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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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most of my friends say that if i go to 4.10s i will never catch traction on street with street tires....i have gt manual btw

true or false????
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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i think you'll be fine.
Old Oct 28, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I have 4:10s and I do chirp the tires when I power shift, but still get good traction.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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false... as long as you aren't an idiot.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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get the bmr wheel hop kit and some better tires and you'll be fine
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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If your Mustang is an automatic and a DD, you will be happier with 3:73 gears.
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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Hey Lowrider.... FALSE and Misinformed!!!. Ya, It can be alittle bit trickier but it's just a matter of relearning how to launch it out of the hole. I too have a GT Manual ( N/A 315 RWHP) and had them installed about 8 months ago and just love them... They really feel great, and OOOOH boy do they ever wake up the car..!! You will be fine. Enjoy man ...you'l never look back...!!
So, what's the worst that can happen here.... Hmmmmm, let's see ......wider , stickier street tires (LOL). It never ends..!!!
Old Oct 29, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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With the switch, you'll love the way that the car accelerates! I don't regret mine one bit, and the only time I have traction problems is when it rains and I'm at a stop light. Those white painted surfaces on the road is all I slip on. Everywhere else, I am fine. First gear pretty much becomes obsolete though, and I'm not sure if that's a bad thing.

Also, get some new friends. Just kidding!



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