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Old 06-04-2008, 09:18 PM
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How come i always like drift everywhere when im even in 3rd gear, do i need slicks or is it just natural if u have a lot of rwhp? my tires 275/17/40 kumho's. Haven't taken to the track yet and if i do will the same thing happen?
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Old 06-05-2008, 06:18 PM
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get control arms with urethane bushings
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Old 06-05-2008, 09:52 PM
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How much rwhp do you have? Kumho's are your problem...
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Old 06-06-2008, 01:42 PM
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also interested in how much rwhp you have. but its probably your cheap tires
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Old 06-06-2008, 07:55 PM
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stock hp w/ 4.10's will do a burnout on the 3-4 shift, so yeah... tires will help a bit
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Old 06-06-2008, 08:40 PM
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450 rwhp.. but will the control arms help enough to stop it
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Old 07-05-2008, 08:33 PM
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you need some good shoes. that much power needs to be reasting on some nice tires.
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Old 07-05-2008, 09:20 PM
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450 rwhp.. but will the control arms help enough to stop it

Yea you need some good tires. Kumho has those sticky tires forgot what they are called.
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Old 07-05-2008, 09:53 PM
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Nitto 555r / bfg drag / et street - time.
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Old 07-06-2008, 01:30 AM
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and the sway bars and some nice springs and everything will help to. every suspension upgrade will help you keep your footing while you floor it.
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