First track day with my c63s
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First track day with my c63s
I had my first real track day in my c63s today at donington Grand Prix circuit. Other than checking the fluids all I did was change to Michelin pilot sport cup 2's.
255 fronts and 275 rears. It was a fairly warm spring day and the traction from the cup 2's was incredible. I managed to be faster than a lot of serious strip out smaller engined cars. Way faster than I expected. The tyres were a big step up from pilot supersports.
I think I'll be running them on the road when the weather permits.
Anybody else had any experience with the cup 2's?
255 fronts and 275 rears. It was a fairly warm spring day and the traction from the cup 2's was incredible. I managed to be faster than a lot of serious strip out smaller engined cars. Way faster than I expected. The tyres were a big step up from pilot supersports.
I think I'll be running them on the road when the weather permits.
Anybody else had any experience with the cup 2's?
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I had my first real track day in my c63s today at donington Grand Prix circuit. Other than checking the fluids all I did was change to Michelin pilot sport cup 2's.
255 fronts and 275 rears. It was a fairly warm spring day and the traction from the cup 2's was incredible. I managed to be faster than a lot of serious strip out smaller engined cars. Way faster than I expected. The tyres were a big step up from pilot supersports.
I think I'll be running them on the road when the weather permits.
Anybody else had any experience with the cup 2's?
255 fronts and 275 rears. It was a fairly warm spring day and the traction from the cup 2's was incredible. I managed to be faster than a lot of serious strip out smaller engined cars. Way faster than I expected. The tyres were a big step up from pilot supersports.
I think I'll be running them on the road when the weather permits.
Anybody else had any experience with the cup 2's?
I may just get a second set for track days.
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Me too ! I was at Goodwood at the weekend. Car was great - just using the standard fit Pilot supersports. They did overheat after 3-4 laps a little but until then all was good - car was balanced and fun to drive. Brakes took a pounding but seemed to hold up well. No real fade.
What tyre pressures did you use ?
What tyre pressures did you use ?
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You just find the car moving a touch more - in this case the front just ran a little wide and were not as sharp on turn in. They cool down very quickly. In fact a slow lap will get them cool enough probably.
