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I’m pretty certain the Mustang Challenge moved on from 19’s to 18’s after their inaugural year. I’m about to test some 315 30 18 Yokohama A052s at NCCAR this weekend..first time in the car. I purchased them as a cold transport and cold session...-
Actually that is incorrect as the Mustang Challenge runs a 19 inch Michelin slick, but Junkyard is correct that there the bulk of used racing tires are in 18s. The Ferrari Challenge runs a 19 in the rear , but these are big mothers. I would...
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread HPDE tires.My bad , I just knew they were available at Trackdaytire.com for only 365 bucks -- 295 width. (see full post)
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread HPDE tires.They did, but you can still find new in stock at a few suppliers. I passed on them after reading the comments here. (see full post)-
Junkyard Dog replied to the thread HPDE tires.Multiple posts on this forum with experience (steveespo and one other) said it is no better than and possibly worse than a standard 200 tw tire, which is why I did not mention them. They did not like that tire at all. (see full post)
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bnight replied to the thread Autocross/HPDE/Street Tires.There is a BMW version of the (PS4s) that is standard on G8x M cars and that tire is showing some amazing track capabilities and honestly if you can get your hands on them it's the perfect tire. (see full post)
Jet One replied to the thread HPDE tires.I’m pretty certain the Mustang Challenge moved on from 19’s to 18’s after their inaugural year. I’m about to test some 315 30 18 Yokohama A052s at NCCAR this weekend..first time in the car. I purchased them as a cold transport and cold session... (see full post)-
Bill Pemberton replied to the thread HPDE tires.Actually that is incorrect as the Mustang Challenge runs a 19 inch Michelin slick, but Junkyard is correct that there the bulk of used racing tires are in 18s. The Ferrari Challenge runs a 19 in the rear , but these are big mothers. I would... (see full post)
GAR944 replied to the thread Autocross/HPDE/Street Tires.It's kind of an extremely wide request. Assuming stock rims and stock suspension you are really looking for a tyre with the largest tread blocks or continuous outer edge. This is purely to try keep the tyre from tearing chunks from leading edges... (see full post)
a_almonte replied to the thread S650 Midnight Snack.That'll be in the future for sure! I'd have to paint the carbon bits that I buy for the car... Not a fan of random carbon panels throughout it, doesn't make it look cohesive in my eyes. For now I'm thinking of just removing the passenger recaro... (see full post)-
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford replaced my 10R80 in February. It is problematic already. Does any place do a great rebuild or new built?.What was wrong with the original, and what is wrong with the replacement Ford installed in February? (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Ford replaced my 10R80 in February. It is problematic already. Does any place do a great rebuild or new built?.Is the factory 2024 Dark Horse transmission cooling any better than the 2022 Mach 1 transmission cooling? (see full post)
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Junkyard Dog replied to the thread HPDE tires.They don't come in 19" unfortunately. Michelins, Pirellis, and all of the other major slick makers are all 18" (see full post)
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If i go 18” i can run the P zero slick takeoff like the rest of the club does they are pretty awesome and the price? ridiculous
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Please keep in mind you want the CRS- V2.........................big difference over the straight CR-S and if you find is " El Cheapo " it is the initial version. Tire Rack and other Dealers who focus on high performance rubber will note that the...
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Ya, I wish it was showing the data VBox-style. You can tell how patient he is when letting the car turn in T5 just by the engine note.The first one of those teams that sticks the rear of that car is going to dominate. I have yet to see it.
navbtcret reacted to jklapko10's post in the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track! with
Like.couple of the shots from Chuckwalla last weekend-
navbtcret reacted to steveespo's post in the thread Pics of your GT350 or S550 Mustang at the track! with Like.Some pics from the past couple weeks, running the 58 and 88 cars at Sebring and Barber.
