foofighter

I'm really curious to see how this car would run on the open track. Disable that VDIM and have at it! Anyone?

al503

I'm definitely planning on it. I'm hoping as more IS's are sold, that many will sell their tires for cheap so I can stay in rubber without going to the poor house. I was only getting 5 track days at most out of a set. $250 (prorated) for rubber, ~$150 for track fees, $~50 for brake pads, ~$40 for gas and it adds up quickly.

foofighter

good point...everyone needs to sell your rubber!!!! so we can have scrubbed rubber to track on

uschardcor

who would want to track on those crap *** dunlops?

monkeyfarm

Because track days around about absolute speed, they're about enjoying performance driving... and you can do that on pretty much any tire you want.

GSE25

I had quite a fun time at the track with my awd. Tires weren't horrible, but they weren't the best either. Brakes however, depleted fast. Weight and suspension really killed the fun as I understeered a little in the sharper corners... the body roll didn't help either. Power-wise, it's decent for a tight circuit.

hofman_dzn

Dude, what did you do to the nose of your car? Bright blue clear bra?

al503

225/255 are definitely on the narrow side for a 2 tons of car, driver, and instructor. For a dedicated track set-up, I'd go 255 up front and 275 in the rear.

Regardless, what's wrong with anyone who doesn't have an unlimited track budget and is willing to head out there and make the most of what they have? Some think it's what you bring to the track. I think it's how you drive what you bring that makes the biggest difference.

al503

From the pic, it looks like you have the sport package (13.2") brakes? If so, did you use the paddles for compression braking?

Brake fade is one of the things I'm definitely worried about.

carlos

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