mikey4410 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 cheers lew.yeah much happier with them as they dont look as "corsa b " lol yeah the brake dust thing shouldnt be to hard. goin to be pro braking once i get these decent tyres !! , my new mintex pads are viscous and dont half make the seatbelts go into ure chest ha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Haha nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 R888's aint all that, when they are hot they go off after about 2/3 hard laps..A048's is what you want ideally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 tyres are here already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Ooo new shoes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 getting them fitted tommorow in the morn along with the new wheels and my g60 steelies with the new rainsports are goin to there new home on Thursday. :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Wow. Such grip. Much excite! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) ok so new wheels fitted. really strange seeing a different set of wheels on my car.had those g60 steelies for nearly three years for those who are interested 15" g60 steel wheel with rainsport 3 tyre weighs 17 kgs 15" wolfrace sprint alloy wheel with nankang ns2r weighs just under 18 kgs ( those nankangs as a set of four naked tyres is 38 kgs !!!!!!!! ) Edited April 22, 2015 by mikey4410 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Amjad Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Looking good! Would you believe the tyres have gone up in price £52 to £64 now, trying to track down a set in Germany for the old price.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 thanks amjad.ohh have they. the people in germany that sell them via eBay said to me that its still free postage and would take 5 odd days just so u know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Those front tyres are the wrong way round Edited April 23, 2015 by daniel_g Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yea I was thinking that.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 dan mate.I will give it to you.....u have a eagle eye !!they are in the pic.the two fronts needed swaping with each other lol. all sorted now. cant believe u spotted haha. :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yeah my fronts are still good for a month or two so that would be cool. Hopefully I can still get them for the cheaper price. How does the car feel on these initally? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Those front tyres are the wrong way roundWorks for Scotland yard this lad hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 How does the car feel on these initally? initally the grip was superb in reverse but quite concerning going forward . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Haha, well played! Ordered myself a pair now to go on the front, rear Rainsports have quite some life yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 haha shaun. pmsl.yeah I went out last night and they are promising for sure.I am thinking they need some heat em to work properly though . goin to look into it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 yeah alot of people are saying that they work fully when on track with heat in them,dont get me wrong they are good cold but with some mad driving I bet they are goin to be special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Hopefully bud, heard a couple of people say they drop of quickly, but this was on heavy cars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 initally the grip was superb in reverse but quite concerning going forward . ha ha some laugh on my sore head not good !!! this is the quote of 2015 so far :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) ok so todays last day off before the track evening so was important I did some checks. good job I did as there was an issue. fitted afr guage and checked afrs: all good @ circa 11.2 checked all exhaust bolts :the ONLY exhaust bolt hanger was missing and wastegate bracket had cracked removed more bumper plastic to reveal more intercooler which meant crash bar had to be removed (temporarily) checked fluids etc heres a few piccys Edited April 24, 2015 by mikey4410 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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