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Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk
Lutfy, if I may use this opportuny to ask you, how did you like the RRs compared to say the R7? They would put me on the same place class wise on my series, but obviously one is way cheaper than the other, specially considering higher heat cycle numbers. Would you say they are within 1s on 2min tracks or way offpace vs relatively new R7?
Oh btw, my new splitter completely solved my rear downforce problem, I even had to add quite a bit of angle back to balance it out. I dont know if you are allowed to do what I did, but if you are it will make your car faster for sure.
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I tried running 235/40/17 with 5 HC back to back with 225/40/17 R7 in a TT session last Dec. I went from high 1:42 at Road ATL to low 1:40 instaneously (nothing but swapping the tires on same width wheels as I took both sets with me).
The R7 run wide, are lower hence better gearing. The RR fades a little after first few cycles (I ran them at Summit Point in Nov of last year sticker and they were still slower than used R7 but much easier to drive at the limit).
I will have to test things out on my end too. I ran the rear wing pretty low and realized that my front splitter may be a touch pointing up (vs angled down for downforce duh!) will be toodling at Summit Point soon.
Bottom line if everyone is on a similar tire and someone shows up with Hoosier's, R7 driver will take the crown
Assuming similar level of competency/prep etc.
Lutfy
PS: BFG R1 are in the same league too BTW.