Wakefield Park Track Day - Friday 20th of June!

[Draven]

grizzly - smh.com.au long range forcast. 20th is in the middle of 3 "high probability of rain" days.

GT - considering I'm thinking of replacing my (worn) rear tyres with semi-slicks, I reckon I can manage a LOT of spins
On the plus side, it will be a good test of handling and grip, vs outright power, and encourage me to be a lot more careful about entry speeds, braking distances, and race lines.

[JustenGT8]

Rain = shit.... i won't even run

[IN 05 NT]

wakefield was absolute rubbish when it rained on the old surface, (was like driving on wet polished concrete....)

new surface should be alot better in the wet,....

still, the wet sucks.

[JustenGT8]

You have no idea The car will step out down the main straight in the dry on street tyres so circulating in the wet in basically pointless....except maybe to help dry out a racing a line

[GriZZly]

Aww poor Justen , itll give the rest of us that dont have over 9 thousand powers a chance at keeping with or beating the GT8

If it looks like definite rain closer to the day i might bring the celica down instead ^_^

[Mos]

GT - considering I'm thinking of replacing my (worn) rear tyres with semi-slicks, I reckon I can manage a LOT of spins

As someone who's been driving exclusively on semi slicks for ... over 5 years, it continues to amuse me that people have this view that they're worse than full treaded tyres in the wet.
I have only ever aquaplaned in torrential downpours where windscreen wipers don't keep up with the water coming down and speeds in excess of 100km/h... - ie where a full treaded set is likely to aquaplane also.

If you don't go overboard with tyre width there is still more than sufficient pressure under the tyre to push normal water out. Heck I have been known to drive on slicks in the wet without any problems.
Semi slicks have softer compounds than full treaded tyres and will still stick to the surface better, regardless of water. The tyre only works when the water is pushed out of the contact area - regardless of the type of tread. I can see that at 180km/h a semi slick might not push the water out in time, but then you just take it easier on the straights and you still get to practice smooth lines, smooth braking, etc..

JMO&E.

Mos.

PS.

You have no idea The car will step out down the main straight in the dry on street tyres so circulating in the wet in basically pointless....except maybe to help dry out a racing a line

Should've kept the white one

[The Real Roadrunner]

As someone who's been driving exclusively on semi slicks for ... over 5 years, it continues to amuse me that people have this view that they're worse than full treaded tyres in the wet.

well considering my 4a auto nugget can light up the AO48's on teh rolla [EDIT: in the rain] i would strongly disagree with you on that one.

a Falken RT215 isn't really what i would classify as a "proper" semi slick, once you go to AO32 or AO48 or R888's you will find out that even though they are grooved they wont disperse water overly well.
combine that with the need for an "R" compound tire to have heat in it before it will grip and your arguement becomes even less convincing.

rain = heavily grooved semi's or street tires (heavily grooved semis can heat the blocks up quickly)
damp/cold = semi's
dry = semis or slicks

the above is my personal opinion and may be taken with a grain of salt if you so choose

cheers

[Cuzzo]

If it rains what happens about the cash?

Is it on, no matter what?

Any late day pull outs possible.

[Mos]

well considering my 4a auto nugget can light up the AO48's on teh rolla i would strongly disagree with you on that one.

That is so not an argument.

a Falken RT215 isn't really what i would classify as a "proper" semi slick, once you go to AO32 or AO48 or R888's you will find out that even though they are grooved they wont disperse water overly well.
combine that with the need for an "R" compound tire to have heat in it before it will grip and your arguement becomes even less convincing.

What tyres is Draven considering?

Mos.

[JustenGT8]

Aww poor Justen , itll give the rest of us that dont have over 9 thousand powers a chance at keeping with or beating the GT8

If it looks like definite rain closer to the day i might bring the celica down instead ^_^

Better make the most of it then as it'll be a rare event

If only i could have kept both Mos

[The Real Roadrunner]

What tyres is Draven considering?

Mos.

I am a deer with no eyes on that one.

[The Real Roadrunner]

Any late day pull outs possible.

depends on how worn out greg is from his glory hole duties

[Cuzzo]

I just dont want to lose the money if that day will be shit or cancelled.

[The Real Roadrunner]

doubt it will be cancelled, normally rain (not so much hail) or shine.

[Brendan]

now now all you poor sports, driving in the rain is just a good challange of your driving skills...

so don't follow me and you should be fine. I expect to be facing the other way all too often.

However, It should be an absolute blast

Scott, it seems some drivers are keen to pike so I hope to see you doen there