2015 NASA TT Setup
02-18-2015, 09:08 AM
#131
The compound is not the same. In fact it is the old compound when Z221 first came to US.
When Z221 first came to US they were available in C50 and C70 compound. This was in 2006 IIRC.
They improved it and came out with the C51 and C71 compound. Later on C91 compound.
They are not as fast as the newer compound IMO. I've ran the old compound, but not TD.
When Z221 first came to US they were available in C50 and C70 compound. This was in 2006 IIRC.
They improved it and came out with the C51 and C71 compound. Later on C91 compound.
They are not as fast as the newer compound IMO. I've ran the old compound, but not TD.
02-19-2015, 06:01 AM
#133
Registered User
I keep hoping they will come out with one because 245 to 255 is a point hit in TT3-TT1.
I should probably figure these things out for myself, given the attractive contingency.
02-19-2015, 08:20 AM
#134
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by patinum' timestamp='1424124178' post='23508103
While my main setup will be TTC* with 225 R7's, I'm trying to decide on my maxxis rc1 setup (for contingency and non-competitive events).
All options re on 17x9's
Option 1) TTC* 222hp @ 2775 lbs and 235/40/17 (1 point to spare)
Option 2) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 255/40/17 (4 points to spare)
Option 3) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 275/40/17
Thoughts? Option 2 is on there, even with 4 points to spare, because I still can't figure out if 275 is going to be better on a 17x9 rim than a 255. Price isn't an issue since the cost differential is minimal. Just worried about tire pinching slowing me down
All options re on 17x9's
Option 1) TTC* 222hp @ 2775 lbs and 235/40/17 (1 point to spare)
Option 2) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 255/40/17 (4 points to spare)
Option 3) TTC 220hp @ 2830 lbs and 275/40/17
Thoughts? Option 2 is on there, even with 4 points to spare, because I still can't figure out if 275 is going to be better on a 17x9 rim than a 255. Price isn't an issue since the cost differential is minimal. Just worried about tire pinching slowing me down
02-19-2015, 11:20 AM
#135
Registered User
This is where I think the actual measurements will make a difference. Is it a wide 235? Especially when stretched on a 9" rim? I don't know. Also, it's a shorter tire, so think about your gearing. It might be closer to the 225 Hoosier you have been used to.
This is just my "opinion" after experimenting with a couple of homemade splitters at a couple of events, but I don't think the stock bumpers have enough area for stagnation, regardless of splitter size. An airmdam (+ another 3 points) would be necessary to provide this area. And we can't really get our cars low enough, or the bottoms flat enough, to take advantage of accelerating air under the car.
I think I'm leaning towards the Maxxis over the Nitto at this point, given the contingency. They seem to be about equally quick from what little I can read.
I think I'm leaning towards the Maxxis over the Nitto at this point, given the contingency. They seem to be about equally quick from what little I can read.
02-20-2015, 07:46 AM
#138
Registered User
Originally Posted by patinum' timestamp='1424366454' post='23511836
Also, that 4 points can get me my splitter back in case testing reveals it's helping more than I thought.
02-24-2015, 09:52 AM
#139
Registered User
For another reclass point of reference, here is what I got back for my AP1 (stock engine except for header-back exhaust):
TTC 215hp @ 2765 lbs
TTC* 216hp @ 2700 lbs
2700 lbs sure sounds fun! Not sure if I can actually get there without ripping the car to pieces, though!
TTC 215hp @ 2765 lbs
TTC* 216hp @ 2700 lbs
2700 lbs sure sounds fun! Not sure if I can actually get there without ripping the car to pieces, though!
02-24-2015, 03:05 PM
#140
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2700 lbs sure sounds fun! Not sure if I can actually get there without ripping the car to pieces, though!
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I'm down to about 2520lbs depending on fuel, so I don't think 2700 is that far out there.
2700 lbs sure sounds fun! Not sure if I can actually get there without ripping the car to pieces, though!
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I'm down to about 2520lbs depending on fuel, so I don't think 2700 is that far out there.