View Poll Results: Why STR? Can select multiple choices.

I want to drive the car I race on the the street.

59.46%

I like building and tinkering with cars.

56.76%

I bought aftermarket wheels and that's the class I got put in.

5.41%

I can't afford a tow vehicle.

21.62%

I don't like the short life of R-comps.

56.76%

My local club doesn't have much B-stock or "street tire" competition.

5.41%

I like that there are a wide variety of different vehicles to compete against.

29.73%

Just cuz. Could take it or leave it.

2.70%

Other (please elaborate).

18.92%

Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

Why STR?

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Aug 9, 2011 | 08:20 AM

#21

ES2K

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 265

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From: San Jose, CA

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Originally Posted by //steve\\

Plus I have no desire to have to invest in a second set of wheels and tires. I'd rather just replace tires a little more often and keep one set of wheels.

I went the other way with tire purchases. I found that A/X eats tires so I bought a second set of wheels and mounted tires that were good for A/X and mounted street friendly tires on my street wheels.

Aug 9, 2011 | 02:08 PM

#22

bronxbomber252

Joined: Mar 2009

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Originally Posted by ES2K

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Originally Posted by //steve\\' timestamp='1312332522' post='20841125

Plus I have no desire to have to invest in a second set of wheels and tires. I'd rather just replace tires a little more often and keep one set of wheels.

When I lived up north (NJ) and tires lasted longer due to less abrasive roads, I would run a set of Star Specs starting in March and they would last till the end of the season in November, with 2-3 events a month and almost 2k miles a month. then I had a second set of wheels with tires for winter...

When I got down here (FL) and RS3 started getting eaten up every 4 months with 2 autox's a month, 1200 miles a month, easier driving, and rougher pavement. I decided to take the wheels I used for snow and put some Conti DW's on for DD use. I switch to my RS3's the day before and switch back the day after an Autox