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09-26-18, 04:57 PM
#17
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I read they howl really bad, makes the drive on normal streets loud. Is that accurate?
09-27-18, 08:28 AM
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09-27-18, 09:39 AM
#19
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10-01-18, 10:37 AM
#21
Also just noticed bud - those RB 2-piece rotors could *really* use some new rings. I picked up a used set myself, and confirmed with RB that once those venting vanes wear "flush", it's time to replace the rings.
Mine were vibrating so badly, it was time either way... so swapped in fresh rings a week ago today, and boy what a difference!
Mine were vibrating so badly, it was time either way... so swapped in fresh rings a week ago today, and boy what a difference!
10-03-18, 10:41 AM
#23
Just for reference here is a Cayman R on Hoosier R7's same track. 2.00.86
Full Race Prepped Cayman S on R888's 1:59:70
So not doing too shabby I guess. Goals to crack sub 2's My PB 2.00.7
Full Race Prepped Cayman S on R888's 1:59:70
So not doing too shabby I guess. Goals to crack sub 2's My PB 2.00.7
Last edited by Gearbangin; 10-09-18 at 07:00 AM.
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10-03-18, 11:05 AM
#24
Tyre related question here.
With the track you frequent does it have a distinctive nature left vs right hand turns?
I ask that question because if it's say clockwise and it's a more rights than lefts have you ever thought of dialling up more camber in the left front or vice a versa if I told were the other way described from the above.
As those tyres are taking absolute punishment on that outside edge from those pics.
I know there alot more money but have you ever thought of giving some Michelin Cup Tyres a go I'm pretty sure they'd be a little better than those Toyos.
With the track you frequent does it have a distinctive nature left vs right hand turns?
I ask that question because if it's say clockwise and it's a more rights than lefts have you ever thought of dialling up more camber in the left front or vice a versa if I told were the other way described from the above.
As those tyres are taking absolute punishment on that outside edge from those pics.
I know there alot more money but have you ever thought of giving some Michelin Cup Tyres a go I'm pretty sure they'd be a little better than those Toyos.
Last edited by autoz4me; 10-03-18 at 11:10 AM.
10-03-18, 01:46 PM
#25
Tyre related question here.
With the track you frequent does it have a distinctive nature left vs right hand turns?
I ask that question because if it's say clockwise and it's a more rights than lefts have you ever thought of dialling up more camber in the left front or vice a versa if I told were the other way described from the above.
As those tyres are taking absolute punishment on that outside edge from those pics.
I know there alot more money but have you ever thought of giving some Michelin Cup Tyres a go I'm pretty sure they'd be a little better than those Toyos.
With the track you frequent does it have a distinctive nature left vs right hand turns?
I ask that question because if it's say clockwise and it's a more rights than lefts have you ever thought of dialling up more camber in the left front or vice a versa if I told were the other way described from the above.
As those tyres are taking absolute punishment on that outside edge from those pics.
I know there alot more money but have you ever thought of giving some Michelin Cup Tyres a go I'm pretty sure they'd be a little better than those Toyos.
re too.
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autoz4me (10-05-18)
10-03-18, 05:13 PM
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10-04-18, 08:16 PM
#27
Looks like you track your car pretty hard, any wheel forged or non forged can crack, still forging process provide better benefits of being lighter, stronger, longevity.
To the individual that said wheels are considered consumables probably if you track the car this hard, but for a street vehicle I could easily see quality wheels lasting the life of the vehicle if not more granted they dont hit those bad pot holes, kiss the curb, or any other damage cause by the user.
To the individual that said wheels are considered consumables probably if you track the car this hard, but for a street vehicle I could easily see quality wheels lasting the life of the vehicle if not more granted they dont hit those bad pot holes, kiss the curb, or any other damage cause by the user.
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10-11-18, 02:02 PM
#30
R888s are in a different galaxy compared to FK510s. FK510s aren't even that great of a high performance street tire, R888s are basically (lightly) treaded slicks. Given the same heat input that made your FK510s greasy, R888s wouldn't even be at optimum temperature for maximum grip.
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