Orthojoe's GT4 track thread and ramblings
05-06-2016, 02:13 PM
#361
Rennlist Member
That is correct. My shop tested both links. The older link gives about 3mm clearance with 11" OZ, no spacer needed.
Sounds like you might have to run the space, and maybe even a 7mm spacer at that based on the info 9972RS gave me. He confirmed 19x11" working with the older toe link and NO spacer.
The older tarett rear toe link. it's listed as "toe link all 981". Part# ERP981.009
Do not get the "newer" 981tlnk. it has less clearance than oem.
The older tarett rear toe link. it's listed as "toe link all 981". Part# ERP981.009
Do not get the "newer" 981tlnk. it has less clearance than oem.
05-06-2016, 02:18 PM
#362
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by ExMB
Here are the #s I got from The Tirerack:
$279.06 F & $358.70 R plus S/H ($1275.52 + S/H) in OEM 20" sizes
$279.06 F & $358.70 R plus S/H ($1275.52 + S/H) in OEM 20" sizes
05-06-2016, 02:19 PM
#363
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by 9972RS
That is correct. My shop tested both links. The older link gives about 3mm clearance with 11" OZ, no spacer needed.
05-06-2016, 02:23 PM
#364
Drifting
Sounds like you might have to run the space, and maybe even a 7mm spacer at that based on the info 9972RS gave me. He confirmed 19x11" working with the older toe link and NO spacer.
The older tarett rear toe link. it's listed as "toe link all 981". Part# ERP981.009
Do not get the "newer" 981tlnk. it has less clearance than oem.
The older tarett rear toe link. it's listed as "toe link all 981". Part# ERP981.009
Do not get the "newer" 981tlnk. it has less clearance than oem.
I don't see RE-71Rs listed in OEM sizes on Tire Rack's website -- did those numbers come from a rep? And are they actually available for purchase if we contact such a rep or do they just have pricing information before actual availability? If that's true though, that's a savings of almost $800 per set!
05-06-2016, 02:26 PM
#365
Rennlist Member
05-06-2016, 02:27 PM
#366
Rennlist Member
05-06-2016, 02:29 PM
#367
Drifting
Yeah, Joe has the bump steer toe links, which are the third possible Tarett variant. There are the classic non-bump steer links, the new ones called "toe control arms", and the bump steer links that I believe are based off of the classic design.
05-06-2016, 02:36 PM
#369
I don't see RE-71Rs listed in OEM sizes on Tire Rack's website -- did those numbers come from a rep? And are they actually available for purchase if we contact such a rep or do they just have pricing information before actual availability? If that's true though, that's a savings of almost $800 per set!
IAW with Bridgestone tech support tires are being made and stockpiled in Japan at present. Maybe they are expecting a run and are trying to avoid the ever present shortage Michelin is experiencing.
05-06-2016, 02:40 PM
#370
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by 9972RS
from your first set of pics, looks like you have older "rod" end version. The better clearance version.
Originally Posted by jphughan
Yeah, Joe has the bump steer toe links, which are the third possible Tarett variant. There are the classic non-bump steer links, the new ones called "toe control arms", and the bump steer links that I believe are based off of the classic design.
05-06-2016, 02:47 PM
#371
Drifting
Well only if it's true that the old links offer better clearance, but that doesn't make sense to me. The new ones specifically say "Clears 19-inch wheel on a GT4", which leads me to believe that that's why they were created. Anyone feel like calling Ira?
05-06-2016, 03:30 PM
#372
Joe - the RE71-R tires are smaller 245/40/19 and 285/35/19, so they fit the OZ wheels perfectly.
I noticed no negative effect. However, I'm likely slower than you are, so who knows.
From what I've read, no one has negative comments.
The Bridgestones don't last any longer, but they are 1/2 the cost. According to USC Trojan, they aren't slower either. Can't comment on that, my Cup II's are in a storage locker with 200 street miles on them. I saw the price difference early!
I noticed no negative effect. However, I'm likely slower than you are, so who knows.
From what I've read, no one has negative comments.The Bridgestones don't last any longer, but they are 1/2 the cost. According to USC Trojan, they aren't slower either. Can't comment on that, my Cup II's are in a storage locker with 200 street miles on them. I saw the price difference early!
05-06-2016, 03:36 PM
#373
Guys running OZ wheels, can you check to see if you have caliper rubbing like highlighted recently in thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/9266...-on-gt4-7.html
05-06-2016, 04:20 PM
#374
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Guys running OZ wheels, can you check to see if you have caliper rubbing like highlighted recently in thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/9266...-on-gt4-7.html
05-06-2016, 04:27 PM
#375