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CSG Mike · 10-05-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Not a question per se, but I did pull the trigger on some RE71Rs thanks to this thread (and others). I'm going to pair with some PMU Club Racers for SOW CW next month. I'll be pretty happy if I can go 1:31.XX or quicker.

let us know when you want some pads and brale fluid

LOLS2K · 10-05-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

let us know when you want some pads and brale fluid

Thanks! I actually have access to a wide range of parts thanks to good friends in the industry, however there are parts that you offer that I don't have "access" to. You have definitely earned that business. I look forward to supporting you, and the support that you offer. Hope to meet y'all at the track some day.

CSG Mike · 10-05-2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Thanks! I actually have access to a wide range of parts thanks to good friends in the industry, however there are parts that you offer that I don't have "access" to. You have definitely earned that business. I look forward to supporting you, and the support that you offer. Hope to meet y'all at the track some day.

Come join us at 86CUP

LOLS2K · 10-05-2015, 10:01 PM

Dec. 5th looks doable.

Alan · 10-05-2015, 10:11 PM

I am working on trail braking at the track. My instructor, who also drives a BRZ, noted that my car was significantly more difficult to turn under braking compared to his. I always thought the effort was high but had no basis for comparison.

Any thoughts?

Setup: RCE Tarmac2, RaceSeng Cam/Cas plates, SPL rear LCA and toe arms, RaceSeng 1" rear shock mounts. -2.9 and -2.3 camber F/R, 0 toe all the way around, maximum caster the RaceSeng plates allow. No other suspension mods. Approximately 1" lowered.

ScionOfHorus · 10-05-2015, 10:16 PM

Tires?

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CSG Mike · 10-05-2015, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

I am working on trail braking at the track. My instructor, who also drives a BRZ, noted that my car was significantly more difficult to turn under braking compared to his. I always thought the effort was high but had no basis for comparison.

Any thoughts?

Setup: RCE Tarmac2, RaceSeng Cam/Cas plates, SPL rear LCA and toe arms, RaceSeng 1" rear shock mounts. -2.9 and -2.3 camber F/R, 0 toe all the way around, maximum caster the RaceSeng plates allow. No other suspension mods. Approximately 1" lowered.

Tarmac 2's are heavily understeer biased with the default springs.

I'm gonna bet your instructor is stock, or has something closer to neutral.

Alan · 10-05-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Tarmac 2's are heavily understeer biased with the default springs.

I'm gonna bet your instructor is stock, or has something closer to neutral.

The instructor has Ground Control coilovers with 450lb springs. He didn't note any other issues with the setup.

Any suggestions other than replacing the Tarmac2s?

CSG Mike · 10-05-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

The instructor has Ground Control coilovers with 450lb springs. He didn't note any other issues with the setup.

Any suggestions other than replacing the Tarmac2s?

softer front springs, rear sway bar, tweaking the setup.

R2RO · 10-05-2015, 11:53 PM

Im debating on which tire to pick out for my track wheels, Im going to be running a 18x9.5 +40 setup and I brought my tire choices down to two finalist. The Hankook RS-3 V.2 or Toyo Proxies R1R, has anyone had experience with these two tires? Im debating on either a 255/35R18 (Square all around) or 265/35R18 (Square all around) but i'm thinking a 265 size would be over kill on this car. Also my car is now running forced induction and will be getting a AP Racing sprint kit soon. Im just wondering which would be a good track tire, that will provide excellent grip for those autocross/track days? Thank you in advance.

LOLS2K · 10-07-2015, 04:12 PM

It's me again. RE71Rs (225/45/17) just showed up and I need some advice on breaking them in. I will be making the 420 mile (one way) trip to Willow Springs next month. Should I:
A) Drive on them to the track?
B) Wait until I get to the track and break them in there? If so, how do you guys recommend I do so?

ScionOfHorus · 10-07-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

It's me again. RE71Rs (225/45/17) just showed up and I need some advice on breaking them in. I will be making the 420 mile (one way) trip to Willow Springs next month. Should I:
A) Drive on them to the track?
B) Wait until I get to the track and break them in there? If so, how do you guys recommend I do so?

I'd break them in on the way there

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LOLS2K · 10-07-2015, 04:15 PM

@ScionOfHorus that is what I usually do, however I am completely new to this tire and didn't know if there is anything special about the compound.

CSG Mike · 10-07-2015, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

It's me again. RE71Rs (225/45/17) just showed up and I need some advice on breaking them in. I will be making the 420 mile (one way) trip to Willow Springs next month. Should I:
A) Drive on them to the track?
B) Wait until I get to the track and break them in there? If so, how do you guys recommend I do so?

They're street tires. Other than getting past the release compound (which you will do the first couple corners), there's no break-in procedure.

Whether you drive up on them, or change at the track, is up to you and how lazy you feel

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10-05-2015, 10:01 PM	#2986
LOLS2K /scion Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: '13 86 M/T Location: PHX-LAX Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 1,402 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Dec. 5th looks doable.

10-07-2015, 04:12 PM	#2993
LOLS2K /scion Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: '13 86 M/T Location: PHX-LAX Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 1,402 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	It's me again. RE71Rs (225/45/17) just showed up and I need some advice on breaking them in. I will be making the 420 mile (one way) trip to Willow Springs next month. Should I: A) Drive on them to the track? B) Wait until I get to the track and break them in there? If so, how do you guys recommend I do so?

10-07-2015, 04:15 PM	#2995
LOLS2K /scion Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: '13 86 M/T Location: PHX-LAX Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 1,402 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	@ScionOfHorus that is what I usually do, however I am completely new to this tire and didn't know if there is anything special about the compound.

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