Author Topic: Pirelli P-Zero Nero (Read 988 times)

funkedup · « **on:** June 02, 2003, 05:02:39 PM »

OK Rip posted some car nerd stuff so I have to match him.

I was waiting for my OEM Bridgestone family sedan tires to wear out so I could do a Plus-1 upgrade along with an Eibach kit and a Stoptech kit. I jacked the car up to do some work and realized the Bridgestones were finally toast. But I am currently short of cash (paying off credit card debt), so I decided to just go for some high performance rubber in the stock size, and do all the other work later.

I wanted a non-directional tire because I need to rotate from side to side (too many freeway ramp skidpad runs). The P-Zero Nero was about the only tire in the "max performance" class that wasn't unidirectional, so I bought them. I had read some very good test results for these tires but they really surprised me. I did my 60 mile twisty mountain run twice over the weekend and it goes quietly through corners that used to make the Bridgestones howl. I made a tire pressure adjustment and the car is now also much more neutral than with the Bridgestones. I haven't driven the Neros in the rain yet, but in the dry these are great tires, and not terribly expensive either.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2003, 07:46:47 PM »

{Crickets}

Bastard, I mean that in a "hold the cattle prod close to his anus" kind of way.

funkedup · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2003, 07:48:05 PM »

The hookers usually charge me $50 extra for that!

Ripsnort · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2003, 07:51:19 PM »

Incidently, have you gone thru the "Which tire is best for you" program at http://www.thetirerack.com ? I highly suggest it.

funkedup · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2003, 07:54:53 PM »

I sorta did. The Impreza club (http://www.nasioc.com) has a Tirerack rep who maintains a forum. He pointed me towards the P-Zero Nero once I told him my requirements.

Next step will be the plus-one (17"), Eibachs, and Stoptechs. After that (once the warranty is expired) I will bump it up to about 280 bhp with some turbo plumbing and ECU work. Turns out that one of the best turbo tuners in the US has their HQ like a mile from my house. Then I will be the God of Rice. Vanilla Rice in the house.

SOB · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2003, 11:59:31 PM »

Plus sizing yer tires and making sure it's quality rubber? Nothing wrong with that. You're still a homo tho', but that's what I like about you.

SOB

senna · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2003, 12:50:07 AM »

Hey Funked, how does your car compare to a Ford Cosworth or Lancia. Im talking the street version of their rally cars.

Nice brake set BTW. It will probably stop you alot faster but youll be replacing pads faster than a teenage girl. Specially with the sloted rotors. It'll look cool though. Me Id probably paint my caliphers gold, edge of my rotors red and get those chrom rims that always look like they are spinning, even when you are stoped at a red light.

funkedup · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2003, 01:21:47 AM »

Here's more info on those brakes: http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=2852&page_number=1

It's not so much that they stop you faster, it's that they don't fade. There are some downhills around here (Corral Hollow or Morgan Territory) which will fade the stock brakes on just about any car.
(If you are travelling at ridiculous speeds.)

funkedup · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2003, 01:30:56 AM »

Senna the street version of the Subaru WRC car is the WRX STi, which I don't own. They just went on sale last month here in the US. It compares favorably to any street version of a current WRC car. The only one that even comes close is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, which in US market form is down 30 hp and lacks the active center diff of the STi.

Historically, some of the Group B cars had street versions that were quite a bit quicker than the WRX Sti, mostly because they were lighter. These were limited production (~200 units) cars with all kinds of exotic materials and very little in the way of seating and amenities.

But since 1986 the WRC has been contested with Group A cars, and the WRX STi is more than a match for the road versions of any Group A cars that have been campaigned in the WRC.

senna · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2003, 01:35:34 AM »

These are the rims I was talking about. They always look like they are spinning even when you are fully stopped at a light.

funkedup · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2003, 01:42:22 AM »

LOL those wheels are too gay for even the riciest tard.

funkedup · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2003, 01:43:08 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by SOB
Plus sizing yer tires and making sure it's quality rubber? Nothing wrong with that. You're still a homo tho', but that's what I like about you.

SOB

MOMMY!!!

senna · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2003, 01:52:14 AM »

Your not a real ricer until you've lost at least one car to a drag race, got a philipino girlfriend, got strobe lights or christmas lights inside/underneath your car, spend every last penny on that front airdam, make 8 bucks an hour at the mall, got an extra boost gage along right side window pillar, got NOS, got backup, and drive with your seat tilted all the way back so people can only see the tip of your cap. Oh and you gotto pickup girls while wearing a beanie in the middle of summer. Your not a real ricer yet.

BTW: Wheres your license plate?

Pepe · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2003, 03:30:57 AM »

I have them on my car, and they are absolutely fantastic. Coming from Bridgestones (Potenza SPP03, if my memory suits me well) I find them more responsive and less prone to follow each and every tarmac imperfection.

In the wet they are even better

Raubvogel · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2003, 06:05:28 AM »

It's jus' fo decoration, thas' it and thas all. WooWoooo!