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Old 01-22-2010, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mglobe
One that seems to be pretty strongly believed. Have you got any data that shows that R6's provide grip over a large (>20) number of heat cycles? Would you be willing to use a set of R6's for two race weekends, and then keep them for practice after that? Not trying to argue Larry, I'm just looking for data to understand the characteristics.
I put DrJupeman on 20+ (I think it was 24) heat cycled R6's at Watkins Glen in my Boxster S and he ran a 2:11. It was the second best time of the weekend in F class. Best time for the weekend was recorded by a pro.

At Summit Point last year, I went from 20+ heat cycled R6's to 5 heat cycled H6's, and times improved by about 3 tenths.

Last season I used 3 sets of Hooisers and did the following: 5 PCA race events (15 races), a DE, and a test and tune day for a total of about 17 days of driving. I figure my last set of Hoosiers are only about half used as they have only 12 heat cycles on them. I figure I got somewhere around 28 heat cycles per set of R6's.
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Originally Posted by Darren
When I get to the steel belts they fall off very suddenly.
Going down to the steel belts cost me about 4 tenths...
Old 05-03-2010, 10:19 PM
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I bought a set of BFG R1's in 245/45-16 to try out on my "lemons" racer....lemons racer are required to run street tires with 190+ treadwear...I was running Dunlop Direeza Star Specs in 225/50-16 before.... the difference is AMAZING...try 7 seconds a LAP better....the cornering grip is much improved, but the braking is light years better....from constantly fighting lockup to just leaning on the pedal.....

I am curious to see how they compare to other R comps like R888 or R6.... I did have a VERY good driver test the car and he was IMPRESSED with the grip levels..... Honestly it feels like a very well setup spec miata in the corners to me....in a 2800lb car....lap times are close to SM too...



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