track tyres
06 June 2010, 09:19 PM
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track tyres
Ok, got a set of 17s sitting in the workshop, I now need to decide which tyres to put on them.
Car is 2002 prodrive sti currently standard power, going for 420ish in the next couple of months.
Purpose, track use only...
What would you go for and where do you get them?
Car is 2002 prodrive sti currently standard power, going for 420ish in the next couple of months.
Purpose, track use only...
What would you go for and where do you get them?
06 June 2010, 10:58 PM
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There are generally more available at the end of the racing season - autumn/winter is the best time to buy as most get snapped up quick at this time of year.
Some sold on ebay the other day:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MICHELIN-17-FU...item563c81d23e
Just keep your eyes peeled an you should get lucky.
Some sold on ebay the other day:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MICHELIN-17-FU...item563c81d23e
Just keep your eyes peeled an you should get lucky.
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06 June 2010, 11:49 PM
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Please fit a baffled sump if using slicks on circuit....
dunx
P.S. I use R888's at Blyton ( rallycross circuit ), and enjoy !
dunx
P.S. I use R888's at Blyton ( rallycross circuit ), and enjoy !
07 June 2010, 09:49 AM
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In addition to Dunx's recommendation either fit a fuel swirl pot system or keep at least half a tank of fuel in the car to prevent fuel starvation and possible engine damage on long right handers.
07 June 2010, 07:12 PM
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Mine gets fuel surge at 1/4 of a tank on a rallycross circuit, tight and twisty, it's due to the shape of the tank...
Oil surge is caused on long sweeping high G corners, where the oil slops up the side of the sump away from the oil pump pickup.
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P.S. Hi D1CCY, have you sold her yet ?
Oil surge is caused on long sweeping high G corners, where the oil slops up the side of the sump away from the oil pump pickup.
HTH
dunx
P.S. Hi D1CCY, have you sold her yet ?
08 June 2010, 10:40 AM
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Hi Dunx, Sadly no, still for sale. On PH for 10800 but I'd take 10000. There's 15000 of desirable mods, 3 sets of wheels, new 888s etc plus the car, just sitting in garage. Have had some interest but no sale yet.
RAW Striker is a lot faster both round corners and in a straight line (only 500kg), quite a hoot. Will be at Elvington 19th June if you fancy a ride.
Cheers Diccy.
RAW Striker is a lot faster both round corners and in a straight line (only 500kg), quite a hoot. Will be at Elvington 19th June if you fancy a ride.
Cheers Diccy.
08 June 2010, 07:22 PM
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Hi Dunx, Sadly no, still for sale. On PH for 10800 but I'd take 10000. There's 15000 of desirable mods, 3 sets of wheels, new 888s etc plus the car, just sitting in garage. Have had some interest but no sale yet.
RAW Striker is a lot faster both round corners and in a straight line (only 500kg), quite a hoot. Will be at Elvington 19th June if you fancy a ride.
Cheers Diccy.
RAW Striker is a lot faster both round corners and in a straight line (only 500kg), quite a hoot. Will be at Elvington 19th June if you fancy a ride.
Cheers Diccy.
What engine is in it ? dunx
P.S. Would you consider selling a set of wheels/tyres ?
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Hi Dunx,
1.8 Zetec, blueprinted with silly cams and twin 40DCOEs, Quaife close ratio straight cut gearset in T9 box. Escort MkII live axle and drum brakes at back although you wouldn't know when driving it. About 165 bhp/150 ft-lb. Plenty for 500kg. Tyres last well which is more than you can say for the Scoob.
Cheers, Diccy.
1.8 Zetec, blueprinted with silly cams and twin 40DCOEs, Quaife close ratio straight cut gearset in T9 box. Escort MkII live axle and drum brakes at back although you wouldn't know when driving it. About 165 bhp/150 ft-lb. Plenty for 500kg. Tyres last well which is more than you can say for the Scoob.
Cheers, Diccy.
10 June 2010, 10:43 AM
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You might need more as it can manage about 1.6G in corners. It has a phoenix body kit and flat undertray and diffuser so it produces a fair bit of grip. Such a joy to reel other cars in around corners.
As for "at my age", I have my bus pass, surely you're not as old as me.
Cheers, Diccy.
As for "at my age", I have my bus pass, surely you're not as old as me.
Cheers, Diccy.
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I'm a bit short there as well. Finding it much harder to "get it (remotely) right" with new car. Also miss PAS and servo, my arms ache after a good day at track.
Diccy.
Diccy.
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