Originally Posted by
erchn
The problem that I have faced and have seen others face is a low-medium bite track that is also quite hot 130+ heat. In those situations, light oil and stuff springs contribute to over heating tires, especially if it's a spec tire.
The long shocks give more bite and more consistency while being able to run heavier oil. The stock shocks just weren't as quick, IMO.
Interesting, we get about one really hot day a year in the UK
. I've still got the long shocks in the box so maybe I'll give them a try in 2015 if we're lucky enough to be racing on that one nice day.
My current 'hot track' setup is 2.5-2.8 all round, 350cst oil and increased chassis flex (centre post instead of layshaft screws). That worked well on our warmest day this year (around 115f, so not quite what you're experiencing).