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Dwnshift · 08-18-2014, 06:05 AM

The taller sidewall meant the acceleration sucked. The Contis are basically 450 mm sidewall vs 680 on the Pirelli.
It was horrible... That alone cost us about .7-.8 a lap.
In the Carousel we were up 3mph+ rolling speed through the corner... And going into turn 1 we were down 2 mph with earlier full throttle application.
At the end of the main straight we were down 500+ rpm.
The construction of the tires are completely different its apples to oranges...Conti/Hoosiers are a DoT and Pirellis are a full blown GT slick that produce way more grip.
When the tires grip as hard and as fast as the Pirelli dies..whatever roll you have is enhanced and happens instantly.
Also keep in mind we ran oem Nismo aero... And at this stage I wouldnt even consider a rear GT style wing.

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08-18-2014, 06:05 AM	#95 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Spring rate help? The taller sidewall meant the acceleration sucked. The Contis are basically 450 mm sidewall vs 680 on the Pirelli. It was horrible... That alone cost us about .7-.8 a lap. In the Carousel we were up 3mph+ rolling speed through the corner... And going into turn 1 we were down 2 mph with earlier full throttle application. At the end of the main straight we were down 500+ rpm. The construction of the tires are completely different its apples to oranges...Conti/Hoosiers are a DoT and Pirellis are a full blown GT slick that produce way more grip. When the tires grip as hard and as fast as the Pirelli dies..whatever roll you have is enhanced and happens instantly. Also keep in mind we ran oem Nismo aero... And at this stage I wouldnt even consider a rear GT style wing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Dwnshift; 08-18-2014 at 06:17 AM.