if I go with the BEGi s2, what else do I need to worry about on the track?
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if I go with the BEGi s2, what else do I need to worry about on the track?
Lets say I go with this and say we hit 230whp on a 1.8 with a torsen rear and 1.8 brakes. What else do I need to anticipate for my car to be reliable on the track? I also have the bigger "automatic" radiator in the car. I think dropping back to the 230whp kit (2554) will make the car much more mechanically reliable. I want to be able to drive the car for everything its worth, and be sure I'm going to make it home from the track.
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Does anyone think the 1.8 or the 01 sport brakes can take 230whp on hawk blues?
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I have 1.6 brakes at 96whp with motul 600 and hp+ now. I had fade one time, in one corner at a track event...I can't imagine dealing with fade on a car that make more than 2x the current power.
I'm still trying to decide which direction to go, but for now I'm going to make gutting the swap car my next priority, then ms, then the turbo system...I think.
I'm still trying to decide which direction to go, but for now I'm going to make gutting the swap car my next priority, then ms, then the turbo system...I think.
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thanks for that. That was a major selling point with me. I'm still not sure if I want to spend this much cash and let it go on easily, or do a little welding and save $1500 or so.
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Soft sidewall MXs better than Azenis? Ick. Had a set on track... crappy track tire. The only thing they did well was handle the heat.
The Rs2s have been doing well out there... but the Azenis is still the king of the street tires last I checked.
My preferences run to Azenis for light track use. Or R compounds, these only after you've out driven the Azenis.
The Rs2s have been doing well out there... but the Azenis is still the king of the street tires last I checked.
My preferences run to Azenis for light track use. Or R compounds, these only after you've out driven the Azenis.
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i've run both azenis generations on the track and the 615s dont suffer from gooey heat problems nearly as bad. they're also more forgiving at the limit... ie you can dorifto a little before spinning.
I've got the kooks now but have not tried em at the track.
I'd almost suggest some beater track tires like the victoracers.
I've got the kooks now but have not tried em at the track.
I'd almost suggest some beater track tires like the victoracers.
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I would say so. It'll probably be close. However I'd wager that the Azenis will be heat cycled out FAR before the RA-1. The RA-1 deals with heat really well, makes them a shitty autocross tire but good on the track.
I got my set used, no tread left, only 4 grooves (which I'm told is about 4/32, or half). I autocrossed them for 2 full seasons, one being with a co-driver, I also put about 5000km on the street. Don't have personal experience with them as an exclusive track tire.
I got my set used, no tread left, only 4 grooves (which I'm told is about 4/32, or half). I autocrossed them for 2 full seasons, one being with a co-driver, I also put about 5000km on the street. Don't have personal experience with them as an exclusive track tire.
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I would say so. It'll probably be close. However I'd wager that the Azenis will be heat cycled out FAR before the RA-1. The RA-1 deals with heat really well, makes them a shitty autocross tire but good on the track.
I got my set used, no tread left, only 4 grooves (which I'm told is about 4/32, or half). I autocrossed them for 2 full seasons, one being with a co-driver, I also put about 5000km on the street. Don't have personal experience with them as an exclusive track tire.
I got my set used, no tread left, only 4 grooves (which I'm told is about 4/32, or half). I autocrossed them for 2 full seasons, one being with a co-driver, I also put about 5000km on the street. Don't have personal experience with them as an exclusive track tire.