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Autocross tire thoughts, Here's something for you to ponder |
PeeGreen 914 |
Aug 16 2011, 03:02 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So speaking with Jeff K last night we were talking about tires. I mentioned what my plans were and talked a little about contigencies. I asked what his thought were on tires for prepared classes. This is direct from him
In my experience, the Goodyear is the fastest tire out there. The Avon is second and Hoosier is third. I use to be a contract driver with Hoosier but after doing much testing I found Goodyear to be better and willing to do what it takes to change. So for my class I will be going with Goodyear. What are your thoughts on this? |
J P Stein |
Aug 17 2011, 10:47 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
"The modern Boxster " that you built didn't win shit. When taken over by a guy *that actually knows what he is doing*, it became somewhat of a success.... a couple of regional wins against small fields.....smaller than our local SCCA weekends events.
You couldn't even get a TTOD with any of your cars against the local "wine & cheese" crowd. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
grantsfo |
Aug 18 2011, 07:39 AM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
"The modern Boxster " that you built didn't win shit. When taken over by a guy *that actually knows what he is doing*, it became somewhat of a success.... a couple of regional wins against small fields.....smaller than our local SCCA weekends events. You couldn't even get a TTOD with any of your cars against the local "wine & cheese" crowd. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Youre mistaken JP. Even with my slow butt at the wheel it got TTOD at local event beating boytons ASP GT2. It broke Hillclimb class record set by Dave K by 2 seconds as well. And with fast drivers like Brit it has set TTOD at almost every local event attended this year? But you go on thinking what you need to. All I can say is I haven't been beat by ES miata like somone we know. Lol Oh and that's a nice "40 year old" car with a new Japanese motor? ...right? Remember I'm the guy several years ago who told you the only way your car wouldl be competitive in XP would be to drop the 40 year old porshe boat anchor and use a subie turbo. At least Brit listens! Randal still has 40 year old car bragging rights you don't have not'n. I do think Brit is on right track but his car still has some of your Mickey mouse touches in it that are weak points. Eventually he will get the car up to national class XP standards. So back to tires. I say experimentation is best. You have to see what works best fon your particular car in prepared. Start with soft compounds and collect data. But since Hoosier offers most tires I'd start with them. This post has been edited by grantsfo: Aug 18 2011, 07:41 AM |
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