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It's not worth the cost for the for the two track weekends I might do this year. I will however run at least 5-10 autoxes.
Really though, I thought about getting r-comps, but it's all a compromise. 215/45 RS2s are $100 each. Or I could go with Rt-615s or the new Khumo XSs. What else is there?
The 245/35 TR1? at $162 a tire, I think the cost outweighs the benefit/use I'll get out of them.
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no really. any help with tires would be appreciated :P
Harnesses ordered, opted for G-force 6-points with pull-up lap belts:
now i just need tires, pads (xp10/xp8) and corrado rotors and im ready for the track.....as soon as i fix my manifold and Marc ships the kit that is :P
Harnesses ordered, opted for G-force 6-points with pull-up lap belts:
now i just need tires, pads (xp10/xp8) and corrado rotors and im ready for the track.....as soon as i fix my manifold and Marc ships the kit that is :P
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Scot u know u wanna drop the IC altogether restricitve heatsink infront of your Rad BLeh. I like the seats though and look forward to seeing the fit they make. I like the RS2's but hell man get some hoosiers or bfg's since ur swaping in and out anyway some 225 r comps would be pretty slick and give lots of grip ud prob get 2-3 years of track time out of em alota serius auto-xrs do similiar. 150-160 bucks to kick everyones *** imo isnt to bad.
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It's not worth the cost for the for the two track weekends I might do this year. I will however run at least 5-10 autoxes.
Really though, I thought about getting r-comps, but it's all a compromise. 215/45 RS2s are $100 each. Or I could go with Rt-615s or the new Khumo XSs. What else is there?
The 245/35 TR1? at $162 a tire, I think the cost outweighs the benefit/use I'll get out of them.
Really though, I thought about getting r-comps, but it's all a compromise. 215/45 RS2s are $100 each. Or I could go with Rt-615s or the new Khumo XSs. What else is there?
The 245/35 TR1? at $162 a tire, I think the cost outweighs the benefit/use I'll get out of them.
You won't regret the extra money spent, I guarantee it. The grip is simply unrealistic.
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I should be able to remove the mounting tabs and simple wrap them around, no? That's what I did with my last harness...or are these sewn in?
this image suggests I should be able to unloop these and loop it around my harness bar instead.
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Unfortunately they don't make a size I can use. I just don't like the idea of spending over $200 on a tire that wont get much use, I figure a street comp tire (which I've used in the past) will suffice.
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looks like i could do the V710 215/40/16 @ $184.00, that's about all i can find that will fit...but still, I dunno if the cost is worth it. I'll more than likely do one HPDE this year, hopefully two and a handful of autoxes. I know r-comps are great, but I just dont think it's worth it for me.
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$99 here :P
Falken AZENIS RT-615 Tires for Sale Online - Vulcan Tire Sales
I ran my 195 RT-215s on the track at 170rwhp. I was tire slightly limited, but they held up fine. I did my event in AUG and they only got greasy at the end of the day Sun, I was able to compensate with driving style.
I'll more than likely go that route.
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yeah i checked vulcan after posting.
seriously the 615 is definitely more progressive at the limit of traction than the 215. and they didn't get greasy on me last time I tracked mine.
this is after maybe 300 miles plus one track day.
seriously the 615 is definitely more progressive at the limit of traction than the 215. and they didn't get greasy on me last time I tracked mine.
this is after maybe 300 miles plus one track day.
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IIRC the Ecsta XS is said to have the same R-compound rubber as the V710s, but with a streetable tread design and at $99 -TireRack
Win.
Edit: After checking it was a reviewer that claimed it was their R-compound, not Kuhmo. But a 180 treadwear rating is a good indicator.
Win.
Edit: After checking it was a reviewer that claimed it was their R-compound, not Kuhmo. But a 180 treadwear rating is a good indicator.
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