These two cars command deep followings across the world. Which one would you rather own? The JDM powerhouse or the flat plane crank american muscle car?!
Track Built 95 ACURA INTEGRA GSR @ The FIRM - UHD 2.7K
Our first Honda on Spectro Racing! Ethan's "Munchin Motorsports Integra" Which is nearly fully built for SCCA class SMF. See him attack a few laps at the Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park
Car Build Here:
http://www.spectroracing.com/blog/2016/7/1/1995-acura-integra-gsr
[BLOG] Hoosier A7 after a full season of Autocross
Well the season is over and I just took off my 315/35/18 Hoosier A7s to see how they had worn.
I am more of a data oriented person so here are some facts on the tires and how I managed the wear through 2016
Settings
Cross rotated after every event
Flipped left to right after the 5th event (see below)
They are on a 2008 Mustang GT with significant weight reduction
Car weight ~3200lbs. 4x 18x10.5 Enkei PF01s 10mm Spacer up front
-2.9 Camber F, 0 Rear
1/16th toe out
7 Degrees Caster
Amelia Island Airport is particularly hard on tires
Autocross and Track day runs
(6 runs) Amelia Island Airport
(5 runs) Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park
(6 runs) Amelia Island Airport
(6 runs) Roebling Road Raceway
(10 laps) Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park - Track day
(6 runs) Amelia Island Airport - Alignment out of wack
(6 runs) Amelia Island Airport - Spin out
(12 runs) Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park - Spin out
(4 runs) Brookesville Airport
(15 runs) Amelia Island Airport
Wear better than the A6?
Yes, without a doubt.
~66 total AutoX runs, 10 track day laps. VS ~61 Autocross runs on the A6
They also have almost no drop off. The A6 had, in my experience had significant drop off near the end of the tire life. (edit: They still had drop off but not as pronounced, at least in autox)
To also add the rears have at least 6-12 runs left in them. The fronts were most likely nuked due to doing 15 runs at the last event.
Worth the cost vs Street tires?
Probably not. They do mask some errors in driving and take longer to master. I still have much to learn. Though to stay competitive in a Mustang they are a must in my opinion. They were $1.722 shipped vs $1,358 for BFG Rival S 200tw street tires. So for ~$400 you can go a few seconds faster but sacrifice wear and obviously having two sets of wheels/tires.
The cost per run this season was $22. Haven't run street tires in awhile what was your cost per run? Write us!
Race Coilovers: SR Mustang - Install of MCS and Race Bushings
Grant goes over the install of the single adjustable Motion Control Suspension Coilovers. With Vorshlag Camber/caster plates and hyperco springs. Be sure to follow up with the next episode of the street mod series to see how they handle!
Ford Performance Racing School: Shelby GT350 Full Experience
Mike returns from the Ford Racing Performance School out at the Utah Motorsports Campus. This package is offered to any New Shelby GT350 owner. Mike goes over in detail the full experience and see some highlights from the school!
Ford Performance Racing School Album
Some AWESOME pics by the Ford Racing Performance School! Check out the video here!
https://youtu.be/LMfdwrILJBQ