NASA Track Day- Roebling Road- Sept.24 & 25
09-09-2005, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
Well, I found a set of RA1 take offs with about 2/32 of tread on them. They started out life shaved to 4/32. I should have them next week. I may try them out at Roebling although I am considering not using them there all weekend and learning the track with my worn out RE040 and then trying the Toyos out on Day 2. Decisions decisions...
09-09-2005, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Phlash
For the idiot's sake of asking.....thoughts as to what this is going to do to tire wear?
09-09-2005, 02:36 PM
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I would suggest you keep the R1's both days. You will be learning and getting familiar with the track the first day, and if you change to those tires, you'll be relearning everything again on day2. I'm going to use the R compounds both days. They are VERY different. They handle and respond differently and the braking is more abrupt. You'll have more fun if you keep them for both days. Trust me. What size are they?
09-09-2005, 03:58 PM
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I have seen an R32 pick up it's inside rear wheel in turn 3 at 100mph, before blowing off into a slide. The amount of grip of those tires is just insane. If the temps hover in the high 70's low 80's, they should hold up pretty well. On hot days, I have found the R1's to wear excessively. I had a buddy go through the front left in one day at Roebling, granted, braking between the 2 and 1 marker, and carrying over 80mph in turn one will do that. 
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09-09-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by valpac
What group is everyone running? 1,2,3, or 4? Obviously I'm in 1.
Just curious.
Just curious.
09-09-2005, 07:52 PM
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Hey Nabil,
I sent a pm but just in case you didnt get it I will be at Grand Turismo on Thursday at approx 1030-1100. I knew Thursday would be good for you because I AM THE MAN!
lol
I will have the rims with me.
Val and all, I dont know what settings I will end up with. I have aftermarket wheels (enkeis rfp-1's 17.5 lbs apeice!) with a 35 offset. They told me that would change things. Guess we will figue it out that day.
15 days to go. 2 wks from now we will be gathering at the motel!
OD
I sent a pm but just in case you didnt get it I will be at Grand Turismo on Thursday at approx 1030-1100. I knew Thursday would be good for you because I AM THE MAN!
lol
I will have the rims with me.
Val and all, I dont know what settings I will end up with. I have aftermarket wheels (enkeis rfp-1's 17.5 lbs apeice!) with a 35 offset. They told me that would change things. Guess we will figue it out that day.
15 days to go. 2 wks from now we will be gathering at the motel!
OD
09-09-2005, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
Sounds like it will be fun! I am only familiar with the grip of a street tire.
09-10-2005, 11:07 AM
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Request.......If ya'll run across one wheel, scratches okay but no bent/warped please for a deal, please let me know. I have one on my extra set that won't balance (shaped like an egg) so I have one wheel I have to keep exchanging out when I swap tire. It'd be okay for an auto x tire, but not for taking a 700 mile trip on like I plan on doing for this trip. The tire mounted on it okay, but the thump, thump, thump, over the long haul would have been un-nerving.
I put the MX's back on this week.........SWEET!!!!
I put the MX's back on this week.........SWEET!!!!
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09-11-2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
dang you guys think too much. Just do it my way. Dont think and drive~
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09-11-2005, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by trhoads
well, we all think we know waht we are talking about aynway. And we come up with pretty pictures to back us up. It has to be right if we can draw it. :D
09-11-2005, 09:56 AM
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it is all about who you can convince that you are right.
I still wish I could make it to this event. I expect to see good in-car footage of this one, since it is the first time any of us has driven the track.
I still wish I could make it to this event. I expect to see good in-car footage of this one, since it is the first time any of us has driven the track.
09-11-2005, 10:09 AM
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O'tay folks......
Convoy call.....
What time do we roll out? Meeting at Charlie's I assume? Do lunch somewhere then leave?
Convoy includes.....
Me
Nabil
Val
Dennis? or meeting in Macon? Meeting where?
Lego? or meeting in Macon? Meeting where?
I heard rumor that Chris is now signed up (excellent!)? So....Chris?
Convoy call.....
What time do we roll out? Meeting at Charlie's I assume? Do lunch somewhere then leave?
Convoy includes.....
Me
Nabil
Val
Dennis? or meeting in Macon? Meeting where?
Lego? or meeting in Macon? Meeting where?
I heard rumor that Chris is now signed up (excellent!)? So....Chris?