Project Custard - Gearbox issues

[evileye_wrx]

The calipers look excellent with the black wheels. Well impressive. I have a pfc commander which won't be needed for a few months yet. You can't get one closer to home and don't want to take it apart or anything.  

Gimme a shout if you want it and I'll stick it in the post.

Phil

[custardavenger]

Cheers Phil that would be great. I promise I won't go anywhere near it with a screwdriver. lol

Will PM you address

[custardavenger]

Just looking into Track tyres if anyone would like to give me some input?

Haven't had stock wheels on for a long time, They take 185/55R15 and 205/50R15 don't they?

Am looking at Kuhmo V70A's 195/55R15 and 205/50R15. They don't do 215's unfortunately and I don't think you can squeeze a 225 on a Stock 15?

Opinions? BTW thinking Kuhmo as I think I can get more discount on them than any other. Money is a big factor.   s:( s:(

Edit.
Just noticed there are different compounds available. I'm definately gonna need help on this one.

[markiii]

195/50/15 front is better if you can get it

[custardavenger]

Cheers Mark.

Any idea on what would be the best compound? I'm guessing hard would still be softer than a normal road tyre ie Toyo?

[ChrisGB]

Cheers Mark.

Any idea on what would be the best compound? I'm guessing hard would still be softer than a normal road tyre ie Toyo?

I would go for the Toyo R888. A friend has run both the V70A and the R888 and reckons the R888 to be very superior (and you can get them in 215/50R15).

Regards compound, he runs medium R888 for road and track and they survive well (given he is putting nearly 490bhp down the front wheels  s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  ). The medium V70A were turned to liquid on the last track day I saw him on.

I think soft would only be of use with a sprint course. Anything like a 20 minute session could melt soft or super soft compound. Also remember that once you get on this sort of tyre, you need to think about how warm the tread is before really leaning on it.

Chris

[markiii]

bear in mind if they are like a048s you will be lucky to get 5000 miles per set

[ChrisGB]

bear in mind if they are like a048s you will be lucky to get 5000 miles per set

Always going to be par for the course for this sort of tyre. A halfway house would be something like the Hankook RS2. I am up around 5000 miles on them now and there is still some left, but they are a fair bit harder than the V70A or Toyo medium. I would say soft for a road tyre, hard for a track tyre, but you are very aware of when they are hot / cold. Sorely tempted for a set of R888 next time.

Chris

[custardavenger]

The tyre are to go on a second set of wheels for track so I would be very happy to get 5000 miles out of them

Do the Toyos have the same side wall issues as the T1-R's?
I have to say I've gone off Toyo with this set I have now and will probably try something else when I can finally wear them out.

I would say soft for a road tyre, hard for a track tyre, but you are very aware of when they are hot / cold. Sorely tempted for a set of R888 next time.
Chris

Is that because it's easier to get temp into a track tyre? I don't mind having to get a tyre warm before it performs.

Also I might look out for a cheap pair of face lift rears that way I can run my old rears on the front with 205's and put 225's on the back the same as my road tryes.

[ChrisGB]

The tyre are to go on a second set of wheels for track so I would be very happy to get 5000 miles out of them

Do the Toyos have the same side wall issues as the T1-R's?
I have to say I've gone off Toyo with this set I have now and will probably try something else when I can finally wear them out.

Don't know on that one. It is a question I would like to know the answer to before I invest in a set.

I would say soft for a road tyre, hard for a track tyre, but you are very aware of when they are hot / cold. Sorely tempted for a set of R888 next time.
Chris

Is that because it's easier to get temp into a track tyre? I don't mind having to get a tyre warm before it performs.

I was referring to the nature of the Hankook RS2. IT is soft by road tyre standards, but a bit hard by track day tyre standards, although the compound goes gooey and sticky when they get hot. Strangely they work best at quite low pressure too. They feel greasy past the limit at stock pressures, but run them around 24.5 on the front and 28 ish on the back and they stick like sh!t on a blanket.

Chris

[markiii]

if your getting 16" rears save some cash and go for Yoko advan neovas you won't get a better tyre

[ChrisGB]

if your getting 16" rears save some cash and go for Yoko advan neovas you won't get a better tyre

Been thinking about them as an alternative to the R888. Know for stiff sidewalls according to Lotus driving friends, but one of them went to A048 then R888, so it is all a bit confusing.

Chris

[markiii]

i ran teh neovas for ages, they have very stiff sidewalls

great wet grip

fabulous dry grip

and are without doubt teh most progressive tyre I've used

they would be on teh VXR now if they made teh sizes

[ChrisGB]

i ran the neovas for ages, they have very stiff sidewalls

great wet grip

fabulous dry grip

and are without doubt the most progressive tyre I've used

they would be on the VXR now if they made the sizes

The progressiveness is the main reason I am considering them. The RS2 are very grippy, but you don't want to be too relaxed when they do let go.

Chris

[markiii]

I kid you not the passenger will be able to feel where the grip is let alone the driver

[custardavenger]

You got a link for them Mark? Been looking on Yokohama uk and can't see them.

I can see A048? which are close enough on size.

[ChrisGB]

You will only get them from Lotus dealers AFAIK. Not the ultimate dry grip, but much more friendly than the R888 or V70A if it rains and probably much easier to approach the limits with.

Chris

[markiii]

you can onlt get them through Lotus specialists as they are Elise S1 OEM

 m http://www.eliseparts.com/products.php?product=481 m

same price as stock bridgestones

[custardavenger]

Ah so £384 but I'd have to drop the fronts to 195. Will get a price from my mate at the weekend. I think the last time I asked him he could do V70A's for £80 ish a corner

[custardavenger]

Ok wheels sorted so am looking for 205/45R15's and 225/40R16's. Will start looking into prices. May need to spread the costs and buy them one at a time.   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

[Christopherathens]

Great to see that the project is moving along Rob!!  s:) s:)  
 
 About the tires,many folks here in Greece order from here as he is known to be the cheapest for R888 tires:
 m http://camskill.co.uk/ m

You should definetely try for once some semi-slick tires since the car is a different animal equipped with these kind of tires.
 But you must be careful when on track the oil starvation issue..A Moroso oil pan is a good solution,or you add some baffles on the stock oil pan since i see you got the skills for it.
 
 I really enjoy the R888 and the English folks that we met in Corfu(GLAD TO MEET YOU ALL GUYS   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  ) saw that most Greek MR2's were on R888 tires..
 Since it is summer now and the rains are fewer you can give it a try,but when winter approaches please do change to normal tires since it rains a lot in the UK.

[custardavenger]

Cheers Chris

You read my mind on the baffled sump. I have two spare sumps at home that will soon be modified.

As for the tyres I'll give Camskill a try as well.
Ta

[custardavenger]

Ok need some help!!!

I canot get hold of Carl_Evs who's brother is spraying my front bumper. Been trying everything I can to get hold of him but no joy. If anyone has any contact details for him other than mobile please PM me. I'm worried I may not make the WRA if I don't get the bumper back in time.

[loadswine]

I think Carl is on Facebook if that helps Rob.

[custardavenger]

Cheers mate anything is worth a go. Maybe I can get hold of his GF through his page.

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No one that is obviously him.   s:( s:(