Glad to see you up and going again Chris....looks like you had fun in that video...very Kool.

 

Hi Mike... welcome home

 

And the list to get properly sorted out prior to the airstrip gets longer again

- Its the worst road I've ever seen in MD. If anybody asks you to go to Pretty Boy Reservoir just tell the no. I bottomed out so hard twice that most of the time I was hitting my brakes was because I kept having to change my line after seeing the Nismo's rear take a hard dip. As soon as we stopped I got out and looked under the car to see if the oil pan still had fins on it. Luckily it seems the underbrace took the hit again. Both corners are now folded over onto themselves.

 

Chris, just say no to hoosiers for the road. You might be able to get down and back on a set of drag radials, but not on R6/A6's if you drive with any vigor a couple of times up and down the dragon. I have already blown through a set of A6's in about 65 autocross runs (maybe 40 miles). Luckily I have 8 more A's to make it through the year .

 

Thanks Mike, they are crossed off the list then. Comparing Toyos, Yokos, KDWs and a couple others right now on price vs road noise vs grip.

 

Your shocks seem kind of soft for being that low. What do you have on there?

 

I was just thinking the same thing today Raj. I have the Tein Comfort-Sports. I may have to swap them out this coming winter because under max power they let the rear wallow a bit over bumps and undulations in the pavement. It does seem to let the weight transfer well and the car squats and goes well. I have -1.1 to -1.2 camber in the rear right now and am still seeing a ton of wear on the inside vs outside on the rears though and I'm not sure why.

I'm leaning towards the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 in a 285/35R19 size as a possible compromise in getting slightly wider without having a roll be a must or pinching the tire too much. The R888 only comes in a 295/30R19 and will most likely require the fender roll. I could also do Yoko Advan AD08 too in the same size as the Toyos

 

Rolling is so easy I wouldnt compromise traction or tire sizing over not having to roll fenders.

 

Its a time issue as well Berto, gotta find someone with a roller fast cause I can almost see the belts on the rears

 

The R888's on a 9.5" can be done, but it will just feel a bit more vague and sloppy. They will, however, provide the best traction of the lot you picked.

 

Both the RE11 and R888 come in a 305/30/R19. Roll the fender and set your height so it doesn't rub (though with such soft springs that might be quite high!). Keep the camber.

 

I have a fender roller but I have no time to help you do that-I used to roll as a side $$$$ when I first got it to pay it off, which I quickly did! Im busy the next 2 weekends and out of town after that. PM me if you want to tackle it yourself. Actually let me check to see that I have it at home, if not its with my Z and its not accessible to me at the moment.

 

Paul AKA "p's g35" on driver has a roller and is doing side jobs currently.

 

I will have to measure to see if I can fit the extra 15mm on each side and stay under the fender. The 275mm seem very close without the roll and I would hate to have to raise the car up or have the rear higher than the front, looking like a camaro

Thanks. I have to see if I can remember my login over there.

 

Some one please help him out, I have a roller here. Wish you were closer I would be on my way to take car of it for you.

 

IF i were you i would go with a more lighter forged rim like Kinesis.. in 18s


and maybe these tires 305/45/18


or

315/30-18..


Heat Cycling
Competition tires are built with a highly sophisticated tread compound. This compound is capable of sustaining traction throughout a much wider temperature range, but is also extremely sensitive to the first heat cycle of its use. During this cycle the tread compound stretches as it heats.

 

BTW call Paul or Frank Hill they have rollers

 

TY, spoke with Frank regarding the oil plate issue and confirmed he has the roller and can help.

jtgli is running 18s with a 315mm drag radial and it is sick, but I won't spend money on new wheels until the car runs for at least a whole season.

 

Just find a pair of inexpensive 17x10's. Then run 305-315 DR's when you plan to put the power down. I'd keep the others with street tires. I can fit (4) 18" RPF1's with 285 hoosiers in my car, and still have room for impact gun, tool box, fold out chair, two helmets, etc.

I can't see out of the car or put it in reverse, but I can get to and from without a little tire trailer.

 

Kool, yea Frank took care of me when I put my 305/30/19 on and all seem fine until my fat azz sat in the car and drove out his shop over that 1st speed bump.. I cut the sidewall on my left tire..lol So we brought the car back in and Frank re-rolled my fenders completely that the wheels fit perfect.