Having problems hooking up!
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Las Vegas, NV
RE: Having problems hooking up!
ORIGINAL: seniorsmith
My baby is only slightly modded, however with the cooler months upon us, she's a bit too much for the stock rubber. One of my favorite things to do, especially whenfriendswant togo for a ride, is get it up to about 20mph in 1st (about 3000rpm) and then mat that sombitch and hammer up through the gears.
But now when it's gets around 40 or below, the *** end breaks loose. And I'm not talking about just when I'm shifting hard into 2nd or 3rd, I'm talking when I hammer itmid gear (1stAND 2nd). Is it time for some beefier meats?
My baby is only slightly modded, however with the cooler months upon us, she's a bit too much for the stock rubber. One of my favorite things to do, especially whenfriendswant togo for a ride, is get it up to about 20mph in 1st (about 3000rpm) and then mat that sombitch and hammer up through the gears.
But now when it's gets around 40 or below, the *** end breaks loose. And I'm not talking about just when I'm shifting hard into 2nd or 3rd, I'm talking when I hammer itmid gear (1stAND 2nd). Is it time for some beefier meats?
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RE: Having problems hooking up!
I would go with Falken FK452... the best tire for the money... put some 265 all the way around and you will see the differrence... I have a set
ORIGINAL: Nuke
I have similar problems. But I really don't want to do suspension mods other than replacing the stock shocks. What I was hoping to see here was a recommendation for stickier tires... I'm running the stock 235/50/18 BFG's.
I have similar problems. But I really don't want to do suspension mods other than replacing the stock shocks. What I was hoping to see here was a recommendation for stickier tires... I'm running the stock 235/50/18 BFG's.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Ohio
RE: Having problems hooking up!
ORIGINAL: fordfanboy
Geez you guys have all the fun. My car would kill you if you drove it like that on the street.[8D]
Geez you guys have all the fun. My car would kill you if you drove it like that on the street.[8D]
Edit: To anyone who doesn't recognize this as a joke. Do *not* pull off your plug wires.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Danville, VA
RE: Having problems hooking up!
Nitto 555s are a decent tire for everyday driving--running 275/40/18 here, but can still roast em when I stomp it in first like you speak of, although they hook 10x better than stock pirelli's.
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RE: Having problems hooking up!
Any all season or summer tire will dramatically lose traction at temperatures of 45F and below. That is what they make winter tires for. These are no longer just snow tires but a tire that is designed for wet conditions and cold temps. It's all in the compound that is optimized to work at the colder temperatures. Even if you never see any snow or ice, the difference in traction is amazing.
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