I hate to quote an old post but I'm just debating on tires for this year, hoping to do about 6 track days and 2-3 autox events. Kind of torn between the new RT660+ and the Vitour P1 but also considering something that will last a bit longer, which brings the V730 into contention. Speaking of the...
Thank you for this comparison pic. So the MSS lower perch is essentially identical in terms of diameter when compared to the OEM perch? You gain no additional clearance for a wider wheel/tire like you do with the HKS?
A friend of mine is selling a set of square 18x10.5 +38 wheels (275/30/18...
This is solid advice.
The car will push unfortunately, but some of the allowable 'BS' mods that do help the car are as follows:
- Tires (RE71RS, A052, P1, etc.)
- Front sway bar (yes a front bar), it will help the car stay flatter during transitions
- Camber correction knuckles (AKA swivel...
This thread is awesome.
Sounds like the weight penalty from going with a 1 piece fully cast el-cheapo Rock Auto rotor vs. an OEM style two piece (aluminum hat & iron rotor) is not significant?
I should have clarified that it was the Project Mu Club Racer pad specifically I was looking for, so that's on me. But yes looking for that specific pad, I'm unable to find them at any of the Japanese retailers you suggested, not for lack of trying.
If that's a mediocre compound and you have a...
Agreed 100%, as someone who's autocrossed for 15 years with some track days sprinkled in (looking to do more track and less HPDE this season). Some of the quickest lap times at our local two tracks are by guys that are former/current autocrossers, I don't think that's a coincidence.