Whoop *** Wednesday 09/01/08

[AUFairmont]

Whos going to Whoop *** Wednesday this Wednesday (09/01/08) ?

I will be there in my BF XR8 (DVSLYQUIK) Hopefully making a 13.3 pass

[Jimmysxr]

yeah i might go give mine a blast just see what time i finish work

[AUFairmont]

I took the day off work
So can get it serviced in morning and get it washed around lunch time then lose a little weight like the spare wheel and some i got in boot and back seat and be ready for hunting more 13.3's

[AUFairmont]

OMG Today sucked *** !!!! think it was the warmer temp and very high humidity ! i couldnt get lower then a 13.6 by memory GRRRRR
Was expecting at least 1 run at 13.3 :(

[XR8-260]

Originally Posted by AUFairmont

OMG Today sucked *** !!!! think it was the warmer temp and very high humidity ! i couldnt get lower then a 13.6 by memory GRRRRR
Was expecting at least 1 run at 13.3 :(

I noticed in another thread that you have Dunlop SP9000 tyres. I was just wondering whether they are 235s or 245s? Also, what tyre pressures did you use?

I have trouble getting traction at the track in my XR8 so I'm a little curious about your setup.

Cheers.

[BENXR6T]

i'l give you a tip - dont lower the psi on low profile tires

it does next to nothing. a low profile tire will peform at its best when at the reccomended psi

[XR8-260]

Originally Posted by BENXR6T

i'l give you a tip - dont lower the psi on low profile tires

it does next to nothing. a low profile tire will peform at its best when at the reccomended psi

Ah, thanks for that. What brand tyres are you using for your turbo?

Cheers

[AUFairmont]

I used to have Dunlop SP9000's but got new tyres on the back.....

I belive lowering the pressure in my tyres does help but it is fairly over rated it doesnt make a huge difference its only slightly better or so i have found....
When i was there couple months ago i was running with normal pressure, getting constant 13.6's then dropped to 19psi and started getting constant 13.5's
Was about 0.06 second difference i was averaging between standard pressure to dropping the pressure to 19psi.... so not huge but it is something. its that small of a benefit it probably not worth the extra damage you do to your tyres and iv been told it also puts more strain on your driveline.....

So yes 3 would be right in saying theres no point, but if your after that tiny drop off your time then id say give it a go....

Im half ****ed writting this so im sorry if it doesnt make sense lol :P

[XR8-260]

Originally Posted by AUFairmont

I used to have Dunlop SP9000's but got new tyres on the back.....

What tyres do you now have? I've got some crappy 235/45 tyres so I'm looking for something that will give more traction. I don't really want to get drag tyres though.