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Old 08-31-2011, 08:47 PM   #1
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PS2 Meltdown

My PS2s began to melt after 4 track sessions on Sunday. Has anyone seen this happen? Is there cause for concern?

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Old 08-31-2011, 08:54 PM   #2
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looks normal (at the upper end of the scale) to me
After a few hundred kilometers they should look fine again

Maybe next time with dedicated track tires...
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yeah, not bad. your tire pressures may have been a TAD high (1-2psi)
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Okay thanks guys! I was running 32f 36r; it was cold day too... so not sure where to go with pressures next time
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Old 09-01-2011, 06:53 AM   #5
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I just think your tire's were just picking up other car's R compound rubber. Look normal.
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Old 09-01-2011, 07:48 AM   #6
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Technically those arent PS2's, they are Sport Ribs. Sorry, I'm a stickler for detail...
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Old 09-01-2011, 07:51 AM   #7
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Okay thanks guys! I was running 32f 36r; it was cold day too... so not sure where to go with pressures next time
was this hot or cold tire pressure?
for hot it would sound sound a little low
for cold it would sound way too high
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was this hot or cold tire pressure?
for hot it would sound sound a little low
for cold it would sound way too high
There is a company named Porsche that would disagree with you!
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was this hot or cold tire pressure?
for hot it would sound sound a little low
for cold it would sound way too high
These were cold pressures...the beads on the front were from my tires there was additional pickup as well

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