I would wait on those tires. they can mask some driving inconsistencies. Just for giggles. the Sentra is able to consistently lap sebring (full course) in mid 2's on street tires, and we were only to be about 2 seconds a lap faster on full DOT tires.
While I agree, perhaps we can agree to disagree. The tires I ran on are 5 years old and are as hard as bricks. While they were not dangerous and were not dry rotted, I, IMHO, need new tires regardless of whether or not I am on the track again anytime soon. While slicks would definitely mask some driver error, I think some new street tires are definitely in line.
How did you manage to get out on track with them with NO experience?
While I have NO experience, my father has an extensive history with motor sports (About 30 years). I followed the FAQ's on SAFE's website and emailed the proper people and was accepted as a member. It was agreed that dad would drive first and then be my second set of eyes while I was getting the hang of it. To anyone in a similar situation as myself, I would recommend visiting the FAQ section of SAFE's website.
Understand sure, like it enough to not turbocharge the Spec-V for next years one Lap NOPE. Momentum be dammed by 287 ftlbs of torque @ 8psi
I'm at alot less power then that. I have my car de-tuned. I did this so that the power increases can grow with my experience. It almost makes me ill, but oh well, I don’t want to kill myself
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If those z06's are setup properly and driven fast they are capable of pulling off laps about a full minute faster than you are (mid-2:20s I believe)
Since you are new you do NOT want to be driving on sticky tires. I think you should wait until you are pulling some consistently quick laps after a few more events before you worry too much about changing the car very much.
Johnny (New ZO6) who I was parked next to was turning 2:30's in traffic and he probably could have turned better times if he wanted to push it. Dad was pushing the tires to the limit. I truly don’t believe the best of pros could have gotten much more out of the car. But of course I cant bad mouth dad now can I
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Thanks all for the comments, please keep them coming.
~James