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1320autos · Nov 8th, 2007, 10:07 AM

So what wheel, tyre and suspension combination would you have if you had entered these series??

Because we have entered for 2008

Time Attack Series - Official Website

MINIdriver85 · Nov 8th, 2007, 10:34 AM

I'd choose Oz Ultraleggera wheels, or Team Dynamics prorace, Toyo R888 tyres (are semislick allowed?) or Bridgestone RE040 if semislicks are not allowed, and Bilstein PSS9 shocks. Is this useful?

Bhozar · Nov 8th, 2007, 11:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIdriver85 (original)

I'd choose Oz Ultraleggera wheels, or Team Dynamics prorace, Toyo R888 tyres (are semislick allowed?) or Bridgestone RE040 if semislicks are not allowed, and Bilstein PSS9 shocks. Is this useful?

I would agree with that.

OZ wheels are motorsport proven, strong, and light. Thats why I run Superleggeras myself. 16's would be a better idea than 17's.

Brakes. You can probably get away with uprating the OEM brakes as your car is light weight. so they will fit under 16" wheels. Dont forget front and rear brake ducting. If you dont use the OEM brakes, consider some R56 brakes (R53 JCW) or other kits that fit under 16" wheels.

Toyo R888 for semi-slicks. Are you allowed full slicks? Does it have to be road tyres? Goodyear Eagle GSD3 F1's are good in the dry and awesome in the wet. I'm running these myself at the moment.

Billstein PSS9's as they are fully adjustable and proven to take a beating. They are also easy to adjust on the car.

Rear adjustable swaybar. You can then change your handling characteristics if you find a car is understeering.oversteering. Shouldnt need a front bar, just dont go massive with the rear bar.

1320autos · Nov 8th, 2007, 11:27 AM

DOT approved tyre has to be used, so like the Toyo 888 / Yoko048s

Bhozar · Nov 8th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

DOT approved tyre has to be used, so like the Toyo 888 / Yoko048s

Just been reading the rules. R888's are great, as long as there is no water on the surface. Otherwise they can be very scary. Didnt seem to stop Roland at Castle Combe in the wet, but I know Lucky Dave really doesnt like them in the wet.

MINIdriver85 · Nov 8th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Well, some people i know used R888s on track under rain just last week and told me they were good...better than re040s...

I agree on thesway bar, 22mm would be my choice, plus camber plates and rear adjustable control arms so you can work on camber both front and rear.

Loui · Nov 12th, 2007, 09:02 PM

Been very pleased with my kw coilovers, an that alta rear anti roll bar tom fitted was top notch.

on the wheels front look at rota they do some nice lightweight ones:-

Rare Rims

2 much · Jan 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

So what wheel, tyre and suspension combination would you have if you had entered these series??

Because we have entered for 2008

Time Attack Series - Official Website

how is the car coming along ? you will have to use toyo tyres.supplied at cost.suspension wise i went for the bilsteine race spec.i went for the medium springs but for the best times in the dry the harder springs wiil give you the best times.

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1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	Wheels tyres & Suspension for 2008 Time Attack series So what wheel, tyre and suspension combination would you have if you had entered these series?? Because we have entered for 2008 Time Attack Series - Official Website Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

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1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	DOT approved tyre has to be used, so like the Toyo 888 / Yoko048s Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

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Nov 8th, 2007, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
MINIdriver85 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 245 Offline	I'd choose Oz Ultraleggera wheels, or Team Dynamics prorace, Toyo R888 tyres (are semislick allowed?) or Bridgestone RE040 if semislicks are not allowed, and Bilstein PSS9 shocks. Is this useful?

Nov 8th, 2007, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 1,236 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIdriver85 (original) I'd choose Oz Ultraleggera wheels, or Team Dynamics prorace, Toyo R888 tyres (are semislick allowed?) or Bridgestone RE040 if semislicks are not allowed, and Bilstein PSS9 shocks. Is this useful? I would agree with that. OZ wheels are motorsport proven, strong, and light. Thats why I run Superleggeras myself. 16's would be a better idea than 17's. Brakes. You can probably get away with uprating the OEM brakes as your car is light weight. so they will fit under 16" wheels. Dont forget front and rear brake ducting. If you dont use the OEM brakes, consider some R56 brakes (R53 JCW) or other kits that fit under 16" wheels. Toyo R888 for semi-slicks. Are you allowed full slicks? Does it have to be road tyres? Goodyear Eagle GSD3 F1's are good in the dry and awesome in the wet. I'm running these myself at the moment. Billstein PSS9's as they are fully adjustable and proven to take a beating. They are also easy to adjust on the car. Rear adjustable swaybar. You can then change your handling characteristics if you find a car is understeering.oversteering. Shouldnt need a front bar, just dont go massive with the rear bar.

Nov 8th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 1,236 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) DOT approved tyre has to be used, so like the Toyo 888 / Yoko048s Just been reading the rules. R888's are great, as long as there is no water on the surface. Otherwise they can be very scary. Didnt seem to stop Roland at Castle Combe in the wet, but I know Lucky Dave really doesnt like them in the wet.

Nov 8th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
MINIdriver85 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:27 PM Posts: 245 Offline	Well, some people i know used R888s on track under rain just last week and told me they were good...better than re040s... I agree on thesway bar, 22mm would be my choice, plus camber plates and rear adjustable control arms so you can work on camber both front and rear.

Jan 2nd, 2008, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
2 much MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 02:27 PM Posts: 221 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) So what wheel, tyre and suspension combination would you have if you had entered these series?? Because we have entered for 2008 Time Attack Series - Official Website how is the car coming along ? you will have to use toyo tyres.supplied at cost.suspension wise i went for the bilsteine race spec.i went for the medium springs but for the best times in the dry the harder springs wiil give you the best times.

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