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Old 11-14-2007, 02:40 PM
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Default Having problems hooking up!

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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Old 11-14-2007, 02:47 PM
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Time for susp mods. lower control arms, relocation brckts, upper control arm. To start.
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Old 11-14-2007, 03:40 PM
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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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Old 11-14-2007, 03:45 PM
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Dr's I guess. But not great for dd. Unless u r not driving in foul weather.

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Old 11-14-2007, 03:52 PM
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+1 on that... that'll be your best bet

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Time for susp mods. lower control arms, relocation brckts, upper control arm. To start.
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Old 11-14-2007, 04:25 PM
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Cold weather means All-Seasons

Eagle F1 Allseason has been getting a lot of love lately.


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Old 11-14-2007, 05:04 PM
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Beefier tires would help with softer rubber.
I got the feeling that they won't last long though[8D].
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Old 11-14-2007, 06:24 PM
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Try it with FI! LOL
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Old 11-14-2007, 07:10 PM
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suspension mod FTW
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Old 11-14-2007, 08:08 PM
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cooler weather is not good for traction. soft sticky tires are what you need for this time of year.
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