The 215's aren't bad in the wet as long as there are not puddles. If so, they skip like a flat rock on a pond.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
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The 215's aren't bad in the wet as long as there are not puddles. If so, they skip like a flat rock on a pond.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
And I would bet that my hard 215s at the wear bars would be even better at skipping. :D I believe the 615s are advertised as having better wet traction. HmmmmQuote:
Originally Posted by sammm
The video I posted is a set of thoroughly worn 215s... Don't sweat it. Worry more about the drive to/from than competitiveness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
That is exactly my concern. I am aiming for a last place finish... I just want to get to and from the site in one piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
Lube your windshield wiper bushings and you'll be fine. All my rainy encounters in the Miata were slowed more by windshield wiper inadequacy than by tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Any particular brand?Quote:
Originally Posted by tailchaser
I think I'm going to re-RainX my windshield too.
You guys are a bunch of :cat:s.
Well, okay. If I wasn't in charge of Tech I'd be waiting to make my go decision as well. ::Clown::
FWIW, I wouldn't worry too much about tread depth unless we get a torrential amount of water. lugnutjon took FTD at the first S2k event last year, in the rain, with standing water, on V710s.Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Everyone who's registered probably already got the email, but just to reiterate. This event will happen rain or shine...
Hmmm... I didn't get the email. Did anyone else get an Email, or is there a problem with my email?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clovis
I got the email...did you register?Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
Me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
I got the email, and I was registered for the even the FIRST time around(stupid ice). Unfortunately I'm still in Houston for Spring Break and won't be able to make the event :(
Yep.. was the 4th person in, and I am still showing on the entry list. I wonder if my spam filter blocked the message?Quote:
Originally Posted by onething
Or maybe the S2K people just don't like you. ::Bleh::Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I also got the e-mail. :D
No... thats just you that doesn't like me. Everybody else thinks I am great! ::Clown::Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
[newbie]
OK... some basic questions for the morning:
[/newbie]
- Where are we meeting?
- What time are we meeting?
- How long should I give myself to get to the meeting place from PGB and the Tollway?
- What is the quickest driving route to take?
Eh... no comment...Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
I'm picturing you singing a particular Dennis Leary song that i am fond of right now, a song about the American Dream, a song about you... and I am happy. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Treibenschnell