Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) with STT this past weekend - Page 4

CasterTroy · 03-09-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Are you running tire warmers?

Yep

Got them after the Nov track day on the well worn slicks that came with the motard wheels.

They were useless till the 3rd session, then I had to run a good 4 laps before they had any hook. But the afternoon was a friggin PARTY!!

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I'm a big fan of using street/track tires as long as possible, so when you make the swtich to the "holy hell are those sticky!" tires, you get more out of them.

My first couple years I ran standard Pilot Powers for all my track days. If you can run a strong I-group pace with NESBA on street rubber, you'll love it when you make the transition to race tires.

I may get a set of both. Start the season on some Q2's and transition to slicks by July then

shmike · 03-09-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Yep

Got them after the Nov track day on the well worn slicks that came with the motard wheels.

They were useless till the 3rd session, then I had to run a good 4 laps before they had any hook. But the afternoon was a friggin PARTY!!

I may get a set of both. Start the season on some Q2's and transition to slicks by July then

Good. Slicks are more harm than help unless you have them up to temp.

I agree with Dan: ride as long as you can on street tires before making the switch. Once you go to race rubber, it is damn near impossible to switch back.

tommymac · 03-09-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Good. Slicks are more harm than help unless you have them up to temp.

I agree with Dan: ride as long as you can on street tires before making the switch. Once you go to race rubber, it is damn near impossible to switch back.

and a lot more expensive, I still do just fine with pilot powers and am in intermediate.

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 01:42 PM

Got the Q2's friday, and having them mounted tomorrow.

I'll be ready!!!

What's the plan Dan? Coming MY way so I can hitch? Got room? Or do I need to come to YOU?

fasternyou929 · 03-14-2011, 06:08 PM

I think everyone but me has pictures of it.

Seems to be the last step of loading up, everyone breaks out their phone and snaps a few pictures.

I'll snag some of it from the Barber trip in a couple weeks.

tommymac · 03-14-2011, 06:12 PM

I need to stop reading this, its getting more and more tempting to sneak in a day sooner than I should LOL

CasterTroy · 03-14-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

I need to stop reading this, its getting more and more tempting to sneak in a day sooner than I should LOL

Oh you need to come. I got a beer or 12 with your name all over it. Hell...I'll buy you Patrone if you come

tommymac · 03-14-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Oh you need to come. I got a beer or 12 with your name all over it. Hell...I'll buy you Patrone if you come

when is this day again?

fasternyou929 · 03-14-2011, 06:38 PM

4/27. See you there!

fasternyou929 · 04-13-2011, 03:34 PM

Alright Tommy, Troy and I have our plans locked down. Go sign up already!!

There's some high speed go-karts at Summit Point, we can head over there Tuesday night to start some rivalvries before the track day Wednesday.

03-14-2011, 01:42 PM	#4
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Got the Q2's friday, and having them mounted tomorrow. I'll be ready!!! What's the plan Dan? Coming MY way so I can hitch? Got room? Or do I need to come to YOU? __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

03-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#5
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	I think everyone but me has pictures of it. Seems to be the last step of loading up, everyone breaks out their phone and snaps a few pictures. I'll snag some of it from the Barber trip in a couple weeks.

03-14-2011, 06:12 PM	#6
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I need to stop reading this, its getting more and more tempting to sneak in a day sooner than I should LOL

03-14-2011, 06:38 PM	#9
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	4/27. See you there!

04-13-2011, 03:34 PM	#10
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	Alright Tommy, Troy and I have our plans locked down. Go sign up already!! There's some high speed go-karts at Summit Point, we can head over there Tuesday night to start some rivalvries before the track day Wednesday.