2009 Monsoon Race Series

ceo1 wrote:I'd love to Darrell but here's the dilemma. I have my 18" Rota's which have Nankangs, I don't mind using these tires because I have already used em. Problem is it will place me in ST because of it.

My stock rims are fitted with Nankangs as well. They are almost brand new so I plan to sell them to partially fund my new tires. If I race em, they will not be worth as much as now, especially since they wear real fast.

Finally, if I do join in ST class, and use up the Nankangs on the Rota's I will need new tires by the end of the season (cruising tires). This will cost me double since I will still get tires for my stocks (race tires). Basically, my funds are pretty dry so this is not a great option.

So, does anyone wanna donate funds for tires? Hehehe...

Tires will last you 1.5 years. If you want to be in stock class use your stock rim/tires if you want to be in ST use the 18" tire/rim combo.

D, I still have my stock Enkeis with Potenzas on it. If you don't want to go into ST than i will make you use my stocks just to race with us. Let me know and we can make an arrangement.

cabrez99 wrote:D, I still have my stock Enkeis with Potenzas on it. If you don't want to go into ST than i will make you use my stocks just to race with us. Let me know and we can make and arrangement.

Ohh man..Its on! Offer you cant refuse!

cabrez99 wrote:D, I still have my stock Enkeis with Potenzas on it. If you don't want to go into ST than i will make you use my stocks just to race with us. Let me know and we can make an arrangement.

here you go D no more holding back...

Don't pass on the offer D....no more excuses...see you on the 27th.

We can even do practice runs in the afternoon of the 20th if you like, just to test Darell's tires. I'll bring some cones...he he he
Everybody is invited.

So it there practice tomorrow? Are we still interested and joining the Monsoon Series? Wasssup?

Practice...practice...anyone? I have 4 cones, I'll go there after the mayweather/marquez fight.

i'm down, what time

gudofredo wrote:Practice...practice...anyone? I have 4 cones, I'll go there after the mayweather/marquez fight.

Damn!! I forgot about that fight!!! Crap!! Are they gonna show it at any bars?

I don't know if I can make it tomorrow. I told my friend I will help him with his car. If he doesn't call me then Imma be there. Just lemme know about what time...

Maybe 3pm onwards...since all the courses in the moonsoon races start at the same place with the slaloms, we can practice our launch and be fast at the slaloms all the way thru the first right turn. Ed if you can bring your stop watch kindly do so that we can record our times and see if there are improvements. Just a simple setup then we can take turns timing each other. We can also do the farthest most part the wide semi circle entering the slaloms going to the finish line.

About the fight, I don't know if there are any bars showing them. I guess, we just have to do pay per view. Or, let me call hooters right now and find out if they are going to show the fight.

Dont think we should hold practice runs after fight Gonna watch fight and possibly toss a few back But we should get Dennis hooked up with Darrells Tires...

Will there be any meet before the next race

No practice was made because when I got there the tracks was being used by the motobikes moto x'ing. Then at 3:30 track was setup for drifting so wasn't able to do practice runs. Kevin and Darrel came out so we just watched the drifters in action. Maybe we'll have better luck next time.

Mmanni39 wrote:I would like to have a meet and discuss something for our sponsors. Friday 930ish pm at the Venue would like to see full participation please post if there are any questions. A time for a couple of beers and cruising later to maybe paseo. Thanks in advance

Ok. Subie boys and girls free up your schedule and see you on friday.

Schedule is free will be meeting this friday.

i wont be able to make it ship will go on deployment this thursday and we will be in saipan on friday. also wont make it for the 2nd race...

trekz11 wrote:i wont be able to make it ship will go on deployment this thursday and we will be in saipan on friday. also wont make it for the 2nd race...

And you told me to race and not cheer but you won't even be there! Hehe, lemme race yor car so you get some points.. Hopefully I can get you 1 point. Better than zero.

Hehe, on the real my tires are ordered. Hopefully they will get here this week. Then I gotta drive about 500 miles to break em in by Sunday! That's IF they come in this week...

Heehee, so we're meeting Friday night Sounds good to me. Any chance to test the brakes and hops. How's da parking over there at the Venue? Does everyone know where it's at? On a Friday Night do ya think it'll be too crowded Doesn't matter to me, I love Friday Nights anyways

Topic regarding Friday night meet moved to SCG Annoucements...

D...What type of tires did you purchase and for which rims?

I ended up getting the same tires as Jesse (Dunlop Direzza Z1) for my stock 17 rims. I texted him to ask what other tires he was telling me to get but he wasn't back yet. Turns out he was recommending the Khumo Ecsta MX's.

I was reading up on all the tires. The top rated were the Dunlop's, Khumo MX and XS and Bridgesone RE-11 and RE070. The Dunlop and Khumo's were almost exact same price ($114-$117 for 215/45/R17). Bridgestones were about $60 more.

Based on reviews, the Bridgestones were a bit better but not by much. The Z1's and the XS were very close followed by the MX. According to the reviews the XS (newer model than the MX) outperforms the MX so it was between the Z1's and XS. Only thing that stopped me on the XS was that many of the reviews said that peformance wasn't as great on wet surfaces.

In the end I wanted to try the XS so we have something to compare within the club but I decided to go with something proven for now. Jesse is happy with his tires and Brian said he felt a huge difference so I stuck to the Z1's. About a dollar or two less per tire than the XS's. Bridgestones were way outta my budget. I didn't wanna gamble on my first set.

Bottom line I spent $658 including shipping for Dunlop Direzza Z1 215/45/R17's. I opted for the faster (1-2 week) shipping $189. I will try the XS next time.

Solid...I was thinking bout the RE-11's...But there is a local distributor for Kumo's here on Guam (Behind ITC bldg.), So may re-condider and go with the Kumo's...Hopefully you get them in soon and mounted...Gaining the 500 miles is gonna be fun! If they do not come in on time for rd. 2 of the Monsoon, please consider Darells offer, it would be nice to see you run! If not, your cheering (and brewskis) are always welcomed....

That's triple J Commercial tire and they don't have any of the Khumo MX or XS. They don't even really plan to bring them in. Well they did bring in a few but sold em and they don't plan to order more for a while. The boss over there (really cool Germanish dude ) is a nice guy but kinda crappy salesman. He won't bring any in unless we make a big order.

He said that if the club decides to do a group order he will help us out (like 10 sets or something). But for a set of 4... You're SOL basically. He is the guy I told you about who raced in Macau and Smoking Wheels when they had the uphill climb at Ritidian we're talking 1970's. Good guy for info though.

I checked the price though and it might be a bit cheaper or at least the same price if you ordered at Tire Rack. Prollem will be mounting and balancing will cost you when they get here.