Miata Mailing List: October 1997, Message #8
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From: 	"Jason Powell" <fizzx@wi.net>

Subject: Re: Comments on Dunlop SP8000 ...

Date: 	Wed, 1 Oct 1997 00:32:48 +0000



> I don't know if it's just me, but I don't like the fact that the SP8000's

> give little breakaway warning. They do not squeal at all, and they breakaway

> very quickly. Since they make little noise, I guess they are good for NOT

> getting the attention of cops, unless you spin it, of course  :)

> 

You just have to be nice -n- smooth when pushing the 8000s :)

A well aligned car will help get rid of rear end "surprises".  

I agree that you have to really listen to them to know if they're getting ready

to let loose...they seem to howl rather than squeal.  

Of course quick 1st to 2nd shifts will give a chirp which tells the law your

accelerating hard.



Jason...whose SP8000s got VERY HOT at Road America.  Left side edges are very

slightly blue :(

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