I just got back from testing Michelin Pilot Super Sports at PBIR

[allthrottleandsomebottle]

I was forced :D to test Monday and Tuesday.
Here are a few of the drivers I was coached (forced to go faster) by in a LEXUS IS F

Roland Linder
Didier Theys
Tania Bourbonnais
Ed (got get the spelling right)

I was both a passenger & Driver.
A little info on the car:

416HP/371TQ Eight-speed Sport Direct-Shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters, Manual mode and torque converter lock-up clutch for gears 2-8
3,780lbs

Roland & I went out and flogged it hard both days............

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_509.JPG


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/medium/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_508.JPG

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_489.JPG

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_472.JPG


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_511.JPG


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_539.JPG


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_537.JPG


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_486.JPG

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_475.JPG

More info & pics when I get the time :)
Steve

[71corv]

Be interested in hearing more about the car and its performance.

Gene :drivingskid:

[allthrottleandsomebottle]

Be interested in hearing more about the car and its performance.
Gene :drivingskid:

Gene, I will catch up with you guys sooner or later to discuss, being busy is good!

Hehehe.............drives like my 97' vette with 200HP less. Brakes were very good (paddle shift no less) as I drove in deep to test tire squirm under HARD braking:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/direct_data/1632/Brandons_Graduation_PBIR_534.JPG

Seems like a nice 4 door for the $$$ but i wonder how long I can drive it hard before it breaks?????????:D
TTYL,
SteveO