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 26 Dec 2006, 06:42 PM
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 Rank: RB25DET  Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2nd January, 2006 From: Melbourne Car(s): 180sx, AU Fairlane V8 Real Name: Shane Trader Rating : 0  |
I'm currently in the process of setting my car up for my first track day in January, and I currently need new rear tyres quite badly. I want to try a track day with street tyres first, because if I don't like it, I don't have a wasted $1600 bill from buying semi's.
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26 Dec 2006, 07:35 PM
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 Rank: RB25DET  Posts: 942 Joined: 30th April, 2003 From: Vic Real Name: Simon Trader Rating : 7 |
I'm in the same boat as you. Want semi's later but now i want street tyres that will be fine for the occasional track day.
I've heard that Michelin Pilot Sport are good. |
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26 Dec 2006, 07:41 PM
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Rank: RB25DET Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2nd January, 2006 From: Melbourne Car(s): 180sx, AU Fairlane V8 Real Name: Shane Trader Rating : 0 |
Also forgot to add, I have Kuhmo Ecsta SPT's on the front with heaps of tread
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26 Dec 2006, 08:59 PM
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Rank: RB25DET Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2nd January, 2006 From: Melbourne Car(s): 180sx, AU Fairlane V8 Real Name: Shane Trader Rating : 0 |
QUOTE(180_mph @ 26 Dec 2006, 08:35 PM)  I'm in the same boat as you. Want semi's later but now i want street tyres that will be fine for the occasional track day. I've heard that Michelin Pilot Sport are good. Yeah those Michelin's seem quite good from what I have read. What price range you think they'd fall into? (235/40/18) -------------------- |
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26 Dec 2006, 11:25 PM
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Rank: RB25DE Posts: 110 Joined: 23rd November, 2006 Car(s): S13 Real Name: Peanuts Trader Rating : 2 |
I use nangkan ns2's and they seem to hold up fine even on the track against cars that have 500hp and do crazy lap times around winton raceway
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27 Dec 2006, 08:36 AM
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 1.48@PI. Daily Driver.   Posts: 4,578 Joined: 30th November, 2003 From: Melbourne Car(s): R33 GTR + Golf GTI Real Name: Andrew Trader Rating : 17 |
Theres not a huge difference in street tyres on the track, most street tyres heat up very quick and get squirmy. In general the better the tyre on the street, the better it will be on the track, but only marginally. Just get whatever you want for street and go out there with them on the track and have some fun.
--------------------  Calder - Isn't that where those drag posers go? ;) Phillip Island - 1.48.9 not bad for me. Sandown - 1.22.44 first time there. Winton - 1.37.51 need to go faster. 1/4 Mile - something@120mph |
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27 Dec 2006, 09:26 AM
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 Subaru Forester XT Luxury Posts: 4,134 Joined: 4th August, 2003 From: Canberra Trader Rating : 11 |
I went to wakefield on my Toyo T1-R's with about 190rwkw and after about 2 or 3 hard laps they were useless had to do a 1 - 2 lap cool down then go again... very frustrating but thats what you get i guess.
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27 Dec 2006, 07:58 PM
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 Nerf Herder Posts: 326 Joined: 21st November, 2005 From: Somewhere over there... Car(s): BMW 120d & M6 Real Name: Stephen Dean Trader Rating : 0 |
It would be best to have the same brand/model of tyres on all corners of the car, as having a mismatch can lead to the tyres on one end of the car over heating or going off before the others, causing all sorts of handling problems.
--------------------  Photo thanks to wokka wokka |
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27 Dec 2006, 09:59 PM
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Rank: RB25DET Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2nd January, 2006 From: Melbourne Car(s): 180sx, AU Fairlane V8 Real Name: Shane Trader Rating : 0 |
Well I spoke with the tyre guy that I buy my tyres from, and he suggested if I were to go for street I should use Toyo T1R's, although he seems to recommend the Kumho semi slicks (I think they were V70a) instead. Im seriously thinking about the semi's.
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8 Jan 2007, 11:45 PM
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Rank: RB25DE Posts: 110 Joined: 23rd November, 2006 Car(s): S13 Real Name: Peanuts Trader Rating : 2 |
I did a 1.35 at winton using Nangkang NS2's lol...... They are fine , just learn how to drive the car!! but they will go sloppy after 5 or so laps
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9 Jan 2007, 10:05 AM
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 SAU Vic Ex-President.   Posts: 4,783 Joined: 14th July, 2003 Car(s): R34 GT-R V Spec Real Name: Andrew Trader Rating : 2 |
Another option for a good comprimise tyre is the Federal 595RS. Speak to President James as Federal are looking at giving SAUVIC members discounts on their tyres. He has some on his EVO now and they look pretty good.
http://www.federaltire.com/en/html/pdetail...line=1&ID=3 -------------------- SAU VIC Member #001 Red Jacket Owner.
 Calder 1.04.7 Phillip Island 1.47.1 Sandown 1.19.3 Winton 1.34.3 Wakefield 1.07.8 Eastern Creek 1.50.1 Barbagallo 1.05.7 Collie 0.51.3 Nurburgring (BTG) 9.12.3 DECA Winner x 3 Dutton W.A. '07 Runner-Up Dutton Vic '07 Champion |
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9 Jan 2007, 10:08 AM
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SAU Vic Ex-President. Posts: 4,783 Joined: 14th July, 2003 Car(s): R34 GT-R V Spec Real Name: Andrew Trader Rating : 2 |
QUOTE(mega-power @ 9 Jan 2007, 12:45 AM) I did a 1.35 at winton using Nangkang NS2's lol...... In what? I'd really like to see you do that! -------------------- SAU VIC Member #001 Red Jacket Owner.
Calder 1.04.7 Phillip Island 1.47.1 Sandown 1.19.3 Winton 1.34.3 Wakefield 1.07.8 Eastern Creek 1.50.1 Barbagallo 1.05.7 Collie 0.51.3 Nurburgring (BTG) 9.12.3 DECA Winner x 3 Dutton W.A. '07 Runner-Up Dutton Vic '07 Champion |
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9 Jan 2007, 10:25 AM
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 Rank: RB30E Posts: 2,189 Joined: 31st December, 2003 From: Melbourne Car(s): 180sx, VXII Clubsport Trader Rating : 5 |
QUOTE(mega-power @ 9 Jan 2007, 12:45 AM) I did a 1.35 at winton using Nangkang NS2's lol...... They are fine , just learn how to drive the car!! but they will go sloppy after 5 or so laps The long track?? In what?? And Shane, I wouldn't worry about not liking the track days, you'll be hooked  Also, sorry about the delay in sending those pics, I haven't had access to my other computer. I'll send what I've got through to you now. -------------------- Widebody 180sx
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9 Jan 2007, 11:28 AM
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 Rank: RB26DE Posts: 13,884 Joined: 27th June, 2002 Trader Rating : 6 |
QUOTE(mega-power @ 9 Jan 2007, 12:45 AM) I did a 1.35 at winton using Nangkang NS2's lol...... They are fine , just learn how to drive the car!! but they will go sloppy after 5 or so laps What car and was it the full track....that is a very very very quick time for street tyres at a place like Winton -------------------- Minister of RB20 propaganda RB30s are for folk who prefer roofies to romance Vic Motorsport Stock or chock full of gear. Any car can be this weekends race car...just sign up and GO!!!!! Vic SAU Motorsport Director. Contact motorsport@sauvic.com.au Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. |
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9 Jan 2007, 12:28 PM
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 Race Bred Posts: 1,474 Joined: 26th September, 2003 From: SE Melb Trader Rating : 4 |
QUOTE(Snowman @ 9 Jan 2007, 11:08 AM) In what? I'd really like to see you do that! Was thinking the same thing..... -------------------- SAU-VIC Motorsport Director - motorsport@sauvic.com.au Winton - 1m35.4, 1m34.8 (Snowy's R34 GTR) Sandown - 1m20.8 Phillip Island - 1m47.79 Calder Park - 1m07.1 Wakefield Park - 1m06.7 Eastern Creek - 1m49.1 400m - 11.84 @ 115.06Mph |
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9 Jan 2007, 12:57 PM
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 Rank: RB25DET Posts: 1,768 Joined: 3rd July, 2005 From: Adelaide, SA Car(s): 4dr 32 Real Name: Showza Trader Rating : 14 |
Hmm, he told me he did 1.37 (which is still pretty impressive going by other peoples times) with the Nankangs and was hoping to crack 1.35 with semis
S13 with T518z, nothing crazy. Is it even possible on street tyres? -------------------- QUOTE(dan_the_man @ 31 Oct 2007, 04:08 PM) hey nice tits got any topless pics? u kno... for science. |
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9 Jan 2007, 04:57 PM
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Rank: RB26DE Posts: 13,884 Joined: 27th June, 2002 Trader Rating : 6 |
Well let me be the first to ask him to time my laps as well. I will be punching out flat 1:30s at Winton and 1:20s at Sandown sometime real soon
-------------------- Minister of RB20 propaganda RB30s are for folk who prefer roofies to romance Vic Motorsport Stock or chock full of gear. Any car can be this weekends race car...just sign up and GO!!!!! Vic SAU Motorsport Director. Contact motorsport@sauvic.com.au Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. |
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9 Jan 2007, 06:40 PM
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 Gareth aka Rowdy Posts: 783 Joined: 10th January, 2003 From: Melbourne / Cheltenham Car(s): SOLAR POWERED YARIS Trader Rating : 8 |
Will the federals put the users into modified class?
-------------------- You might call it jap crap but until Australia builts a car thats better I'll keep driving it and beating you!
Thats until you have to ban me because you can't win! Do normal people get special parking spots at the special olympics??? |
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