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Mark1983 24 July 2008 07:33 PM
Sourcing 888's and baffled sumps?
 
I'm off to Spa and the Nurburgring in a week for 10 trackdays in 11 days day, my current RE070's have seen better days and was thinking about 888's as a possible replacement.

Due to the extra grip induced by 888's, what is the risk of oil starvation and therefore needing a baffled sump? I know of cars that have gone bang due to the oil starvation on track running 888's. I don't have the time to source and fit a baffled sump before next weekend.

So 2 simple questions...

1) 888's, will I need a baffled sump? Yes or No.

2) Cheapest place for 888's? Cheapest so far is £125 per tyre inc delivery.

dunx 25 July 2008 12:23 AM
That will be Camskill I guess.... they are noisy, soft and aquaplane in any puddle you see, I love 'em.

IMHO it will be sustained high speed corners that will give you problems....

HTH

DunxC

172sport 25 July 2008 12:25 AM
Originally Posted by Mark1983 (Post 8027170)
I'm off to Spa and the Nurburgring in a week for 10 trackdays in 11 days day, my current RE070's have seen better days and was thinking about 888's as a possible replacement.

Due to the extra grip induced by 888's, what is the risk of oil starvation and therefore needing a baffled sump? I know of cars that have gone bang due to the oil starvation on track running 888's. I don't have the time to source and fit a baffled sump before next weekend.

So 2 simple questions...

1) 888's, will I need a baffled sump? Yes or No.

2) Cheapest place for 888's? Cheapest so far is £125 per tyre inc delivery.
Cant see you getting that many trackdays out of them unless your taking a few sets?

Mark1983 25 July 2008 07:16 PM
Originally Posted by 172sport (Post 8028122)
Cant see you getting that many trackdays out of them unless your taking a few sets?
I'll be taking them with me and killing off my RE070's at Spa then fitting the 888's out there, there's tyre fitting/support. It's only TF days at the Ring so I won't be on track constantly, managed 39 laps last weekend Sat-Mon.

dunx 26 July 2008 10:13 AM
Take your credit card.....

So you can buy some new "boots" to get home on !

LOL

DunxC

P1 NUT 26 July 2008 07:05 PM
Lucky man, I'll hopefully be going to the ring in September.

Biggs 26 July 2008 07:49 PM
Ive just ordered a set from tyretraders.com £111.75 each (215/45/17) & £8.04 postage for all four. only problem is they wont be in stock for 2 weeks :(

Mark1983 29 July 2008 06:48 PM
Originally Posted by Biggs (Post 8031396)
Ive just ordered a set from tyretraders.com £111.75 each (215/45/17) & £8.04 postage for all four. only problem is they wont be in stock for 2 weeks :(
I paid £125 per tyre from Camskill as I need them for Saturday.

Biggs 01 August 2008 11:17 AM
Mine just arrived :D


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