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Ok, then, the next Christmas present is a set of Bridgestone RE-71R tires (assuming you're not driving in winter weather) or a high performance driving course at the track. We all think we know how to drive well but we're mostly self-taught. Expert instruction and coaching is beneficial. To be truthful I'm not sure I have the seat in the optimal position -- feels good to me but who knows?
-- Chuck
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I don't know why but it seems you are hesitant to remove the spacers. 255/40 is a common rear upsize for S2000 and standard size for CR. I have them on my car in RE71 on stock suspension. They do not rub. If you find that they rub you can remove those rear spacers you were talking about. I wasn't aware of any special tool to remove spacers but it can't be that price prohibitive.
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I don't know why but it seems you are hesitant to remove the spacers. 255/40 is a common rear upsize for S2000 and standard size for CR. I have them on my car in RE71 on stock suspension. They do not rub. If you find that they rub you can remove those rear spacers you were talking about. I wasn't aware of any special tool to remove spacers but it can't be that price prohibitive.
What about the enkei wheels referred to in OP above. Will they fit. i know im supposed to do the homework and figure it out for myself but it is kinda confusing.
nice bb btw. had one before the present my06 that we are talking about.
Thanks for replying.
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Ok, then, the next Christmas present is a set of Bridgestone RE-71R tires (assuming you're not driving in winter weather) or a high performance driving course at the track. We all think we know how to drive well but we're mostly self-taught. Expert instruction and coaching is beneficial. To be truthful I'm not sure I have the seat in the optimal position -- feels good to me but who knows?
-- Chuck
-- Chuck
my neighbor was overconfident so has a new $12000 engine in his viper. just a shifting problem not really handling. big missed shift lol
thanks for the suggestions
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I'd like to find a $100 performance driving course! Mid-Ohio wants $650 if I use my S2000 ($775 in one of their Acura ILX cars).
Only requirement other than a roadworthy car seems to be an Snell SA-Helmet. I've got the helmet. Just need the time.
-- Chuck
Curriculum
Paddock Drills - 4 hours
On Track Lapping - 1 hour
- Classroom covers the physics and dynamics of precision driving
- Understand seating position and how it relates to your inputs to the controls
- Tests participants behind-the-wheel in intense, off-track high performance drills
- Skid car drill covers over-steer, under-steer and loss of control recovery
- High speed braking and turning drill dissects the corner and teaches emergency reactions
- Autocross/Line drill helps you perfect your timing and understand proper cornering techniques to be smooth and precise.
- Participate in an hour-long, on-track lapping session at the day's end
- Participants will also spend time driving the Honda S2000 Roadsters
Paddock Drills - 4 hours
On Track Lapping - 1 hour
Only requirement other than a roadworthy car seems to be an Snell SA-Helmet. I've got the helmet. Just need the time.
-- Chuck
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I'd like to find a $100 performance driving course! Mid-Ohio wants $650 if I use my S2000 ($775 in one of their Acura ILX cars).
Only requirement other than a roadworthy car seems to be an Snell SA-Helmet. I've got the helmet. Just need the time.
-- Chuck
Curriculum
Paddock Drills - 4 hours
On Track Lapping - 1 hour
- Classroom covers the physics and dynamics of precision driving
- Understand seating position and how it relates to your inputs to the controls
- Tests participants behind-the-wheel in intense, off-track high performance drills
- Skid car drill covers over-steer, under-steer and loss of control recovery
- High speed braking and turning drill dissects the corner and teaches emergency reactions
- Autocross/Line drill helps you perfect your timing and understand proper cornering techniques to be smooth and precise.
- Participate in an hour-long, on-track lapping session at the day's end
- Participants will also spend time driving the Honda S2000 Roadsters
Paddock Drills - 4 hours
On Track Lapping - 1 hour
Only requirement other than a roadworthy car seems to be an Snell SA-Helmet. I've got the helmet. Just need the time.
-- Chuck
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The tire will not rub on the suspension. Otherwise every CR would rub since 255 was the oem tire size for the rear on the Cr. Pretty sure Honda wouldn't use a tire size that wouldn't fit. If you can take the wheel off the car you can take the spacer off. If you don't know how to take the wheel off then yeah find someone local that knows what they are doing to help.
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The tire will not rub on the suspension. Otherwise every CR would rub since 255 was the oem tire size for the rear on the Cr. Pretty sure Honda wouldn't use a tire size that wouldn't fit. If you can take the wheel off the car you can take the spacer off. If you don't know how to take the wheel off then yeah find someone local that knows what they are doing to help.
the part i was worried about was that size tire rubbing or needing to roll fenders or some other pita that i dont want to have happen. Sam-spider sent me a link that is excellent for determining fitment see previous posts.