shown in the original video. There's definitely at least 2 more seconds with its current setup on stock boost and street tires. Possibly even a 1:41 or 1:42 with better brakes as MRLS really tests your confidence in your car's brakes! The 135i brakes could be a lot better.

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Great ! enjoyed this version! Got bored watching the version with music , my preference is no music

Looks like you have good experience in that track

1spirit · 04-07-2016, 03:50 PM

dzvero: Thanks!

I agree, I usually don’t like music in track or racing videos either; and many seem selected without much thought or are poorly integrated in the video IMHO. However, this particular song is one of my favorite neoclassical pieces and it’s a perfect fit so I had no choice but to use it

The other video misses all the fun action in the session (including the awesome pass by the 2016 Viper ACR) but still glad you at least enjoyed that. The original unedited footage was about 25 minutes long and my guess is most viewers don’t want to sit through all of that.

1spirit · 04-15-2016, 03:55 PM

Please discuss or post any comments in the new thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...2#post19760932

03-24-2016, 03:25 PM	#1
1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	BMW: All Hail The King of Laguna Seca! Feel the euphoria, nirvana, and harmony between man, machine, and rubber at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as you encounter a variety of noteworthy cars at this great track. Experience The King! Hope you enjoy watching the video as much I enjoyed making it! Many thanks to BMW for making a fun car, which made it possible to capture the footage. All footage taken in the advanced open passing run group. Speed is addicting... Audio mastering was done so here are instructions for maximum enjoyment: 1) Open video in your home theater (or grab a good pair of headphones) 2) Turn up the volume 3) Hit Play! The video was created with an escalating structure so if possible try to watch in full from beginning to end for best effect Only about 2min long...Enjoy! . __________________ 135i vs. the 1M on a road course - No tune or widebody needed! McLaren 675LT refuses to let BMW pass More... Last edited by 1spirit; 04-15-2016 at 04:00 PM.. Reason: revision
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RABAUKE Banned 4640 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Porsche 993, 2014 MB GLK Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The Golden Horseshoe, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I'd love to get some laps on that track, the Corkscrew is so iconic.....great video, thanks for sharing.
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Nice driving. I need to get my 135i to the track. So 235/265 Hankook RS3's with Ohlins R&T, Quaife LSD, and M3 arms/bushings + Camber plates. Anything else you did other than add the LSD? Turn off the DTC (long push of the button), anything else? How are the Ohlins R&T for daily driving? __________________ 2011 135i w/ DCT \| ZSP Sport Pkg \| PPK \| Ohlins R
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03-24-2016, 04:10 PM	#4
1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	RABAUKE: thanks, it's a great pleasure to share. Going through the Corkscrew is always amazing. The car feels like it's momentarily airborne, especially at 40mph+ speeds. Gangplank: thanks, running with PFC-08 pads and Motul RBF 660 now. The Ohlins are quite sublime for daily driving. Adjusting the stiffness on all four corners takes less than a minute.
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Do did you code off the DCT or do you turn it off for the track?
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03-24-2016, 07:06 PM	#6
1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	Turned off with just the long press of the DTC button. No coding done to the car.
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Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1741 Rep 3,294 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	awesome video and great driving!! So jelly you get to have that available to you! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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03-25-2016, 01:16 PM	#8
1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	Gray_Panther: Thanks! A spectacular track it sure is!
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HFW003 Brigadier General 6225 Rep 3,278 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 M340 x drive [10.00]	That's certainly one track I would love to take the scooter on. Shame it's a bit too far away. I can still remember Kevin McGee crashing his Lucky Strike Suzuki there, that was horrid! Well done mate, looks like you had a blast!
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Gangplank Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2011 e82 135i n55 Sport w/ DCT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Watched it again... Fantastic!! Great driving. :thumbs: Do you have a full lap vid you can post up?
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1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	HFW003: I'd love to drive the Mount Panorama Circuit you have there. That track looks like a lot of fun with the rapid elevation changes and scenic views. Thanks, it sure was!
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1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	As requested, here's a full lap from the same session shown in the original video. There's definitely at least 2 more seconds with its current setup on stock boost and street tires. Possibly even a 1:41 or 1:42 with better brakes as MRLS really tests your confidence in your car's brakes! The 135i brakes could be a lot better. . Last edited by 1spirit; 03-28-2016 at 02:36 PM.. Reason: revision
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1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	To everyone who watched: Thank you! Those who've not watched it yet: spoiler alert All Hail The King: Attached Images
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1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	dzvero: Thanks! I agree, I usually don’t like music in track or racing videos either; and many seem selected without much thought or are poorly integrated in the video IMHO. However, this particular song is one of my favorite neoclassical pieces and it’s a perfect fit so I had no choice but to use it The other video misses all the fun action in the session (including the awesome pass by the 2016 Viper ACR) but still glad you at least enjoyed that. The original unedited footage was about 25 minutes long and my guess is most viewers don’t want to sit through all of that.
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1spirit Private First Class 205 Rep 182 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	As promised, here's the next video with the Porsche and McLaren! Please discuss or post any comments in the new thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...2#post19760932 __________________ 135i vs. the 1M on a road course - No tune or widebody needed! McLaren 675LT refuses to let BMW pass More...
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