1992 964 C2
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Christian!
I was the guy with the Sumis on the 964 (it is actually Midnight Blue- very similar to Amazon Green but more purple than green). I posted some pics from the track day here (I think you will see your car a few times):
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album824?page=1
I was the guy with the Sumis on the 964 (it is actually Midnight Blue- very similar to Amazon Green but more purple than green). I posted some pics from the track day here (I think you will see your car a few times):
http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album824?page=1
Last edited by ChuckG; 01-26-2010 at 02:12 AM.
#17
Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec is what I have on 964 and my STI. These are awesome performance tires that should give a reasonable amount of wear. If you are going to AX with them they are worth 2 to 3 seconds. Ive taken many fast time of the day placings with my 964 and these tires. about the only cars that can beat me are Z 06s on race slicks. The are pretty good in the rain too. These are the best bang for the buck for true upper level performance tires.
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Have to love cobalt blue thanks for the pics.
I have found for an all around street tire that can be used for AX and DE the Michelin MPS2's are outstanding in every way. They are superior to the RA-1's and R888's in the rain, do Ok at AX and when hot on the track can do quite well. Great communication. So i would suggest these if you are looking for a street tire and not M compound. The biggest issue is they will turn to rocks before they wear out but you should see 8-10k miles out of a set before you need new ones.
The RA-1's are a great all around tire for the 964. Assuming you can get the size you need I would suggest these over the R888's. Good all around tire but not so great in anything below 45 degrees and fair in the rain compared to the MPS2's. Great for AX and for DE although expect between 2k and 4k tops out of a set if you abuse them especially on a rough AX surface.
I have not driven on the Nittos NT-1's but I hear they are as good if not better than the R888's cheaper if you can find your size again don't expect them to take the punishment a street tire will.
The R888' s are a good tire but not great for the street. Noisy once broken in and take a hundred miles of hard track driving before they show their stuff. I think they are more consistent than the RA-1's which peak a little more so but pretty close in overall dry conditions.
In any case cobalt is always faster than any other color no matter what tires.
I have found for an all around street tire that can be used for AX and DE the Michelin MPS2's are outstanding in every way. They are superior to the RA-1's and R888's in the rain, do Ok at AX and when hot on the track can do quite well. Great communication. So i would suggest these if you are looking for a street tire and not M compound. The biggest issue is they will turn to rocks before they wear out but you should see 8-10k miles out of a set before you need new ones.
The RA-1's are a great all around tire for the 964. Assuming you can get the size you need I would suggest these over the R888's. Good all around tire but not so great in anything below 45 degrees and fair in the rain compared to the MPS2's. Great for AX and for DE although expect between 2k and 4k tops out of a set if you abuse them especially on a rough AX surface.
I have not driven on the Nittos NT-1's but I hear they are as good if not better than the R888's cheaper if you can find your size again don't expect them to take the punishment a street tire will.
The R888' s are a good tire but not great for the street. Noisy once broken in and take a hundred miles of hard track driving before they show their stuff. I think they are more consistent than the RA-1's which peak a little more so but pretty close in overall dry conditions.
In any case cobalt is always faster than any other color no matter what tires.
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Great photos Chuck, sorry for the slight, I thought it was Midnight but then got confused looking at the photos over on the Bird site as it looked Amazon from one angle in the sun. Love the way Midnigh, Cobalt and Amazon all turn in various light to different shades, gives you so much more than Fascist White.
Thanks for the comments gents, it is between Sumi and Dunlop, Michelin too expensive as I wear them out quick and RA1s don't come in the right size for the 17 inch Twists.
Thanks for the comments gents, it is between Sumi and Dunlop, Michelin too expensive as I wear them out quick and RA1s don't come in the right size for the 17 inch Twists.
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+1 for Cobalt's recco on the PS2's - I love these tires. I find them to be really high quality all around.
A little more expensive than the Sumi's however
A little more expensive than the Sumi's however
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Great photos Chuck, sorry for the slight, I thought it was Midnight but then got confused looking at the photos over on the Bird site as it looked Amazon from one angle in the sun. Love the way Midnigh, Cobalt and Amazon all turn in various light to different shades, gives you so much more than Fascist White.
Thanks for the comments gents, it is between Sumi and Dunlop, Michelin too expensive as I wear them out quick and RA1s don't come in the right size for the 17 inch Twists.
Thanks for the comments gents, it is between Sumi and Dunlop, Michelin too expensive as I wear them out quick and RA1s don't come in the right size for the 17 inch Twists.
i also agree on the midnight, cobalt and amazon. My three favorite colors so far only have amazon and cobalt but maybe the next one will be midnight.
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Bill, did you ever get your car paint matched satisfactorily? I finally took a leap of faith here and am getting the rust bubble at the windscreen repaired and we will paint the cowl, took the fuel door off to match, I am hoping it comes out OK.
As you walk around the car it changes color depending on angle and where light hits it so maybe even if we are off it won't look too bad. The painter is an artist, great work on all the cars in the shop including some awesome repairs to a real 73 rs that was driven hard and put away wet for years, it is gorgeous.
I agree about Midnight, I am waiting for a nice RSA to come up to really tempt me but I personally am not a big fan of camel/beige interiors and that is what is available in my price range just now.
As you walk around the car it changes color depending on angle and where light hits it so maybe even if we are off it won't look too bad. The painter is an artist, great work on all the cars in the shop including some awesome repairs to a real 73 rs that was driven hard and put away wet for years, it is gorgeous.
I agree about Midnight, I am waiting for a nice RSA to come up to really tempt me but I personally am not a big fan of camel/beige interiors and that is what is available in my price range just now.
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Bill, did you ever get your car paint matched satisfactorily? I finally took a leap of faith here and am getting the rust bubble at the windscreen repaired and we will paint the cowl, took the fuel door off to match, I am hoping it comes out OK.
As you walk around the car it changes color depending on angle and where light hits it so maybe even if we are off it won't look too bad. The painter is an artist, great work on all the cars in the shop including some awesome repairs to a real 73 rs that was driven hard and put away wet for years, it is gorgeous.
I agree about Midnight, I am waiting for a nice RSA to come up to really tempt me but I personally am not a big fan of camel/beige interiors and that is what is available in my price range just now.
As you walk around the car it changes color depending on angle and where light hits it so maybe even if we are off it won't look too bad. The painter is an artist, great work on all the cars in the shop including some awesome repairs to a real 73 rs that was driven hard and put away wet for years, it is gorgeous.
I agree about Midnight, I am waiting for a nice RSA to come up to really tempt me but I personally am not a big fan of camel/beige interiors and that is what is available in my price range just now.
So the biggest issue is not just matching the base color but figuring out how to add the appropriate amount of mica and finding someone experienced in using it this way.