Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Brett on August 17, 2004, 03:26:17 PM
Post by: Brett on August 17, 2004, 03:26:17 PM
Bit of an odd thread this, but I know its sorta been touched on here and there before.
My EGi is running about 213Fwhp, its got skinny but sticky rubber and I find it nice and progressive and barring a blow out once its never bitten me. (Yes I know its lardier and has less power than an FD)
I took that R2 out again last night and was surprised at how quickly it was letting go, granted its on old rubber thats gone a bit hard. By quickly I mean it did\'nt feel particularly progressive, one minute it was fine, next I\'m half way into a drift!
Are Fd\'s prone to \'snapping away\' as it were? Or should I just put it down to the tyres? (new ones going on before I buy it)
Thanks in advance chaps! :)
My EGi is running about 213Fwhp, its got skinny but sticky rubber and I find it nice and progressive and barring a blow out once its never bitten me. (Yes I know its lardier and has less power than an FD)
I took that R2 out again last night and was surprised at how quickly it was letting go, granted its on old rubber thats gone a bit hard. By quickly I mean it did\'nt feel particularly progressive, one minute it was fine, next I\'m half way into a drift!
Are Fd\'s prone to \'snapping away\' as it were? Or should I just put it down to the tyres? (new ones going on before I buy it)
Thanks in advance chaps! :)
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: g11ary on August 17, 2004, 03:55:58 PM
Post by: g11ary on August 17, 2004, 03:55:58 PM
Im no expert but would put it down to rubber.
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Brett on August 17, 2004, 04:03:21 PM
Post by: Brett on August 17, 2004, 04:03:21 PM
Cheers,
any recommendations as to what make to go for when I get them replaced? The car is on standard rims.
any recommendations as to what make to go for when I get them replaced? The car is on standard rims.
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Fish on August 17, 2004, 06:14:38 PM
Post by: Fish on August 17, 2004, 06:14:38 PM
FD\'s are progressive once setup properly. And most are not!
As for tyres you have a long list and a good debate on them, everyone likes different makes.
I have tried Toyo T1-S, Bridgestone RE-070, S-02 and S-03, Pirelli P-Zero\'s, Conti-Contactsport whatever, Avon ZZ-1\'s, etc etc etc...
I would recommend the Toyo\'s, S-03\'s and the Conti\'s. All gave good feedback, butthe best I would say was the S-03\'s for ultimate grip in dry and WET. ;)
Fish
As for tyres you have a long list and a good debate on them, everyone likes different makes.
I have tried Toyo T1-S, Bridgestone RE-070, S-02 and S-03, Pirelli P-Zero\'s, Conti-Contactsport whatever, Avon ZZ-1\'s, etc etc etc...
I would recommend the Toyo\'s, S-03\'s and the Conti\'s. All gave good feedback, butthe best I would say was the S-03\'s for ultimate grip in dry and WET. ;)
Fish
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Shark on August 17, 2004, 06:16:22 PM
Post by: Shark on August 17, 2004, 06:16:22 PM
Eagle F1\'s seem to be popular.
Based on conversations I\'ve had with a few people, have just shelled out for Bridgestone Potenza S03\'s all round.
//www.mytyres.co.uk do a handy road test rating system that set the Bridgestones apart, wet or dry, which is why I\'ve gone for them.
Based on conversations I\'ve had with a few people, have just shelled out for Bridgestone Potenza S03\'s all round.
//www.mytyres.co.uk do a handy road test rating system that set the Bridgestones apart, wet or dry, which is why I\'ve gone for them.
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: scooby_si on August 17, 2004, 06:21:24 PM
Post by: scooby_si on August 17, 2004, 06:21:24 PM
if yer not after stupid grip in dry but not so good in wet c/o semi slicks or such like goodyear eagle F1\'s seem to be one of the favs & a bit of a discount available if so desired in the wheels section.....
Si
Si
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: scooby_si on August 17, 2004, 06:29:55 PM
Post by: scooby_si on August 17, 2004, 06:29:55 PM
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lol
Si
type
slowly
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lol
Si
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Brett on August 18, 2004, 09:34:23 AM
Post by: Brett on August 18, 2004, 09:34:23 AM
Thanks guys,
I\'ve told him to fit either the toyos or the bridgestones. Should be bringing the car home in about 4 weeks!
I\'ve told him to fit either the toyos or the bridgestones. Should be bringing the car home in about 4 weeks!
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: gsb876 on August 22, 2004, 01:25:32 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 22, 2004, 01:25:32 PM
Get the Eagle F1\'s lots of folks speak highly of them rubbers??
Dont ask Si questions about handling!!!!:rollin :rollin :rollin
Dont ask Si questions about handling!!!!:rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Shark on August 22, 2004, 01:28:38 PM
Post by: Shark on August 22, 2004, 01:28:38 PM
Bridgestone S-03\'s on my rex now, and my god they\'re good. Haven\'t pushed it too hard yet, but everything feels much more stable since I put them on and I feel far more confident cornering at reasonable speeds than I did before.
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Fish on August 22, 2004, 01:31:27 PM
Post by: Fish on August 22, 2004, 01:31:27 PM
They take a bit longer to scrub in than others, but are well worth it.
Fish
Fish
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Christopher on August 22, 2004, 01:32:02 PM
Post by: Christopher on August 22, 2004, 01:32:02 PM
What are Potenza\'s like?
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: gsb876 on August 22, 2004, 01:33:30 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 22, 2004, 01:33:30 PM
Shark,
you got your new alloys on now buddy??
If so show us some pics matey??
Gurj;)
you got your new alloys on now buddy??
If so show us some pics matey??
Gurj;)
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Shark on August 22, 2004, 01:37:35 PM
Post by: Shark on August 22, 2004, 01:37:35 PM
Aww. well if you really want to see them.....
over here (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8566)
over here (http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8566)
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: gsb876 on August 22, 2004, 01:40:23 PM
Post by: gsb876 on August 22, 2004, 01:40:23 PM
Sorry didn\'t realise you\'d done a thread onit already???:rolleyes:
Title: FD driving/handling
Post by: Shark on August 22, 2004, 01:42:29 PM
Post by: Shark on August 22, 2004, 01:42:29 PM
no drama. always happy to show them off!