18/19's at the Track?

[Paul91]

My suspension is stock, and the car came with these big ol' cruiser wheels(Konig Tantrum) when I bought her back in Nov.

I'd like to go to Gingerman in MI, in two weeks for an event. This would be my first track event, and I'll be in the beginner group with an instructor.

Can I race with these wheels?

 

[asylum]

As it is your first track event, the limits of your car will be beyond yours. For the time, try to improve your skills with your NSX as it is now. The only think I would recomend is to get a good brake fluid. After, you could go with supsensions, type r chassis bars, R coumpound tires and so on...

 

[JeffShoots]

I don't see why not.........they're not the fastest setup (wheels/suspension) but your not going to be fast anyway :smile:

Only thing I would worry about is rubbing under HARD braking?

And read about the oiling issues of the NSX crank: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85963

I posted some stuff about how I lost a motor on my first track day. I sure wish somebody would have told me of the possibility of a rebuild after ONE weekend of fun.

Later, Jeff

BTW: I think they should put this info in the FAQ section.

 

[Paul91]

Thanks for the advice. I'll be doing a brake flush prior to the days' event. The FAQs state that oem brake fluid is the best.

It should be a pretty interesting time. 4 of us are going together and it's everyone's first time. Track Virgins!:wink::biggrin:

Cars:

2006 Honda S2K
2006 Porsche CaymanS
2001 Lotus Esprit V8
1991 NSX

 

[TCroly]

You will have the time of your life and you will learn to appreciate your NSX in a way that you never could while driving on the street. A stock NSX even with your big heavy wheels is a very competent track car. Just remember to take it slow and easy and gradually increase your speed as you find that you can comfortably hit all your marks and as you confidence grows. I say this because you are hitting the track with your friends who are driving 3 other very fast cars and there will invariably be a feeling of competition and you want to avoid feeling the need to go beyond your personal limits.

I can still remember taking my NSX to the track for the first time ten and a half years ago. It was something I could never imagine doing with such a pristine, valuable car. But after just one track day, I was hooked. It is the only bad thing about now living here in Hawaii, that I no longer have the chance to take my NSX to the track.

Tom

 

[NSXDreamer2]

if there's an option of getting a set of 15/16 rims/tires. Do it. I believed someone selling them at for sale forum.

Performance aside: IMO, the possible off track excusion (s) , the increased wear on your expensive tires, possible scarches on your expensive rims, with the added load of the weight transfer, your fender liner "could" get torn by your oversize tires.

Any of the above happenings will outweight the cost of the used set of 15/16.

But then if you want to go to the track in style, and willing to pay for it....... Bling all the way

 

[CDub]

if there's an option of getting a set of 15/16 rims/tires.

I 100% agree. That's what I've been doing to save my LE37Ts from getting damaged. For beginner or intermediate drivers, the higher profile tires on the stockers will give you more feedback than 35 or 30 series tires, not to mention the tire price is a lot cheaper than a set of 18/19. It'll give you a lot more warning before they lose traction.

 

[Paul91]

Thanks for all the advice. I have a distinct feeling that I will be getting the track bug after my very 1st event this weekend.

It's purely instructional this Saturday at Gingerman. I'm not even sure if they'll let us pass in the straights.

I will definitely look into getting a 15/16 or 16/17 combo. I know the wheels I have are huge and heavy.