VDC off I almost crashed!!

jwick · 08-30-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

OK, so I will upgrade from my 275/35 PSS to something wider, and possibly the R888R.

And Sebs new tune seems to have improved the traction a bit better, so my workshop has said when they tested it. They tested 3rd gear WOT and it did not spin out like a mad man as before the latest tune.

I have yet to actually test it myself in dry weather. Last night was raining and I tried to do a pull with VDC on, but throttle was getting cut almost instantly lol.

I will wait for dry weather and then turn VDC off and try.

Dude a R compound is not where you want to go. Yes they are extremely sticky but that’s sometime a detriment as there is no warning when they let loose. I would go with a higher end Bridgestone or Advan.

Rusty · 08-30-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Dude a R compound is not where you want to go. Yes they are extremely sticky but that’s sometime a detriment as there is no warning when they let loose. I would go with a higher end Bridgestone or Advan.

They operate at a higher temp than a street tire. On the street, they're not up to operating temp. The only way to get them to temp is to run the them hard. They're even worse in the wet. Street tire will tell you when they're about to let go. R Comps will hang and hang in there, then boom, they're gone. With little warning.

Rusty · 08-30-2018, 08:13 PM

It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, then to drive a fast car slow.

redondoaveb · 08-30-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, then to drive a fast car slow.

As much fun as it is to drive my car fast, I don't mind driving it slow either because I know at anytime, it can be fast.

Rusty · 08-30-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

As much fun as it is to drive my car fast, I don't mind driving it slow either because I know at anytime, it can be fast.

I've driven a few 800 hp plus monsters on the track. I could only use about half of what they offered. What's wild is when you see a spec Miata or a Elise not backing off for a corner and diving under a faster car that's on the brakes.

Hotrodz · 08-31-2018, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've driven a few 800 hp plus monsters on the track. I could only use about half of what they offered. What's wild is when you see a spec Miata or a Elise not backing off for a corner and diving under a faster car that's on the brakes.

^^^This, nothing worst than coming into slow turns either just passing or being held up and having a fast miata on your a$$. They will run you over because they don't lift, pretty much ever, lol!

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Hotrodz · 08-31-2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

They operate at a higher temp than a street tire. On the street, they're not up to operating temp. The only way to get them to temp is to run the them hard. They're even worse in the wet. Street tire will tell you when they're about to let go. R Comps will hang and hang in there, then boom, they're gone. With little warning.

Agreed, jdtodd an I did not run with you guys that morning at ZDAYZ because it was raining. We went out later and I was still wet Josh was like you lead you are on the r888 and I am on r71. We had fun and I resisted the urge to go full throttle until I had heat in my my tires and I wouldn't break traction. So even with hot tires 70% was it at best. Plenty fast enough for the both of us with full suspension and aero.

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shadow85 · 08-31-2018, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Dude a R compound is not where you want to go. Yes they are extremely sticky but that’s sometime a detriment as there is no warning when they let loose. I would go with a higher end Bridgestone or Advan.

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Originally Posted by Rusty

They operate at a higher temp than a street tire. On the street, they're not up to operating temp. The only way to get them to temp is to run the them hard. They're even worse in the wet. Street tire will tell you when they're about to let go. R Comps will hang and hang in there, then boom, they're gone. With little warning.

OK what do you guys suggest I go then, what high end bridgestone? Should I stick with my Pilot Super Sports and just go as wide as possible?

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This is exactly why I didn't get married until I was 32. LOL

im 33 and still have no desire to get married although the missus is waiting for the ring. I told her it might take a while. I mean c'mon, I only just went TT, I haven't even built the engine yet. LOL

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