" Clubber's CSL Journal "

[shimmy]

I always rotate front to rear after each TD.

I found you then get even wear.

strange thing now is that i dont need to.....somehow ive managed to get front and rear Cup wear even. Also coz of the variety fo tracks ive found that left right wear isnt much different either.

[Clubber]

Welcome to the Dark side mate :supz: Mine's been exclusively on CUPS since 2011 :smokin:




As CUPs are an Asymmetric tyre it's possible to that so to get the most mileage & life out of them I'd say Yes :beer:
Just make sure you inflate them to 26 psi (1.8 bar) cold for Track work.

I always rotate front to rear after each TD.

I found you then get even wear.

So which one is it guys. Only front to back or also cross switch ?

strange thing now is that i dont need to.....somehow ive managed to get front and rear Cup wear even. Also coz of the variety fo tracks ive found that left right wear isnt much different either.

The only track worth doing is Istanbul Park F1 Circuit here. The other local track is only a 1.2mile small loop and not fun at all. Istanbul park is a counter clockwise circuit with many fast corners (famous turn 8) leaning the car on rights. Hence my opinion for right to left switch.

[mattCSLnut]

So which one is it guys. Only front to back or also cross switch ?

Cross switch will be fine :thumbs: as Mich. CUPs are not directional so will fit any corner/side of the car so long as they are fitted onto the wheels correctly

[Clubber]

Finally had a chance to compare the oem wheel and tire setup with OZ and Cups,

OEM Front :



OEM Rear :



OZ Ultraleggera and Michelin Cups (265/35/18 Square Setup) :



So that's 1.2kg savings in the front and 3.1kg at the rears. Not bad considering 18 cups are really heavier then 19's. So far very happy with the results and the difference in handling is noticeable.

BTW, a bonus overall weight pic. Stock car, stock rims only mod is KW CS, 1453kg with full tank and tire mobility kit etc.



I know I need corner balancing. The car will go on a nice diet next week with AP's, Ti Exhaust, Rear seat delete, braille etc and then corner balance before Istanbul Park outing. I'll share each weight savings here.

[Clubber]

Decided to turn this wheel thread to a journal of my car.

Last week I installed AP's with RS29's with huge thanks to Martin from MS Motorsport. Its been a very easy transaction throughout :thumbs:

Here is the good stuff waiting to go in the car,



And on,





Needed to trim rear disc dust shields but a small price to pay for this look









And after the initial bedding in process, I must say, WOW ! They are not brakes these are anchors !!! Once they are up to temperature, they are all they were hyped to be ! Cost a small fortune but totally transformed the car. Can't wait to try them on the track next weekend.

[Clubber]

Today I fitted the JIC Cross full Titanium Rear Box. It is incredibly light. Weighted both oem and Cross. OEM Backbox was 25.5.kg and Cross was 7.6 kg !!! A saving of almost 18kgs !! WOW ! It looks slightly boy racer with burned tips but they are mostly hidden from the diffuser too.

It sounds slightly bassier than oem but starts to shriek as rpms go but of course it is inaudible once the airbox kicks in ! I don't know if its me but I felt a slight improve on performance. Maybe from the wieght savings or maybe from the system. Overall very happy with it !

JIC Magic Cross Ti Exhaust,



Look at the size difference compared to OEM crate !



And here it is on the car,





I will try to upload a video when I can..

[Bounce]

Like it :thumbs:

[alexk]

Very nice brakes !

A question though.
Your suspension is the KW clubsport right ?

Why the helper spring is down and not up ?
From the factory they come with the helper spring up, just under the top mount.

[Clubber]

Like it :thumbs:

Thanks.

Very nice brakes !

A question though.
Your suspension is the KW clubsport right ?

Why the helper spring is down and not up ?
From the factory they come with the helper spring up, just under the top mount.

Great spotting Alex.

We switched the springs for shorter ones to be able to fit my track wheels without spacer but somehow in all that russ my mechanic accidentaly left the helper at the bottom and forgot to pull it up before putting in the new spring.

He said it wouldn't make any difference when we found out so we didn't fix it and so far so good. What do you think ? Would it affect the handling etc. ?

[GregorFuk]

Thanks.



Great spotting Alex.

We switched the springs for shorter ones to be able to fit my track wheels without spacer but somehow in all that russ my mechanic accidentaly left the helper at the bottom and forgot to pull it up before putting in the new spring.

He said it wouldn't make any difference when we found out so we didn't fix it and so far so good. What do you think ? Would it affect the handling etc. ?

Helper spring only there to stop the main spring from rattling around on full droop. So no, should not make any odds whether it's at the top or bottom.

[Clubber]

Helper spring only there to stop the main spring from rattling around on full droop. So no, should not make any odds whether it's at the top or bottom.

That's a relief Gregor, Thanks..

[khooni]

love the exhaust. 18kg is a lot of savings. pls let us know how loud (i.e. decibels it is)

[alexk]

Helper spring only there to stop the main spring from rattling around on full droop. So no, should not make any odds whether it's at the top or bottom.

Concur, no issues :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Your car looks great now Can - well sorted :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Nice stuff just need to clean the front springs :whistle: