John DeFini
John DeFini
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E46 M3 - ViR 1:59.54 in traffic
E46 M3 - ViR 1:59.54 in traffic
Held up really bad, this definitely would have been a 58. Oh well another day
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Видео

E46 M3 ViR - chasing 992 Cup - 1:59
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Drax running 2680lbs on Michelin scrubs GearMotiv dogbox w/ 340whp
E46 M3 chasing Porsche 992 Cup cars at WGI
Просмотров 4772 месяца назад
E46 M3 chasing Porsche 992 Cup cars at WGI - Not record setting laps but a lot of fun chasing down some good friends in their 992 Cup cars. Drax - 2004 M3 - S54 (cams / exhaust) - 2900lbs with driver - Michelin used slicks - Gearmotiv dogbox
Chasing Porsche 992 cup car at NJMP
Просмотров 3246 месяцев назад
Drax doing his best, batting well above his league and chasing a 992 cup car. E46 M3 - 2750lbs - headers / straight pipe - Gearmotiv dogbox - 27/65 Michelin scrubs
Full Red Session at Thunderbolt - 2004 M3
Просмотров 4747 месяцев назад
Full session, cat and mouse with a ST1 Vette some Porsches and a Cayman ClubSport. 2004 M3 - 350whp - Michelin scrubs - dogbox
NJMP Thunderbolt - 1.23:21 - BMW M3
Просмотров 7967 месяцев назад
New pavement and NJMP!! First day of the season, data overlay was non-functional and showing the wrong track. Data was showing 1:22 was optimal during this session. 354whp, 2700lbs, Michelin scrubs, Gearmotiv dogbox
Road Atlanta - 1:32 flat - E46 M3
Просмотров 36311 месяцев назад
Drax 2023 Season Closer with Chin at Road Atlanta 3 laps , 1:32 ~2860lbs running weight, 345whp,Michelin scrubs, GearMotiv Dogbox
E46 M3 - VIR - 2 min flat
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Another ugly shifting stuck in traffic. Once I get the trans sorted and some clean air I'm hopeful for sub 2. 2880lbs with driver, 350whp, Mich scrubs
E46 M3 - 2:01
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Transmission on its way out. Still managed a 2:01 banging gears!!! 2890lbs with driver, 350whp
E46 M3 chasing 997 Cup at WGI
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Not my fastest lap but lots of fun catching a 997 cup with E46 M3 that is at a severe power disadvantage!
2:00.8 - BMW E46 M3 - Watkins Glen
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Fast lap being held up by a vette in the outer loop..... E46 M3 - 2950lbs - Michelin Scrubs - Gearmotive
2003 M3 - Road America 2:25.12
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2003.5 E46 M3 2950lbs running weight, Michelin scrubs
6 Laps Lighting Red Group
Просмотров 136Год назад
Nothing super fast here, just some good fun. E46 M3 - 2950lbs running weight Michelin scrubs 23 heat cycles!!
GTR doing "GTR Things" at NJMP - Please let me pass!!!!
Просмотров 121Год назад
22 heat cycles and I still run up on a GTR doing "GTR things". 700hp , could be so fast if the cornering prowess was improved!
New Jersey Motorsports Park - BMW M3 Fast Session
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Fast laps 9 & 10 - 1:25.4 DRAX_M3 - 2950lb running weight 345whp Michelin S9Ms Having some fun with my Porsche friends from NNJR.
2003 E46 M3 at NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:25.4
Просмотров 271Год назад
2003 E46 M3 at NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:25.4
S54 follower shaft differences between exhaust and intake
Просмотров 64Год назад
S54 follower shaft differences between exhaust and intake
RAtl - E46 M3 - Happy Hour Traffic!!
Просмотров 46Год назад
RAtl - E46 M3 - Happy Hour Traffic!!
Road Atlanta - E46 M3 - 1:33.17
Просмотров 89Год назад
Road Atlanta - E46 M3 - 1:33.17
E46 M3 - ViR - 2:02.78
Просмотров 472 года назад
E46 M3 - ViR - 2:02.78
E46M3 Lighting Cat & Mouse with 718 GT4 Clubsport
Просмотров 482 года назад
E46M3 Lighting Cat & Mouse with 718 GT4 Clubsport
E46 M3 - Watkins Glen- 2:01.58
Просмотров 1962 года назад
E46 M3 - Watkins Glen- 2:01.58
E46 M3 Watkins Glen- 2:02.2
Просмотров 532 года назад
E46 M3 Watkins Glen- 2:02.2
E46 M3 - Watkins Glen 1 Lap 2:02.9
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E46 M3 - Watkins Glen 1 Lap 2:02.9
Road America - Full session
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Road America - Full session
Road America - E46M3 - 2:26
Просмотров 292 года назад
Road America - E46M3 - 2:26
Road America - 1 lap - 2:29.3 E46M3
Просмотров 532 года назад
Road America - 1 lap - 2:29.3 E46M3
Hoosier failure - Kink at Road America
Просмотров 4892 года назад
Hoosier failure - Kink at Road America
Watkins Glen - E46M3 Fast Laps 2.03.7
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Watkins Glen - E46M3 Fast Laps 2.03.7
NJMP Thunderbolt BMW M3 - 1 Lap 1:26:86
Просмотров 2522 года назад
NJMP Thunderbolt BMW M3 - 1 Lap 1:26:86

Комментарии

  • @timothygould3542
    @timothygould3542 День назад

    Looked like a fun session.

  • @nahuelmat
    @nahuelmat 12 дней назад

    The gear whine is too good

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 12 дней назад

      @@nahuelmat sometimes I watch my videos at night and that gear one puts me to sleep, it's so good, LOL

  • @theshelbydrive7898
    @theshelbydrive7898 14 дней назад

    Good chase. Traffic helped a bit. Enjoyed the run

  • @toddplevinsky4704
    @toddplevinsky4704 Месяц назад

    I will be at WGI for the first time next weekend. I watch your video every am, studying your line, braking and gearing. What do you use to get all the graphics? Thanks...

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 Месяц назад

      @@toddplevinsky4704 it’s a little complicated. I have two data systems in Drax. I use an AiM MXP to collect CAN data along with additional sensors, it has a dashboard so that’s my primary data and in cockpit device. That MXP sends the information through its output to a vBOX. That device also logs, however it also has two cameras and overlays the logged information onto video. You can use either one of these separately however together they give me redundancy. If one fails I still have data. It’s this vBOX that answers your question of the graphical overly.

    • @toddplevinsky4704
      @toddplevinsky4704 Месяц назад

      @@johndefini3732 I greatly appreciate the response. I think for now, I am just going to try and replicate what you did at WG - to my capabilities. First season on track for me so, while the graphics are amazing, I will put that aside for season. I do appreciate the methodical inputs. I struggle with a smooth 5th to 4th to 3rd. My heel/toe is not fast enough and my brake window closes real fast. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @PeterKrauseProCoach
    @PeterKrauseProCoach 2 месяца назад

    Damn, that thing sounds GREAT!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 месяца назад

      @PeterKrauseProCoach thank you Peter. It's the one unique thing about Drax, I have even the other E46M3 guys asking me what in the world did I do to make it sound like that!!

  • @jfritz7000
    @jfritz7000 6 месяцев назад

    Wow, amazing car, awesome driving! What's your suspension setup?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 6 месяцев назад

      Nothing super special....MCS 2 way non remote, ground control front anti-roll bar, no rear bar installed, lots of negative camber. Thanks for the props!

    • @jfritz7000
      @jfritz7000 6 месяцев назад

      @@johndefini3732 Nice.... that thing looks so dialed in. You've got so much pace with it (1:08's!) and it appears relatively "effortless" at the same time. Just very smooth overall. 👍

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 6 месяцев назад

      @jfritz7000 thanks man, the car is setup really well. 1:08 and I missed apex on T7 a few times! My AiM said my theoretical best was 1:07.3. If I throw brand new tires on rather than my scrubs I'm thinking 1:06s.

    • @jfritz7000
      @jfritz7000 6 месяцев назад

      @@johndefini3732 That's just nuts -- keep showing those newer P cars who's boss in your 20 yr old E46! Hah. What orgs do you typically run with at NJMP? Any chance you'll be there May 24/25 with PCA?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 6 месяцев назад

      @jfritz7000 I run primarily with NNJR PCA, Chin, HOD, and TrackXperienz. I unfortunately will not be at t-bolt with NNJR end of May cause I'll be at ViR with chin. I ran the new repave at T-bolt, I got a video on my channel :)

  • @christurbo951
    @christurbo951 6 месяцев назад

    Took me 2 attempts, but got it done. I was underneath on my back with my eyes closed aligning the shaft with one hand while aligning the fork on the other side. Don’t use Gorilla tape lol!!!. You video was super helpful!

  • @MrCooperyau
    @MrCooperyau 7 месяцев назад

    Nice driving John! 👊

  • @rsrdan
    @rsrdan 7 месяцев назад

    Outstanding

  • @christurbo951
    @christurbo951 8 месяцев назад

    The clutch started to slip in my 996 turbo today. Not looking forward to this.

  • @vitojin9784
    @vitojin9784 9 месяцев назад

    what gearbox setup is this? H pattern dog box?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 9 месяцев назад

      This is a Gearmotiv dogbox with a dogleg pattern 5spd

  • @maintenancethrottle
    @maintenancethrottle 11 месяцев назад

    Nice! 👍 Well done, sir. Great vid.

  • @hyper1le486
    @hyper1le486 11 месяцев назад

    There too. 132.93 ZL1 1LE Great weekend track was fast. Awesome dtiving

  • @gogunbaba
    @gogunbaba Год назад

    Hey John, what type of trans/diff do you have in the car? It looks like it is setup perfect for the power and track use.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 Год назад

      I have a Gearmotiv Dogbox and a stock M3 LSD with a 4.10 ring & pinion

  • @marionfisk7926
    @marionfisk7926 Год назад

    You RUclips videographers you need to get a second person to hold your phone or the GoPro while you’re trying to do your demonstration it’s very hard to show how to do something when you’re trying to hold a camera and do the work you’re trying to do or if you can’t get a person put your camera on a tripod it would make it a match easier job for you to show mechanical work if you’re not trying to hold the camera and do it at the same time

  • @ihmcguinness
    @ihmcguinness Год назад

    What else was done here? Sounds amazing.

  • @I53-624
    @I53-624 Год назад

    What headers?

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 Год назад

    Nice job John!

  • @jmgaudiovideoinc2553
    @jmgaudiovideoinc2553 Год назад

    Nice lap John!

  • @stevehoagland1179
    @stevehoagland1179 Год назад

    I wonder if the driver knew they were 20 mph or so slow in T2 and T3?

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 Год назад

    Time for the GTR to get bigger turbos

  • @Petrol_fix
    @Petrol_fix Год назад

    Epic video. Even still! Thank you

  • @fstlnj29
    @fstlnj29 Год назад

    John, what transmission is that? Stock e46? diff? Thank you! Doing some research and could use the info

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 Год назад

      At the time of this video it was 5spd zf trans mission with a oem rear differential (oem lsd too). Remember the 5 and 6 spds have the same gear ratios as 6spd just missing the 6th gear. We swap the trans for weight savings not gear ratios. Now the car has a 4.10 rear , cams, intake and tune. I'll be at RAtl this coming weekend. We'll see how the times differ

    • @fstlnj29
      @fstlnj29 Год назад

      @@johndefini3732 Than you! Then it is/was very close to my e36, s54 with a 3.64 diff. I am working on installation of a DCT and there are a few ratios to choose from. Be safe, drive it like you stole it!

  • @raf_track_vids
    @raf_track_vids 2 года назад

    Damn that's flying. What mods?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 года назад

      Thanks man... appreciate the kind words. I'm running TT3 spec so 2950lbs with me, cams, tune, exhaust, MSC 2way, Michelin scrubs

  • @XJaysznX
    @XJaysznX 2 года назад

    Bro follow that 15,000 oil change intervals

  • @dbnzt
    @dbnzt 2 года назад

    Fml ty for info

  • @OneShotKilla_
    @OneShotKilla_ 2 года назад

    What exhaust setup do u have ?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 года назад

      Bimmerworld race with custom Soul Performance fabricated rear section, basically a straight pipe with the tiniest resonator imaginable. Suppersprint headers

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 2 года назад

    Just rewatched this. Man I look like I'm standing still!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 года назад

      It's about the same time difference as your GT3 and me... 6 seconds

    • @ericliu8161
      @ericliu8161 2 года назад

      @@johndefini3732It'll be fun next season with the Cayman. I'll try to keep up!

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 года назад

      @@ericliu8161 such a sand bagger, lol

  • @jorgej5916
    @jorgej5916 2 года назад

    Very informative video! Is the 996 Turbo be an easier Clutch assembly to work on? what city/region is your shop located? thanks.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 2 года назад

      996 is about the same effort when all is compared. I'm in Northeastern NJ

    • @jorgej5916
      @jorgej5916 2 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 Ok Thanks! By the way, Any trusted or acquainted Souther California Porsche Mechanic to recommended please?

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 года назад

    Great driving John

  • @crispikreme
    @crispikreme 3 года назад

    Great video doing the clutch on my 997 this week. Thankfully I have a lift and hydraulic tranny jack.

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 3 года назад

    Great video, shaking was not noticeable. I'm doing this job but I'm dropping the engine and transmission together.

  • @SoulPerformanceProducts
    @SoulPerformanceProducts 3 года назад

    Love it! - Mike

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 года назад

    Awesome driving John! At least a half second there from the traffic!

  • @nyuaznguy
    @nyuaznguy 3 года назад

    woot some video of me before scott takes off...

  • @niptuck170
    @niptuck170 3 года назад

    That guy was dangerous. And I don't get how he was in white.

  • @A-TeamRacingZA
    @A-TeamRacingZA 3 года назад

    have you programmed your mk60 with the motorsport software

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      No but sounds interesting... please explain :)

    • @A-TeamRacingZA
      @A-TeamRacingZA 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 not sure if you did it was going to ask how. but iv been reading up it needs to be bench flashed and only certain model abs can be done. want to fit abs to our e36

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      @@A-TeamRacingZA I'll ask some folks that are more knowledge on the mk60

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      Igot this from a buddy of mine......."People can be talking about one of two things. Any E46 M3 MK60 unit can be recalibrated to match the CSL parameters. There are also a subset of MK60 units that can be used for Race ABS applications which requires a bench flash of a map specifically set to your chassis. Any ZCP/CSL unit can accept the Race ABS programming and any E46 M3 MK60 who's computer number ends in 813.3 can also. Please see below how to tell the difference and note that BMW does not consider the 818.3 and 813.3 units to be different part numbers. So you'll need to see the exact unit you're buying to be sure."

    • @A-TeamRacingZA
      @A-TeamRacingZA 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 awesome Wil check tomorrow the part no on this I have. I Will need to find out who can flash we I live. Thanks for the info.

  • @jmgaudiovideoinc2553
    @jmgaudiovideoinc2553 3 года назад

    About 14 turns to late. Guy was so far off line

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 года назад

    Fun times!

  • @chris-graham
    @chris-graham 3 года назад

    What's the programming for the channel in the aim?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      Channel settings....function: voltage, generic 0-5v, sampling frequency 2hz, no decimal I have an icon on my MXP that displays when voltage for this sensor is greater than 3v

    • @chris-graham
      @chris-graham 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 Awesome, thanks. I'm experimenting with a digital status - just so it gets logged as 0 or 1 in the data. I'll let you know if it works or not!

    • @chris-graham
      @chris-graham 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 I ended up using a 1k resistor between 5vref and signal and set the channel to digital status with on = high

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      @@chris-graham that's probably a cleaner way to do it. Boolean 0 or 1 rather than "greater than value". Glad it worked out though!

    • @mobne
      @mobne 2 года назад

      Please explain more about the pigtail. I have a motec m150 that I want the abs light to work with. I have had it to an led light before but I don’t remember how it was wired.

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 года назад

    Nice driving John!

  • @alevy3817
    @alevy3817 3 года назад

    Was this a late day session in red?

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      Yes, it was my last session when I was running with a destroyed left front wheel bearing (might have been open track actually). I came in early as it was starting to sound really bad, plus I was having oil temp issues. Decided to call it quits.

    • @alevy3817
      @alevy3817 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 I was in the Alfa 4C… your time is a mere 8 seconds faster than mine … nice driving brother - especially with that disaster waiting to happen at the hub.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      @@alevy3817 what.... active camber is not a good thing ;)

    • @alevy3817
      @alevy3817 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 hahahaha. Active aero yes, camber, not so much

  • @jonathanpal3102
    @jonathanpal3102 3 года назад

    Fantastic word, and now the love and helpfulness you show us at the track makes a lot more sense.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      Thanks Jon!! Always enjoy helping and when its track and car stuff it just makes it sweeter :)

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 года назад

    I think you can get a 28 from just a stronger commitment to throttle on exit

  • @kaiwenli3432
    @kaiwenli3432 3 года назад

    Great Driving, I'm in the white fiat, had some problem that laps over-revved the engine to 8k. Wish I was able to get out of the way earlier lol.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      Were you the Fiata? Epic license plate!

    • @kaiwenli3432
      @kaiwenli3432 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 Ye, day ended with a 1:19 and one of the instructors took it out and mange to get a 1:17. With around 200HP this thing is great lol

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      @@kaiwenli3432 I was speaking to John Gaydos. I think he is the one that went out in your car.

    • @kaiwenli3432
      @kaiwenli3432 3 года назад

      @@johndefini3732 Oh ye it was him, I know his name was John but didn’t know his last name

  • @bundastyles4847
    @bundastyles4847 3 года назад

    Looks like the car came together really well! That's some great driving. 💯💯 Saw a few really reluctant point by's. loll.

    • @johndefini3732
      @johndefini3732 3 года назад

      Thank you so much.... yes, car is working out wonderfully!

  • @ericliu8161
    @ericliu8161 3 года назад

    Great driving John!

  • @CorradoRacer
    @CorradoRacer 3 года назад

    thx 4 sharing! Yeahh i love taht track really well designed and its not boring!

  • @knocksensor3203
    @knocksensor3203 3 года назад

    Damm,damm .beautiful cars .Troublesome to work with..😕