Yes I could've just run semi slicks on my CE28's but to me, running semi slicks on the road is such a waste. In addition, I still wanted top quality lightweight alloys e.g. Volk Racing, however I would never be able to justify the cost of them new (approx. £2.5k). This has now been resolved though as I picked up a second hand set of the discontinued SE37K's. They are in need of a refurb which Willie will take care of and should be very special when done :)
I terms of rubber, they will be wrapped in Dunlop Direzza DZ03G semi slicks; a quality tyre that is a favourite of TGM's. I'll do a write up of them at a later date as I have to fly, but before I do, here's a picture of the Sard aeroblades a.k.a vortex generators on the car; complete with black roof :)
I saw this blog around a year ago and WOW your car has made some progress!!! I never thought i would say this but the J's rear bar actually looks good on your DC5 :)
ReplyDeleteI installed the same vortex generators on a friends DC5, you should attach streamers to them to see if they actually work hehe.
Keep it up mate, also if you don't mind me asking, how much did the Nitron setup cost you?
Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteRe: J's rear, in my opinion it's all about balance both in parts proportions and colour combinations.
I personally have no doubt the vortex generators will work, but by how much I will never know as I won't be taking them off for a before and after test with the streamers. It would've been interesting though, that's for sure.
I can't divulge how much the Nitrons set me back but the cost wouldn't be much use to you as they were bought over a year ago. What I can say though is that they will probably be circa £3,500+