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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by vector01_hungry
Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1357580316' post='22250841
[quote name='s2000maniac' timestamp='1357579088' post='22250775']
So why not just stick with star specs?
Exactlty what I was thinking. Sounds like he already found a good match for himslef.

The new gen Z2 Starspecs are going to be available very soon. Talk with Jim at tire rack for specifics. There is a thread on this tire.
yeah, i'm not big on being the first to try out something brand new . also forgot to mention, i need to get something from tirerack since i got a gift cert for them for christmas
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After checking out their review, id hold out judgment. All indications show these may indeed be a step up from the original, geared more towards dry adhesion in tread design? They have been on the Jap market for some time now and they seem to be raving about them.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/941515-dunlop-z-ii/
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky
Originally Posted by vector01_hungry' timestamp='1357580630' post='22250859
[quote name='s2000Junky' timestamp='1357580316' post='22250841']
[quote name='s2000maniac' timestamp='1357579088' post='22250775']
So why not just stick with star specs?
Exactlty what I was thinking. Sounds like he already found a good match for himslef.

The new gen Z2 Starspecs are going to be available very soon. Talk with Jim at tire rack for specifics. There is a thread on this tire.
yeah, i'm not big on being the first to try out something brand new . also forgot to mention, i need to get something from tirerack since i got a gift cert for them for christmas
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After checking out their review, id hold out judgment. All indications show these may indeed be a step up from the original, geared more towards dry adhesion in tread design? They have been on the Jap market for some time now and they seem to be raving about them.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/941515-dunlop-z-ii/
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interesting... and thanks for the tips about the XS.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vector01_hungry
Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1357580865' post='22250873
[quote name='vector01_hungry' timestamp='1357580630' post='22250859']
[quote name='s2000Junky' timestamp='1357580316' post='22250841']
[quote name='s2000maniac' timestamp='1357579088' post='22250775']
So why not just stick with star specs?
Exactlty what I was thinking. Sounds like he already found a good match for himslef.

The new gen Z2 Starspecs are going to be available very soon. Talk with Jim at tire rack for specifics. There is a thread on this tire.
yeah, i'm not big on being the first to try out something brand new . also forgot to mention, i need to get something from tirerack since i got a gift cert for them for christmas
[/quote]

After checking out their review, id hold out judgment. All indications show these may indeed be a step up from the original, geared more towards dry adhesion in tread design? They have been on the Jap market for some time now and they seem to be raving about them.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/941515-dunlop-z-ii/
[/quote]


interesting... and thanks for the tips about the XS.
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Sure
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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does anyone have any experience with conti DW's at my power level (~230 ft-lbs torque)?
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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There are a lot of people out there who run them on E9x and E46 M3s and love them.
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Old Jan 7, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GT Motoring II
There are a lot of people out there who run them on E9x and E46 M3s and love them.
thanks for the input!
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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re-11's are great tires
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jst2878
re-11's are great tires
a little too much $$$, but thanks for the suggestion
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky
Originally Posted by vector01_hungry' timestamp='1357580630' post='22250859
[quote name='s2000Junky' timestamp='1357580316' post='22250841']
[quote name='s2000maniac' timestamp='1357579088' post='22250775']
So why not just stick with star specs?
Exactlty what I was thinking. Sounds like he already found a good match for himslef.

The new gen Z2 Starspecs are going to be available very soon. Talk with Jim at tire rack for specifics. There is a thread on this tire.
yeah, i'm not big on being the first to try out something brand new . also forgot to mention, i need to get something from tirerack since i got a gift cert for them for christmas
[/quote]

After checking out their review, id hold out judgment. All indications show these may indeed be a step up from the original, geared more towards dry adhesion in tread design? They have been on the Jap market for some time now and they seem to be raving about them.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/941515-dunlop-z-ii/
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I thought I'd put this in my thread as well (saw it in the link above).

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

Now someone be a guinea pig and buy them and drive in the rain for me!
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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Toyo R1Rs get my vote. PM conzetts2k, he has a 512whp AP1 and uses these tires and loves them. Per 3rd party tests, the R1Rs are better than the SS in the rain even.
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