Cobb R35 GTR - Modified Tuner Shootout
06-20-2008, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by COBB Tuning
It had high flow cats, and 3.5" cat-back with no mufflers. That's it for power. It had stock wheels and tires at the drag strip. And it had some prototype coilover sleeves. It also had race seats and harnesses. On the road course and autocross it had Volk Progressive ME 19" wheels with Toyo R888 tires.
How are you guys liking the Toyo R888? I plan on getting those for my road race setup. Any impressions/review?
06-20-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
Very nice. How are you guys liking the Toyo R888? I plan on getting those for my road race setup. Any impressions/review?
How are you guys liking the Toyo R888? I plan on getting those for my road race setup. Any impressions/review?
06-20-2008, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by COBB Tuning
They are a great tire. However, they do not make the right size for the GTR. At least not yet. We have told them what size we would like to see. We'll see if they actually make it. But we use those tires on everything. They are great for a 100 treadwear tire. Hoosiers and Kumho have a bit more grip, but are not legal for the classes we run the cars in.
06-20-2008, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
Yeah, I know what you mean. I would like to run the Toyo R888 for my street setup too, but their selection in 19" sizes is very limited. As of yet, they don't make the size that IIQuickSilverII and I need for our front fitment.
I like RE30's and CE28's personally for the track...18 inch.The R888's are gummy.
06-20-2008, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
A great reason to have a dedicated set of 18 incher track wheels. I like RE30's and CE28's personally for the track...18 inch.
The R888's are gummy.
I like RE30's and CE28's personally for the track...18 inch.The R888's are gummy.
06-20-2008, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by COBB Tuning
Don't worry, we have some RE30's with 345 Hoosiers on them. Although, we will probably be downgrading the tires a little for GT Live since the fronts don't quite clear the bodywork. And none of us want to roll the fenders on the boss' GTR.
06-20-2008, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
A great reason to have a dedicated set of 18 incher track wheels. I like RE30's and CE28's personally for the track...18 inch.
The R888's are gummy.
I like RE30's and CE28's personally for the track...18 inch.The R888's are gummy.
I've consulted with Han at Intense about wheels. We're considering SSR wheels as well.I just wish I could get the Toyo R888 in the 19" size I want for the front fitment on my street setup.
06-23-2008, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
I find it ironic the last two times Scott drove a car that we prepped, he finished 1st and 2nd, all the while complaining about the work we did...the car sucked....it caught on fire...leaked fluid. With a month to prep on his own, he placed himself squarely back of the pack. 
I told him, those Forged stickers are worth at least 2-3 seconds....they should have left them on!
I told him, those Forged stickers are worth at least 2-3 seconds....they should have left them on!
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06-23-2008, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by IIQuickSilverII
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looks like someones been messing with the tune or something else they forgot to change, its sounding like *** on top end
looks like someones been messing with the tune or something else they forgot to change, its sounding like *** on top end
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06-23-2008, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Philthy
You guys did a great job and the car looks great!
The BC racing car was a joke
but heck, I've been saying that for a long time now... 600+whp and the can't even break into the 12's? 13.1 ET 
The BC racing car was a joke
but heck, I've been saying that for a long time now... 600+whp and the can't even break into the 12's? 13.1 ET
06-23-2008, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
AMEN brothas!!!!!
That car and it's driver are ROFLtastic!!!!!!! And Jorge is right about that car sounding like *** on the top end.
I don't know how anyone could possibly underperform any worse with 600+ whp.
This makes me so anxious for Intense to get my G done and back in my hands.
I will be making similar whp numbers. I will beat the BC car's 1/4 mile time by over 2 seconds with me as the driver.Yeah, I said it. Mark the day and time of this post folks. ROFLtastic Autosports and their minions can put that in their pipes and smoke it.
. Have fun beating a 13.1 at the track, whatever makes you feel better. Put on bald r888s on your car and run 2 seconds faster. Just keep talking guys, its entertaining.
06-23-2008, 07:09 AM
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And you've got sand in your **** because PF tuned the car.
Nope, beating 13.1 won't be much of an accomplishment. But please spare us the excuses. This car and it's driver are still a joke. If you want to associate yourself with RA and Scott Bush, don't expect any respect or sympathy here.
Nope, beating 13.1 won't be much of an accomplishment. But please spare us the excuses. This car and it's driver are still a joke. If you want to associate yourself with RA and Scott Bush, don't expect any respect or sympathy here.
06-23-2008, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
And you've got sand in your **** because PF tuned the car.
Nope, beating 13.1 won't be much of an accomplishment. But please spare us the excuses. This car and it's driver are still a joke. If you want to associate yourself with RA and Scott Bush, don't expect any respect or sympathy here.
Nope, beating 13.1 won't be much of an accomplishment. But please spare us the excuses. This car and it's driver are still a joke. If you want to associate yourself with RA and Scott Bush, don't expect any respect or sympathy here.
06-23-2008, 07:29 AM
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Because the car grossly underperformed. And now we're hearing the excuse that the car didn't have the tires it needed. So who decided to bring this car to a magazine tuner challenge with worn tires and a lack of spares or different tire setups for the different events?
06-23-2008, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
Because the car grossly underperformed. And now we're hearing the excuse that the car didn't have the tires it needed. So who decided to bring this car to a magazine tuner challenge with worn tires and a lack of spares or different tire setups for the different events?
Originally Posted by Black Guy
Being in the rush that we were in, we also forgot our brand new set of 315 R888s.
06-23-2008, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
Because the car grossly underperformed. And now we're hearing the excuse that the car didn't have the tires it needed. So who decided to bring this car to a magazine tuner challenge with worn tires and a lack of spares or different tire setups for the different events?
06-23-2008, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Guy
Okay agreed, the car grossly underperformed without proper equipment. As long as everyone understands that. If we had more than 3 days to prep the car maybe it would've have been a little different. Pete has never planned on drag racing the vehicle. But you're right, we had worn tires, and a lot of negative camber and those are just lame excuses. Anymore reasons why this car sucks so bad? It seemed to perform well at the other events it has seen, minus whatever issues they had off the track.
13.1 is just funny with 650whp! First time I ever ran my car at the 1/4 with street tires and ~450whp I ran a 12.3 @ 120mph (and that was with a lame 2.1 60ft), all I hear is your lame attempt to make up excuses...