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[SMOKETREES]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

indeed, I am not yet convinced I need to have heavy 255s either
I went with r888 in 225 also 8.7" wide contact patch, 24lbs combined with a 15.5 lbs rim will be plenty quick, should have enough stickyness. Lets see if it can exit corners now.

255s offer up an inch more width, but does it benefit me, or slow me down, remains to be seen. Only want as much tires as the chassis will take advantage of.

I have also heard that if its too big of a tire you'll actually lose performance cause the tire can't go full at its full potential which is why I stuck with 225 all around. My dunlops are finally breaking in I believe just from spiritual driving

[SMOKETREES]

Originally Posted by jasper

Yeah that is what I'm seeing its just a car show for charity.

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Ill be there anyways. I don't mind going out there!

[Accurate Race Shop]

Originally Posted by SMOKETREES

Ill be there anyways. I don't mind going out there!

Yeah I'll be there its for a good cause it is $5 to be a spectator and $20 to participate so I'll probably just watch because I really don't have that much on my car

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[Huehuecoyotl]

Originally Posted by SMOKETREES

Mind if I tag along in the new FI car ?

No not at all, youre indeed welcome to ride with me at Firebird, and they have loaner helmets but lets not count on it YET

I have a UPS box coming in friday around NOON in Flagstaff
then I need an alignment, if all this lines up then yes, I will be there
wont know till friday PM!

I'll post if its all good

Heres a cut from my email from them

[edgary]

Originally Posted by Ninjin

I've discovered that if there's one thing autocrossers like to talk about, it's tires.

My autocross tire experience is limited to my current set of Star Spec Z1's but I can tell you that most of what you read about them is true. They work well in cool temperatures, don't like being hot (not a huge problem for autocross, since drivers can spray water on them between runs), sidewalls are *very* stiff, and they don't make any squealing noise before they let go into a spin. The ZIIs are supposed to have the same basic characteristics, just a little bit better. More evolutionary than revolutionary, as they say.

If the Evo School is as hard on the tires as I'm expecting, then I'll probably be running a set of shiny new BFG Rivals on the 17th.

Good.

It's worth mentioning that I'd use the tires for street with only the occasional autocross event (of course, I say that before even trying my first autocross) as opposed to having dedicated track tires.

[Ninjin]

My understanding is that the Michelin PSS are some of the best all-around tires for dd/track/auto-x use. The star specs might work as well, but they are more of a track tire, so they won't grip as well as the PSS in the wet and will wear out in fewer miles. Also the Star Specs are stiff enough to make daily driving on them noticeably less comfortable than the stock tires. (I've heard the ZIIs are a bit less stiff, but I'm not sure it's true). On the other end of the spectrum, the Continental DWs have fantastic wet grip, but aren't as good as the PSS in the dry.

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[GotM]

I had PSS on 135. I really like they way they felt on that car. I did not have any experience beyond normal street driving. I do know I will replace my stock tires with PSS. But, with the amount of miles I drive that is probably a year or 2 away.

[AZFA20]

Another good tire option that meet the "best of both worlds" is the Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole positions. They are quiet for daily driving without feeling soft, supply great response and traction both wet and dry. The slip is predictable and doesnt make a scene while doing so because like any good tire they don't scream as you rotate a corner. Just a good option without going dedicated R compound.

[Huehuecoyotl]

Good news- Perrin PSRS is on, the tires came in, but bad news, they arent mounted, and I have yet to get it re-aligned. Saturday is not happening. If the weather stops being crappy that would be nice, it was full on blizzard conditions up here and points north.

[AZFA20]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

Good news- Perrin PSRS is on, the tires came in, but bad news, they arent mounted, and I have yet to get it re-aligned. Saturday is not happening. If the weather stops being crappy that would be nice, it was full on blizzard conditions up here and points north.

Weather is complete crap here right now too. Pouring, thundering and lightning. Picked up some goodies for the car and I cant install anything because the weather sucks. My lift has another project on it so to work on the FR-S it has to hang out of the garage after I pull all the other toys out. Basically the weather ruined my night wanted to go to the drift event too but my guess is thats a no go.....

[bdohazelnuts]

Well, I have not posted in a little while, but I have given "Nikita" some goodies. Got my AVO intake pipe in, my WORKS drop in filter, and my FA20club STG2 tune and cable in.

And have a single exit track pipe on order from Nameless.

Coming along nicely.

Trying to decide whether to get the P&L midpipe next, or my wheels...

[Yruyur]

Anyone up for meeting at unique car audio? Never been there and want to see what they got. Thinking about 10:30

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Originally Posted by Yruyur

Anyone up for meeting at unique car audio? Never been there and want to see what they got. Thinking about 10:30

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Ill see ya there!

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On my way