Sub 5 sec 0-60 attempt

[dhdev (Oli)]

I want to hit a sub 5 sec 0-60 at trax this sunday. Last year i managed a 5.36 at the FCS at Bruntingthorpe. Since then I've saved more weight and have adjustable suspension (raise / stiffen the rear).
The 5.36 run was done on shagged out yokohama a539's that have gone very hard, I still have the yoko's but am unsure on the following, do I

A) get some tyre softener and treat them b4 the weekend

or

B) buy a pair of Toyo R888's?

Any advice or people with experience appreciated.

[andybishop]

I ran my best quarter mile time of 13.7 sec with a set of knackered tyres with tyre softener on, did a bit for a burn-out too before hand to get them nice and sticky.

[dhdev (Oli)]

Think I may have to give the softener a go, definately the cheaper route!

[SRlew]

let us know how you get on mate!

[Dar]

I say R888's are your friend's
I've not really heard alot about tyre softener but I thought it was mainly for slicks.
Oli Get the R888's all round, you would be amased at just how good they are. You think your car handles well now! It will be unbeliveable with those buggers on

[dhdev (Oli)]

I definately intend on getting a set of R888's, just wondered if i needed to rush out and get them, cos i don't really want them on my heavy rims and can't afford lightweight wheels at the mo.

[stv-b16a]

if i had a nova that was that quick i would get some partly worn slicks eg avon,michelin ect and fit them to a set of lightweight compomotives and id say you would crock the 5sec barrier no sweat.

[dhdev (Oli)]

Thats cheating . On some actual slicks i would want to be closer to 4.5
I'm trying to keep this a road legal attempt.

[NovaNeil]

Don't eat or drink anything for the next few days lardy boy

Someone told me Deep Heat does the same as Tyre softener??? Not sure if thats true. Also try lowering your tyre pressure a couple of PSi and make absolutely sure your track and camber are spot on as these will all help get those extra few 10ths off your time.

Good luck mate, we'll look out for you there.

Neil

[scott.parker]

I would go for the worn tyres and softener mate as i know Lee(BT from pvg) has found that from his 1/4 times his toyo R888's didnt realy do any favours..

And if you use Neil's advise then im sure you will crack that sub 5sec mark.

Good luck.

Scott