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Old 02-22-2012, 05:58 PM
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OTTP trackpac or wheel and tire setup

What will give me better results the OTTP trackpac three or a good wheel and tire setup for the upcoming SCCA season?
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Whats your current model and setup?
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2009 SS/TC GMS1, K&N typhoon intake, forge bpv and stock rims with hankook ventus v12
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I've been taught that there is no better purchase than a great set of tires.
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LSD in there? That's the most important thing. You already have good tires so for the money I'd get the trackpack considering a good set of Enkeis alone is about $1200. I have Pedders and Konis and they're as good as everyone says.
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The v12 is an alright tire I think it performs better in the rain than on a hot dry day. I am leaning more towards the tracpac was hoping someone that has already bought one would chime in.
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Don't even know what a track pack is but you will find no suspension mod that will give you a return on your investment lap time wise than tires. A6s are worth seconds on an autocross or road course.
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Tires and Pads before you start really modding the suspension. I've got a Powell rear sway and it's almost too much for the DD tires.
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Originally Posted by SSREDROCKET05
The v12 is an alright tire I think it performs better in the rain than on a hot dry day. I am leaning more towards the tracpac was hoping someone that has already bought one would chime in.
I have everything in that pack but I also have the XXX bar, not the hardcore. If you can get slicks do that but otherwise I'd say you're fine on the v12s, lots of guys autox on those
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Thanks for the postitive feedback guys
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OTTP??? Come on man reach out to Powell and get the original parts
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Not sure what the Track pack is but based on your current mod list you will be in SMF due to the BOV. That being the case without race tires you don't stand a chance in (you know where) in winning or even paxing well. Also remember your in a class that allows some lightweight parts, removal of rear seat, removal of AC, as well as tires and wheels are open to whatever size you want.

Hard class for a new person. If it were me I would put some of the stock parts back on and auto in DS until you get some experience like a year or so.

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Originally Posted by Spank
Not sure what the Track pack is but based on your current mod list you will be in SMF due to the BOV. That being the case without race tires you don't stand a chance in (you know where) in winning or even paxing well. Also remember your in a class that allows some lightweight parts, removal of rear seat, removal of AC, as well as tires and wheels are open to whatever size you want.

Hard class for a new person. If it were me I would put some of the stock parts back on and auto in DS until you get some experience like a year or so.

Just my 02.

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The car is also pretty damn competitive in DS, and all you have to do is get a set of A6s for the stock wheels, toss them in the trunk, win locally.
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The best mod you could do would be to get rid of the BOV and flash back to stock for autox. You'll learn more and be more competitive.
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I ran in the Misery Bay region all last year in SMF class because I wasnt running on stock boost. I dont think I did to bad its a small region. I just really want to win this year and beat the damn sti and evo guys.
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Originally Posted by SSREDROCKET05
I ran in the Misery Bay region all last year in SMF class because I wasnt running on stock boost. I dont think I did to bad its a small region. I just really want to win this year and beat the damn sti and evo guys.
I ran with those guys a few years back, good group of guys up there. You still run on Lake Erie Speedway?
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Honestly the new Road Tire FWD class looks to possibly be the best class for the cobalt.
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Yeah we ran there alot last year 4 out of 8 solos.
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