New Tyres for Santa Pod?

[nickl360]

Is there any point in getting some new tyres for Santa Pod?

I think I need some new ones in the next couple of months but would rather spread the cost and get 2 now and 2 in a few months if at all possible.

At the moment I've got a couple of Hankook and Ventus Prime tyres, they aren't too shabby but I want some Goodyear F1's.

Would it be better to replace the rears or fronts first?

 

[Cunney]

Put your rears on your front for the time being if you just want something to tie you over, rear wear is alot slower than front

 

[nickl360]

I think the level of grip on both tyres is about the same.

 

[Guppy]

No point tbh

Thye will get a battering!

Strip as much weight out from the car as possible to try and get a good time. And no limiter action

 

[nickl360]

I'm thinking of stripping out the rear seats, spare wheel and jack, is that worthwhile?

Any other tips?

EDIT: What's a good time for a standard 172?

 

[Guppy]

Yeah its a good start

anyhting you dont need then take out, as little fuel as possible and maybe drop the front tyre pressures slightly

In regards to times i think anywhere around 15seconds is good.

Any lower and you should be well pleased tbh

 

[nickl360]

OK cool. I've got a Ktec stealth exhaust and I'm tempted to remap it with an RS Tuner too.

 

[Guppy]

go for it

The extra few revs top end will help with the quater mile

 

[nickl360]

It does seem good bang for buck.

Tyres can wait until nearer winter

 

[Cunney]

Unsure on whether to take my seats out for USC, im planning to put a cage in anyway but dont want 182 seats getting torn or ruined