HPDE weekend in the rain. Put on my new front ps2's?

dizzyj · 12-02-2011, 11:36 AM

Well, im doing 1 more track weekend in my m3. My new porsche is not quite ready for prime time (parts took too long to come in).

This weekend is supposed to be pretty wet. my front tires are near the wear bars. I have a set of 85% traction front ps2's I was going to put on after this weekend, but now I'm thinking the better traction in the rain might be a good reason to put them on today.

Thoughts?

Gearhead999s · 12-02-2011, 12:13 PM

If you have new ones,I would put them on for this weekend.PS2's are great in the rain but not when they are near the wear bars.

M3SQRD · 12-02-2011, 12:17 PM

I would definitely install the PS2s with the greater tread depth. You do not want to hit standing water on the track with street tires warn down to, or past, the wear bars. Better to play it safe.

bigjae1976 · 12-02-2011, 05:56 PM

Are you running at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson?

I'm especially looking forward to 40 degrees and raining on Sunday...YES!

von_zoom · 12-02-2011, 06:30 PM

In the rain, on the wet surface???? Easy choice if you plan to stay on the track.
vz

dizzyj · 12-03-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Are you running at Motorsport Ranch in Cresson?

I'm especially looking forward to 40 degrees and raining on Sunday...YES!

no, texas world speedway. But will be dealing with the same conditions.

ya, I came to my senses and put the new shoes on.

disapr · 12-03-2011, 12:11 AM

Turn 1 CW may be a bit exciting in the wet with used up tires. I also vote to use the new PS2's at least for this event.

dizzyj · 12-03-2011, 09:31 PM

perfect day today. and damn this car is just amazing on the track.

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dizzyj Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 279 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tx iTrader: (0)	HPDE weekend in the rain. Put on my new front ps2's? Well, im doing 1 more track weekend in my m3. My new porsche is not quite ready for prime time (parts took too long to come in). This weekend is supposed to be pretty wet. my front tires are near the wear bars. I have a set of 85% traction front ps2's I was going to put on after this weekend, but now I'm thinking the better traction in the rain might be a good reason to put them on today. Thoughts?
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Gearhead999s Major General 814 Rep 7,888 Posts Drives: RR Velar R=Dynamic M2C R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	If you have new ones,I would put them on for this weekend.PS2's are great in the rain but not when they are near the wear bars.
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M3SQRD Major General 2103 Rep 5,496 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	I would definitely install the PS2s with the greater tread depth. You do not want to hit standing water on the track with street tires warn down to, or past, the wear bars. Better to play it safe.
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von_zoom Captain 30 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	In the rain, on the wet surface???? Easy choice if you plan to stay on the track. vz __________________ Previous Track Toy
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disapr drop a gear and... 79 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Turn 1 CW may be a bit exciting in the wet with used up tires. I also vote to use the new PS2's at least for this event. __________________ WTB - 2006/05 ZCP 6MT M3 w/ under 85k (Link to WTB)
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dizzyj Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 279 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tx iTrader: (0)	perfect day today. and damn this car is just amazing on the track.
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