07-16-2021, 08:33 AM | #281 |
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If you can't get A052's, then get the Nankang CR-1's, they are closer to the yoks then RE71's (which aren't even made anymore)
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07-16-2021, 12:14 PM | #283 |
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What is the consensus on the Koni/Ground Control coil-overs? I have run them on multiple Miata's and love them. I am looking to replace my FEAL 441+ coil overs as the bearing in the camber plate is making some noise and they just have always felt under-dampened (Especially on rebound).
I was thinking about trying this combo, but with a similar spring rate as my current set-up, with the Race-valving and double adjustables. https://groundcontrolstore.com/colle...nt=36342399939
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07-16-2021, 06:32 PM | #284 |
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+1 get used to falkens if you can't get yokes, Bridgestone are doa.
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I'll vote here for the Nankang as an alternative. I've been using them to save my precious Yokohama's and they are fine, but of course more expensive than the Falken. If cost is a factor, go Falken.
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07-19-2021, 11:27 PM | #286 |
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+1 on the Falkens. Since the Yoko's were nowhere to be found, I went with a set of 660's for this season. Really enjoying them so far and have found them to perform better than expected. Only downsize is the weight, but I think it's negligible in reality. They're also much quieter than the 71R's which is nice while on the streets.
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If you don't want to copy anyone's set up, the Koni/GC setup seems to be the way to go. I searched and couldn't find a word about them.
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Approximate tire hierarchy:
Yokohama (backordered) Nankang Falken Bridgestone/BFG (conditions/surface dependent)
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Warm and dry conditions/surfaces.
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They like the Lincoln concrete?
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In a different car (ES MR2 Spyder) a few years back, I tested Bridgestones vs BFGs at Lincoln and a low grip local sealed asphalt site. Bracketed ABA testing, both tires in prime condition (sticker BFG's and about 20 runs on Bridgestones) and took enough runs that consistency wasn't an issue. Basically ran the same times on both tires at both sites. I liked the car a lot more on the BFG's and they paid better contingency, so that is the route I took.
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