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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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fordfanboy +1. first time at the track with my drag radials I still spun quite a bit until the john force burn out and then after they were seasoned a bit I wouldnt have to do it quite as much if the track was in good shape, but do it just in case, because any slippage makes it hard to run your dial. my best 60' to date is 1.55, but hope to be in the 1.4s this weekend
That is an outstanding 60' with a 75 shot. Good luck getting it down! Try the BMR extreme anti roll bar. Everyone I know who has put it on has dropped their 60's by an average of 0.05...
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Ok thanks for the help guys. I guess I'm probably leaning toward the regular ones after talking to Brenspeed and a few other people. Plus, they're a little cheaper. Is it OK to drive maybe 100miles on them as long at it's dry? Plus for the regular ones, less of a burnout is required which will save the tire. As for the burnout, their website states,
"BURNOUTS- FOR MOST APPLICATIONS
1. First pass of the day hard burnout. After that follow general guidelines of #2 and #3 stated below.
2. Automatic transmissions and Softer compounds: First pass or two, fairly hard burnout, after that a light burnout should be sufficient.
3. Standard transmission "Stockers": No burnout or short, dry burnout. Super Stock and Comp cars- light burnout, haze tires and stage immediately. "
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Driving 100 miles on the regular ET Streets - they won't last long and the money you save will be recouped in more often replacment IMO.

I got the radials because I wanted to drive on the street with them. Heck, the regulars have two small grooves seperating them from being almost identical to the slick. You hook just as good with the radials with a slightly longer burnout and themore you use them, the less exagerrated the burnout needs to be.

But, get whatever makes you comfortable. Really, there is no bad choice just a matter of what is more practical for your needs and only you can determine that.
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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That's crazy...but good to know
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