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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-05-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,302
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Oli, I'm in the same boat and considering all...

Oli,
I'm in the same boat and considering all the brands mentioned. I had an HJC si12 composite that was really comfortable and relatively light, but HJC doesn't have any SA2015 products so far.
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-12-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,411
Posted By JimbeauZ06

I'm sorry, unless you're a former racer who has...

I'm sorry, unless you're a former racer who has been away for a few years, no one who's a true "noob" should be a solo driver after 3 events.
It's irresponsible of the organization running the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-10-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,519
Posted By JimbeauZ06

I've run them and those sizes work fine on stock...

I've run them and those sizes work fine on stock C5 Z06 rims. No concerns with handling or acceleration.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-24-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,086
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Of course he did! :lol: I've run both ways...

Of course he did! :lol:

I've run both ways and running 70s in the rear doesn't make any difference in the life of the front, but the rear 70s cost $70 more than the rear 60s.

DTC 60s in the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-24-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 9,321
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Yep. Be there for this event plus the three days...

Yep. Be there for this event plus the three days before with PCA Zone 2. :cheers:
Forum: C5 General
03-03-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,237
Posted By JimbeauZ06

'01 MY with Mod Red. Most of the interior is...

'01 MY with Mod Red.
Most of the interior is stripped out though. :D
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-24-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By JimbeauZ06

:iagree: And you don't have to spend a ton of...

:iagree:
And you don't have to spend a ton of money to get a good helmet. G-Force and HJC both make quality helmets. Be careful when you're shopping as sometimes the less expensive or discounted...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-10-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,193
Posted By JimbeauZ06

RTR PCA will also be on the Pocono North Course...

RTR PCA will also be on the Pocono North Course May 17-19 and running the larger infield configurations in September (13th-15th). Check out MotorsportsReg.com for registration details.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-10-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 17,719
Posted By JimbeauZ06

[/QUOTE] I don't think Corvettes do. In my...

[/QUOTE] I don't think Corvettes do. In my experience, with a decent brake set-up, Corvettes can last quite a long time unlike many other cars.[/QUOTE]

I don't have experience with the Raybestos...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-10-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,019
Posted By JimbeauZ06

:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-05-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,019
Posted By JimbeauZ06

:iagree: Nitto is a subsidiary of Toyo. Same...

:iagree:
Nitto is a subsidiary of Toyo. Same compound. NT01s are same as slicks in the rain. Will heat cycle out before they wear out unless you shave them.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-13-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,004
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Hate to see you sell this, but a helluva a deal...

Hate to see you sell this, but a helluva a deal for someone on a very nicely set up car! I guess this means we won't be seing you at Summitt this year, but if you want to bring the new Z out let us...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-25-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,259
Posted By JimbeauZ06

They come with the standard 40-degree warning...

They come with the standard 40-degree warning sticker and I can tell you from experience they don't like cold or wet. For "learning" I would advise sticking with street tires anyway regardless of...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-08-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,451
Posted By JimbeauZ06

HPDE insurance with Lockton is not the same as a...

HPDE insurance with Lockton is not the same as a commercial auto policy and is based on "agreed upon value". You start with the minimum "book value" for the car and then add on the cost of your...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-08-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By JimbeauZ06

:iagree: And they were engineered specifically...

:iagree:
And they were engineered specifically to work with the rest of the T1 kit.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-08-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,447
Posted By JimbeauZ06

:iagree: Although the Ti lugs are very...

:iagree:
Although the Ti lugs are very tempting, for safety. :D
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-28-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,451
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Joe, this could have been so much worse as we all...

Joe, this could have been so much worse as we all know and have seen, and a relatively happy ending for you and the car and I agree Chris and the rest of the guys at Phoenix did a great job. Maybe...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-28-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,718
Posted By JimbeauZ06

So in order of my most to least favorite: ...

So in order of my most to least favorite:

Watkins Glen
Sebring
VIR
NJMP Lightning
NJMP Thunderbolt
Summit Point Main
Daytona
Roebling Road
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-28-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,718
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Moe, Maybe you noticed this is a car forum? :D...

Moe,
Maybe you noticed this is a car forum? :D
Where you been?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-15-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,010
Posted By JimbeauZ06

None taken. I already said I don't have...

None taken.

I already said I don't have experience with them, and 3 "summers" of one event at VIR in the yellow group (typical ZR1 owner) versus 3 "seasons" of 30-40 track days or full racing...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-15-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,010
Posted By JimbeauZ06

I know they're on the Ferrari which was my point....

I know they're on the Ferrari which was my point. If money is no object I'd have the Ferrari (with the brakes).
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-14-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,010
Posted By JimbeauZ06

I think it's awesome that you have the "option"...

I think it's awesome that you have the "option" :D to order them.
The problem is that despite the above comment not many people have much real long-term experience with CC brakes on Corvettes and I...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-14-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Many of us run less pad in the back. For...

Many of us run less pad in the back. For example, DTC 70 front/DTC 60 rear, or DTC 60 front/HT 10 rear. One reason is to save a couple of bucks, but primarily because the back pads don't work as...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-07-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Literally 1-2 spots left in Green/Blue. Plenty...

Literally 1-2 spots left in Green/Blue. Plenty of room in White and for instructors.

Registration closes later this coming week. Sign up soon!
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-03-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By JimbeauZ06

Hopefully not Red. Too many 944s. RTR PCA...

Hopefully not Red. Too many 944s.

RTR PCA is back at Summit Main in two weeks. You'd be one of several Z06s. Come on out!
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