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Dec 19, 2013 23:27:16 GMT -6
Post by thurston on Dec 19, 2013 23:27:16 GMT -6
well I have been running a pierce mod and have been using them 2011 and going into our fourth year and was wondering what others think about the hardness of their compounds. Here at home we use A's and D'd. On our track wich is heave most times all throughout the night but when august comes around it gets really slick smooth. now I have used brand new D's with great success and there are those that use new a's. I have started to bye 1 year old d's and grind them down halfway and still get use out of them. now my buddy tells me he only runs A's and keeps new ones on every third week. now this year being at Eldora my sponsor asked if we wanted some tires. we purchased new A's for the rear and I could not believe the temps I got but also know where we are racing. just wondering what others run on their home tracks and what perhaps made them your preference. I believe I am going to start with new A's and see if I can get some some temps in them at home. others tell me they like them because they keep their edges and don't tare apart. I was getting some deformation in the treads and they where getting hot. Will be getting into sipping this year and hope to get better performance from our tires. Everybody has their opinions, and I would like to hear from a few others.
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Dec 20, 2013 8:28:30 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2013 8:28:30 GMT -6
I run them all, it just depends on the track conditions. We always Qualify on the Ds, depending on conditions I might go to an A on the RR for the heat and the Feature we usually have an A on the RR, but in the super slick we have used an H and may use As on the RF and LR. Every track surface is different and conditions change, so hard to say, and the number of laps in the feature have a lot to do with my choices. I do like a freshly ground "Older" D on the LR under some conditions but in general, new tires are always the best.
Dave
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Dec 20, 2013 23:50:44 GMT -6
Post by thurston on Dec 20, 2013 23:50:44 GMT -6
just want to thank you racer96m, you have given me some good info. I will for sure to be aware of my track surface and conditions. It sounds like you keep a variety of compounds on hand always. do you travel a lot or do you stay at your local track? I purchased a couple of stop watches last year and have put my self on one and my other helper on the other and compare lap times and has been helping me make changes and I will incorporate tire compounds to the equation.
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Dec 21, 2013 10:45:16 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 10:45:16 GMT -6
Thank you. I always try and give straight answers, so few people do. If I have learned anything in racing all these years its this. Its 40% car and 60% driver. So Get all the 40% you can, and after that, you just have to drive it. But Yes we like to travel as much as we can and will do even more in 2014. Going to start the season in NC in Mar then travel through the Mid West and chase the Summit Modified Nationals races in June and July. If you want to get better, you have to race with the best and learn everything you can from them. Watch how they are siping there tires. When they are lined up for the feature, walk by and see what tire compounds they are running. Im not saying Monkey see Monkey do with Bar angles and setup stuff, but you can learn alot about tires by watching.
Dave
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Mar 1, 2014 18:53:40 GMT -6
Post by flipflopoo1oo on Mar 1, 2014 18:53:40 GMT -6
Some cars and tires seem to (flip-flop if you will) during a race as temps caused by setups or track conditions change making air pressures or compounds change! Long cautions have lost a many front spot if not keeping on top of your game! Driver understanding is key to some as some cooling or heating goes or changing lines every lap or two if needed! There is a ballpark full to understanding the game of tires and drivers as just a spectator with a wrench born in my hand! I look up to all drivers as I lay on my creeper and try to explain why! The race is over, why are you checking pressures and heat now! Look at our new trophy! 40/60 sounds like a wining percentage to me! 100% of fun!!!
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Mar 1, 2014 19:03:51 GMT -6
Post by flipflopoo1oo on Mar 1, 2014 19:03:51 GMT -6
The right rear takes more heat and can stand to be harder or older! A rule in not getting a push after 8 or 10 hard laps! Grooving different for heat with the same tires will help if allowed! Left rear should match the right front also for no pushing!
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Mar 1, 2014 22:45:19 GMT -6
Post by thurston on Mar 1, 2014 22:45:19 GMT -6
Thanks fliplopoo1oo, all information is greatly appreciated and used accordingly.it is always good to hear what others have to say, I believe in those who beat me regularly, if I can some knowledge evey once in a while then good for me and then some day I can pass it around to guys moving up also!!
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