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Originally Posted by r4gs
i've just attended my first hpde and learnt a great deal about driving on track and about the limits of the stock z4m coupes. apart from the noticeable understeer and mild brake fade towards the end of each 22 minute session, the car seems great on the track in its stock form. at least this is from a complete novice perspective.
i'm curious how the z4m's handle in the wet, since i've only ever driven in a steady downpour once and the car on stock contis definitely did not inspire confidence in traction.
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You can slightly correct understeer by getting wider tires...
255 R
225 F
265 R
235 F
275 R
245 F
You get a more square setup as you go to the 245 F size but you will need new wheels. I am at 265 and 235.
Stock contis are bad IMO. Try the Dunlops. In rain, the Bridgestones RE050 Polo Positions are great.
As a novice, you might have been braking for too long of a distance... Better to brake later and harder. But remember you will get more and more experience as time goes by.
If your front lower air ducts are still 50% covered, make sure you cut them open.