I used them on my r26 for track, loved them, loads of tread too so lasted forever and got all 4 for £300, bargain! Not fun in the rain though, any standing water was sketchy at best. Ran them on the road between trackdays but wouldnt want to run them as a road tyre again. Would get something like the supersport like jamie said better for all weather cond
That's it I can't justify a 888 etc for the road purely as it's an overkill and if it gets a puncture that's not repairable it's just a pisser where as this for 80odd quid it's not the end of the world
So been fairly busy recently, family commitments, wedding planning, work and fixing other folks cars! As well as the RSR's I've also inherited a pair of dunlop direzza's which intend to use on the front when I get some spare wheels and maybe even buy another pair! I got these of a pal Steve from the Meg forum after doing him a few favours on his r26r So today I got me arse into gear and down the tyre shop to have the RSR's fitted So far I can't comment on them, I've driven from the tyre shop to home and to work tonight and they seem to hold up well so far in the rain and even the odd bit of standing water but I don't drive like a prick in w**k conditions either way.
Sound tbh mate, make various adjustments although I need to turn them down as I cranked them up when sprinting and it does make it a little harsh on the road. Looking forward to cadwell in a few weeks and see how it's improved, I may go for the stiffer rears springs eventually but I'll see how it goes on
So as of late the meganes been getting a little slow turning over in the morning, doesn't seem to be a drain and the alternator is working fine so thought I'd treat it too a new battery. After all the battery fitted was still the original for 2007. Old battery New Battery fitted Got an exide one which is slightly higher rated then the original and comes with a 3 year guarantee so for 50 quid it wasn't bad. So just to give it a quick spanner check and drop of fluids before Cadwell on the 6th
I took a pic of our Daniel at Curborough today... Was a right good day and I even stayed on the track lol.
Haha you beat me too it, yeah great days for sure! Just editing the vids now for YouTube. Ordering fresh fluids yesterday for a quick change before Cadwell
First video from yesterday, steady run as it was me first run and didn't quite know how much grip surface was going to offer with the rain. Bc's were still set fairly soft but got jacked up afterwards http://youtu.be/-zJRpXHyhKk
Fresh fluids, just waiting for the filter to turn up. Proper looking forward to Cadwell next week now!
So then today gave it a quick once over before next week and changed the oil and filter and gearbox oil Didn't find any nastys although pads are a tad low so they'll be changed before Wednesday
Cheers mate, was really getting into the track after me first session. Managed 80 miles or a tad more in the 2 and a half hours evening session. Just booked on for the 10Th of June now!
Yeah I saw it on the description about 10 mins into the vid, couldn't believe it was your first time! The car seems really well set up and stable as well mate- you've give your meg so much tlc its great to see you enjoying it like that I need to grow a pair and book my track tutition now as well, got a new set of PSS to replace the Eagle F1s, and then to finally make a choice about suspension.... I did enjoy Steve overtaking as well lol Facilities also looks brilliant at Cadwell
Yeah I've done a couple of sessions at shows in clios and then a ring trip in me old trophy clio but I don't class them as track days. I did Donington last year when the car was standard and I was impressed so I set to work to improve areas I felt needed attention. Yeah Steve was quicker through the corners he's done a fair few track days and a fair few at cadwell.
I've got a great vid of a battle with an Audi, he just would not let me through, he gave up in the end, no idea how to upload from the sd card in the go Porto YouTube though, no idea what so ever.
Yeah that's a noise you can't replicate. Shame i buggered up with the video of the laps when you came out with me
Cheers mate, it's a very rewarding track and I loved it so much I'm there next month on the 10th Must say though I'd like the PF330mm brake setup Steve1 has on his R real impressive
Aye, worth a good few seconds a lap, mind you some say HC plain discs are just as good , utter bollox
Little delivery today, fresh set of ds1.11's from JJC race and rally. Heads up they offer club discount so there 156 delivered Also it's been rather neglected past few months so out came the detailing gear Pre jet wash Af citrus power Af Avalanche snow foam Two bucket megs wash Bilt hammer de ironised Bilberry wheel cleaner Autobrite direct cherry gloss Autobrite direct project 32 Megs tyre gel Megs glass cleaner Af trim restore
Yeah just email them, I dealt with Dave and he sorted it then sent me a paypal request and in less then 24hours they were in my hands
yeah we do Ste, weathers picking up now with the light nights Yeah I think from what others said the 2500 struggle with the heavier cars, I was always happy with them on clio
Yeah how are you fixed for 12th of July???? Me and Steve1 are on about taking a blast out over Wales/evo triangle
So hit Cadwell again Wednesday afternoon, went up with Steve1 and as usual we had a great afternoon, weather was banging and got chatting to a few like minded enthusiasts as you do. As always the Meganes performed faultlessly and really showed there worth on track. Took a few things away with me to do before the Oulton RS day in August. First off as the night went on the brakes felt a tad spongy, I'm putting it down to fluid as I'm not sure when it was last changed and everything else is brand new and always need happy with DS1.11's. So first off is a full fluid change and some braided lines. Secondly I'm gonna replace the standard 4kg rear springs that come with the BC fast road to 7kg to match the front And last but not least it's going on a diet and getting some fixed seats!!!! So all in all really happy with the car and my track work seems to be going from strength to strength
