I stay silent about these things in the future so no worries mate. But I do not want to see as liar around here:

I stand corrected, and the 7:48 was took from PBOX data by my friend who knows to use that software
(Back then had to post something "stupid" proof like that because on Rennlist or somewhere people thought I could not drive that well...)

The fast guys can drive with traffic under 8min and without it under 7.50 or so. I don't understand why it is so hard to believe. That's why because most guys on these forums are interested only about 800hp+ or big rims? Or that's why because the place is too filled with random tourists?

HvS really is one of the fastest drivers there. See his various times from the last page of Sport Auto Magazine and substract about 15-20 seconds from there and you see what would be his BTG time. Then you'll see I have a lot to learn (or I just like to drive within my comfort-zone like I do )

You should not be that hostile towards me if you didn't make the same time right on your first visit or if a friend of yours can't either
In any case the traffic and roadwork makes it still difficult so no need to try to get a really low lap time there. For example I rarely have taken times there, it's all about the experience.

What a crazy discussion, I hope I don't have anything to add to this. Well perhaps this one thing: if I am there on a dinner with some really experienced fast drivers who can push under 7.50 with far less power I almost have to make excuses why I didn't push harder when on this forum it seems to be other way around

 

Fair enough, point taken, maybe a little rash but I just don't believe for one minute you can do a 7:48 or 7:50 for that matter, I know from plenty old school guys that 8min is hard pushed. Are you going over on the 15th?

 

For what you describe and the car you're driving, the NT01 is the best choice available.

 

Does the NT-01 have non-directional or uni-directional tread patterns? I just got a set for my EVO X MR (275-35/18) and noticed the tread pattern looks to be uni-directional but don't see the rotation arrow on the sidewall???
Are what PSI's are you guys running? Cold and hot.

 

I believe they are uni-directional. The tires indicate what part of the tread has to stay to the outside. It says "outside" on the side of the tire. I'm running 32 front; 39 rear; cold.

 

Just an outside and an inside. Not directional.

 

You are right, they are asymmetrical non-directional.

 

But if you were to look at the two pictures below of the rear tires, you'll see the tread patterns are reversed and the different pattern on either side's got to have some effect on handling. Doesn't it?

Left Rear:

Right Rear:


The same reason would apply to the fronts and wouldn't the patterns and the way they rotate affect steering feel or straight line ability?

 

Not on these tires. That tread design is for letting water escape (not recommended by the way). It has no effect on handling or steering, the tire really starts to work (get sticky) when the tread starts to wear down.

 

I tell you what though, that looks so like a directional tire, that's unreal!