No more tires

GTJules99 · 02-24-2003, 10:55 AM

Well, the event would have been great had I been able to finish the race. I officially have no more tread on the back tires. One of the officials even asked if I had DR's.

We only ran the car 4 times. He had to have enough tire to get home on. I guess I am looking for a set of used racing tires. :P

On a good note. I didn't spin out or hit any cones.

I find that the more and more I race the better I understand my car and how it performs. My 1st big lesson learned: Tires make or break you. I didn't really pay attention to them until now. 2nd Lesson learned: I need better brakes. When my bf drifted around the corner cuz he couldn't stop the car very well was pretty exciting. However, the goal is to get around the fastest, not who can drift the farthest around the corner.

All in all, I had a great day! Anyone selling used tires in the Houston area?

Jules

blue00gt · 02-24-2003, 05:05 PM

After I got my stang handling well I really noticed the brake fade, too. After about only 3 or 4 hard brakes in succession going into corners they would fade. I bought the Baer 13" front brake kit for mine and I cannot get them to fade no matter how hard I try now. For the money it was a great mod.

It's definitely true about the tires - you don't realize how much grip you've lost until you throw some brand new ones on.

GTJules99 · 02-25-2003, 09:23 AM

Yeah, we are looking for the 13" brake upgrade on Ebay right now. Also, we are searching for some used race tires to slap on for the interm. I think I'm going to get some different wheels but that's a little more than I can afford at the moment.

GodStang · 02-25-2003, 12:49 PM

how good is the 94-98 Cobra 13" brake kit? I know it is no Brembo but is it decent?

GTJules99 · 02-25-2003, 02:35 PM

Yeah they are good, better than the stock ones. I'm pretty sure that they are the same as the C4 brakes. My bf has those on his 94' Z28. He bought the old Vette brakes. The only thing that differentiates them is there is a Cobra painted on them.

The Deuce · 02-27-2003, 11:47 PM

Remember, your brakes are only as good as your pads. But this was about tires. I've heard good things about the Kumho 712's. I'm going to be needing tires here soon myself. ugh.

GodStang · 02-28-2003, 11:53 AM

I have a set of Kumho's Escta 712 on FRPP Cobra r's 255/40/ZR17. MY buddy works at a shop and got them for me cheap. They are great I love them. I will get another set when these die out.

drudis · 03-01-2003, 05:13 PM

IMOHO the Baer and the M2300K kits are basically identical. The Brembos are fractionally better, but much more expensive.

I run the M2300K kit with Performance Friction PF90 coumpound pads. Using the Saleen airdam and 3" ducting to the rotors does pretty well. I still have to be careful as I can overheat the brakes at the track, but thats when I am pushing 10/10's effort.

This is my settup:

02-24-2003, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
GTJules99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 24	No more tires Well, the event would have been great had I been able to finish the race. I officially have no more tread on the back tires. One of the officials even asked if I had DR's. We only ran the car 4 times. He had to have enough tire to get home on. I guess I am looking for a set of used racing tires. :P On a good note. I didn't spin out or hit any cones. I find that the more and more I race the better I understand my car and how it performs. My 1st big lesson learned: Tires make or break you. I didn't really pay attention to them until now. 2nd Lesson learned: I need better brakes. When my bf drifted around the corner cuz he couldn't stop the car very well was pretty exciting. However, the goal is to get around the fastest, not who can drift the farthest around the corner. All in all, I had a great day! Anyone selling used tires in the Houston area? Jules __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - Anniversary, Limited Edition - Silver His name is "Squat."

02-24-2003, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	After I got my stang handling well I really noticed the brake fade, too. After about only 3 or 4 hard brakes in succession going into corners they would fade. I bought the Baer 13" front brake kit for mine and I cannot get them to fade no matter how hard I try now. For the money it was a great mod. It's definitely true about the tires - you don't realize how much grip you've lost until you throw some brand new ones on. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-25-2003, 09:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
GTJules99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 24	Yeah, we are looking for the 13" brake upgrade on Ebay right now. Also, we are searching for some used race tires to slap on for the interm. I think I'm going to get some different wheels but that's a little more than I can afford at the moment. __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - Anniversary, Limited Edition - Silver His name is "Squat."

02-25-2003, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,095	how good is the 94-98 Cobra 13" brake kit? I know it is no Brembo but is it decent? __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra www.ifitsfast.com www.stangbay.com tell them GodStang sent you!!

02-25-2003, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
GTJules99 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida Posts: 24	Yeah they are good, better than the stock ones. I'm pretty sure that they are the same as the C4 brakes. My bf has those on his 94' Z28. He bought the old Vette brakes. The only thing that differentiates them is there is a Cobra painted on them. __________________ 1999 Mustang GT - Anniversary, Limited Edition - Silver His name is "Squat."

02-27-2003, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Remember, your brakes are only as good as your pads. But this was about tires. I've heard good things about the Kumho 712's. I'm going to be needing tires here soon myself. ugh. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

02-28-2003, 11:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,095	I have a set of Kumho's Escta 712 on FRPP Cobra r's 255/40/ZR17. MY buddy works at a shop and got them for me cheap. They are great I love them. I will get another set when these die out. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra www.ifitsfast.com www.stangbay.com tell them GodStang sent you!!

03-01-2003, 05:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	IMOHO the Baer and the M2300K kits are basically identical. The Brembos are fractionally better, but much more expensive. I run the M2300K kit with Performance Friction PF90 coumpound pads. Using the Saleen airdam and 3" ducting to the rotors does pretty well. I still have to be careful as I can overheat the brakes at the track, but thats when I am pushing 10/10's effort. This is my settup: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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