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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 11:38:08 GMT
I believe the popular CS22 is now only available in tyre only form?
Any one have any ideas or tried other makes that may work on those cold winter days?
Keith had success with Sorex 20R's yesterday in the 17.5 class in the cold and slightly damp conditions,they seemed unmarked after a run in the driest final but may be a little soft for pro stock?
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Post by Simon Crabb on Nov 3, 2008 12:48:50 GMT
I used very (very) old cs22's yesterday, no additive, no cleaning, just heat. They seemed okay, but clearly not as good as Keith's Sorex 20Rs.
I've had a look around and Take Off CS22s seem available as pre mounts and as tyres, Sorex 20Rs as tyres, and Pit Shimizu D20s as tyres too.
Plenty of choice for winter I think then, and they should last ages in the cold!
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 12:53:11 GMT
Have just bought a copule of sets of RP24's. I am hoping they will be OK for the winter. Failing that have a few sets of CS22 pre mounts that have not had much use and always seem to work reasonably well.
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Post by Reuben on Nov 3, 2008 13:44:46 GMT
i have ordered a couple of HPI 23's tyres with some medium and hard inserts.... super cheap from mirage clearance.... will see how they perform when they arrive.
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 13:51:04 GMT
Have just bought a copule of sets of RP24's. I am hoping they will be OK for the winter. Failing that have a few sets of CS22 pre mounts that have not had much use and always seem to work reasonably well. Ian,the 24's seem good and work quite well for me but I heard that the RP range may have a supply prob in the future much like the CS range or is this just a rumor?..I understand Its a problem with the supply of the chemical Sorexene "so I'm told" that makes our tyres sticky/work??? |
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Post by Simon Crabb on Nov 3, 2008 14:13:00 GMT
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 14:21:21 GMT
Nice research Simon..that may put one or two minds at rest.,but I'm not holding my breath...I had fears of us running on re-cycled plastic bags in the future..or swaping our pide and joy for a drift car  ...do they do drift cars in blue  ;D |
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 15:52:48 GMT
My RP24's came from Nick at Demon. He always seems to have them in stock as pre-mounts. Quite like them myself seem to be a good allround tyre. Except of course if used in warmer conditions and then they can wear out really fast.
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 15:53:59 GMT
It's amazing that Simon accumulates all this great information on tyres and yet only ever buys old ones? Tight?...
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 16:14:49 GMT
It's amazing that Simon accumulates all this great information on tyres and yet only ever buys old ones? Tight?... ..As a camels bum in a sand storm ;D |
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 16:23:03 GMT
OOOOOHHH Les.
Drive through penalty for getting personal!
I might agree with you though. LOL
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 16:30:11 GMT
yes indeed! I did have suprising amounts of grip on the sorex 20's. Highly recommended i say. They're not preglued so they're a little more effort and a tad more expensive but providing they last ok, well worth it. Terry should have some in stock very soon (bit more discount required for that plug  ;D) |
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 16:31:31 GMT
OOOOOHHH Les. Drive through penalty for getting personal! I might agree with you though. LOL The penalty was worth it......just hope it made him laugh ....any way you started it...."tight coment"  .....10 place grid drop for you then  |
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 16:34:46 GMT
Sorex 20's sound good but not sure I can cope with gluing up my own tyres again. Seem to have got used to pre-mounts now.
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 16:35:41 GMT
i've just noticed les is about to overtake me in the post tally. Lots more blonde jokes and boring posts like this coming up then.
;D
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 16:40:34 GMT
i've just noticed les is about to overtake me in the post tally. Lots more blonde jokes and boring posts like this coming up then. ;D Just cause you've got quicker on the track no need to get compedative on the forum |
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 16:40:53 GMT
Stop it children.
Sensible, R/C related posts only please.
Unless you are taking the P*** out of Les of course.
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 16:47:11 GMT
Stop it children. Sensible, R/C related posts only please. Unless you are taking the P*** out of Les of course. the second word is OFF...you can use your imagination on the first ;D......no it's not TAKE either! |
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 16:48:31 GMT
Posting the same thing twice is no way to get ahead of Keith Les. That is just cheating!
Ah I see you saw the error of your ways!
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Post by Simon Crabb on Nov 3, 2008 17:22:16 GMT
Yes, I am officially tight with tyres. I have bought 2 new sets since starting back in TC. One set of 32s and one set of 28s. The rest are other peoples cast offs ;D
If we had an 'old tyre bucket' like they do at west london I'd be the first one in there fishing them out again! Oh, can we have a bucket too please? I'll buy the bucket and label it and everything!
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Post by oldtimeracer on Nov 3, 2008 17:39:54 GMT
Simons Tyre Bucket! I can see it now.
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 19:01:50 GMT
Simons Tyre Bucket! I can see it now. Its just got to be done!!...hung up by race control with a pile of "The Big Issue" mag along side ;D...Ill even lend Simon Taz as the poverty pooch for sympathy  Ps Keith Im one ahead now Back to tyres ? As we may have to glue our own and perhaps a debate on the best insert and why??  |
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 19:41:00 GMT
The inserts I used were medium with my 20r sorex. Why? cause that's all Terry had ;D
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 19:42:05 GMT
Now Les I'm one ahead |
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 21:15:26 GMT
The inserts I used were medium with my 20r sorex. Why? cause that's all Terry had ;D Yes I know.....  I helped you glue them .. |
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 21:26:23 GMT
And a splendid method it is too I've still got a tyre stuck to my leg, the doctor says it should fall off within a week, the tyre that is ;D ;D ;D Stop posting will you Les, I can't think of anything else to say ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 21:27:02 GMT
What was this thread about again?
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Post by lesbaldry on Nov 3, 2008 21:36:17 GMT
What was this thread about again? Inserts,round rubber things and how to use them! Keith+super glue= Danger and mess on work bench....Tyre stuck to leg?..poor excuse!!!...you were a long time in my Loo that day chap??...It dont pay to take a leak soon after useing super glue mate |
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Post by keitheroonie on Nov 3, 2008 22:03:56 GMT
Your not wrong Les, doctor says the colostomy bag can come off soon |
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Post by yellowshark on Nov 3, 2008 22:06:57 GMT
Have tried Sorex 24Rs several times and they have good grip. Once when we backed to backed them with CS22s they were noticeably better but that was Aprilish so may not be the right conditions for a comparison. My main concern was longevity.
Had no problems getting preglued CS22s of late though
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...do they do drift cars in blue 
;D
;D)
.....10 place grid drop for you then 
I helped you glue them 