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Old 05-15-2016, 01:19 AM
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Today i went to the track to test my new wheel and tire config this is my third set of tires and this is my conclusion
first setup - everything stock michelin cup 2 ,my time at this track was 1.40.5 (one minute 40 seconds).
second setup - front sway bar soft rear middle camber -1.5 front , front toe 0 1.0 rear rear toe slight in tires pirelli trofeo r stock sizes , best time was 1.38.6 (one minute 38 seconds) 2 seconds faster with this setup
third setup - front sway bar soft rear hard camber -1.8 front , 1.5 rear front toe 0 rear toe slight in tires hossier r7 235 35 19 front 295 30 19 rear , OZ LEGGERA wheels , 1.36.6 , seconds and that is a 4 seconds over stock config.
the cars has coob stage 2 OTS MAP and Race headers (fabspeed)
iam still learning , and iam a novice driver but i want to tell you guys this ; the hossier tires are a huge improvement in braking the car feels very VERY fast, it is getting similar and faster times compared to ferrari 458 Italia , Mclaren 650 with R tires and 997.2 GT3 with hossiers












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The Fitment of the oz wheel is tight but works , i decide to balance the wheel installing the weights from outside ,
At the track the 19 inch change de gear ratio of the car it feels different more agile in my casi getting out slow corners . Also the weight of the wheel and tires has improve helping rotational mass. 18 inch wheel will give me the perfect gear ratio and rotatioanal mass for this track . For now the oz 19 inch is the best deal

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Thanks for posting. Good to have data points of difference between PSC2s, Trofeo Rs and Hoosiers on another track.

Some unsolicited advice--if you're a novice driver, it would be better to get a lot of experience first on regular street tires, even something less aggressive than the stock Sport Cup 2s. Consider Pilot Super Sports for 20-30 trackdays until you're comfortable with feeling the edge of traction and consistently able to recover from sliding. Then you can move on to an R comp such as the Sport Cup 2s and Trofeos and eventually Hoosiers. Hoosiers mask mistakes in driving until a high limit is reached, and then bad things can happen. They grip so much they'll make you feel like a hero until you reach the limits of traction without realizing it and then start abruptly sliding...and then you won't feel like so much of a hero. Also, I would shut off the music so you can concentrate on driving.
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Originally Posted by paradocs98
Thanks for posting. Good to have data points of difference between PSC2s, Trofeo Rs and Hoosiers on another track.

Some unsolicited advice--if you're a novice driver, it would be better to get a lot of experience first on regular street tires, even something less aggressive than the stock Sport Cup 2s. Consider Pilot Super Sports for 20-30 trackdays until you're comfortable with feeling the edge of traction and consistently able to recover from sliding. Then you can move on to an R comp such as the Sport Cup 2s and Trofeos and eventually Hoosiers. Hoosiers mask mistakes in driving until a high limit is reached, and then bad things can happen. They grip so much they'll make you feel like a hero until you reach the limits of traction without realizing it and then start abruptly sliding...and then you won't feel like so much of a hero. Also, I would shut off the music so you can concentrate on driving.
Thanks , good advice i was testing the hossier for a time attack event that i want to attend with those tires , but yes you are right i need to practice with a normal street compound first , i always track with nannys on and try no to risk that much .
i didnt notice the radio was on until i saw the video .
Thanks a lot for the encouragement
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Enjoy the car and keep us updated.
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so much fun - thank you for the information
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Awesome Setup!! Consider me jealous. Still trying to decide whether to go with OZ wheels or a custom set for a wider front wheel.
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Originally Posted by thigos
Awesome Setup!! Consider me jealous. Still trying to decide whether to go with OZ wheels or a custom set for a wider front wheel.
Thanks
I really like the fit of the 235-35-19 r7 tire in the front it is a perfect match to the 8.5 inch oz wheel ,hossier tire tend to run wide



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