CUP hooligans please read...

[AlexGTT]

3 complete set's a year!? Jesus how many track days do you do Alex? :thumbs::smokin:

I know someone told me that they did a whole season (8 trackdays) on one set of cup's last year so I know they can last long.... whether I can get them to or not is another matter!

No, 3ish trackdays per set.:clown:

Some years I've put many more than 3 sets on.:whistle:

[funtime]

With the right geo and careful pressure checks, I get about 3 with road mileage to get there and back. But it depends what tracks as some are more abrasive. Driving style will also effect that. Don't overdrive/overheat them and you'd be surprised how long they can last.

3 complete set's a year!? Jesus how many track days do you do Alex? :thumbs::smokin:

I know someone told me that they did a whole season (8 trackdays) on one set of cup's last year so I know they can last long.... whether I can get them to or not is another matter!

[AlexGTT]

give me 2 :-D

Only if it's a threesome scene.:whistle: Preference for black hair or brunette. Thank you please!

[DazBlackCSL]

Sort it Dazza.:whistle:

give me 2 :-D

[AlexGTT]

Thanks Alex, very helpful - and yes maybe I should just man up and buy cups :hahaha:

:hahaha: @ Duncan's canvas :hahaha:

Out of interest, I know you do a fair few track days - how many sets of Cup's a year do you go through? (assuming you do a fair few road miles 5000 or so?)

With the right geo and careful pressure checks, I get about 3 with road mileage to get there and back. But it depends what tracks as some are more abrasive. Driving style will also effect that. Don't overdrive/overheat them and you'd be surprised how long they can last.

[funtime]

Cups all year round, no probs.:thumbs:

I've done several Ring trips with 2.5-3mm. Depending on weather on some trips I've had to get new out there. Others I've made it home on. They may not be strictly legal but safe ie. not Dunc style canvas and wire poking through.:hahaha: If wet then engage brain and drive accordingly. Simple.

However, mainly I would say man up and fit the Cups you ponce. Get out there on them and if they need changing they need changing. :thumbs:

Thanks Alex, very helpful - and yes maybe I should just man up and buy cups :hahaha:

:hahaha: @ Duncan's canvas :hahaha:

Out of interest, I know you do a fair few track days - how many sets of Cup's a year do you go through? (assuming you do a fair few road miles 5000 or so?)

[AlexGTT]

no boobies on this thread :whistle:

Sort it Dazza.:whistle:

[funtime]

no boobies on this thread :whistle:

Good, :hahaha: i'll want to read this tomorrow

[AlexGTT]

Cups all year round, no probs.:thumbs:

I've done several Ring trips with 2.5-3mm. Depending on weather on some trips I've had to get new out there. Others I've made it home on. They may not be strictly legal but safe ie. not Dunc style canvas and wire poking through.:hahaha: If wet then engage brain and drive accordingly. Simple.

However, mainly I would say man up and fit the Cups you ponce. Get out there on them and if they need changing they need changing. :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

no boobies on this thread :whistle:

[funtime]

The rears wear quite quick, I would not start a ring trip with 2.5mm

Get some new, if you can't afford new, try new midrange Tyres and get the trip do e on the midrange tyres

Tbh new car, inexperience, cups might be wasted, new or old

Thanks Lawsy, i'll invest in some new Super Sports all round

To be honest like you say, I'm not at the level yet where it's the tyres that are holding me back - more tuition and trackdays needed :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

Thanks mate - do you think the used ones wouldn't last the trip then?

50/50 now :hahaha:

The rears wear quite quick, I would not start a ring trip with 2.5mm

Get some new, if you can't afford new, try new midrange Tyres and get the trip do e on the midrange tyres

Tbh new car, inexperience, cups might be wasted, new or old

[funtime]

Buy new and the second hand, use the new for ring trip

But some second wheels for the used ones to keep as track wheels

That's what I would do

Thanks mate - do you think the used ones wouldn't last the trip then?

50/50 now :hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

Buy new and the second hand, use the new for ring trip

But some second wheels for the used ones to keep as track wheels

That's what I would do

[funtime]

Cups are fine once they get heat in them, which doesnt take long, go careful, if cold and wet... usually put mine on March / April till - Oct -Nov so run all year ( bollocks mine are currently stored up at the ring ) :banghead:

So

1. Far more grip in better temps / conditions
2. Yes
3. Yes (Laps in the rain)

Heads off for bird pics !

Daz you beast, thankyooooo :thumbs:

A few more of those and I can make an informed decision! :smokin:

Just one thing though - driving normally how long roughly does it take to get heat in them? I know it's a how long's a piece of string question, but would the average 10 mins fairly quick driving whilst the engine warms up do it or are we talking driving like a hooligan for 5 mins before they grip to anything?

That's right - you other fookers can pass the popcorn around the back row inbetween playing with each other :gayfight::hahaha: