Jackie Ding M2 in Time Attack @ Barber Motorsport Track

JustinHEMI · 08-03-2023, 04:28 PM

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///M TOWN · 08-03-2023, 05:41 PM

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Finally some proper front page news

Jackie Ding is Awesome ❕

ThreeStripes · 08-03-2023, 06:40 PM

This is a shockingly fast time at Barber, and when you consider how stock the car is it’s even crazier. His minimum corner speeds through the kink show what a quick combo 305 section tires and massive balls can be.

medphysdave · 08-03-2023, 07:29 PM

Love this track

///M TOWN · 08-03-2023, 07:48 PM

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Love this track

I can see why…

Jackie absolutely ripped it up as I expected he might

medphysdave · 08-03-2023, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I can see why…

Jackie absolutely ripped it up as I expected he might

And he navigated the museum correctly. Straight over the curb. I can't wait to get the M2 there.

///M TOWN · 08-03-2023, 09:41 PM

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And he navigated the museum correctly. Straight over the curb. I can't wait to get the M2 there.

Yes, I love his driving style.
He does not screw around.

JakubM3 · 08-03-2023, 09:59 PM

I love this series, been following it since he first got the car. Cant wait to see how far he takes the platform.

///M TOWN · 08-03-2023, 10:24 PM

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I love this series, been following it since he first got the car. Cant wait to see how far he takes the platform.

💯

Searay55555 · 08-03-2023, 10:27 PM

Wow, this kid can drive! How stock is this M2?

Squidget · 08-03-2023, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Searay55555

Wow, this kid can drive! How stock is this M2?

IIRC:

Camber plates, weight reduction (rear seat delete, battery), racing seats up front, racing tires (cup 2s?), light wheels.

No mods to engine, no tunes, no intake solutions, no changes to suspension (except camber), no changes to brakes. No coding at all, AFAIK. No custom aero. No body panel mods.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 08-04-2023, 02:38 AM

It's impressive to see what a good driver can do with this car. Jackie certainly has some skills & is much braver then I am to drive at the limits all the time. I wonder what setting he set the M-traction control to this time. Looked like only a 1-3... if anything at all.

JustinHEMI · 08-04-2023, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

It's impressive to see what a good driver can do with this car. Jackie certainly has some skills & is much braver then I am to drive at the limits all the time. I wonder what setting he set the M-traction control to this time. Looked like only a 1-3... if anything at all.

It looked like 6 to me.

L3G0TS · 08-04-2023, 08:43 AM

And he set the engine mode to comfort, as usual.

Squidget · 08-04-2023, 11:19 AM

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And he set the engine mode to comfort, as usual.

Yep, and you are seeing that from other drivers, too. It's just easier to modulate the throttle, leading to more control.

medphysdave · 08-04-2023, 11:39 AM

I think it's important to not always put it in the sport+ or most sensitive. Best to tailor it to your driving style. Whichever setting allows smooth modulation mid corner and corner exit is where I land. I'll switch it up if the car and/or track are cold. I tend to prefer a very sensitive throttle, but that's no bueno when the tires won't stick.

sammyj · 08-04-2023, 08:30 PM

Congrats Jackie on the first place finish, and awesome that Kyle made it out unscathed. Unreal driving, I love how he focuses so much on the car and takes his insane driving skills for granted.

JackiePhD · 08-05-2023, 02:40 PM

Thanks guys!
Sorry I’ve been slacking on posts and all. Life’s happening and I’m barely keeping up.
Like mentioned above, it’s about tailoring the car to suit your driving style. I have a very aggressive right foot (lol) so a super sensitive throttle pedal isn’t for me. Comfort works well for me so that’s what I’ve stuck with.
M TC, such a great feature. 85% of the time, I’d stick to Setting 6, as it allows me to rotate on entry and not hold me back too much. On special occasions, when the track is super low grip/greasy, or when I feel the TC is holding me back on corner exit, I’ll use M TC Full Off. Obviously it’s a much more *intense* experience and the M2 looooves going sideways, but sometimes I do find more speed that way.

I hope you guys try your M2’s on track too. What a fantastic little track car.

TM5 · 08-06-2023, 12:42 PM

Kudos - very impressive driving and lap time - been to barber a few times over the years - have seen many good drivers in more capable cars not come close to that lap time - including me.

ourlee · 08-06-2023, 01:44 PM

Love this kid!

///M TOWN · 08-06-2023, 02:09 PM

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Love this kid!

It all starts with his contagious positive attitude…

ourlee · 08-06-2023, 03:36 PM

So true. Just infectious. I’m a school bus driver and I really want to slap an Asian Driver No Survivor sticker on the rear but it may get me released. (5% Korean)

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08-03-2023, 06:40 PM	#3
ThreeStripes Major 1550 Rep 1,226 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	This is a shockingly fast time at Barber, and when you consider how stock the car is it’s even crazier. His minimum corner speeds through the kink show what a quick combo 305 section tires and massive balls can be.
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medphysdave Major General 4980 Rep 5,113 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	I think it's important to not always put it in the sport+ or most sensitive. Best to tailor it to your driving style. Whichever setting allows smooth modulation mid corner and corner exit is where I land. I'll switch it up if the car and/or track are cold. I tend to prefer a very sensitive throttle, but that's no bueno when the tires won't stick. __________________
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sammyj Private First Class 272 Rep 131 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Triangle, NC iTrader: (0)	Congrats Jackie on the first place finish, and awesome that Kyle made it out unscathed. Unreal driving, I love how he focuses so much on the car and takes his insane driving skills for granted. __________________ Whoever said "money can't buy happiness" clearly never drove an M2.
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JackiePhD New Member 431 Rep 22 Posts Drives: '20 Supra, G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Sorry I’ve been slacking on posts and all. Life’s happening and I’m barely keeping up. Like mentioned above, it’s about tailoring the car to suit your driving style. I have a very aggressive right foot (lol) so a super sensitive throttle pedal isn’t for me. Comfort works well for me so that’s what I’ve stuck with. M TC, such a great feature. 85% of the time, I’d stick to Setting 6, as it allows me to rotate on entry and not hold me back too much. On special occasions, when the track is super low grip/greasy, or when I feel the TC is holding me back on corner exit, I’ll use M TC Full Off. Obviously it’s a much more intense experience and the M2 looooves going sideways, but sometimes I do find more speed that way. I hope you guys try your M2’s on track too. What a fantastic little track car.
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ourlee Lieutenant Colonel 2041 Rep 1,891 Posts Drives: 25 Grigio G87 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: in DE iTrader: (0)	So true. Just infectious. I’m a school bus driver and I really want to slap an Asian Driver No Survivor sticker on the rear but it may get me released. (5% Korean)
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