My plan for next track day
#1
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My plan for next track day
It was too wet at Sandown yesterday. The RE040 did not grip well. Probably it is a blessing that the tyre did not wear down that much.
I hate to think what will happen if I turn the traction control off yesterday. DSC saved my day yesterday.
I had fun, on the limit of the tyre.
I was thinking: If I keep doing track days, I maybe more benetifical to buy a set of rim and tyre for looks and keep my stock wheel with some semislick.
So my question is: What semislick do you guys know? How expensive are they?
Wheels and tyre and stock with semislick will be my next mod....
I hate to think what will happen if I turn the traction control off yesterday. DSC saved my day yesterday.
I had fun, on the limit of the tyre.
I was thinking: If I keep doing track days, I maybe more benetifical to buy a set of rim and tyre for looks and keep my stock wheel with some semislick.
So my question is: What semislick do you guys know? How expensive are they?
Wheels and tyre and stock with semislick will be my next mod....
Last edited by takahashi; 08-07-2004 at 10:21 PM.
#2
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My semi-slicks are my 30,000 + old original tyres ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
If you are gunna get a different set of rims and tyres, why not get slicks?
I got Yokohama slicks on special from TyreTech for less money than semi-comps. They were 17" ones for the SS.
But the problem then with the 8 is you probly cant fit 4 spares and a jack in the car to take them to the track. So you might be better off with semi-comps and then you can change them at homeand drive to the track.
Cheers,
Hymee.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
If you are gunna get a different set of rims and tyres, why not get slicks?
I got Yokohama slicks on special from TyreTech for less money than semi-comps. They were 17" ones for the SS.
But the problem then with the 8 is you probly cant fit 4 spares and a jack in the car to take them to the track. So you might be better off with semi-comps and then you can change them at homeand drive to the track.
Cheers,
Hymee.
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Well after a long thought... I am considering the following scenario:
1. Buy a set of S-03 and continue 3 track days a year.
2. Buy a set of S-03 and save money to buy a set of Volks and put the S-03 into the Volks and then buy a set of slick or semi slick to the stock rim.
3. Buy a set of cheap rims and slick.
How much roughly is slick and semi slick
1. Buy a set of S-03 and continue 3 track days a year.
2. Buy a set of S-03 and save money to buy a set of Volks and put the S-03 into the Volks and then buy a set of slick or semi slick to the stock rim.
3. Buy a set of cheap rims and slick.
How much roughly is slick and semi slick
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I paid $300 a tyre for the 17" Yokohama Slicks, and 195 (?) a wheel for the extra set of rims.
You can pay close to $500 a tyre for semi-comps.
If you are doing it for track speed I'd say the semi-comps, unless you had a ute to go with you that can take the 4 track tyres, etc. A battery drill is good to help spin the wheel nuts![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Cheers,
Hymee.
You can pay close to $500 a tyre for semi-comps.
If you are doing it for track speed I'd say the semi-comps, unless you had a ute to go with you that can take the 4 track tyres, etc. A battery drill is good to help spin the wheel nuts
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Cheers,
Hymee.
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Sounds like a big project Hymee: Do I mean I have to buy a ute and a battery drill as well in your plan? :p
Well Slick + Wheel roughly = a set of semi slick. Is that a good assumption?
Well Slick + Wheel roughly = a set of semi slick. Is that a good assumption?
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My slicks were cheap cause I got them on special. Normally there is not much price difference.
Here are some prices here. http://www.queenslandraceway.com.au Click "Services" "Dunlop Motorsport" then "View our stock list"
Also:
http://www.stuckey.com.au/new/morerace.htm
http://www.stuckey.com.au
http://www.toyo.com.au/TechInfoPDFs/...ce%20tyres.pdf
Cheers,
Hymee.
Here are some prices here. http://www.queenslandraceway.com.au Click "Services" "Dunlop Motorsport" then "View our stock list"
Also:
http://www.stuckey.com.au/new/morerace.htm
http://www.stuckey.com.au
http://www.toyo.com.au/TechInfoPDFs/...ce%20tyres.pdf
Cheers,
Hymee.
#7
Hey Taka.
We're (the mx5 club) are heading down to sandown next Sat. If you're quick you could probably still get entry.
It would be great to see an 8 running with the 5s.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Have you been to Winton yet? Would be interested to know your times there.
We're doing about 1:35 at Sandown in the 1.6 on R rated tyres.
Ric
We're (the mx5 club) are heading down to sandown next Sat. If you're quick you could probably still get entry.
It would be great to see an 8 running with the 5s.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Have you been to Winton yet? Would be interested to know your times there.
We're doing about 1:35 at Sandown in the 1.6 on R rated tyres.
Ric
#8
Originally Posted by Hymee
My semi-slicks are my 30,000 + old original tyres ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
If you are gunna get a different set of rims and tyres, why not get slicks?
I got Yokohama slicks on special from TyreTech for less money than semi-comps. They were 17" ones for the SS.
But the problem then with the 8 is you probly cant fit 4 spares and a jack in the car to take them to the track. So you might be better off with semi-comps and then you can change them at homeand drive to the track.
Cheers,
Hymee.
![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
If you are gunna get a different set of rims and tyres, why not get slicks?
I got Yokohama slicks on special from TyreTech for less money than semi-comps. They were 17" ones for the SS.
But the problem then with the 8 is you probly cant fit 4 spares and a jack in the car to take them to the track. So you might be better off with semi-comps and then you can change them at homeand drive to the track.
Cheers,
Hymee.
#9
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I am available next weekend though ![Frown](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Thanks for the offer ric. I will put a S-03 first.
EDIT: Never been anywhere with the 8 but interested to do it though.
![Frown](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Thanks for the offer ric. I will put a S-03 first.
EDIT: Never been anywhere with the 8 but interested to do it though.
Last edited by takahashi; 08-07-2004 at 10:26 PM.
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