DS, where did all these people come from?

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:31 pm

Wow, I was looking at the test and tune last night when I signed up and there's a boat load of folks in DS that are testing and some I did not recognise. Who's running in DS this year? I see that Scott and Sally are running X this year. From what I can surmise, it looks like we'll have about 8-10 players this year and that's great!

Post back to this DS stock thread, let us know who's running and let the smack talking begin!!

Charlie Smith · **Posted:** Thu Feb 03, 2005 7:37 pm

Rodney,

I ran in STS with my 95 GSR last season. However, I bought an 01 Type R this year and will be competing in DS. I relocated to Greenville, SC, but I am going to try to make it to most of the THSCC events.

On another note, what is the final consensus on the street tire agreement? I have Azenis now, but would like to buy some R-comps when they wear out.

SimonWright · **Posted:** Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:09 pm

We have extended the gentlemen's agreement into this year to run on street tires (Azenis included). Though I'm sure we won't mind if you want to try out some new tires later in the year, Of course, if you win, we'll point at you and say you cheated. :-)

Here's where I put the smack down on all you other guys in DS. I can now no longer blame my car as being underequiped as the reason I'm in last place. I've just added a set of KYB AGX's and I'm on nearly new Azenis. Plus with the front sway bar and the beautiful growl from the exhaust I'm sure to leave you all gasping in the dust! Ha ha ha! Look out! I'm hot!

Simon

Scott Johnson · **Posted:** Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:38 pm

SimonWright wrote:

We have extended the gentlemen's agreement into this year to run on street tires (Azenis included). Though I'm sure we won't mind if you want to try out some new tires later in the year, Of course, if you win, we'll point at you and say you cheated. :-)

Simon

And just think what they'll do if you show up on race tires and don't win :shock:

RodneyWright · **Posted:** Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:31 am

SimonWright wrote:

I've just added a set of KYB AGX's and I'm on nearly new Azenis. Plus with the front sway bar and the beautiful growl from the exhaust I'm sure to leave you all gasping in the dust! Ha ha ha! Look out! I'm hot!

Simon

Simon, you're head band is on too tight!

Matt McGrain · **Posted:** Fri Feb 04, 2005 7:12 pm

I'll be running my ITR this season in DS all the while leaning from the experienced D Stockers.

Nighthawk Black Pearl, Phoenix Yellow and Championship White will be in full force revving 8.6K... that's my only smack talking

-Matt

Dave Frankel · **Posted:** Tue Feb 08, 2005 4:45 pm

I, too, have decided to depart TIR for DS this year. It's nice to have a sizeable open class running street tires with some very good competition - looking forward to it. Also good the Hondas outnumber the Subarus

Charlie - stop talking about running race tires, I can't afford it ! At least, I haven't made the mental leap yet to spend that much on tires. Matt - how long did you say Azenis last on that thing ? My 1st set (now 1 year old) have about 10k miles and 55 AX runs. They're about 1.5 mm above the wear bars...

Scott Johnson · **Posted:** Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:10 pm

Just a point of reference...

My 205/50-15 Kumho 710's will be here this week, just over $600 before mounting and balancing. I expect to need 2 sets to complete the season (let's call it 2 drivers running 10-12 events).

I probably spend $750 on tires in the past 2 years of street tire running, that's with a 2 driver car AND the '03 night series.

All you ITR guys would be buying comparable tires, the BMW and Subaru guys can plan on spending MORE because bigger tires cost more.

Scott

Matt McGrain · **Posted:** Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:30 pm

Dave Frankel wrote:

I, too, have decided to depart TIR for DS this year. It's nice to have a sizeable open class running street tires with some very good competition - looking forward to it. Also good the Hondas outnumber the Subarus

Charlie - stop talking about running race tires, I can't afford it ! At least, I haven't made the mental leap yet to spend that much on tires. Matt - how long did you say Azenis last on that thing ? My 1st set (now 1 year old) have about 10k miles and 55 AX runs. They're about 1.5 mm above the wear bars...

Dave, the Azenis I used each sustained about 8-10K of daily driving torture and 20-25 runs. I just switched over to Yokohama ES 100's which don't even compare to Azenis in grip but my goal is to squeeze 20k out of them and get some Millenia wheels to mount the Azenis to save money and save 4 pounds at each corner.

Personally, I'm not even entertaining the notion of buying race tires because I'll be buying my first home in a couple of months. I often wonder what it would be like to have a quicker car though...

steve remchak · **Posted:** Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:38 pm

i gotta ask. what is an "azeni"? i like my michelins so far but they may not like water much.

Chris Landi · **Joined:** Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:31 pm **Posts:** 579

Steve,

Brief description and a snapshot of the Azenis can be found at:
http://www.vulcantire.com/azenis_t.htm

This model of Azenis was relatively inexpensive and has pretty good grip.

steve remchak · **Posted:** Wed Feb 09, 2005 12:20 pm

doesn't look like they will fit my car but thanks anyway.

Graham Jagger · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:53 am **Posts:** 1718

scottjohnson wrote:

Just a point of reference...

My 205/50-15 Kumho 710's will be here this week, just over $600 before mounting and balancing. I expect to need 2 sets to complete the season (let's call it 2 drivers running 10-12 events).

Scott

So you figure the 710 is good for about 80 runs?
With probably the 1st 40 or so being the best grip then having them fall off quite a bit for the remaining runs?

I want to try them but I need to get 1 season out of them. The Nittos are pretty beat up after 1 season but I can possibly get half way through this season. One pair is a little more abused since I didn't rotate front to back every event.

Graham

shawnwhipple · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:28 pm **Posts:** 603

I think I'll be throwing my hat into the DS arena this year as well. I'm going to try and cut expenses this year so I'll be running Azenis. Should be a good battle with all the folks that are coming out.

Emmett Willis · **Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:30 am **Posts:** 69

Well it looks like I will have plenty of role models to finish behind in my first full season.

I'm looking forward to an education.

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