Need Traction please help
04-18-2005, 12:42 AM
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Need Traction please help
ok so i just bought my 03 5sp gt about two weeks ago i took it to the strip last night the car has plenty of power but i dont have any traction at all it has new tires on it but they are General touring tires lol so i get no traction through first or second hardly im guessing the main problem is the tires i was wondering what is a good set i could get under $800 if possible and i also want to put a supsension on the car what would be a good suspension set up that would be good for drag but also this is my daily driver and i dont want anything to stiff on it but anyway please give me some suggestions they are greatly appreciated
04-18-2005, 01:47 AM
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RE: Need Traction please help
I have an 02 GT, 5 speed, so im havin the same problems...I put a set of Intrax lowering springs on my car, and it seemed to help a noticable amount. I guess they're a bit softer than stock. Eibach also seems to be a popular choice among stangs. He's right ^^^^ about the BFGoodrich D/Rs, they're awesome, but tend to wear quickly (as he said). A buddy of mine has an older 5.0 with about 400 hp, he has Nitto 555r's on his car, 275/40/16, and they're awesome. Amazing bite, and they've lasted 15,000 miles, and seem to be good for many more miles.
04-18-2005, 12:41 PM
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RE: Need Traction please help
ORIGINAL: jkm1987
ok so i just bought my 03 5sp gt about two weeks ago i took it to the strip last night the car has plenty of power but i dont have any traction at all it has new tires on it but they are General touring tires lol so i get no traction through first or second hardly im guessing the main problem is the tires i was wondering what is a good set i could get under $800 if possible and i also want to put a supsension on the car what would be a good suspension set up that would be good for drag but also this is my daily driver and i dont want anything to stiff on it but anyway please give me some suggestions they are greatly appreciated
ok so i just bought my 03 5sp gt about two weeks ago i took it to the strip last night the car has plenty of power but i dont have any traction at all it has new tires on it but they are General touring tires lol so i get no traction through first or second hardly im guessing the main problem is the tires i was wondering what is a good set i could get under $800 if possible and i also want to put a supsension on the car what would be a good suspension set up that would be good for drag but also this is my daily driver and i dont want anything to stiff on it but anyway please give me some suggestions they are greatly appreciated
04-18-2005, 04:25 PM
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RE: Need Traction please help
ORIGINAL: jkm1987
ok so i just bought my 03 5sp gt about two weeks ago i took it to the strip last night the car has plenty of power but i dont have any traction at all it has new tires on it but they are General touring tires lol so i get no traction through first or second hardly im guessing the main problem is the tires i was wondering what is a good set i could get under $800 if possible and i also want to put a supsension on the car what would be a good suspension set up that would be good for drag but also this is my daily driver and i dont want anything to stiff on it but anyway please give me some suggestions they are greatly appreciated
ok so i just bought my 03 5sp gt about two weeks ago i took it to the strip last night the car has plenty of power but i dont have any traction at all it has new tires on it but they are General touring tires lol so i get no traction through first or second hardly im guessing the main problem is the tires i was wondering what is a good set i could get under $800 if possible and i also want to put a supsension on the car what would be a good suspension set up that would be good for drag but also this is my daily driver and i dont want anything to stiff on it but anyway please give me some suggestions they are greatly appreciated
04-18-2005, 05:34 PM
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RE: Need Traction please help
Thanks for the help guys. I was wondering how are the eibach drag-launch springs, and if the hurt the handling of the car. About the times hte strip i went to doesnt give times its basically just legal street racing i went to watch but i couldnt resist so i had to run my car but i plan to go to a strip that give you time slips next time. thanks for all your help
