carpmart
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:15 PM |
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Tyre softener
Hi Chaps
Has anyone tried 'Grip Tyre Softener'?
Does it work?
If yes to above, how much difference does it make?
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TOO BADD
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:29 PM |
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I think so ! When I was racing a 125 Rotax could'nt figure out how a lot of people could take the corner so quick, 1 sec on a kart track is the
difference between winning and midfield. You can get same new life into old rubber for sure.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:32 PM |
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that sounds so dodgy I'm glad I can't see it
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carpmart
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TOO BADD
I think so ! When I was racing a 125 Rotax could'nt figure out how a lot of people could take the corner so quick, 1 sec on a kart track is the
difference between winning and midfield. You can get same new life into old rubber for sure.
So its pretty good gear then? Whats the characteristics of it then, do you notice a difference from cold or do the tyres still need to get
up-to-temperature before this has any impact?
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:38 PM |
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Not allowed in motorsport  although I don't now how you would police it 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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carpmart
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
that sounds so dodgy I'm glad I can't see it
Its a tin of liquid! Nothing to get excited about
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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carpmart
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
Not allowed in motorsport although I don't now how you would police it
Not allowed by who? Different rules and regs everywhere or have the FIA banned it?
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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TOO BADD
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 03:44 PM |
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Undetectable..... unless your name is Ron Dennis.
I would not bother with a road car unless you are looking for a tenth here or there.
[Edited on 10/4/08 by TOO BADD]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 04:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
Not allowed in motorsport although I don't now how you would police it
Not allowed by who? Different rules and regs everywhere or have the FIA banned it?
MSA I belive
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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skydivepaul
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 04:13 PM |
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I've used it plenty of times for my hillclimb car..........didnt know it was not allowed 
very good it brings new life into old rubber. use it outdoors though when you apply it because it has a very strong smell. i got mine from demon
theives about 12 quid a litre.
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delboy
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 04:18 PM |
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Firstly, yes it does work. Secondly, some regulations in motorsport competion do ban it's use. It is detectable using a durometer. However, if
your particular rules ban its use try using hotlap of hot lap lmt, the durometer doesnt detect it and it really works well, unfortunatly it only lasts
for a short time so ideal for short oval racing etc. where softner is banned. also grip is much cheaper than hotlap.
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Wadders
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 05:06 PM |
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Try some celly thinners or xylene, before you shell out £12 a litre
Al.
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carpmart
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 05:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Wadders
Try some celly thinners or xylene, before you shell out £12 a litre
Al.
Al - is it the same gear then?
Cellulose thinners is about £10 per litre anyway (From memory!)
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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Wadders
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 05:24 PM |
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I don't know if its the same, but have heard of drag racers using it. Cheap celly thinners, especially filtered stuff is only about £1 a litre.
Can't see it doing your tyres much good mind
Al.
Originally posted by carpmart
quote:
Originally posted by Wadders
Try some celly thinners or xylene, before you shell out £12 a litre
Al.
Al - is it the same gear then?
Cellulose thinners is about £10 per litre anyway (From memory!)
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zilspeed
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 05:37 PM |
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Wipe the tyre over with thinners, then put it into a closed black bin bag.
Roast for 24 hours.
It passes the "how far can I dig my thumbnail into this tyre" test, that's for sure.
I was given some old Yokos a few years back and this plus some fast(ish) lappery fairly woke them back up.
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delboy
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 05:40 PM |
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xylene is of more use in your fuel as an octane booster, celly thinners contains the same thing and would also do the job. Don't know how much
use it would be for tyre softening. I've also heard that Gunk can be used as a tyre softner, but I didn't want to chance it on a control
tyre which cost £85 and lasts at best 8 meetings of 12 miles per meeting.
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 06:31 PM |
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If you do use tyre softener DONT TAKE YOUR CAR OUT IN THE WET!!!! If you do get somebody to video it
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lsdweb
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| posted on 10/4/08 at 09:20 PM |
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It works. You need to apply loads of coats - I use a small roller and tray and just apply a coat at a time. Well, I would if it was allowed.... :-)
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