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Old 07-31-2010, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
We have a nice set of electronic scales in the local club, and right now my alignment and corner weights are dialed in nicely. But when I replace my Yokos with the Avons the ride height will change a bit, so that will be the perfect time to play with it all again.
TO WHAT END?

None of the talking -head experts here ask themselves that question. And when newer guys ask for advice or info all they see is 'authoritative' preferences based mostly on web-dredged BS-not- lap times, ET's or durability evidence.

Ignored or not contemplated in all these BS science threads is What is the intended purpose of the car's use??

8/10's of the debaters and pontificating experts on here have NO NEED for corner weights, ZDDP, space-age coolants, gallons of oil and several other myth-laden subjects. And certainly neither do you, my authoritative friend. Guys are buying $15 / quart oil and throwing it out in three thousand miles because A. They perceive it's the best stuff for their 'baby' and B. They just CAN. Nobody asks 'Do I really need some of this esoteric stuff? Virtually NONE of it is required to increase the car's performance or longevity for the length of the owner's attention span-unless it's raced on the street or track.

You're buying Avons ?--to cut quicker laps to the haberdasher? Or cut 1.1G apexes? MT's are equal to your now-old Yokos and your street trolling needs at half the price of Avons. SFT's 'cause the noise is 'cool' in a rebuilder FE that can't make the tach touch '6'. The Emperor's Clothes indeed.

Get to Skip Barber's for the three day and when you're done you'll realize that there's 7/10's left in the car you never knew about. THAT'S what Cobras are all about.

You've taken this 'poser' stuff to new depths. Even Ferrari / Porsche owners conclude we're ass-clowns based on what can be read here.
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