JJ has a real crush on the starspecs. They're grippy but NOT known for life. I've heard great things about the re760s being a very good blend of grippy and long-lasting. Sure, you'll lose some points on the skidpad, but you can still have fun on em.
Plus, arent the starspecs old...like i thought there was a starspec 2 now or something?
I have the Hankook V12 which i think goes slightly more to the grippy and slightly less on the longevity side and I'm pretty happy with them. I got smoked in the corners on track by a guy with star specs, but I bet I get >2x the mileage out of them! Plus, I got them for under $140/tire. I think i'll get the re760s next...maybe. We'll see!