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Re: 1st track day with alky
« Reply #15 on: October 01 2013, 06:43:05 PM »
Track prep obviously comes into play. What's more important is practising launching and getting seat time.
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Re: 1st track day with alky
« Reply #16 on: October 01 2013, 08:27:02 PM »
Will Nitto's be soft enough to get me 1.6 60ft times?

People do, but,  M/T or one of the other super soft tires will be easier....but, as Brad pointed out, the driver is usually a bigger part of the equation than the tire.

If you get a mIckey, MH, Hoosier, or whatever...put them on a separate set of wheels and use them only at the strip
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Re: 1st track day with alky
« Reply #17 on: October 02 2013, 11:13:43 AM »
For the once a year I get to the track I dont know if I wana spend the money. From what im reading if I get better at launching (practice more) and tune it better ( appears I have left some on the table) I should be in the 12's next time. I only need to pick up 3 tenths. Common sence may control my spending this time
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Re: 1st track day with alky
« Reply #18 on: October 02 2013, 12:27:05 PM »
 racing for a number when money is tight defies common sense
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Re: 1st track day with alky
« Reply #19 on: October 06 2013, 11:23:34 AM »
Will Nitto's be soft enough to get me 1.6 60ft times?


On a 17" Nitto I doubt you can get to that 60 foot...

 

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