Comments for John Cunningham http://johncunningham.com Random Stuff of No Particular Importance Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:59:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on I think my refrigerator might be Jewish by Zack http://johncunningham.com/2010/i-think-my-refrigerator-might-be-jewish/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Zack Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:59:31 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=589#comment-90 Amen. Amen.

]]> Comment on How to be a racist for only .25 cents by Zack http://johncunningham.com/2009/how-to-be-a-certified-racist-for-only-25-cents/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Zack Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:56:46 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=407#comment-89 Hey. Really cool story. I happened to stumble upon your site randomly (by searching for a friend who happens to be named John Cunningham. But anyway, I live in NYC so I can relate. I see homeless people all the time. Hey. Really cool story. I happened to stumble upon your site randomly (by searching for a friend who happens to be named John Cunningham. But anyway, I live in NYC so I can relate. I see homeless people all the time.

]]> Comment on BMW M3 (E92 E93) Racing Slicks and Racing Wheels by e46 led http://johncunningham.com/2009/bmw-m3-e92-e93-racing-slicks-and-racing-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-65 e46 led Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:35:18 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=464#comment-65 When the 1 series came out, I did not like it. Suppose if it had been closer to what the 2002 was and was (much) lighter, more affordable, and had a really superb I4 (turboed or not, I don't care) then I would prefer it better, but whatever. What side tracked me more was the predictable M design which should pragmatically be termed the M1. I believed that it just wouldn't be correct to compare the 2 M1s. Nevertheless, since the 1 series debuted in the US, the M division has created 2 SUVs that don't even come with a manual. The Porsche Cayenne has one, was it that hard? Anyways, times are changing so go on and call it an M1. Better to deliver a decent, or conceivably outstanding, automobile rather than not create it whatsoever just for the reason that a bundle of fanboys could get damaged. When the 1 series came out, I did not like it. Suppose if it had been closer to what the 2002 was and was (much) lighter, more affordable, and had a really superb I4 (turboed or not, I don’t care) then I would prefer it better, but whatever. What side tracked me more was the predictable M design which should pragmatically be termed the M1. I believed that it just wouldn’t be correct to compare the 2 M1s. Nevertheless, since the 1 series debuted in the US, the M division has created 2 SUVs that don’t even come with a manual. The Porsche Cayenne has one, was it that hard? Anyways, times are changing so go on and call it an M1. Better to deliver a decent, or conceivably outstanding, automobile rather than not create it whatsoever just for the reason that a bundle of fanboys could get damaged.

]]> Comment on BMW M3 (E92 E93) Racing Slicks and Racing Wheels by David http://johncunningham.com/2009/bmw-m3-e92-e93-racing-slicks-and-racing-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-48 David Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:53:57 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=464#comment-48 I have a similar set up on my 2005 M3 vert. I had my 18 inch D Force LTW5's sandblasted and then power coated satin black for an awesome finish. I have some very nasty brake dust from my full ceramic race only Cobalt Friction pads for the Brembo GT 6 pot monoblock(front) and 4 pot monoblock rear i had fitted. I consider a BBK a must. I too use Castrol SRF AND titanium heat shields that fit right on top of the pads in the calipers. I heat the living be jezuz out of my brakes and never have even a tiny bit of fade. I can take much faster cars because i can OUTBRAKE them... Even the E90 with a good driver, which is hell to catch BTW. I had almost all my dust shields sawed off too to allow more air to cool the rotors. I went to Hawk ceramic low dust for the street so dust on day to day is not an issue so much. I am running the same BF Goodrich but in 265 square. I may change to 275 but i think that 265 square is supposed to be ideal for the e46. I also run KW coil overs and POWERFLEX polyurethane bushings that helps immensely. Also from TMS: Camber plates, adjustable front and rear H&R (made to TMS specifications)anti sway bars. The front one is massive. Wow, what a difference. All those handling tweaks did more good than adding several hundred horsepower. At least now i can put it all to the ground should i ever want to increase the HP significantly. I put down only 300-315 to the ground. That is maybe 380 at the crank. But everything is so TUNED. I have found that is the key. Its all in the tuning, even your alignment on track days. Now once the car is so well set up it is so easy to do exactly what your instructor asks you to do with the car. There is no fighting, just a natural smooth flow. All the mods i did for the track work just fine on the street too even though i dont use all of what the car has to offer when it is on legal highways of course. The ride is still very tolerable. Good eniugh to drive long distances. My car DOES crash over any potholes and SHARP urban ridges. There is no getting around that. But it cruises just fine. I would not hesitate to dive it coast to coast. It sounds like you have the bug. Dont stop with your mods just yet. The enjoyment for me anyway is worth adding some or all of the things i talk about. Every single modification i have made i feel very significantly in the final driving of the car. I have a similar set up on my 2005 M3 vert. I had my 18 inch D Force LTW5′s sandblasted and then power coated satin black for an awesome finish. I have some very nasty brake dust from my full ceramic race only Cobalt Friction pads for the Brembo GT 6 pot monoblock(front) and 4 pot monoblock rear i had fitted. I consider a BBK a must. I too use Castrol SRF AND titanium heat shields that fit right on top of the pads in the calipers. I heat the living be jezuz out of my brakes and never have even a tiny bit of fade. I can take much faster cars because i can OUTBRAKE them… Even the E90 with a good driver, which is hell to catch BTW.
I had almost all my dust shields sawed off too to allow more air to cool the rotors. I went to Hawk ceramic low dust for the street so dust on day to day is not an issue so much.
I am running the same BF Goodrich but in 265 square. I may change to 275 but i think that 265 square is supposed to be ideal for the e46.

I also run KW coil overs and POWERFLEX polyurethane bushings that helps immensely. Also from TMS: Camber plates, adjustable front and rear H&R (made to TMS specifications)anti sway bars. The front one is massive. Wow, what a difference.

All those handling tweaks did more good than adding several hundred horsepower. At least now i can put it all to the ground should i ever want to increase the HP significantly. I put down only 300-315 to the ground. That is maybe 380 at the crank. But everything is so TUNED. I have found that is the key. Its all in the tuning, even your alignment on track days.
Now once the car is so well set up it is so easy to do exactly what your instructor asks you to do with the car. There is no fighting, just a natural smooth flow.

All the mods i did for the track work just fine on the street too even though i dont use all of what the car has to offer when it is on legal highways of course. The ride is still very tolerable. Good eniugh to drive long distances.
My car DOES crash over any potholes and SHARP urban ridges. There is no getting around that. But it cruises just fine. I would not hesitate to dive it coast to coast.

It sounds like you have the bug. Dont stop with your mods just yet. The enjoyment for me anyway is worth adding some or all of the things i talk about. Every single modification i have made i feel very significantly in the final driving of the car.

]]> Comment on Those Awful Mexicans are Ruining Everything by david http://johncunningham.com/2009/old-ignorant-racist-rich-repugnant-republican/comment-page-1/#comment-47 david Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:44:44 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=296#comment-47 Interesting writing Mr JC. I have a very dear friend who comes from the same place, and he's a very nice, human, personn ... beside an entrepreneur by the way ;-). Have a good day! Dave, Paris / Luxemburg ... BMW owner by the way ;-) Interesting writing Mr JC. I have a very dear friend who comes from the same place, and he’s a very nice, human, personn … beside an entrepreneur by the way ;-) .

Have a good day!

Dave,
Paris / Luxemburg
… BMW owner by the way ;-)

]]> Comment on BMW M3 (E92 E93) Racing Slicks and Racing Wheels by john http://johncunningham.com/2009/bmw-m3-e92-e93-racing-slicks-and-racing-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-46 john Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:31:10 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=464#comment-46 Hi. No I never really considered those since the dforce were so light, so affordable and came so highly recommended. Thanks for the comment and info... Hi. No I never really considered those since the dforce were so light, so affordable and came so highly recommended. Thanks for the comment and info…

]]> Comment on BMW M3 (E92 E93) Racing Slicks and Racing Wheels by shung http://johncunningham.com/2009/bmw-m3-e92-e93-racing-slicks-and-racing-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-45 shung Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:31:52 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=464#comment-45 Thanks for posting your experience. I have had similar problems with my brakes on an e90 m3. Driving with stock pads, I warped the front rotors slightly on my first track day. I thought bedding the brakes would alleviate the mild shudder but after the 2nd day they were totally warped. I read a post on the m3 forum about brake ducts and had them installed by Cantrell Motorports in Seattle along with Goodrich SS lines, Motul brake fluid, and Pagid yellow endurance pads. Made a noticeable difference but still had issues with brake fade. Then, I spun at Pacific Raceways and a large rock took out the oil cooler and the front right brake duct but suspension was fine. So I converted back to stock front ducts. Car is in perfect condition now and lack of brake ducts didn't make a huge difference my last track day. But of course ambient temp was much cooler. My friend has an e46 with Stop Techs and he has never had an issue with his brakes. I am now convinced that BBK is the only way to alleviate this problem and this will be my winter project. Probably Stop Tech due to costs but that AP racing BBK looks pretty juicy. I was considering the tire rack light weight wheels (TRMotorsports MT1) which are only18.5 and 19 lbs f/r but now I might go for the D-force. They are similar in look and price. Did you consider these wheels? If so, why did you pick the D-force? Nice post. Glad to see someone else out there with similar track fever! I'll put these comments in the m3post as well. Thanks for posting your experience. I have had similar problems with my brakes on an e90 m3. Driving with stock pads, I warped the front rotors slightly on my first track day. I thought bedding the brakes would alleviate the mild shudder but after the 2nd day they were totally warped.

I read a post on the m3 forum about brake ducts and had them installed by Cantrell Motorports in Seattle along with Goodrich SS lines, Motul brake fluid, and Pagid yellow endurance pads. Made a noticeable difference but still had issues with brake fade.

Then, I spun at Pacific Raceways and a large rock took out the oil cooler and the front right brake duct but suspension was fine. So I converted back to stock front ducts. Car is in perfect condition now and lack of brake ducts didn’t make a huge difference my last track day. But of course ambient temp was much cooler.

My friend has an e46 with Stop Techs and he has never had an issue with his brakes. I am now convinced that BBK is the only way to alleviate this problem and this will be my winter project. Probably Stop Tech due to costs but that AP racing BBK looks pretty juicy.

I was considering the tire rack light weight wheels (TRMotorsports MT1) which are only18.5 and 19 lbs f/r but now I might go for the D-force. They are similar in look and price. Did you consider these wheels? If so, why did you pick the D-force?

Nice post. Glad to see someone else out there with similar track fever! I’ll put these comments in the m3post as well.

]]> Comment on Another Boxing Fan Turned UFC Fan by mmafan http://johncunningham.com/2009/another-boxing-fan-turned-ufc-fan/comment-page-1/#comment-44 mmafan Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:39:02 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=313#comment-44 MMA has come a long way since its early days. Today the sport is growing extremely fast with tons of up and comers making the sport far more exciting to watch. By the way go check out the other fighting leagues like WEC, StrikeForce, Dream etc. There are some killer figheters outside of UFC that are truly amazing. Ben Henderson, Donald Cerrone, Fedor Emelianenko and the list goes on. I just wish Brock hadn'e gotten sick because I so wanted to see Shane Carwin dominate him in the stand up game. Oh and another wish; Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evens...but Rampage is off doing the A Team. He's funny so it should be good. MMA has come a long way since its early days. Today the sport is growing extremely fast with tons of up and comers making the sport far more exciting to watch.

By the way go check out the other fighting leagues like WEC, StrikeForce, Dream etc. There are some killer figheters outside of UFC that are truly amazing. Ben Henderson, Donald Cerrone, Fedor Emelianenko and the list goes on.

I just wish Brock hadn’e gotten sick because I so wanted to see Shane Carwin dominate him in the stand up game. Oh and another wish; Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evens…but Rampage is off doing the A Team. He’s funny so it should be good.

]]> Comment on Why the “stock” BWW M3 E92 or E93 are simply not track worthy by stevg http://johncunningham.com/2009/why-the-stock-bww-m3-e92-or-e93-is-simply-not-track-worthy/comment-page-1/#comment-43 stevg Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:06:56 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=365#comment-43 It will be painful, but my advice is to move to better brakes- at least on the front of the car. Brembo or StopTech or similar. I used to track my E36 M3 and had similar problems to you. Not as bad, but I still had them. My buddy who put the big Brembo's on the front of his car had no such problems. With that being said, the biggest reason I recommend this is based on where you live (it's hot there) and the tracks you seem to run on (fast with long straights) combined with the simple fact that you are doing this for fun and worrying about your car not stopping correctly is going to kill off much of the fun. I won't even go into the lack-of-fun you'll experience when your brakes barf out on you half way thru an event and you are sidelined. So, try the big brakes on the front first. You'll hear from the purist who say you HAVE TO DO BOTH, but you don't. Put the front ones on, drive the car and then decide on the rears. Also, down the road you'll get some of the money back since you can sell them when you change cars. Big brake kits hold a decent amount of their value (compared to most car things). And I'll toss this in for fun...with big brakes, you will have a very nice time catching cars under braking. Oh yeah! It will be painful, but my advice is to move to better brakes- at least on the front of the car. Brembo or StopTech or similar.

I used to track my E36 M3 and had similar problems to you. Not as bad, but I still had them. My buddy who put the big Brembo’s on the front of his car had no such problems.

With that being said, the biggest reason I recommend this is based on where you live (it’s hot there) and the tracks you seem to run on (fast with long straights) combined with the simple fact that you are doing this for fun and worrying about your car not stopping correctly is going to kill off much of the fun. I won’t even go into the lack-of-fun you’ll experience when your brakes barf out on you half way thru an event and you are sidelined.

So, try the big brakes on the front first. You’ll hear from the purist who say you HAVE TO DO BOTH, but you don’t. Put the front ones on, drive the car and then decide on the rears.

Also, down the road you’ll get some of the money back since you can sell them when you change cars. Big brake kits hold a decent amount of their value (compared to most car things).

And I’ll toss this in for fun…with big brakes, you will have a very nice time catching cars under braking.

Oh yeah!

]]> Comment on BMW M3 (E92 E93) Racing Slicks and Racing Wheels by john http://johncunningham.com/2009/bmw-m3-e92-e93-racing-slicks-and-racing-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-42 john Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:34:15 +0000 http://johncunningham.com/?p=464#comment-42 Thanks for the tip, I'll do that. Thanks for the tip, I’ll do that.

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