Track Day Project

[travis816]

this car is rad!

[Dyno4mance]

dude it's a race car, does that really matter? :p

they look like pizza cutters to me, but I guess I like baloon tires. ;)

I have found with my track experience that a bigger tire is not always better...although autocrossers here in the states tend to have one mantra "the wider the better" ....well maybe this is the case with autocross (along with very very hard suspension systems) because of the relatively low speeds involved different charictaristics apply but on a road course if the side wall is too big it really messes with the whole feel and transition of the car...
The cost of the tire really did not factor into my decision although I would like to stick with Toyo's for the time being..
I think a 225 section tire will be plenty of tire for the wieght and power of my e30....But with all things it is possible I am wrong

[nando]

^Then why aren't you running 275/35/15s!

because 235s are actually pretty cheap! Hell, it's hardly worth it to buy a dedicated street tire, which is why I haven't yet.

oh that, and I dont realy want to cut into my fenders any more than I have to run wider flares. :p

[Brian D]

dude it's a race car, does that really matter? :p

they look like pizza cutters to me, but I guess I like baloon tires. ;)

Looks aside, I think the 235/50's would feel a little "sloppy" compared to 225/45's. Ultimate grip would be higher, but turn in and transition feel would suffer. I've run 225/50's on a 7" rim, and right now I have 195/55 Z1's-I greatly prefer the skinnier tire for overall track use. My next set will be the TR wheels with either 205/50's or 225/45's.

My opinion, FWIW.

[z31maniac]

^Then why aren't you running 275/35/15s!

[nando]

Because I really dont like tires that appear like big baloons...If the size was available I would have chosen 225/40/15's...but I suppose everyone has thier preferences

dude it's a race car, does that really matter? :p

they look like pizza cutters to me, but I guess I like baloon tires. ;)

[Dyno4mance]

Agree, time for the car to see the racetrack.

A machine like this will always be more impressive on the racetrack than on a dyno. I want to see you passing multivalve E30s.

All in good time, I am not putting it on the dyno so it "looks good"...I need to tune it first as now I am on a full stand alone ems...a must that must be done on the dyno
Next will be a few road miles to sort out any potential problems,loose fasteners etc
Then maybe an autocross and then I will run a few tracks in the area like Road Atlanta, Barber, CMP,TGP
It is a process to get a reliable car...

[Dyno4mance]

why didn't you go for the 235/50-15s?

Because I really dont like tires that appear like big baloons...If the size was available I would have chosen 225/40/15's...but I suppose everyone has thier preferences

[SA E30]

Agree, time for the car to see the racetrack.

A machine like this will always be more impressive on the racetrack than on a dyno. I want to see you passing multivalve E30s.

Hmmmm, dig dig :D :P

[nando]

why didn't you go for the 235/50-15s?

[Dyno4mance]

Kind of sad that because Mcdonalds has marketed two colors it indoctrinates most peoples thought processes
Maybe I should plaster "I'm lovin it" down the door....cause rest assured I will be!

[Andreas]

sweet. this car is only getting better. time for some on track footage now though. put that thing through it's paces already.

Agree, time for the car to see the racetrack.

A machine like this will always be more impressive on the racetrack than on a dyno. I want to see you passing multivalve E30s.

[Hick]

Why do I suddenly have a craving for french fries?

[iflytii]

Why do I suddenly have a craving for french fries?

J/K :-P They look good! ...And I really like those wheels, I only wish they had them in the size I need. :-(

[tn325i]

I really like those wheels ! The color is perfect.. Can't wait until the next time I get to see the car...