GT3 RS.2 on Slicks
08-15-2011, 04:56 AM
#16
I'll ask him about the exact dimensions he uses (since slicks use a different system of measuring sizes) and post them here.
08-15-2011, 07:59 AM
#17
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It is an mk1 which runs in non-slick config 235/19 front and 305/19 rears. Your car has bigger tires so I don't know if this is of any help. Also, we are located in Belgium so I can't really give you any decent address where you live. I guess you need to check with your local Michelin supplier. If the guy can deliver you cups he should be able to get you their slicks too.
I'll ask him about the exact dimensions he uses (since slicks use a different system of measuring sizes) and post them here.
I'll ask him about the exact dimensions he uses (since slicks use a different system of measuring sizes) and post them here.
08-15-2011, 08:13 AM
#18
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They do have a nice sound... the only problem is, you don't really get to enjoy it with a helmet on.
Regarding the wheel action, most of the time you just have to rag the hell out of the car!!
Below is a video of Craig Baird 2 times Australian Carrera Cup Champ. As you can see he works the wheel in a similar way, albeit better than me.
08-15-2011, 08:28 AM
#19
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The hard thing was that we normally do 3 prac sessions then qualifying, this particular weekend we only had 1 practice and then Quali!
I qualified 15th out of 19 Cars. Nearly everyone had raced there before.
Race one got up to 9th and finished 9th.
Race two got to 5th with one lap to go and locked a rear wheel, Finsihed 11th.
Race three Started last because I had to take a spare tire over my bank!! Weekend FINISHED!!
08-15-2011, 08:30 AM
#20
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I will ask our Michellin Cup Supplier if they can sort tyres for us.
Stay tuned
08-15-2011, 08:31 AM
#21
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PS - Car is going to Porsche for Recall on Thursday!
08-15-2011, 09:14 AM
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Below is a video of Craig Baird 2 times Australian Carrera Cup Champ. As you can see he works the wheel in a similar way, albeit better than me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixztHx3Mi0
08-15-2011, 09:26 AM
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craig baird is unreal. i 'think' he is the most winning-est cup driver ever?
i saw him take t1 at the creek in a 997 cup at a rate i've never seen anybody take. i was sitting in marshall's box and will never forget it.
i saw him take t1 at the creek in a 997 cup at a rate i've never seen anybody take. i was sitting in marshall's box and will never forget it.
08-15-2011, 11:04 AM
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08-15-2011, 05:18 PM
#27
As a car gets stiffer, it reacts more quickly (good or bad) so it need to be constantly tweaked as its driven on the edge.
its all about small corrections and anticipating corrections.... Pat Long is one of the best at this).
I was amazed at the amount of bump steer and movement in my street car as it transformed into a race car.. even my buddy that drove it commented on how much of a handful it was to drive even compared to the cup.
08-16-2011, 10:05 AM
#28
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You can continue to use them until they become really low grip which is kind of fun if you are not racing....
I got them down to the canvass once which certainly meant that I got my use out of them!!
08-16-2011, 10:08 AM
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08-16-2011, 10:09 AM
#30
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I spoke with the Michelin guys today and they do 18's & 19's in Slicks - Albeit the 19's have less choice to run with.