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| DNHunt |
 Jan 27 2006, 10:03 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn.  Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598  |
Just ordered them from Tire Rack 205 50 15. Gonna put them on some 6 inch Panasports. Time to check and adjust ride height then off for corner balance and alignment ( 2 1/2 years since the last one).
Getting near time to kill some cones. Dave |
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| hmeeder |
Jan 27 2006, 10:17 AM
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Dante's Sportscar Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 21-November 04 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 3,154 |
hey Dave;
Let us know how those tire work, would you? I'm always looking for an advantage. I don't know anyone who has tried them yet. |
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| alpha434 |
Jan 27 2006, 11:18 AM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Yeah thats right. Even if they suck and its a waste of cash, we should definately know the tech data.
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| DanT |
Jan 27 2006, 11:34 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Good friend of mine ran them on his '74 Carrera RS last season and they did very well. Lasted the entire season of over 15 AXs.
He liked them and was considering getting them again this year. He always finishes in the top 10 of 100+ car fields. And overall finished first in our Zone Performance index against all cars and set ups. This is in a street, driven to and from the events, car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| dinomium |
Jan 27 2006, 12:02 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Right on dave! You need to get some white or yellow shoe polish to color in AVON for the retro racer look!
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| yarin |
Jan 27 2006, 12:21 PM
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'14-X'in FOOL Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Guttenberg, NJ Member No.: 693 Region Association: North East States |
Tirerack has a clearance on
Avon Tech R $119 Hoosier R3S04 $109 (track compound, not autox) Yokohama Advan A032R $128 Heat cycling is an extra $15 per tire. I have two sets of Panasports, one with old dry R3S03s i think. I'm looking for an autox set of tires, so the R3S04s are out because they won't have time to heat up for autox on such a light car. Any other clearance sales coming up that anyone knows about? Should I go with the Avons or Yokos? I have a set of street wheels/tires i can drive to and from events with. Thanks |
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| grantsfo |
Jan 27 2006, 12:32 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
My sense is that good freind of yours could have run well with any tire on his car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) But the Avons certainly didnt detract from his fast times. I always make sure I'm in opposite run group from him just to watch his lines on a given AX course. |
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| DNHunt |
Jan 27 2006, 12:46 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
I'm sure it's gonna take a while for my driving skills to catch up to my tires so any tire would probably have been OK. We'll see.
Dave |
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| jhadler |
Jan 27 2006, 01:25 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
I know a few people who have tried the Avon's last year.
The short of it was this: They have similar construction to the Hoosier (no surprise there), but the tread compound is not as soft, and takes more to heat up. They give up grip compared to the Hoosier and Kumho, but are comprable to the Toyo and better than the Yokohamas. A good track tire for DE's and TT's. Not so good for autox (if you're trying for TTOD), but pretty good for enduros... Still, they'll be a good deal better than any street tire, that's for sure... -Josh2 |
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| Joe Ricard |
Jan 27 2006, 03:39 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
So Dave, What organization are you going to run in?
About the only place for you in SCCA is SM-2 IF YOU ARE HEAVY ENOUGH. 2100 lbs w/o driver. |
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| J P Stein |
Jan 27 2006, 05:36 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 |
I seem to remember Dave stating here publicly that his car weighs 2102 lbs.........like any smart fella would do. Mine weighs 2040lbs.....as I've repeated....ah....repeatedly. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) |
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| ChrisReale |
Jan 27 2006, 08:20 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
Dave, your going to shite yourself when you experience the ammount of grip these tires will give. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| J P Stein |
Jan 27 2006, 10:37 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 |
You prolly could have made a better choice for cone killing, but that woulda cost you $$$$ and as Chris said, they'll knock your socks off nohow. I have found that 914s are very easy on tires so you'll get plenty of enjoyment out of them.
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| rhodyguy |
Jan 27 2006, 10:56 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,072 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
the rules up here for pca would kill you joe. for running at bremerton...gtu a 2.0/4 is the same as a 2.0/6, gto over i think 2.5, stock. portland...what was it improved or stock. if they ask you weight, you just say 190# last time i stepped on the scale.
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| dinomium |
Jan 28 2006, 12:59 AM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
you are correct. If you move your battery or have carbs you are up against some very fast cars in PCA. Bremerton Sportscar Club is much more forgiving! |
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| dinomium |
Jan 28 2006, 01:43 AM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I dont think you can even have 50 series tyres on a 914 in the stock class....
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