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Originally Posted by JayG (Post 466587)

I just got some 17" wheel for track and AX and am planning on putting RS-3's on them.

You will love them!

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Originally Posted by JayG (Post 466587)

They came with brand new Sumitomo HTR ZIII's and I will run with them for a but until they are spent.

My sumis lasted a long time and even a few track days. Then I had to retire the fronts after over 30,000 miles and got a set of 225/45/17. The backs are still going strong with 15,000 miles on them. If you thrash them at the track (which would be very fun :) ) they will likely be much less.

I think a free set of Sumis is a perfect tool for feeling the limit and thrashing at a track ;) Then when you get the RS-3 you will know more what a tire feels like on the limit and can quickly utilize the extra grip of the RS3.

I am going to a car control school the 27th with Florida Citrus Region and I am taking my sumis so I can explore the limit at a lower speed - I am looking forward to learning a lot. I think you did a similar school and got a lot out of it as well?

Steve

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Originally Posted by steved0x (Post 466590)

You will love them!

My sumis lasted a long time and even a few track days. Then I had to retire the fronts after over 30,000 miles and got a set of 225/45/17. The backs are still going strong with 15,000 miles on them. If you thrash them at the track (which would be very fun :) ) they will likely be much less.

I think a free set of Sumis is a perfect tool for feeling the limit and thrashing at a track ;) Then when you get the RS-3 you will know more what a tire feels like on the limit and can quickly utilize the extra grip of the RS3.

I am going to a car control school the 27th with Florida Citrus Region and I am taking my sumis so I can explore the limit at a lower speed - I am looking forward to learning a lot. I think you did a similar school and got a lot out of it as well?

Steve

Yes, our local PCA calls it Performance Driving School. Best $350 I ever spent!
Its a 2.5 day event. 3 hours classroom Friday night. Multiple driving exercises all day Sat including wet skid pad and an untimed AX all day Sun.

You will be amazed at how great these cars are and how untrained you are. LOL

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Originally Posted by JayG (Post 466598)

You will be amazed at how great these cars are and how untrained you are. LOL

That is FACT, I am so far below the level of the car it's not funny ;) But ever time out I get a little bit closer, it is a lot of fun :)

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Originally Posted by steved0x (Post 466601)

That is FACT, I am so far below the level of the car it's not funny ;) But ever time out I get a little bit closer, it is a lot of fun :)

It is a very slippery slope...

Next thing you know, AX and track time

Today I had the opportunity to drive onto a HUUUUGE scale. My well-equipped MY99 registered at 1300kg (2866lb). Front 590kg (1300lb), rear 710kg (1566lb) - might be a tiny bit off due to very slight angle driving on and off. Weight without driver and with fuel lever very near the reserve warning coming on.