T!-R's are road tyres
R888's are track day tyres and just happen to be road legal.
R888's for track, or proper slicks. you will kick proverbial arse with slicks on in the dry
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T!-R's are road tyres
R888's are track day tyres and just happen to be road legal.
R888's for track, or proper slicks. you will kick proverbial arse with slicks on in the dry
Lets just say on the way home.....what wear bar.This is about track use, then R888's are the right road legal/track tyres......... but mind the wearbar at the end of the day vs the trip home, or get some track wheels and not worry.. (and try slicks for the full experience..)
Hence the need for the proper tyres to do the job, as you stated, R888's
Well I've just ordered 2 x 225-40-18 Toyo Proxy R888's
£310 delivered from Camskill
I'll fit these to the front end of the car with the Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on the rear. I know that this might induce oversteer but TBH the rear end was VERY well planted last time on the track and the corners that the R888's will benefit me on Knockill won't induce serious oversteer anyway.
So the new way forward is new exhaust, R888's and harness for the driver seat.
The CG lock was good but due to shitty bolsters on the OEM seats my top half was all over the place.
Hopefully get all of these very soon as next scheduled track day is 13th September at Knockhill again. I hope to get another one more track session in before the end of the year then get into winter preparations for next year
£310 delivered from Camskill
I'll fit these to the front end of the car with the Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on the rear. I know that this might induce oversteer but TBH the rear end was VERY well planted last time on the track and the corners that the R888's will benefit me on Knockill won't induce serious oversteer anyway.
So the new way forward is new exhaust, R888's and harness for the driver seat.
The CG lock was good but due to shitty bolsters on the OEM seats my top half was all over the place.
Hopefully get all of these very soon as next scheduled track day is 13th September at Knockhill again. I hope to get another one more track session in before the end of the year then get into winter preparations for next year
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Well, Camskill, what can I say???
First dealings with them and all good so far.
Bought these tyres at 09.00 on Monday 11.00 on Tuesday these were delivered.
Top class service.
So R888's fitted to the front and initial feeling is GREAT.
I had suspected that tyre wall flex was causing me problems and round the first few corners at lowish speed it is VERY evident this was a problem but not any more.
Testing to be continued
First dealings with them and all good so far.
Bought these tyres at 09.00 on Monday 11.00 on Tuesday these were delivered.
Top class service.
So R888's fitted to the front and initial feeling is GREAT.
I had suspected that tyre wall flex was causing me problems and round the first few corners at lowish speed it is VERY evident this was a problem but not any more.
Testing to be continued
Not the best day to be testing these eh At least not here in Aberdeen!!
That was a quick service! The price was good to. On the 205 forum a garage is doing a deal and their price comes in the same as camskill.
They have solid sidewalls so they do!
At least not here in Aberdeen!!That was a quick service! The price was good to. On the 205 forum a garage is doing a deal and their price comes in the same as camskill.
They have solid sidewalls so they do!
'So the new way forward is new exhaust, R888's and harness for the driver seat'
hi willie,
there is a set of new harnesses on the for sale section i think the guy wants £40
cheers
hi willie,
there is a set of new harnesses on the for sale section i think the guy wants £40
cheers
Aye cheers Mike, I've seen that ones and others.
As I plan to make a big thing of my track driving I'm going to get new ones. That way I'll have FIA licence for 4 year of fun
I have found the seat I will buy but this will be a next year purchase.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=COBSUP-GC-S-BK
Very snug and comfy, a little bit upright but for the cost they were the best
Well it's been a bit dry on the old pictures and I know you love these so.....
As you can see I've been pretty brutal in getting rid of everything I don't need. What holding me back just now is the window winders and the OEM glass. I plan to fit Perspex glass which will be silicon sealed in so the metal plates on the doors can come off. Just now these are what's stopping my car being a part time swimming pool.
I'm going to get rid of the OEM electric motors for window winders, *****************. **********************
As you can see I've been pretty brutal in getting rid of everything I don't need. What holding me back just now is the window winders and the OEM glass. I plan to fit Perspex glass which will be silicon sealed in so the metal plates on the doors can come off. Just now these are what's stopping my car being a part time swimming pool.
I'm going to get rid of the OEM electric motors for window winders, *****************. **********************
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As mentioned earlier, I completely roasted my front tyres, these were ready for changing anyway.
Initially these feels awesome, zero side wall flex so far......testing continues today
Initially these feels awesome, zero side wall flex so far......testing continues today
Was gonna mention the windows and motors then you did! Glad you're going for perspex, you will save a load, not to mention get rid of the extra wires lying around!
Are the radio/speakers etc coming out also or can you not live without the "boom boom pows"??
Tyres look nice and sticky A much better day for them today!
Are the radio/speakers etc coming out also or can you not live without the "boom boom pows"??
Tyres look nice and sticky
A much better day for them today!
are you gonna keep the rest of the dash in or eventually replace it with part of the cage?
cheers
cheers
Na min, canna live without the boom boom pow's, KH is a long way with a droning exhaust and stones rattling under the car.Was gonna mention the windows and motors then you did! Glad you're going for perspex, you will save a load, not to mention get rid of the extra wires lying around!
Are the radio/speakers etc coming out also or can you not live without the "boom boom pows"??
Tyres look nice and sticky
Might get rid and just use IPOD with ear phones I suppose
Dying to get rid of some wire but the voice of reason (Allen) says not to.
Windows are suprisingly cheap, £250 for the full set.
Also when I do the windows I'll rip out the Aircon.
Still need to look into shifting the battery aswell
Not too sure on this Mike. Eveything is being done to make it as competitive as possible so I suppose the dash will go at some point. I'm not too clued up on the MOT implications of these actions so will need to seek advise before doing major stuff like that.
I'm going to a cage builder this week, I'll ask them what they think about removing/leaving the dash
Good choice Mate.
I've got my eyes on same seats, Cobra Suzuka Pro or the Sparco Seats - Pro 2000.
Yup, most caged track cars don't have one so I'm sure it will go with the rest of the un needed stuff
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