Feb 26 BMW CCA LA Chapter Auto-x

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by White05X3

It seems like I will be the first person to try autocrossing an X3. That makes me either a pioneer or a moron. The line blurs on occasion...

What I can tell already is that at 4,000 lbs the X3 will be no Lotus Elise. However with awd I should be able to get power down early and hard. Understeer should be the predominant cornering attitude, while grip levels from the all season Michelins should be low.

I think I will start with tires at 40psi front and 44psi rear. DSC off obviously...

Other than that, I just can't think of anything else mechanical to do, other than check the oil.

Any other suggestions?

I have absolute faith in your abilities, R. There have been a couple of guys who have either auto-x or tracked their X5's so I know your X3 can handle it. Your skills behind the wheel of the X3 will put some to shame.

I'd come out but it's the wife's b-day weekend so... I can't make it.

[White05X3]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

I have absolute faith in your abilities, R. There have been a couple of guys who have either auto-x or tracked their X5's so I know your X3 can handle it. Your skills behind the wheel of the X3 will put some to shame.

I'd come out but it's the wife's b-day weekend so... I can't make it.

Thanks for the vote of confidence Kevin! It will be an interesting learning experience!

Funny how those wife people demand we spend time with them on special occasions, isn't it?