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Must have had engine mods and remap for that time, rapid even for a race spec MK2.

Think so yeah, as the max power to weight is 297hp p/tonne for non v6 cars.

After a bit of online snooping at the 2018 MSVR Lotus Cup UK regs, I've found some of spec of this car: Exige S2 Toyota 2zz N/A - 5.8.3.2 Toyota engined cars are permitted engine modifications including, but not limited to engine internal components, exhaust system, engine ECU, air filter, and...

They are a lot of fun, parts are cheap and they're easy to work on. There's nothing close for £5k (what I paid) that I'd swap it for. Ohlins on this Exige. Its a Lotus Cup Uk championship spec car. 100kg lighter than the MR2, wider tyres, bigger brakes with lots of functional aero too.

Comparison of a Exige race car vs my MR2 track car. Both 2zz engined. Not sure if the Exige puts out more power, probably as they have aftermarket ECU's. 8 second difference, which doesn't sound like much over a 2m lap, but visually its an age. He also cocked up the last corner, so more like a...

Not used the 052's myself but they seem a great all-rounder. AR1's are fantastic in the dry, and even in damp conditions with no standing water to cool them. You’ll only be disappointed when its a cold, pissing down day as they are sketchy.

Bet the missus loves the house smelling like Kwikfit 😄 Tried to order the yokos as the exchange, but no stock. Defo gonna try them next time around. How come you use both tyres?

From the feel of both tyres in H1 compound, they will require heat. Similar feel to a hard compound Kumho V70a. Also a very good tyre once up to temp.

Sure they'll be great being all the same tyre and e-marked for road. I would have probably kept them if the same pattern and road legal. What DOT dated are yours? Just don't get the branding. MRF ZTTC -...

Proper let down. First set of new track tyres ever purchased too. Shame, as my MRF slicks are great. I bet these would be too in a medium, and the same tyre.

Well received the MRF ZTR's, and well, what a disappointment. 2 different tread patterns received, the 225's are DOT dated 4919, so 16 months old and are also non e-marked for road use. Asked for medium compound, but received H1, the hardest. Wasn't happy at all so requested a exchange for...

A 1:28 lap with near 20hp down is even more impressive then.

Really, just he mentions its only 180hp in the vid.

Seem to be going well on a leggy standard 182 cup here. 1:28 laps at Donington. The PH review thread that made my mind up for me. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1858099&d=0#seperator

In typical CS fashion, I've asked advise about one thing and bought something totally different :D Just purchased a new set of MRF ZTR semi-slicks, 195/50/15 front - 225/45/15 rear for £486 delivered! Cant find any official reviews about them but they are the control tyre of the Civic cup...

1.6 THP ticking time bomb engine?

Sticking with the AR1's! Checked my fronts tread depth and they still have legal thread on them around 2-3mm, so just gonna purchase a pair of 225/45/15 rears at £280. Done a lot of research on the A052 over the weekend and the consensus is they are a fantastic all-round tyre, but do go off...

Anyone used this company for tyres? https://www.tracktyre.co.uk/product-category/road-tyres/yokohama-tyres/15-yokohama-yokohama-tyres/ £580 for the 52's in staggered sizes. Just emailed and they expect new stock next week.

ZZR's are mega, not great in the wet though, ZZS however are brilliant in the wet but are to soft for a dry track.

Slicks would go in, but not sure its the safest option 😬

Think I'd keep the slicks as they're worth peanuts. I can always drag the missus to the local tracks or lob them in one of my mates stripped hatches if they're in attendance, plus it'll reduce wear on the road/track set for dry days. Need a little trailer for the MR2 ideally 😅

Ar1 better in the dry, r888r better in the wet.

Not sure why they state they are not E marked as the 52's are defo E marked.

I'd need a 5th wheel and tyre too. f**k getting stranded over a blown tyre.

Maybe more negative camber needed? Looks like its leaning at lot on the outside shoulder.

With one of those ebay 20% off deals that come up, total cost wouldn't be to bad. Say £535 with the offer.

So whats that in laps. Say 20 laps for 2 practice sessions, 6 laps for 2 qualifying sessions and 2 x 12 lap races, so around 40 laps a race weekend. Rears would last around 4-5 track days, fronts around 6-7 days on mine.

Ask him what wear he gets out of them mate? As the fizzer will be a similar weight to mine.

There's always a draw back, but they sound ideal. AR1's have lasted 2 years with 10 track days and around 3k road miles, the draw back is they're shite in cold/wet conditions.