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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Wide on 03 October 2017, 18:58

Title: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: Wide on 03 October 2017, 18:58
 After the first trackay, I felt I did not want to destroy my expensive and awsome Continental Sportcontact 6.

So after 6 months and 4000km with the car, I bought the 4th set of complete wheels for my wife's luck   :whistle:

I'm testing a featured Federal 595 RS-3, these will only be used for trackdays.

Therefore, I think they are good and do not go on even more expensive tires now ..

Will try these before winter, because soon the winter tires will be on ...

Much tire change  in the future ..  :grin:

https://youtu.be/w2EugCePMGw (https://youtu.be/w2EugCePMGw)

(http://forumbilder.se/G9RGV/semi-slicks.jpg?width=150) (http://forumbilder.se/G9RGV/semi-slicks)
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 October 2017, 19:20
Be very careful using a track tyre on a track without uprating things like bushes because the extra grip of the tyres will pull the bushes to bits after a while.
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: Wide on 03 October 2017, 19:38
Be very careful using a track tyre on a track without uprating things like bushes because the extra grip of the tyres will pull the bushes to bits after a while.

The Car is build for this, you can get semi slick Michelin from the factory now days ;)

But i know you could get problem with oilpressure, brakes and bushes on older cars with theses type of tires  :grin:
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 October 2017, 19:44
Be very careful using a track tyre on a track without uprating things like bushes because the extra grip of the tyres will pull the bushes to bits after a while.

The Car is build for this, you can get semi slick Michelin from the factory now days ;)

But i know you could get problem with oilpressure, brakes and bushes on older cars with theses type of tires  :grin:

If you think so then that's fine, go for it.
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: Wide on 03 October 2017, 20:00
Be very careful using a track tyre on a track without uprating things like bushes because the extra grip of the tyres will pull the bushes to bits after a while.

The Car is build for this, you can get semi slick Michelin from the factory now days ;)

But i know you could get problem with oilpressure, brakes and bushes on older cars with theses type of tires  :grin:

If you think so then that's fine, go for it.

Stock from VW Pretoria with the Semi slick from the CS is the next step!, you should try!  :wink:

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/volkswagen/2016-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-s-ar173178.html (https://www.topspeed.com/cars/volkswagen/2016-volkswagen-golf-gti-clubsport-s-ar173178.html)
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: clubsport on 03 October 2017, 20:14
Do you have adaptive suspension?
I would expect R grade tyres such as these to make the standard suspension feel quite soft on track once you get some heat into them.

See how it feels, upgraded springs may be your next modification to get the best from the tyres! :)
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: Wide on 04 October 2017, 05:39
Do you have adaptive suspension?
I would expect R grade tyres such as these to make the standard suspension feel quite soft on track once you get some heat into them.

See how it feels, upgraded springs may be your next modification to get the best from the tyres! :)

I have DCC, i hope that is enought  :grin:. I donĀ“t what a to low car.. We have snow here  :wink: :sad:
Title: Re: Movie: Could not resist buying Semi Slicks for the GTI Facelift PP
Post by: Wide on 07 October 2017, 11:59
Someone else with Semi slicks?. I will try 235/45/17 , a little bit strange. But fast i hope..  :sad: :grin:

I think i need 10 more sub to my channel, what do you want to see people?!. I have some more movies to edit that will come soon..

Will have some driving on the ice on the sea soon!, that can be a little bit scary. But crazy fun.. :whistle: :grin: