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You dont need semi slicks to crack 2 min barrier, especially if you dont have a speed limiter. Even with the limiter and normal rubber i can lap in the 1:56s.

Im glad i kept using road rubber until a time i was comfortable with how the car moved around at speed. The semi slicks have much higher levels of grip and let go much quicker and at higher speeds. Oh and much easier to flat spot or damage.

Street rubber means you have more fun, and learn more about your car.

hey Tim, the format was a bit funny yesterday with only one group, normally we can split up between them and offer tips etc while someone else is out. And yes, they did all turn up as soon as you left :)

Hope u fumigated that helmet pete.....

As for tyres, I think Roy is right, you can get under 2 min on street tyres, but it takes a pretty committed lap....the thing about the cheater tyres is they can be cheaper in the long run coz you don't kepp chewing up road tyres in 1 day on the track, at least they last 5-6 days....

Had a great time with those that made it. Lots of runs as not a lot of cars. Wish there some faster Skylines though, He he. Maybe next time. Paul 0Z97 GTRv might get his suspension sorted by the next one as it was like following a lawn mower as he was checking out the grass a lot on sides of the track.

lucky that 120y wasn't there John :D

Ive had my CAS replaced, it appears that was causing the missfire problem so there will be at least 1 faster skyline there next time......

Yes that thing's a little narrow missile, fun to drive behind and watch it twitch around the place. Hopefully more cars and less bikes next time. Need some faster Skylines, maybe Andrew Ho?




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