[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

I've tried 680 square and currently running 660 front and 680 rear. I need 680 rear to get final gear ratio down. 5th gear is mandatory with 660. Rpm drop is to great

I see, I forgot 1LE's were all manual trans

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by seanblurr

In the 18" size, the 660 comes in a 305/325, whereas the 680 comes in a 305/315.

I see, makes sense, and what 18" wheels did you go with that fit over those large front brakes?

I'm assuming you went with 18's over 19's because it's the only way you could get 305/325 that would end up with the right diameter that would not rub.

[ZapperZ]

Track spec 18" BC Forged RZ39 are a great choice!
Pirelli 660 305/325 is a good choice for me

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by ZapperZ

Track spec 18" BC Forged RZ39 are a great choice!
Pirelli 660 305/325 is a good choice for me

Nice wheels and good tire sixes, but I don't want to pay that much for wheels, I'm hoping there is something like the APEX ARC 8 19x11/12 but in 18" and also about $425 a wheel, however I didn't see any Apex options in 18" unless I missed something.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Nice wheels and good tire sixes, but I don't want to pay that much for wheels, I'm hoping there is something like the APEX ARC 8 19x11/12 but in 18" and also about $425 a wheel, however I didn't see any Apex options in 18" unless I missed something.

They do have 18s. Thats what Provoste has been running for a while. I believe he runs 285 Pirelli scrubs.
Obviously plenty of tire given his VERY fast pace.
2:04 at the Glen with otherwise bone stock SS 1le is eye popping!

https://support.apexraceparts.com/hc...bile_site=true

[Harpinc]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Nice wheels and good tire sixes, but I don't want to pay that much for wheels, I'm hoping there is something like the APEX ARC 8 19x11/12 but in 18" and also about $425 a wheel, however I didn't see any Apex options in 18" unless I missed something.

Aoex has 18x10.5(ET22) and 18x11(ET44) style SM10 in Silver are in stock..

[GunMetalGrey]

Thanks, I checked those out, they should work great, now I just need to confirm which slicks are consistently available, hopefully the 305 / 645 or 660

[Norm Peterson]

I wouldn't even think about running slicks until I had significant seat time as an advanced-group driver. Be patient.

Even for the 200-treadwear "specials" like the RE71R I think you should have run at least a few events as an intermediate and generally kept pace through the technical sections.


Norm

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I wouldn't even think about running slicks until I had significant seat time as an advanced-group driver. Be patient.

Even for the 200-treadwear "specials" like the RE71R I think you should have run at least a few events as an intermediate and generally kept pace through the technical sections.

Norm

+1 (again!)

[Harpinc]

Originally Posted by GunMetalGrey

Thanks, I checked those out, they should work great, now I just need to confirm which slicks are consistently available, hopefully the 305 / 645 or 660

Look at JB Racing Tires on FB. That will give yo uan idea of what's readily available.

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by Harpinc

Look at JB Racing Tires on FB. That will give yo uan idea of what's readily available.

I will thanks

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I wouldn't even think about running slicks until I had significant seat time as an advanced-group driver. Be patient.

Even for the 200-treadwear "specials" like the RE71R I think you should have run at least a few events as an intermediate and generally kept pace through the technical sections.


Norm

Curious, what do you consider to be significant time?

I'm being as patient as I can, but remember we are different people likely with different goals.

On the subject of slicks being bad to learn on, I was thinking about that more and I'm not sure I see why they would be, although of course I could very well be missing something.

Here is what I was thinking, please let me know your thoughts on this;
Every tire, not matter what the tire, has a maximum potential, so to say that a better tire covers up mistakes seems to assume that the person using the better tire doesn't care about reaching the full potential of that better tire, but rather only cares about how fast he is now going with the better tires compared to the old worse tires or compared to other cars on the track. It also seems to assume he doesn't care about making any actual driving skill improvements.
My point is they are not mutually exclusive and both should be able to be done at the same time I would think.

However perhaps I am missing something about how slicks actually behave when using them on a track that negatively impacts learning?
I'm open to hearing feedback as always.

[TrackClub]

We now have 2 threads going on this subject.
I will answer your post in the other thread tomorrow.
Good night!

[GunMetalGrey]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

We now have 2 threads going on this subject.
I will answer your post in the other thread tomorrow.
Good night!

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Good night to you as well