How I rolled into Sebring today...
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This is my car, VR was kind enought to help me get it to Sebring. Car was outbound to Sebring on Monday 1/9 (my first chance to drive this epic, historic track...). Street rubber (=rain tires) was RA1 in 18" - no longer exists. Any little screw or nail on the way to Sebring would put me in the paddock (if it rains), not on the track. So I got a set of MPSS in 19" for a set of wheels that I had that "theoretically" fit. Tires arrived Thursday 1/5, mounted, test drive Friday. A little rubbing in the rear over bumps, so the "theoretical" fit was not perfect. In case you are not aware, Sebring has one or two bumps (don't want to appear too fluffy, but I think it is fair to say a few bits of uneven pavement may be found at Sebring). So now I need new wheels in 19" that I can order Friday for overnight delivery Saurday. The only wheels in the world that can fullfill this are at Tire Rack, but they only have the rears in this size. Rears ordered, arrive overnight, tires remounted, tested Sunday, car outbound Monday, and now I am here at Sebring. Track is EPIC, bucket list material ( all you jaded Florida guys, you should better appreciate what you have....).
Anyone who is more worried about matching wheels than a day at the track should just stay home. Here at Sebring, we have sunshine, warm air, blue skies, and stupid speed. In hindsight, all decisions made were correct and fully validated.
(P.S. unsolicited plug - Tire Rack rocks - they do what they say, do not overpromise, and will support you if they can. )
Last edited by facelvega; 01-13-2012 at 10:10 PM.
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Dude - you don't know me - you only THINK you know me.....
Anyone who is more worried about matching wheels than a day at the track should just stay home. Here at Sebring, we have sunshine, warm air, blue skies, and stupid speed. In hindsight, all decisions made were correct and fully validated.
Anyone who is more worried about matching wheels than a day at the track should just stay home. Here at Sebring, we have sunshine, warm air, blue skies, and stupid speed. In hindsight, all decisions made were correct and fully validated.
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Sorry I missed you there. I dropped by to check out the enduro practice and race on wed and thurs nights. We were supposed to run it but could not get the car ready.