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Post by erik on Oct 24, 2012 15:55:29 GMT
OMG. just went back from the painter and there are about 100+ shades of antraxite. It took a halogen light and 2 people to confirm the right paint on that wheel.
At the tire centre I was quite shocked to see Momocorse wheels in silver! Having a closer look at the wheel made me judge this wheel looks a bit too robust for my taste and I am more than happy with my Wolfrace now!
The order of tires has been taken but chances are these yokohama and marangony are not in stock because they are not ordered too often. Hope to have good news tomorrow.
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Post by vtR1k on Oct 24, 2012 16:15:16 GMT
Why marangoni if also reliable tyres are available  ? There must be a reason they don't have them in stock ;D At least this is what my tyre supplier sais to me  Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using proboards |
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Post by erik on Oct 24, 2012 16:54:00 GMT
I like them for aestatics and the demo vids show they handle not too bad. They don't slide or lift the tires on the track cornering on footage. Luckely your tire supplier knows what tires are needed for light cars  The rating of the tires are for traditional cars which weigh 200+% more as our cars do so what use are these specs anyway. But at least it is not a bad tire from sheet. They only perform below average in rain and winter but I am not orientated in both conditons anyway. Give me reasons to chose the superexpensive Toyo? Because they are soft as snot? |
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Post by vtR1k on Oct 25, 2012 4:19:58 GMT
Yes, the Toyo very soft indeed. But when on temperature, is gets really sticky. And even then I can loose grip if I push it a little. At this moment, I would not even dare to mount another tyre. At least, for the way I use the tR1ke.
Btw, on the front I have Dunlop sportmaxx. Those are very normal road tyres.
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Post by erik on Oct 25, 2012 18:13:18 GMT
Hmmm... I thought I was on pace but guess what: only 1 yokohama in stock at the distributor, no Marangony. The tire shop needs to deal with the manufacturor now, not their depot. However, I managed to get me 8 chrome wheelnuts and high grade bolts and imperial nuts needed for the balance bar just before closing time. So just for now sloooow progress |
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Post by erik on Oct 25, 2012 20:18:22 GMT
Question:
Did you bolt the swingarms hard to the chasis brackest or light tension to the locking nuts?
I am reconsidering nylon washers for protecting the powder coating which cancelles out hard bolting.
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erik
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Post by slugshot on Oct 25, 2012 22:08:27 GMT
Hi Eric, I tightened mine to the recommended torque setting for the r1, 125NM.
I don't understand what you mean regarding the lock nuts.
I used the original r1 swing arm bolt but added a alloy spacer behind the original washer and nut to clear the chassis.
Cheers
Kevin
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Post by erik on Oct 26, 2012 5:10:46 GMT
Oops, I meant wishbones (front side).
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Erik
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Post by slugshot on Oct 26, 2012 15:08:51 GMT
Ah now I understand, I have mine tight but it initially caused a lot of friction with the poly bushes, but now they are not too bad.
I think a good modification would be to replace the bushes with bearings but the wishbone ends would probably need to be re designed with machined ends.
Cheers
Kevin
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Post by erik on Oct 26, 2012 15:34:50 GMT
I was thinking that is the best option as well. I'll pre mount the steel bushes first and use a heatgun to warm up the coating. Hope it will not crack. No luck on the tires.The vendor couldn't get them at their depots and from the factory is +30 euro so I need to buy them online somewhere. Heck, even the hardware store print "neverending project" on the invoices now LOL! |
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Post by slugshot on Oct 26, 2012 16:39:01 GMT
Hi Eric, I carefully opened the wishbone mounts with a rubber mallet
and the powder coating was fine.
If you can't get your first choice of Tyre's and aren't bothered about having the best grip, the toyo t1r looks good and are very good value.
Cheers
Kevin
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Post by erik on Oct 26, 2012 19:10:25 GMT
Yipee! The wishbone is back home! RTR corrected the angle and did a fine job on it. The coating is in perfect condition. On the net I ordered the Yokohama Parada 205/40 R17 84W XL RPB asymmetric and Marangoni Zeta Linea 205/40 ZR17 84W XL. They are significant cheaper as at the tire centre but they exclude mounting+balancing costs. Luckely, my car mechanic has a mounting and balancing machine so I do expect some visible progress next week. For now I stick with these tires. maybe next time when you visit Holland I may change my mind , They do look pretty neat tough! Hope to show some pics soon from the front side. Need to mount the wishbones first this weekend. greets! Erik |
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Post by slugshot on Oct 26, 2012 19:39:43 GMT
That's great news, you will soon be one your wheels If I'm going on a longer drive out I have a wheel with a Vredestein tyre on the rear so I don't wear out the track day tyre. The difference is shocking, wheel spin in third gear at 90mph  Cheers Kevin |
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Post by erik on Oct 27, 2012 6:06:18 GMT
That's great news, you will soon be one your wheels If I'm going on a longer drive out I have a wheel with a Vredestein tyre on the rear so I don't wear out the track day tyre. The difference is shocking, wheel spin in third gear at 90mph Cheers Kevin Now that's dissapointing news! Luckely you have an alternative when the Vredestein is worn. The good news is you have a great drifting tire ;D |
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Post by slugshot on Oct 27, 2012 9:51:47 GMT
hehe thanks for pointing out the tyres advantage, I must admit I never thought of it like that..especially when coming sideways out of corners.
Cheers
Kevin
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