Memorable Track Weekend - Learned a lot about the car setup too!
5/10/11, 12:40 PM
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The Enkeis are 20lbs so very light. The LS wheels are about 29? The Nitto tires are about 4lbs heavier than the Hoosiers so somewhat of a compromise there. I suppose the ultimate would be the Enkeis with a corresponding R6 in a 305/35/18 and 285/35/18, but they don't make them. At some point aren't we splitting hairs on the weight issue?
To really get a comparo, I need to run the car back to back with the Enkeis and the LS wheels on the same tire compound and same brake setup to even have a chance of determining if it makes a noticable difference.Unfortunately I don't have Ford's R&D budget or track time
5/10/11, 12:56 PM
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Thanks for that!!
Would have been nice if Ford contracted BBS (even Fikse....hahaha) for some nice light forged wheels! I know, it is splitting hairs, but just the thought of 9 additional lbs. of rotational mass per corner.....
Would have been nice if Ford contracted BBS (even Fikse....hahaha) for some nice light forged wheels! I know, it is splitting hairs, but just the thought of 9 additional lbs. of rotational mass per corner.....
5/10/11, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cloud9
I was looking......couldn't get that thought out of my head Perry 
You'd think I would break down and buy a camera one of these days. Heck it's only one tire.
You'd think I would break down and buy a camera one of these days. Heck it's only one tire. you could get 4 cameras 
5/10/11, 02:21 PM
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Yep, hope to learn a lot. Found out today that Friday the 20th they have an open track day, run all you want. I will not do that since I will have an instructor in the car with me on Saturday. If all goes well I will be going to Sebring a few weeks later, they cut that down to one day but it is the whole 3.7 mile run, not shortened down.
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5/10/11, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by canadianboss
What is heat cycling?
5/10/11, 06:06 PM
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5/10/11, 06:12 PM
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Are the Nitto 555 (non R) or NT05's on 18's suitable for beginner track days? I don't want to thrash the Pirelli's out on the track. At least not to start with.
5/10/11, 06:25 PM
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5/10/11, 07:08 PM
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Usually rains on my track weekends, well about 50/50 
. They don't refund $$ for rainy conditions 
Total beginner? Stick with the OE tires, unless you insist on keeping them pristine - then the cheaper of the two. You'll figure out what to do next
. They don't refund $$ for rainy conditions Total beginner? Stick with the OE tires, unless you insist on keeping them pristine - then the cheaper of the two. You'll figure out what to do next
5/10/11, 07:27 PM
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