Where can I get me some VHT?
09-02-2007, 12:36 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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So say for me for example..... I'm at the track and Iswap out street tires and throw my slicks on.... Should I spray and wipe on the Slicks before, or after I put them on the car?
And I'm guess Wiping it on the tires is better then just spraying it on there? (I'm trying hard not to get my hands dirty! lol
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So say for me for example..... I'm at the track and Iswap out street tires and throw my slicks on.... Should I spray and wipe on the Slicks before, or after I put them on the car?
And I'm guess Wiping it on the tires is better then just spraying it on there? (I'm trying hard not to get my hands dirty! lol
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09-02-2007, 12:38 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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Jegs sells it ,,,,but you dont have any local speed shops around?You dont have to spray it on the tires @ the track...it also restores old worn tires that have lost they stickyness.....I had old set of goodyears 33x16x15 and coated them with a roller 3 coats let dry inbetween in the sun..wait 24 hours to run....soaks right in and makes them sticky!!!!!@ the track....I went from high 1.20's 60 to a 1.15 the next week....
Liquid Gallon jug...
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Coolies! Thanks!
Also if you can ask, is it in a powder form and he has to mix it up with water? Or is it already pre-mixed liquid?
ORIGINAL: contentsunderpressur
Hahaha, if you want VHT at our track you have to bring it yourself. We put it in coke bottles and punch a small hole in the cap. The first run it works great but the traction seems to dye down the more you run. I'll ask my buddie where he gets it and if someone hasn't given you an answer by tonight I'll let you know.
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Your track lets you spray your own VHT? I have never seen a track do that.
Your track lets you spray your own VHT? I have never seen a track do that.
Coolies! Thanks!
Also if you can ask, is it in a powder form and he has to mix it up with water? Or is it already pre-mixed liquid?
.....I had old set of goodyears 33x16x15 and coated them with a roller 3 coats let dry inbetween in the sun..wait 24 hours to run....soaks right in and makes them sticky!!!!!@ the track....I went from high 1.20's 60 to a 1.15 the next week....Liquid Gallon jug...
09-02-2007, 12:38 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
I did find this online ...could try it this way....
VHT TrackBite is an adhesive type traction compound that does not soften tires. Apply to tiresAND to the track or street for maximum traction. Normally VHT TrackBite is poured in front of the drive tires at the starting line. It will not harm concrete or asphalt surfaces and is NHRA and IHRA approved. Pour in front of the starting line and do a light burnout, back up putting the drive tyres into the TrackBite. It is biodegradable when dry and will not wash off with water. All NHRA and IHRA races are run on VHT TrackBite. Many pro racers coat their tyres prior to entering the starting line for increased traction and performance.
VHT TrackBite is an adhesive type traction compound that does not soften tires. Apply to tiresAND to the track or street for maximum traction. Normally VHT TrackBite is poured in front of the drive tires at the starting line. It will not harm concrete or asphalt surfaces and is NHRA and IHRA approved. Pour in front of the starting line and do a light burnout, back up putting the drive tyres into the TrackBite. It is biodegradable when dry and will not wash off with water. All NHRA and IHRA races are run on VHT TrackBite. Many pro racers coat their tyres prior to entering the starting line for increased traction and performance.
09-02-2007, 12:41 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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I did find this online ...could try it this way....
VHT TrackBite is an adhesive type traction compound that does not soften tires. Apply to tiresAND to the track or street for maximum traction. Normally VHT TrackBite is poured in front of the drive tires at the starting line. It will not harm concrete or asphalt surfaces and is NHRA and IHRA approved. Pour in front of the starting line and do a light burnout, back up putting the drive tyres into the TrackBite. It is biodegradable when dry and will not wash off with water. All NHRA and IHRA races are run on VHT TrackBite. Many pro racers coat their tyres prior to entering the starting line for increased traction and performance.
I did find this online ...could try it this way....
VHT TrackBite is an adhesive type traction compound that does not soften tires. Apply to tiresAND to the track or street for maximum traction. Normally VHT TrackBite is poured in front of the drive tires at the starting line. It will not harm concrete or asphalt surfaces and is NHRA and IHRA approved. Pour in front of the starting line and do a light burnout, back up putting the drive tyres into the TrackBite. It is biodegradable when dry and will not wash off with water. All NHRA and IHRA races are run on VHT TrackBite. Many pro racers coat their tyres prior to entering the starting line for increased traction and performance.
09-02-2007, 12:44 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
Every track I've ever been to used VHT to prep the track with. I don't think they would care at all if you put some down that you bought. It would probably make them happy.
09-02-2007, 12:48 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career........(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...
.....(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...
09-02-2007, 12:55 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career........(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...
I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career...
.....(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...So this is your day job????? Must be nice........
I wish I had that job....I new I should have went to ITT instead of the army lol
09-02-2007, 12:56 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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Every track I've ever been to used VHT to prep the track with. I don't think they would care at all if you put some down that you bought. It would probably make them happy.
Every track I've ever been to used VHT to prep the track with. I don't think they would care at all if you put some down that you bought. It would probably make them happy.
09-02-2007, 01:01 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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So this is your day job????? Must be nice........I wish I had that job....
I new I should have went to ITT instead of the army lol
ORIGINAL: 8banger
I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career........(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...
I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career...
.....(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...So this is your day job????? Must be nice........
I wish I had that job....I new I should have went to ITT instead of the army lol
..I ran Super Comp(8.90) for a few years,,then super gas(9.90) for aseveral years andsuper street(10.90)..and of course Brackets...
09-02-2007, 01:04 PM
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RE: Where can I get me some VHT?
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I'm a Mechanic by day(sucks) andUSE to be a full time racer ...But 4 kids ,,huge morgage and slow business forced me to cut the fat....I ran Super Comp(8.90) for a few years,,then super gas(9.90) for aseveral years andsuper street(10.90)..and of course Brackets...
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So this is your day job????? Must be nice........I wish I had that job....
I new I should have went to ITT instead of the army lol
ORIGINAL: 8banger
I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career........(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...
I've had a few R.E.D's Rear Engine Dragters..Actaully I've had a **** load of race cars over my 15 year career...
.....(434 SBC on alcohol)This one is the actual one I used the trackbite on for the first time.....It was an ol top alcohol car..I got fat and couldn't fit in the 18.5 shoulder cage,,so I dumped it for another one...So this is your day job????? Must be nice........
I wish I had that job....I new I should have went to ITT instead of the army lol
..I ran Super Comp(8.90) for a few years,,then super gas(9.90) for aseveral years andsuper street(10.90)..and of course Brackets...
So.... this is a stupid question.... but its a survey that I am actually doing for my Intro toStats Class..........
When you did race for a living..... Did you Enjoy going to work...
a) All the time? Wouldn't trade for anything else!
b) Most of the time?
c) Some of the time?
d) Hated your job! Would find excuses not to go!