06-29-2015, 08:19 AM | #1 |
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Am I the first owner to track the i8?
Autobahn, Joliet, IL
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06-29-2015, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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Great to see you out on the track. There are several others that have tracked their i8s. I took delivery Oct 1, 2014 and was on the track 2 weeks later. Have now been on the track 3 times. I was impressed by the overall performance.
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06-29-2015, 09:55 AM | #5 |
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Looking good, it was great meeting you at Autobahn. I need to make it a habit to keep the helmet in this car to join you on the track.
See you again this summer somewhere in Chicago. |
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06-29-2015, 10:41 AM | #6 |
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Even with stock pads and tires, it handled beautifully. Track out was a joy since gobs of immediately available torque was available without any turbo lag (impressive). Very neutral handling due to 4wd. It was very hard to get it loose so I didn't try too hard (too expensive of a car). It felt very planted, like all of its weight was on the bottom. It felt big in the beginning (I'm used to my 911) but after a couple of laps, I gained more confidence and passed a few cars.
I did run out of battery after 6 laps (it runs on gas only) but the track had the quick charger so I didn't miss the next session.
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06-29-2015, 10:42 AM | #7 |
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Good to meet you as well. i8 is a decent car at the track. Not made for it but as an owner, ya gotta try it at least once
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06-29-2015, 12:50 PM | #8 |
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It's pretty much up there in the handling department.
I tracked a company car( NOT MINE) last week and hauled in a M6. Not only is this THE most stunning looking of the decade it handles like a real pro I have nothing but admiration for BMW. Simply stunning in all departments |
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06-29-2015, 05:45 PM | #10 |
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I autocrossed mine last weekend. It (and I) did respectably well.
I need to get to know the car better to understand how to best drive it like that. I only have 3000 miles on it so far.
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06-29-2015, 07:15 PM | #12 |
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I was surprised it ran out of charge too. Cant say I noticed it was any slower
Had loads of instant grunt, Even with --- on the electric meter Best bit is it's turn in and pull out of all apexes.. |
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06-30-2015, 08:18 AM | #13 |
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Yes, the electric meter goes to --- and it gives juice for a while but there's a point when it gives out. It ran out when I began the session with 1/2 full electric. But when I fully charged it (thanks to track, as it had the quick charger available), I had plenty to finish the session. No issues there.
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