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Originally Posted by speedfreek
I gotcha. Never tried autox only track. I am actually on the hunt for a set of tires for track setup. Maybe after you get your set of RE-11's you can pass me the info on what site still has some in stock. I was in talks with Tire Rack today and they didn't have any in the size I need and recommended the Direzza ZII's. Their reviews put them top of the heap but they are the newest compound in the extreme performance for 19's. The RE-11A's surpass them in the 18 size so once again they are king.
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Me too. I was only doing HPDE. This is a totally different ballgame for me but I'm glad I tried. Now I'm hooked. I will pm you once i buy it. I did hear about the Direzza from a friend of mine. Something I'll try if I run out of thread on the RE. I can only imagine how well the RE-11A will do next year.. can't wait.
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Originally Posted by threeseventy
I adjusted my post to include an even better tire. I thought RE11 was the be-all end-all until I started doing track events. They were good for learning and saved me seconds, but RS3 is super sticky and very streetable.
I won't discourage you from running square because I've seen it done and it's easier to keep wear even with rotation. When I run 275 in RS3 it wears the plastic fender liner because it's a wider 275 than the RE11 even at the same rated width.
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I think 285 square might a little too much for me. I think I'm leaning toward 265/285 now (after reading re-11 thread) as it seems it's the most fav. setup. Cossie ran 285 all around I think but I don't think I'm on his level yet in Autox. Maybe in future
. I'll def. keep an eye out for RS3 too.
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Originally Posted by JB1
I think the springs will bump you out of C stock. To my knowledge you can only do shocks, but no springs. But check the SCCA rule book to be sure. Other mods allowed are change front sway bar (not rear), cat back exhaust, brake pads and drop in air filters. But no other mods to intake system, such as Stillen G3 etc.
Where did you find the RE11's at that price? I also need to replace my stock tires shortly. Thinking about the Dunlops in stock size, but RE11's for 1100 sound good too. I'm at 24k miles and second set of rear tires but still on the original fronts. Outer edge for the thread is gone... Thanks to 3 seasons of autoX...
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Originally Posted by gomer_110
Technically not true. You're allowed to change one sway bar but not both. On the Z34 you should change the front bar.
Also I wouldn't worry about the brakes whatsoever at this point if you have the sport brakes.
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http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...ated%205-1.pdf
You guys are right. I think I can only do shocks. Here's what they said about springs:
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13.8 SUSPENSION
A. Standard, as defined herein, suspension springs must be used. They
may not be cut, shortened, or collapsed. Cars with swing axle suspension may be lowered sufficiently to achieve no more than two degrees of negative camber at rest and may use a camber compensator. Spring perches may not vary from the OE shape within the working part of the perch
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So looks like RE tires and a good alignment will do the trick now (no springs
in stock catagory). Maybe I'll do Koni yellow starting next season. Is that 2 way adjustable? I gotta read that whole rules section again. And yes, just 1 sway bar change. I will discuss that later in this thread.
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Originally Posted by Rusty
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So guys, judging by the scarcity of the RE-11s, I think I'm gonna place the order STAT tomm noon or afternoon before they run out
(you guys put me in a panic mode now lol
. I'll post the link here tomm). Reading the RE-11 thread, it looks like 265/35/19 in the front and 285/35/19 rears in the back seems to be most favorite. Looks like I'll be ordering that unless you really want me to try a different setup. Let me know by tomm. Remember, I'm still learning in autox and I still have to drive 70 miles everyday on highway. So a little less aggressive setup like 265/285 seems more desirable, no?
Available size: 245/40-19 , 245/35-19, 275/30-19, 265/35-19 and 285/35-19.
Thanks guys
AK