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03-09-2010, 09:43 AM
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So what is better for autocross using stock suspension?
A) Dunlop Direzzas in 225/45/R18's
B) Falken Azenis in 245/40/R18's?
The Falken are cheaper than the Direzzas and should last longer. Are the Dunlops worth the extra cash?
A) Dunlop Direzzas in 225/45/R18's
B) Falken Azenis in 245/40/R18's?
The Falken are cheaper than the Direzzas and should last longer. Are the Dunlops worth the extra cash?
03-09-2010, 04:25 PM
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Actually, I ended up buying some closeout Tokohama Neova Advan's AD07's. They were $99 from tirerack in 225/45/R18 size... That's a pretty good deal.
Hopefully they are as good as the Dunlops.
03-09-2010, 09:35 PM
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I just spoke to my exhaust guy. Dropped off the parts at his place 1 week ago and he finally had the time to get everything welded up. He mentioned that the finished midpipe weighs a hair under 13lbs on his digital scale. From the Weight of Stock RX-8 Parts thread, the stock midpipe weighs 23.2lbs. So a 10lbs weight savings isn't too bad... I hope to have my car in fighting form by the end of this weekend!
P.S. Good luck @ the Dixie NT Mike!
P.S. Good luck @ the Dixie NT Mike!
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03-09-2010, 10:46 PM
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Good to see you guys putting those mid-pipes together. That plus a good tune and you will see the power.
On to tires...
Looks like we are going to go with RE11s. The big "C" has a great price (sorry Tirerack, but you got me for my Goodyear Asymmetrics) and this week they have a $70 coupon to boot. With the logic that any of the top performers can be tuned to win, we decided to go with the tire that has the best contingency. Also wanted a tire that was good in both hot and cool conditions, and was easy to drive (ref Andy's comments on SCCAForums). The C price made it a no-brainer.
Doesn't hurt that the Bstone was on the winning STX cat at nats last year, but I'm not sure how much that really means yet.
So, off with the Toyo decals and on with the Bridgestones.
On to tires...
Looks like we are going to go with RE11s. The big "C" has a great price (sorry Tirerack, but you got me for my Goodyear Asymmetrics) and this week they have a $70 coupon to boot. With the logic that any of the top performers can be tuned to win, we decided to go with the tire that has the best contingency. Also wanted a tire that was good in both hot and cool conditions, and was easy to drive (ref Andy's comments on SCCAForums). The C price made it a no-brainer.
Doesn't hurt that the Bstone was on the winning STX cat at nats last year, but I'm not sure how much that really means yet.
So, off with the Toyo decals and on with the Bridgestones.
Last edited by GeorgeH; 03-09-2010 at 10:50 PM.
03-10-2010, 03:35 PM
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I'm thinking the problem is the donut seal. Both the used and brand new one fit very tightly on the OEM cat. On this midpipe it is so loose that if you turn it upside down it'll just fall right out. Any chance we can weld the gasket to the end of the flange...Or do something to fill up the space.
