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      10-07-2018, 08:29 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by krisa9977 View Post
I had two engine replaced due to oil starvation. M235 is not designed the track use and for higher lateral G forces. If you planning to use you car at the track I recommend to install M2 (M235R) oil sump and the oil pan this will keep the car from being starved for oil.
Two engines lost? Both under warranty? Whew, I did over 40 track days in my 235i with no oil issues. Fuel starvation issues, yes, but no other issues. The only mod was wheels and tires - 17's with a square set of Hankook R-S3s. Were you on R compounds?
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