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I have to upload that pic I took from the Autosalon thing.

Because how those tyres are called semi slicks is beyond me. They are slicks with 2 tiny grooves. lol

Yes I know pushing the boundaries but DOT and not as good in the wet that is for sure but may be better in the dry than fully treaded semi slicks but maybe not. Much cheaper than all the other semi slicks though. I guess I will have to go out and buy much more expensive RE55's or similar then and do it. What if faster though?? Maybe then it will be said it is our special car polish we use.

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Grandad with the cardigan Here,

take it easy on JP you guys, do you know how much those tyres cost?

He's had to moonlight as a pizza delivery boy to be able to get those.

Hey Jp do you think if i take the baby seat out of the Zed it will go faster?

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Grandad with the cardigan Here,

take it easy on JP you guys, do you know how much those tyres cost?

He's had to moonlight as a pizza delivery boy to be able to get those.

Hey Jp do you think if i take the baby seat out of the Zed it will go faster?

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Speed boat Pizza delivery, ha ha got in first.

That's gold Wiz. :)

WTF, baby seat?

Hey some might think I am rallying zed owners onto the Skyline forum. At least I have GTR parts in my zed what are you guy's doing over here??

Hey by the way here is the times and notice an R32 GTS-T in the 51 bracket also very good. Faster than a few GTR's also, what's going on. Also Reddy good time in the 51's. Huge improvement from the last one.

GTR Jason popped in yesterday to the track but car not ready otherwise he would have been in there re the times too I suspect.

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I have to upload that pic I took from the Autosalon thing.

Because how those tyres are called semi slicks is beyond me. They are slicks with 2 tiny grooves. lol

I reckon...

Yes I know pushing the boundaries but DOT and not as good in the wet that is for sure

They are a dangerous tyre, its that simple.

In the wet they are 100% certain death trap and shouldnt be used.

I dunno who's cock was stroked to get them legal, but the amount of trouble you had keeping your car on the track is just evidence those tyres are un-safe.

What if faster though?? Maybe then it will be said it is our special car polish we use.

I reckon you get out there on a set of RE55's like everyone else :(:) :) ;)

I mean, put it through the business as promitional or something.

Im sure you have a bean-counter who can work that out. I mean, it is promotional isnt it? :)

I reckon...

They are a dangerous tyre, its that simple.

In the wet they are 100% certain death trap and shouldnt be used.

I dunno who's cock was stroked to get them legal, but the amount of trouble you had keeping your car on the track is just evidence those tyres are un-safe.

I reckon you get out there on a set of RE55's like everyone else :D;):mad:;)

I mean, put it through the business as promitional or something.

Im sure you have a bean-counter who can work that out. I mean, it is promotional isnt it? :laugh:

My wife is the bean couter and not fussed on cars or race cars much so a bit of smoke and mirrors. Yes claim it all on tax but funds are tight. The Hoosiers cost me almost half what Dunlops or Bridestone semi's cost me. They are radials and DOT approved.

Maybe then it will be said it is our special car polish we use.

i once saw a young zed owner leaving some special polish on your car john, not a pretty sight!

lol

:)

Was it the go fast stuff or fast go stuff Richard?

Now John, if you really want to improve your track times I will drive the wagon down and put the tow rope on. You pay for the fuel, Ill take care of the beer and pizza.

Best regards,

Ken from Darwin.

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