[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Play with DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone this morning.
First time making drone video.

Nice job! But you forgot you need to run around in circles when doing the 360 view so you're not in the background!...

I kid.

I was waiting for the only other car randomly at a mall parking lot during COVID to come park next to you too!

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Nice job! But you forgot you need to run around in circles when doing the 360 view so you're not in the background!...

I kid.

I was waiting for the only other car randomly at a mall parking lot during COVID to come park next to you too!

Hahaha. It is actually a newbie mistake, lol.
I should've walk further away or hide inside the car.

[crst4s]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

May I ask why you prefer 10-2 for focused driving?

I ask because, as I'm sure you know, 9-3 gives you the best control, is taught at every racing and performance driving course, is actually safe for control over the car, and is used by every race car driver.

IIRC, 10-2 was actually promoted heavily in the US by local governments so that cops could be able to see your hands while driving not because it is actually safer/more control.

https://www.nbcnews.com/businessmain...l-wrong-518710

https://www.popularmechanics.com/car...nd-3-15851738/

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.do...techniques.pdf

Is it because your fingers reach the 10-2 from the 9-3 more easily so having a higher paddle is better?

Thank you for that. Gave me pause for thought about my driving style. Upon further analysis, I realize that although I drive with my hands at 10-2 a considerable amount of the time it is actually when I am less than "focussed", i.e., straight roads, close to the speed limit. I find it most comfortable with less pressure on the wrists. The bumps on the M steering wheel are perfect to hang thumbs.
Interestingly, when attacking curves at speed I switch to 9-3 which does give more control, but this is an non-conscious act (automatic).
The X3M is my first performance vehicle with paddle shifters. For most of my 50+ years driving I drove stick. I am now thinking about shifting gears rather than doing it automatically and, because of the paddle shifters, I am also now thinking about my steering wheel grip. Learning new skills is fun. I only bother with the paddle shifters because BMW did such a good job with the X3M gearbox. I have also noticed that unless one comes to a definite stop, the gearbox will often stay in second gear which leads to a less than stellar get away. When approaching a red traffic light I use the paddle shifter to select 1st gear before stopping even if I am in auto mode. I am never guilty of such California (rolling) stops at stop signs

One advantages of the larger paddle shifters is that I can change gear manually from 10-2, 9-3, 8-4, and all points in between. This is helpful because, of course, the shifters change position with the wheel which can be an issue when performing the "Fangio Shuffle" Maybe this is this reason some people prefer shifters on the column rather than the wheel, a la Stelvio.


On a slightly tangential note, the Mercedes F1 team now have a mechanism whereby pushing and pulling on the steering column can change the alignment of the front wheels. You have to love modern technology

[to_riffic]

Rearranging the garage....

[Turbo1204]

Got my Sterckenn lip installed. Took me 15 min or so to do it myself. Love that it has a very uniform factory look and not an overly aggressive look.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Got my Sterckenn lip installed. Took me 15 min or to do it myself. Love that it has a very uniform factory look and not an overly aggressive look.

This looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Turbo0823

When yours coming?

Waiting for the Xpel guy to come over to my shop and wrap the lip. I want it wrapped to match the color of my other CF parts. Eventuri comes on Monday, hope to finish this project next week!

[Turbo1204]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Waiting for the Xpel guy to come over to my shop and wrap the lip. I want it wrapped to match the color of my other CF parts. Eventuri comes on Monday, hope to finish this project next week!

Sweet brother. I'm still waiting for some side skirts. I read up a chat you had with a member about g20 skirts that might fit? Any word?

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Sweet brother. I'm still waiting for some side skirts. I read up a chat you had with a member about g20 skirts that might fit? Any word?

yes, larsmin what’s up, man? Did that G20 side skirts fit? Let us know please!

[azndrunk74]

Installed my Sterckenn lip as well. I'll be honest and say it's ok and a bit conservative. Will be gone once my RKP lip arrives.

[aw305]

Originally Posted by azndrunk74

Installed my Sterckenn lip as well. I'll be honest and say it's ok and a bit conservative. Will be gone once my RKP lip arrives.

Does make it more aggressive than stock. I don't think either this or rkp will be a bad choice. Either way it's a win!!!!

[pluckydks]

Originally Posted by to_riffic

Rearranging the garage....

What are the details of that E46 and is that Laguna Seca Blue?

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by aw305

Does make it more aggressive than stock. I don't think either this or rkp will be a bad choice. Either way it's a win!!!!

Installed, they both look similar. Sterckenn is a bit more protruding, RKP is nice because it’s one piece and has some nice design elements. Both look a bit too conservative for my taste.

[azndrunk74]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Installed, they both look similar. Sterckenn is a bit more protruding, RKP is nice because it’s one piece and has some nice design elements. Both look a bit too conservative for my taste.

The RKP lip will at least be visible from the side profile since it's one piece and wraps the corners of the bumper slightly. The Sterckenn is nearly invisible from the side and that bugs the hell out of me.

[larsmin]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

yes, larsmin what’s up, man? Did that G20 side skirts fit? Let us know please!

Sorry for delay. I'm going to finish test-fitting this weekend and mount them early next week. I will post some temporary mounting photos tomorrow.

[to_riffic]

Originally Posted by pluckydks

What are the details of that E46 and is that Laguna Seca Blue?

Yep. LSB. Got it on BaT. It was well sorted and glad to add it to the stable. Going to be adding few more mods. Probably carbon roof sometime this year.

[Jiovanny]

Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Got my Sterckenn lip installed. Took me 15 min or so to do it myself. Love that it has a very uniform factory look and not an overly aggressive look.

fresh meadows garage. Beautiful whip. I believe I saw you yesterday night in gas station on LIE service road.

[Turbo1204]

Originally Posted by Jiovanny

fresh meadows garage. Beautiful whip. I believe I saw you yesterday night in gas station on LIE service road.

😂yes sir! Thank you. They have the self wash. I have the xpel stealth. Washing her is as simple as rinse and dry.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by larsmin

Sorry for delay. I'm going to finish test-fitting this weekend and mount them early next week. I will post some temporary mounting photos tomorrow.

No worries! Was just super curious if it worked!

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by to_riffic

Yep. LSB. Got it on BaT. It was well sorted and glad to add it to the stable. Going to be adding few more mods. Probably carbon roof sometime this year.

If you need anything on that E46, I got an E46 master that I can refer you to.

[to_riffic]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

If you need anything on that E46, I got an E46 master that I can refer you to.

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

If you need anything on that E46, I got an E46 master that I can refer you to.

I'm sure we'll chat about this.

[TX3M]

Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Got my Sterckenn lip installed. Took me 15 min or so to do it myself. Love that it has a very uniform factory look and not an overly aggressive look.

Very sharp, matches beautifully with the bumper.