Traction/street launch
12-11-2005, 06:24 PM
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Traction/street launch
I know i cant be pulling more than 300 horse, but I cant keep her planted. How do guys with blowers actually get thier tires to stick?
'00 GT, stock block, CAI, TB, Plenum, Alum Driveshaft, SLP cat back, K brace, Sway bar, sub frames, konigs on all fours, and 4.10's.
I have good unidirectional street tires (cant remember the brand)on 17" rims. I cant give ger much gas at all or she breaks loose. I know its a tough situatin to be in to have such a strong power plant. But I know I'm not getting the speed I could if i could keep traction. I've been playing with tire pressure and get minimal improvement. Is there anything I should do (technique or equpiment) before I go to drag radials? What do I need to do to improve my launch?
Thanks in advance.
'00 GT, stock block, CAI, TB, Plenum, Alum Driveshaft, SLP cat back, K brace, Sway bar, sub frames, konigs on all fours, and 4.10's.
I have good unidirectional street tires (cant remember the brand)on 17" rims. I cant give ger much gas at all or she breaks loose. I know its a tough situatin to be in to have such a strong power plant. But I know I'm not getting the speed I could if i could keep traction. I've been playing with tire pressure and get minimal improvement. Is there anything I should do (technique or equpiment) before I go to drag radials? What do I need to do to improve my launch?
Thanks in advance.
12-11-2005, 06:29 PM
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RE: Traction/street launch
just practice bro...its tough. the road conditions have a HUGE effect. thats why god created the track. suspension components ie: control arms, springs, struts etc wil help alot also
12-11-2005, 08:35 PM
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RE: Traction/street launch
The only problem with GOOD DR's, is they're alot more than nittos (at least mine were)
With my old continentals on the car, i squeeled the hell out of them, no burn outs, but lots of hard acceleration and squeeling.
Now i've got MT ET Street Radials 275/40/17 and im scared to hurt them, except for the one time i had them at the track.
I'd guess that i have only torn into the rubber (outside of the track) maybe 4 or 5 times in 2K + miles, its hard, but i suppose if the oppurtunity ever arose, i would have a better chance at sticking in the regular road conditions.
With my old continentals on the car, i squeeled the hell out of them, no burn outs, but lots of hard acceleration and squeeling.
Now i've got MT ET Street Radials 275/40/17 and im scared to hurt them, except for the one time i had them at the track.
I'd guess that i have only torn into the rubber (outside of the track) maybe 4 or 5 times in 2K + miles, its hard, but i suppose if the oppurtunity ever arose, i would have a better chance at sticking in the regular road conditions.
12-11-2005, 10:54 PM
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RE: Traction/street launch
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
12-11-2005, 11:00 PM
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RE: Traction/street launch
ORIGINAL: Dog Boy
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
12-11-2005, 11:44 PM
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RE: Traction/street launch
ORIGINAL: Dog Boy
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
12-12-2005, 12:00 AM
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RE: Traction/street launch
ORIGINAL: JD1969
Umm they won't do any good on the front even at the track.
ORIGINAL: Dog Boy
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
12-12-2005, 02:49 AM
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RE: Traction/street launch
pj1010
LOL...nice.
ORIGINAL: JD1969
Umm they won't do any good on the front even at the track.
ORIGINAL: Dog Boy
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
How much were they? I am expecting to pay about $200 each. ( plus rims, so I can keep my current tire ready) I would only get two, correct? no need to put them on the front unless I'm going to the track?
