Bugger of a day

jeffers · 27-07-2010, 09:29 PM

Was all set to get some tuition today at the Prodrive test track outside Warwick with Carolyn from Driverdp.com

Got up first thing, checked my tyre pressures at the local BP - saw DazBlackCSL and did mutual wave.

Then headed onto M'way.

By the A404, had a rumble, accompanied by tyre pressure sensor light going red. Didn't want to go up to Warwick with that, so turned back towards Maidenhead to check it out. When I stopped, the front pad had smoke coming out!

Car was AUC so under warranty, so BMW Assist got to me in an hour - took wheel off, whacked brakes with a hammer to ease the seized caliper and escorted me to local dealer.

Got call back end of day - car fixed (under warranty) and sounds like they replaced caliper, disk and pad (all standard ones). Will check out the job card tomorrow.

So now just to sort out the rebooking of the tuition day and see how much I lose given I only gave them an hour notice.

In other news - looks like I need a couple of new rears tyres. What the favoured Road tyre at the minute? All input welcome - I am not on cups for my daily driver.

s.mac · 27-07-2010, 09:33 PM

it could have been worse, at least the problem was covered under warranty and you didnt get any grief from the dealer

what was the driver day ?

**glendog74** · 27-07-2010, 10:16 PM

Unlucky mate - at least Warranty will pick up the cost.

Regards road tyres, if you plan on doing the odd track day then i would recommend Michelin PS2. PS2s will happily be pushed on track and hold their own.

If you don't want to pay top dollar, many on here will recommend Falken 452 or Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta as good value performance tyres.

Goodyear F1 Assymetric falls somewhere in between the PS2s and the others.

jeffers · 27-07-2010, 10:28 PM

Thanks chaps - will be ringing round for prices tomorrow.

s.mac - look up the site - it was their performance car course - had read good things about it elsewhere, and the dates were perfect for me

Daz - we will be spookily close. I'm up off the back of Simons Lane. I previously had a MiniGP for 3 years, but there's a couple more of them locally.

**DazBlackCSL** · 27-07-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffers

Thanks chaps - will be ringing round for prices tomorrow.

s.mac - look up the site - it was their performance car course - had read good things about it elsewhere, and the dates were perfect for me

Daz - we will be spookily close. I'm up off the back of Simons Lane. I previously had a MiniGP for 3 years, but there's a couple more of them locally.

Ahhh dangerously my local ( walking time 2 mins ) is the walters arms

Beers soon

s.mac · 28-07-2010, 07:22 PM

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Goodyear F1 Assymetric falls somewhere in between the above.

I dont agree

I think they are a better all round tyre tha PS2's

**Great Pretender** · 28-07-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

Unlucky mate - at least Warranty will pick up the cost.

Regards road tyres, if you plan on doing the odd track day then i would recommend Michelin PS2. PS2s will happily be pushed on track and hold their own.

But it is essential to have the camber mod carried out first IMO.

One dry track day and my O/S front Mich PSIII was completely fooked!

derek · 28-07-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Great Pretender

But it is essential to have the camber mod carried out first IMO.

One dry track day and my O/S front Mich PSIII was completely fooked!

Thought you would have kw's by now to solve it

**Great Pretender** · 28-07-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by derek

Thought you would have kw's by now to solve it

LoL not quite! I have however fitted Cups and had the camber adjusted. That'll do for this year at least.

**DazBlackCSL** · 27-07-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffers

Was all set to get some tuition today at the Prodrive test track outside Warwick with Carolyn from Driverdp.com

Got up first thing, checked my tyre pressures at the local BP - saw DazBlackCSL and did mutual wave.

Then headed onto M'way.

By the A404, had a rumble, accompanied by tyre pressure sensor light going red. Didn't want to go up to Warwick with that, so turned back towards Maidenhead to check it out. When I stopped, the front pad had smoke coming out!

Car was AUC so under warranty, so BMW Assist got to me in an hour - took wheel off, whacked brakes with a hammer to ease the seized caliper and escorted me to local dealer.

Got call back end of day - car fixed (under warranty) and sounds like they replaced caliper, disk and pad (all standard ones). Will check out the job card tomorrow.

So now just to sort out the rebooking of the tuition day and see how much I lose given I only gave them an hour notice.

In other news - looks like I need a couple of new rears tyres. What the favoured Road tyre at the minute? All input welcome - I am not on cups for my daily driver.

Ahhhhhhhhhh that was you !!

Was wondering who / what was gonna post today, sorry was in a hurry this morning otherwise would of popped over and said hello

Where you from then dude, im only 2 mins from that garage ?

Sorry to hear you missed the day, but got it all sorted in the end

Im on F1's but to be honest I think I will go back Mich norm pilot sports as you cant fault them for all round performance.
Not often (ever) ! I come out of that garage and see another CSL let along a black one

27-07-2010, 09:29 PM	#1
jeffers S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 91 Casino cash: $2943	Bugger of a day Was all set to get some tuition today at the Prodrive test track outside Warwick with Carolyn from Driverdp.com Got up first thing, checked my tyre pressures at the local BP - saw DazBlackCSL and did mutual wave. Then headed onto M'way. By the A404, had a rumble, accompanied by tyre pressure sensor light going red. Didn't want to go up to Warwick with that, so turned back towards Maidenhead to check it out. When I stopped, the front pad had smoke coming out! Car was AUC so under warranty, so BMW Assist got to me in an hour - took wheel off, whacked brakes with a hammer to ease the seized caliper and escorted me to local dealer. Got call back end of day - car fixed (under warranty) and sounds like they replaced caliper, disk and pad (all standard ones). Will check out the job card tomorrow. So now just to sort out the rebooking of the tuition day and see how much I lose given I only gave them an hour notice. In other news - looks like I need a couple of new rears tyres. What the favoured Road tyre at the minute? All input welcome - I am not on cups for my daily driver.

27-07-2010, 10:16 PM	#3
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Unlucky mate - at least Warranty will pick up the cost. Regards road tyres, if you plan on doing the odd track day then i would recommend Michelin PS2. PS2s will happily be pushed on track and hold their own. If you don't want to pay top dollar, many on here will recommend Falken 452 or Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta as good value performance tyres. Goodyear F1 Assymetric falls somewhere in between the PS2s and the others. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F*ker! Last edited by glendog74; 28-07-2010 at 07:33 PM.*

27-07-2010, 09:33 PM	#2
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	it could have been worse, at least the problem was covered under warranty and you didnt get any grief from the dealer what was the driver day ?

27-07-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
jeffers S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 91 Casino cash: $2943	Thanks chaps - will be ringing round for prices tomorrow. s.mac - look up the site - it was their performance car course - had read good things about it elsewhere, and the dates were perfect for me Daz - we will be spookily close. I'm up off the back of Simons Lane. I previously had a MiniGP for 3 years, but there's a couple more of them locally.