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Old 06-06-2016, 07:19 PM   #61
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That's under proposal for next years color treatment. I have to consult with Cedric first.


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Old 06-14-2016, 03:34 AM   #62
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The Toyo's performed just fine this last weekend. Seeking to fine the sweet spot for hot tire pressure for the tires and the TI combination.

David, it was great to see you and Lisa at the AutoX session.


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Old 06-14-2016, 05:37 PM   #63
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Likewise and we enjoyed it a lot even if we were just watching!
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Old 06-14-2016, 05:51 PM   #64
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David, the next one is July 23. Let's get yours ready for it if you are game. I suspect I may have a few parts to help out.


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Would love to, but got to get the Alaska Blue back on the road first. Let me know if you ever want to come down and help me put her back together. Spending this weekend with Michael rebuilding my E38's suspension and the same on his M5.

But after that....
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New tires for next week. Bridgestone RE-71Rs



I'll reserve the shorter Toyos for AutoX on the Slicktop. Still have 60% tread left.

Joe, what tire pressure are you finding works well for you at this point?


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Great thread.

I've got 17" DS1s, thinking of the 225/45 R17 Toyo R1Rs, or the 255/40 R17 RA1s.

New to Autocross so I may just stick with the less expensive R1Rs. Especially after Rich's Bimmerfest review.
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Joe, what tire pressure are you finding works well for you at this point?
We're running 31-32 psi in the front and 35-36 in the back on 245/40/17
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Great thread.

I've got 17" DS1s, thinking of the 225/45 R17 Toyo R1Rs, or the 255/40 R17 RA1s.

New to Autocross so I may just stick with the less expensive R1Rs. Especially after Rich's Bimmerfest review.


I do like the R1Rs, I just need a taller set next purchase.


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Why the taller tire? looks like the contact patch grows some, but not really any diameter, or sidewall difference. Are you looking for more contact?
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Default Current thoughts and experience on Track day/Autox Tires

Actually the set of Toyos I acquired for a great price were 205/45-16 which dropped my car another 3/4" but most importantly dropped my top speed by prolly 10-mph minimum. The diameter does change with that size.

Doesn't matter so much for AutoX, but for the longer straights on the track events, I was loosing seconds. Example: on the freeway, my speedo would read 70mph. GPS would show 62 mph.

ThunderHill has longer straight runs. I'll see if it makes a difference in my times. I just hope it's not a bizzilion degrees next weekend. Meaning 100+ degrees.


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As my son (teen ti) stated earlier, 30-32 front, 35-36 rear, but that is for auto x, not sure if that translates to the track or not. Good luck with them. The RE-71r's have been working very well for us but we seem to be getting some funny wear on the center section of the tire. The outside edge of the center solid bar of the tire is wearing unevenly. almost like a beveled shape from low on the outside edge to normal on the inside edge. The rest of the tire is wearing pretty much evenly (considering 4 degrees camber and 1 degree toe out on each front wheel) Have not really been able to find out anything about it. I am thinking of taking the wheels to the shop and have them switch the tires to the opposite sides to even out the wear. Let us know how they perform.
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Will do and thanks for your and your Son's feedback. I am running about 2.75 degrees of camber and really still learning and experimenting with tire pressures.

There has been great feedback on Facebook as well, that I would love to incorporate into this thread, I just need to confirm permission first before copying it over.

I have a Z3 I am interested in setting up for AutoX, but for the moment, my TI does double duty and the setup is essentially the same, except for tire pressures. I am interested in seeing if I should drop the camber to 1.5 degrees and realign. It was suggested I might go with 0 degrees of Toe from where I am at now. I have plenty of brake capacity, just looking for a optimum balanced configuration in this first year of having track fun.

BTW, there is a $70 rebate for Bridgestone tires for a few more weeks in case anyone is interested.

Thanks again! Rich
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I just got some Kuhmo V-720's. They're pretty great for the street so far. I will be installing my limited slip this weekend and trying everything out at O'Fest this month.


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Default Current thoughts and experience on Track day/Autox Tires

Joe/TeenTI, how is the wear on the RE-71Rs? Are you driving to and from track events on the RE-71Rs?

Round trip for me is 200 miles or so each weekend, I'm debating running street tires in transit and save the tires for the event.

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