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255/40-17, because they fit on the stock size rims (17X8). These are pretty much becoming a staple on Evos, because they are the largest we can fit on the rims, and they work wonderfully at a very low price. There's a bunch of threads in the Evo Tire forum where people ask the same question everyday, "Do 255/40-17s really fit the stock rims?" followed by a barrage of "search you noob!!"
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
There's a bunch of threads in the Evo Tire forum where people ask the same question everyday, "Do 255/40-17s really fit the stock rims?" followed by a barrage of "search you noob!!"
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
255/40-17, because they fit on the stock size rims (17X8). These are pretty much becoming a staple on Evos, because they are the largest we can fit on the rims, and they work wonderfully at a very low price. There's a bunch of threads in the Evo Tire forum where people ask the same question everyday, "Do 255/40-17s really fit the stock rims?" followed by a barrage of "search you noob!!"
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
FYI, the 275's will fit on your stock rims. BUT, will be much more effective on on the 9" rim.
they're huge on a 9
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
255/40-17, because they fit on the stock size rims (17X8). These are pretty much becoming a staple on Evos, because they are the largest we can fit on the rims, and they work wonderfully at a very low price. There's a bunch of threads in the Evo Tire forum where people ask the same question everyday, "Do 255/40-17s really fit the stock rims?" followed by a barrage of "search you noob!!"
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
The 275s will make a big difference. Just be sure to get the lightest rim you can afford.
Originally Posted by Talon
I used Valvoline synthetic brake fluid in my car druing the HPDE. It's got a 502* BP, which I didn't have any problems with, and costs about half as much as the Motul. You can get it at Auto Zone, too (which maybe you can Motul also, I don't know).
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
255/40-17, because they fit on the stock size rims (17X8). These are pretty much becoming a staple on Evos, because they are the largest we can fit on the rims, and they work wonderfully at a very low price. There's a bunch of threads in the Evo Tire forum where people ask the same question everyday, "Do 255/40-17s really fit the stock rims?" followed by a barrage of "search you noob!!"
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
My V710s are 245/45-17, but that's only because that's the only size that they have in that range. I plan to use 275/40-17 V710s next year on 17X9 rims.
also, my 275s (on my blingin ralliart street wheels (read not track)) rub pretty bad when the car's lowered reasonably. I gotta jack er up for the 275s to fit w/o that horrible sound. Oh yeah, if it's any help, yes I've rolled my fenders, and yes they rub still...
edit: btw warr: we seem to be nearly identical in all realms lol, except for the fact that I dont have a drag background. Gonna post up some forge BCD install pics on your install thread soon here, I already ran the hose. ...gotta say I'm not a fan of that nasty orange hose and not using any sort of cone-shaped air ram on the inlets, but that's just preference. How are they workin' for you now? I've just upgraded to cryo'd rotors over my warped slotted ones, and motul, over my boiled valvoline. Haha, while at it I repainted the calipers too... no more Brownbos. How many of each HPDE did you do? NASA's making me do like 2 HPDE 1s, 2 HPDE 2s, like 7 3's and a couple 4's to get out... they say that's "normal"... I'm not so interested in TT, as I am being an instructor, what a deal! Ride and instruct half the day, race the rest of the day for free! HPDE4 is nearly open wheel anyways here in mid-atlantic lol. Is there any NASA class for open wheel that lancers can get in? I don't want a spec class, I just wanna build the car the way I want it and be able to race it open wheel eventually. LoL, uniformity FTL.
edit: btw warr: we seem to be nearly identical in all realms lol, except for the fact that I dont have a drag background. Gonna post up some forge BCD install pics on your install thread soon here, I already ran the hose. ...gotta say I'm not a fan of that nasty orange hose and not using any sort of cone-shaped air ram on the inlets, but that's just preference. How are they workin' for you now? I've just upgraded to cryo'd rotors over my warped slotted ones, and motul, over my boiled valvoline. Haha, while at it I repainted the calipers too... no more Brownbos. How many of each HPDE did you do? NASA's making me do like 2 HPDE 1s, 2 HPDE 2s, like 7 3's and a couple 4's to get out... they say that's "normal"... I'm not so interested in TT, as I am being an instructor, what a deal! Ride and instruct half the day, race the rest of the day for free! HPDE4 is nearly open wheel anyways here in mid-atlantic lol. Is there any NASA class for open wheel that lancers can get in? I don't want a spec class, I just wanna build the car the way I want it and be able to race it open wheel eventually. LoL, uniformity FTL.
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WarmPepsi, how much better would a 17X9.5 or 17X10 be than a 17X9 for my 275-width V710s next year? I know they are a little big for 9", but I will also have a nice suspension setup at that point with rolled fenders, and I'm not sure on the overall fitment with the larger width rims.
Chrisw, that's exactly my plan. I want the lightest possible rim that is the proper size for the 275s, so 17X9 or 17X9.5, but I don't know what brand yet.
Mayhem, on my stock suspension monster truck ride height, there is no chance of rubbing, so I don't know if I can answer you too well. I have -2.0 camber up front and -1.5 rear, but my wheel gap is quite large all around.
Honki24, I really like my BDCK, and the inlets were ok when I got the airplane ducts as you saw in the thread. I don't really know how much they help yet, because I need to get a pyrometer for testing with the inlets covered and uncovered. I have been on my stock rotors with so-so pads and the ATE blue, but next time I'll be on slotted rotors with good pads the Blue again unless I get some Motul and do a full flush. Yes, my calipers are brown as hell, too. I'm thinking about getting them replaced at the local Mitsu - they've already done it no questions asked for a few other local Evos.
As for the HPDE progression, I got kinda lucky. I did my first event Summit Point (Yah, I started in the Mid-Atlantic region) in HPDE1 during a 2-day event and got bumped to HPDE-2 on day 2. I did pretty well, and frankly the other HPDE1 cars were too damn slow to learn much, so my instructor passed me upwards. Then, I moved to CO before my next event, but luckily they started the brand new Rocky Mountain region of NASA out here, so I got to do an HPDE in March. I signed up for both days in HPDE2, but this region is so knew that the events are much smaller with many fewer participants. Likewise, they're all trying to feel out who belongs in what class, so I used that as an opportunity to request evaluation for HPDE3. The HPDE2 lead instructor rode with me and passed me up to 3, so I got to spend the 2nd day in 3, which included being able to use a transponder (woot!). At my next event (3rd), I started in 3 and during our group 3 meeting, the lead instructor asked who had aspirations to either do time trials or racing, which was his way of asking who wants to go to group 4. I raised my hand, so he evaluated me for 4. After session 1, where I was fastest again, he asked me to turn my boost all the way down to see if I could still outrun the Z06s through better driving as opposed to better power. I still was able to do so and accomplished my task. AFterwards, he approved me for HPDE4. So, then I turned in my TT license application, and the regional director is going to evaluate me at the next 2-day event. If I get approved, then I'll be licensed and ready for next year, so then I can prepare the car with suspension/brakes/wheels/tires/harness and such over the Winter. After the July 22-23 event, that will have been 4 events (7 total days).
Chrisw, that's exactly my plan. I want the lightest possible rim that is the proper size for the 275s, so 17X9 or 17X9.5, but I don't know what brand yet.
Mayhem, on my stock suspension monster truck ride height, there is no chance of rubbing, so I don't know if I can answer you too well. I have -2.0 camber up front and -1.5 rear, but my wheel gap is quite large all around.
Honki24, I really like my BDCK, and the inlets were ok when I got the airplane ducts as you saw in the thread. I don't really know how much they help yet, because I need to get a pyrometer for testing with the inlets covered and uncovered. I have been on my stock rotors with so-so pads and the ATE blue, but next time I'll be on slotted rotors with good pads the Blue again unless I get some Motul and do a full flush. Yes, my calipers are brown as hell, too. I'm thinking about getting them replaced at the local Mitsu - they've already done it no questions asked for a few other local Evos.
As for the HPDE progression, I got kinda lucky. I did my first event Summit Point (Yah, I started in the Mid-Atlantic region) in HPDE1 during a 2-day event and got bumped to HPDE-2 on day 2. I did pretty well, and frankly the other HPDE1 cars were too damn slow to learn much, so my instructor passed me upwards. Then, I moved to CO before my next event, but luckily they started the brand new Rocky Mountain region of NASA out here, so I got to do an HPDE in March. I signed up for both days in HPDE2, but this region is so knew that the events are much smaller with many fewer participants. Likewise, they're all trying to feel out who belongs in what class, so I used that as an opportunity to request evaluation for HPDE3. The HPDE2 lead instructor rode with me and passed me up to 3, so I got to spend the 2nd day in 3, which included being able to use a transponder (woot!). At my next event (3rd), I started in 3 and during our group 3 meeting, the lead instructor asked who had aspirations to either do time trials or racing, which was his way of asking who wants to go to group 4. I raised my hand, so he evaluated me for 4. After session 1, where I was fastest again, he asked me to turn my boost all the way down to see if I could still outrun the Z06s through better driving as opposed to better power. I still was able to do so and accomplished my task. AFterwards, he approved me for HPDE4. So, then I turned in my TT license application, and the regional director is going to evaluate me at the next 2-day event. If I get approved, then I'll be licensed and ready for next year, so then I can prepare the car with suspension/brakes/wheels/tires/harness and such over the Winter. After the July 22-23 event, that will have been 4 events (7 total days).
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
WarmPepsi, how much better would a 17X9.5 or 17X10 be than a 17X9 for my 275-width V710s next year? I know they are a little big for 9", but I will also have a nice suspension setup at that point with rolled fenders, and I'm not sure on the overall fitment with the larger width rims.
Chrisw, that's exactly my plan. I want the lightest possible rim that is the proper size for the 275s, so 17X9 or 17X9.5, but I don't know what brand yet.
Mayhem, on my stock suspension monster truck ride height, there is no chance of rubbing, so I don't know if I can answer you too well. I have -2.0 camber up front and -1.5 rear, but my wheel gap is quite large all around.
Honki24, I really like my BDCK, and the inlets were ok when I got the airplane ducts as you saw in the thread. I don't really know how much they help yet, because I need to get a pyrometer for testing with the inlets covered and uncovered. I have been on my stock rotors with so-so pads and the ATE blue, but next time I'll be on slotted rotors with good pads the Blue again unless I get some Motul and do a full flush. Yes, my calipers are brown as hell, too. I'm thinking about getting them replaced at the local Mitsu - they've already done it no questions asked for a few other local Evos.
As for the HPDE progression, I got kinda lucky. I did my first event Summit Point (Yah, I started in the Mid-Atlantic region) in HPDE1 during a 2-day event and got bumped to HPDE-2 on day 2. I did pretty well, and frankly the other HPDE1 cars were too damn slow to learn much, so my instructor passed me upwards. Then, I moved to CO before my next event, but luckily they started the brand new Rocky Mountain region of NASA out here, so I got to do an HPDE in March. I signed up for both days in HPDE2, but this region is so knew that the events are much smaller with many fewer participants. Likewise, they're all trying to feel out who belongs in what class, so I used that as an opportunity to request evaluation for HPDE3. The HPDE2 lead instructor rode with me and passed me up to 3, so I got to spend the 2nd day in 3, which included being able to use a transponder (woot!). At my next event (3rd), I started in 3 and during our group 3 meeting, the lead instructor asked who had aspirations to either do time trials or racing, which was his way of asking who wants to go to group 4. I raised my hand, so he evaluated me for 4. After session 1, where I was fastest again, he asked me to turn my boost all the way down to see if I could still outrun the Z06s through better driving as opposed to better power. I still was able to do so and accomplished my task. AFterwards, he approved me for HPDE4. So, then I turned in my TT license application, and the regional director is going to evaluate me at the next 2-day event. If I get approved, then I'll be licensed and ready for next year, so then I can prepare the car with suspension/brakes/wheels/tires/harness and such over the Winter. After the July 22-23 event, that will have been 4 events (7 total days).
Chrisw, that's exactly my plan. I want the lightest possible rim that is the proper size for the 275s, so 17X9 or 17X9.5, but I don't know what brand yet.
Mayhem, on my stock suspension monster truck ride height, there is no chance of rubbing, so I don't know if I can answer you too well. I have -2.0 camber up front and -1.5 rear, but my wheel gap is quite large all around.
Honki24, I really like my BDCK, and the inlets were ok when I got the airplane ducts as you saw in the thread. I don't really know how much they help yet, because I need to get a pyrometer for testing with the inlets covered and uncovered. I have been on my stock rotors with so-so pads and the ATE blue, but next time I'll be on slotted rotors with good pads the Blue again unless I get some Motul and do a full flush. Yes, my calipers are brown as hell, too. I'm thinking about getting them replaced at the local Mitsu - they've already done it no questions asked for a few other local Evos.
As for the HPDE progression, I got kinda lucky. I did my first event Summit Point (Yah, I started in the Mid-Atlantic region) in HPDE1 during a 2-day event and got bumped to HPDE-2 on day 2. I did pretty well, and frankly the other HPDE1 cars were too damn slow to learn much, so my instructor passed me upwards. Then, I moved to CO before my next event, but luckily they started the brand new Rocky Mountain region of NASA out here, so I got to do an HPDE in March. I signed up for both days in HPDE2, but this region is so knew that the events are much smaller with many fewer participants. Likewise, they're all trying to feel out who belongs in what class, so I used that as an opportunity to request evaluation for HPDE3. The HPDE2 lead instructor rode with me and passed me up to 3, so I got to spend the 2nd day in 3, which included being able to use a transponder (woot!). At my next event (3rd), I started in 3 and during our group 3 meeting, the lead instructor asked who had aspirations to either do time trials or racing, which was his way of asking who wants to go to group 4. I raised my hand, so he evaluated me for 4. After session 1, where I was fastest again, he asked me to turn my boost all the way down to see if I could still outrun the Z06s through better driving as opposed to better power. I still was able to do so and accomplished my task. AFterwards, he approved me for HPDE4. So, then I turned in my TT license application, and the regional director is going to evaluate me at the next 2-day event. If I get approved, then I'll be licensed and ready for next year, so then I can prepare the car with suspension/brakes/wheels/tires/harness and such over the Winter. After the July 22-23 event, that will have been 4 events (7 total days).
I'm running them on 9's right now, but i'd like to upgrade, but right now events > all but manditory upgrades.
I run 275s on 8.5's... not a -great- idea.. a bit of bulge, okay for road tires, not good for racing. I just wanted to see if they'd work. Not optimal. Gonna go back to 255s.
Warr: dude, you're fortunate! awesome! yeah, those z06s are ...oddly... slow on the track aren't they? This car is amzing, there's noone I cant eat up out there. Looks like it'll take me a couple seasons to get through the process though. Have fun with Time trials!!
Yeah, maybe I'll borrow a pyrometer... but I'm not willing to plug em up lol, I dont wanna spend another $1200 in brakes. No sponsorship FTL.
Warr: dude, you're fortunate! awesome! yeah, those z06s are ...oddly... slow on the track aren't they? This car is amzing, there's noone I cant eat up out there. Looks like it'll take me a couple seasons to get through the process though. Have fun with Time trials!!
Yeah, maybe I'll borrow a pyrometer... but I'm not willing to plug em up lol, I dont wanna spend another $1200 in brakes. No sponsorship FTL.
Speaking of pyrometer's...I started using one and it really helped setting pressures. Before I would just kinda guess on what pressure to run with and I chewed through a set of victoracers in 2 events. With the pyrometer my tires have gone through 2 events and they still are in great condition. I'm using 255/40 on a 9" wheel now as well.
Originally Posted by Warrtalon
Yep, Chronohunter is local, so I will be going to him.
BTW if you do add the type of coilover you are going for and won't the put you into TTU, the class you are trying to avoid. From the what I have gathered on the NASA site, it seems like it is a 12+ points penalty for using Monotube adjustable coilovers.
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I'm not sure of "all the insulting and snide remarks" from me made about Vishnu. If I've done such a thing, please point it out so I can address them. We (Buschur/Dynoflash) are rivals to Vishnu (enemies in some cases?), but I personally have nothing against the Vishnu camp and never degrade their tuning. I'm only interested in having a good suspension setup, and Paul happens to live right here near me. I'd love a Robispec setup, but he's not around here and has no particular plans to be around here. Perhaps, I could pay a lot of money to fly him here just for me, but I am not a big spender like that. I just want to get Paul's help and advice, since he's local. If I go with the Vishnu-Ohlin route, then so be it, but it's not set in stone - that still is quite an expense.
If the coilovers I get are +12, then that will make it tough to stay in TTA, but if I get ones that are only +7, then I can easily do it by turning off the alky (water injection +6) and going with straight race gas.
If the coilovers I get are +12, then that will make it tough to stay in TTA, but if I get ones that are only +7, then I can easily do it by turning off the alky (water injection +6) and going with straight race gas.