Dicky Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Powered around a tight corner a bit too enthusiastically this afternoon (following a citroen going just as fast) and the back end broke free . Got the shock of my life. No doubt my superior driving skills saved the day, or it might have had a little to do with traction control. Oh alright I was hanging on, and screaming, but I didn’t cry, honest. Anyway I’ve now got a better idea of its limits in the wet. and yes I do have Bridgestone’s on I am a Lucky Dicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 You have to watch the Bridgestones in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u2---- Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 OMG You got humped by a Citreon! Get back out there and redeem yourself ya woosie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Save yourself a few blushes and race nothing in the wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 read a few stories about zeds losing the rear over the last few days be careful out there - this is not a drill people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Gixxer is right guys, its not the time of year to be racing. I want to be attending meets next year with everybody and there cars in one piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh alright I was hanging on, and screaming, but I didn’t cry, honest. Anyway I’ve now got a better idea of its limits in the wet. and yes I do have Bridgestone’s on Or was it more like mutter, mutter, mutter. You have to watch the Bridgestones in the wet. You sure do. Treat your baby Dicky, buy her some new shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Stones + Wet = or . . . depending on your frame of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes.brook Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 You have to watch the Bridgestones in the wet. +1 I'm running on a new set of Potenzas (2 weeks) and have had the TC come in numerous times over the few days, with the road being wet. Coming off roundabouts is where you need to watch it. Don't worry about the arse end breaking loose though Dicky, you'll get used to it It's a bit of a heart stopper first time it happens though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I was not even racing this morning, put my foot down at the wrong point of the corner and the back fish tailed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flirt Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I dont go above 30 in the wet, its lethal !!! got myself a mini for the winter ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I've had no problems at all in the wet so far and am on Bridgestones. And no I'm not driving like a granny before anyone says anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The best fun to be had is going a bit faster INTO the corners and just holding the throttle, seeing if it sticks or not.... will it turn, or won't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Timely reminder, just binned the Bridgestones and put 4 pilots on. And the Ferrodo pads. Dont fancy trying to bed them in with Bridgestones on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Anyone had any experience with Toyo Proxes, i had the T1S on my last car and absolutely loved them. Was only a small hatch though so dont know what theyre like on a heavier car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=558 They seem to be popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC350z Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 ummm, link doesn't seem relevant to topic in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Anyone had any experience with Toyo Proxes, i had the T1S on my last car and absolutely loved them. Was only a small hatch though so dont know what theyre like on a heavier car. yeah running t1-r's now seem pretty good although when i had bridegstones on the front the handling wasn't that good as i mentioned a few times on here but now running front n back t1-r everythings very good even in the wet but i still drive with care tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5589 Problem with wifes mouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5589 Problem with wifes mouse well if you wifes mouse is the same as the avatar............... then the problem is......... shes drunk.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 No thats Norman, Liz drinks much more than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 I’ve read stuff about Bridgestone’s and wet weather in the past but decided to fit them again cos I was getting good mileage out of them. I wasn’t racing this Citroen either just keeping pace with it going around the bend. I certainly won’t be repeating it; the car broke free long before I would have expected it. I’m a bit past racing now but for anyone who has Bridgestone’s fitted and is in to a bit of competitive driving I would certainly recommend you take note of what the guys are saying hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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