Recent content by John Gordon

Inconel stud kit will be your friend.

The same... But different...

In fairness, he did say sim. Just kidding

Curious which sim you're working on? I'm guessing either Assetto Corsa or RF2?

I though the access was 41, didn't realise they were 51. (Just checked Oreca store and indeed they are 51)

In fairness. Standard 197 wheel et is 68. The Renault sport R3 uses et 41. That's the equivalent of running 27mm spacers.

https://www.toyo.co.uk/page/index/identifier/set-up-advice#:~:text=The%20Proxes%20R888R%20has%20a,pressure%20we%20recommend%20is%2040psi.

The problem is you're not 'fighting' opinions here, just basic physics.

Driving continuously "fast" on a motorway won't produce anywhere near the temperature that high load cornering forces will generate whilst driving on track. Then there's the brake temperature which increases the core temps significantly. Besides, if I remember correctly the official Renault...

Surprised by the difference you're all feeling without the spacers, I didn't feel such a drastic difference. Probably says more about and my driving level though.

When I first bought my Clio the spacers were the only mod the car had on it. I took them off to start with as I'd read all the forum chatter about geometry and advanced strain on bearings and bushes. Within a week I'd put them back on simply because it looked daft without them with the wheels...

I've had 25mm spacers on my 197 for the last 6 years. Not failed an APK once. :)

What are peoples starting pressures? (Cold). On my last track sessions a few weeks ago I went for 31/28 (R888r). Forgot to bring a pressure gauge with me so was just winging it. Felt like I could come down a bit at the front as I had a bit of understeer. Curious where others start from?

As is car forum tradition, I'm going to say that I feel the opposite. I find the ProRace fine as a fast road pad but not very confidence inspiring on track. Lacked bite and I assume they are a gassy pad as the pedal feel was quite spongy.

R888r. Rivers across the track and everything. Although feeling a little sketch, they actually did really well.