FD driving/handling

[Brett]

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!

[g11ary]

Im no expert but would put it down to rubber.

[Brett]

Cheers,

 any recommendations as to what make to go for when I get them replaced? The car is on standard rims.

[Fish]

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

[Shark]

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.

[scooby_si]

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

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[Brett]

Thanks guys,

 I\'ve told him to fit either the toyos or the bridgestones.  Should be bringing the car home in about 4 weeks!

[gsb876]

Get the Eagle F1\'s lots of folks speak highly of them rubbers??

Dont ask Si questions about handling!!!!:rollin :rollin :rollin

[Shark]

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.

[Fish]

They take a bit longer to scrub in than others, but are well worth it.

Fish

[Christopher]

What are Potenza\'s like?

[gsb876]

Shark,

you got your new alloys on now buddy??

If so show us some pics matey??

Gurj;)

[Shark]

Aww.  well if you really want to see them.....http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008\' target=\'_blank\'>http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_13_6.gif\' border=0>


over here

[gsb876]

Sorry didn\'t realise you\'d done a thread onit already???:rolleyes: