eddie99
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| posted on 12/12/11 at 10:53 PM |
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R888's fitted
Finally got some second hand r888's on the car, done one race and qualifying session.
After doing 500miles since its been road legal and one trackday on halfords tyres......
Went out for a 30minute blat in the damp conditions. Already noticed a great improvement, cant wait for a nice warm day now 
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RK
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| posted on 12/12/11 at 11:06 PM |
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Glad to hear it, because I bought some too, and will try them in the spring: crap tyres on 13" now, but going to 15" with the
R888's. Here's hoping they fit under the front wings.
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bi22le
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| posted on 12/12/11 at 11:10 PM |
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Hopefully you will be screeching less next time aswell ed!
Hopefully will be doing brands again next year.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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HowardB
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| posted on 12/12/11 at 11:53 PM |
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I want some too, where is the least expensive way to fix that,.... I've got 15" wheels,..
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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RK
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| posted on 12/12/11 at 11:57 PM |
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i paid 80 dollars US each from Online Tires. 205/50R15 only.
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khm
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 08:54 AM |
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don't try them in heavy rain on the track, i did, ended up going backwards quickly !! kept it out of the wall ........ just !!
I'd rather be scared to death, than bored to death !
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bi22le
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 12:47 PM |
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Yeah i span 3 times on a damp track. partly due to my poor lines partly because i expected more from them.
everybody says they are not great but i was amazed how bad they were. i would never use these as my main road tyre.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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eddie99
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 01:03 PM |
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Yesterday in the wet i thought they were brillant!! Yes you've got to realise that your on semi slick tyres but much better than alot of tyres
i've driven in the wet
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norfolkluego
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 02:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
i paid 80 dollars US each from Online Tires. 205/50R15 only.
Is that this place
http://www.onlinetires.com/products/vehicle/tires/toyo/205%252F50-15+toyo+proxes+r888+86w+bsw.html
Do they ship to the UK (and if so what did they charge?)
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khm
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 03:11 PM |
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when you run out of talent ( and grip )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdxqC8fL3bg
got mine from
http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?mode=search
cheapest at the time ( couple of years ago )
I'd rather be scared to death, than bored to death !
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fullpint
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 04:18 PM |
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Ive been meaning to get R888 for years.. Just could not justify spending £600+ on a set for my old coupe.. Even the Mk Indy you are talking £100+ per
corner...
I've over 28 years in dealing with magnesium wheels. Refurbishment and can powder coat most metal parts. Visit my web site if you wish..
www.tpcs-magnesium-refurbs.co.uk
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whitestu
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 04:40 PM |
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I think Santa might be bringing me some!
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RK
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 06:32 PM |
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as per the earlier question: I am in Canada, and had them shipped to a US address and drove down and picked them up there.
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scutter
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 06:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by whitestu
I think Santa might be bringing me some!
Stu, you'll have to let me know when they are on and which trackday your planning on testing them.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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whitestu
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| posted on 13/12/11 at 08:40 PM |
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Stu, you'll have to let me know when they are on and which trackday your planning on testing them. ATB Dan.
Will do - they are coming with Team Dynamics 13" wheels as well so should be a lot better in the twisty bits!
Stu
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Lebowski
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| posted on 21/3/12 at 01:51 AM |
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I'm also waiting to try some. Hopefully they'll be worth it!
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TimEllershaw
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| posted on 21/3/12 at 10:07 AM |
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Westfield have a special offer on at the moment:
7 x 13 Inch Pro Race 1.2 Fitted With 205 x 60 x 13 Toyo 888 : £675
Is this a good price ?
( http://www.retweeter.co.uk/magento/shop/ but there is some issue with their web site, so special offers don't always show up in your order
basket - better to ring and check )
Tim.
http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
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blakep82
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| posted on 21/3/12 at 10:28 AM |
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I'd say thats a pretty good deal.
i'm currently looking at tyres, my wheels are 9.5" wide, 15" diameter, so looking for something like a 235/50r15, i'm coning
up at £186 each for R888's very strange, seems very limited on tyres in the size i want
13" R888's are only £80 each...
[Edited on 21/3/12 by blakep82]
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RK
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| posted on 21/3/12 at 11:40 AM |
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eddie99 had wheels on special too at one time. Midland Wheels does at the moment.
[Edited on 21/3/12 by RK]
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eddie99
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| posted on 21/3/12 at 12:16 PM |
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Yes that is a cheap deal if your after new r888's. I had a deal with compomotives for the CXRS at £460 a set but i believe they have recently
put that price up a bit, And r888's cheapest is £80 a tyre, so if you like team dynamic pro race wheels its a decent saving.
http://www.elitemotorsporteng.co.uk/
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