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Old 09-18-2006, 05:42 PM
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After getting back from the track, it became evident that slicks are in order. I was using BFG d/r on saturday and couldn't launch to save my life. At first I tried 3500 rpm, but then backed off to 3000 without any success. What size rim and slicks do you guys recommend to help me improve my ET?
380hp 400 trq


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Old 09-18-2006, 06:04 PM
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What was your MPH?

You should be hooking up on your drag radials. Did you heat them up? How much pressure in them?

You should not be seeing a 2.4 60' with your radials.
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Old 09-18-2006, 06:41 PM
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i run 26x10.10.50x15 on a 15 inch steel wheel. m/t et streets. they hook up great. i was launching at 5k and didnt even hear a chirp. anything else my car would bog
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Old 09-18-2006, 07:20 PM
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under your mods list i noticed a procharger, also you say your car has 380hp and 400trq...but your ET is 13.4, something doesnt add up? even with a small traction problem shouldnt you be getting lower, like at the most a 13? I guess im missing some numbers here.
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Old 09-18-2006, 08:00 PM
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Did you drop the pressure on your bfg's?? I just picked up mine a couple days ago and they're great. I know nitrous is different, but from a 1st gear roll, the tires don't spin at all and thats a 100rwhp instant increase they're handling. How old are the tires??
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Old 09-19-2006, 12:54 AM
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Your doing somthing wrong, I cut 1.5 60 foots on a BFG dr. Your MPH is terrible for a car with that kind of power, and mph is an indicator of how much HP a car is making.
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