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Old 03-05-2010, 06:55 PM
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i got myself a set of slicks 28/11.5/15 MT ET street for dirt cheap. can i drive on them to the track? it's only about 20miles away from my house. or is it better to bring them to the track and them there?
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:59 PM
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You can, but it's not legal. Make sure there is no chance of rain either!!
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Old 03-05-2010, 08:19 PM
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ET Streets are DOT legal. You can drive with them on the street. Thats why they are called ET STREETS!! They do suck on wet roads.
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^ Agreed

Take it easy on turns as well, as those sidewalls leave a little to be desired on the twisties

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yes you can. Looking at your sig, I assume you have a stock npi?? If so that tire probably won't help your ETs, but since you say it was dirt cheap have fun with them. It will be a good learning experience.
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Old 03-05-2010, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat
^ Agreed

Take it easy on turns as well, as those sidewalls leave a little to be desired on the twisties

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what are twisties?
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Old 03-05-2010, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 01GT4.6
yes you can. Looking at your sig, I assume you have a stock npi?? If so that tire probably won't help your ETs, but since you say it was dirt cheap have fun with them. It will be a good learning experience.
the mods for now are pi intake manifold, pi cams, C&L plenum, 75mm tbody, BBK o/r X, magnapack catback, 3.73's(maybe 3.90 not sure), FR UDP's.
i know that it's not enough power for those wheels, but i couldn't pass 4 wheels(195/65/15front, 28/11.5/15 rear) for $75
i'm not really concerned if they're legal or not, but i'm afraid i'll rub them off too fast.
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Old 03-05-2010, 10:54 PM
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did you leave a "0" off on that price or did you really pay $75 for all that? If so, then I hate you. j/k
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the guy was selling it for 150, when i called him he said that they're taking space in his garage and he'll let them go for 75. had them on craigslist for a few months but didn't have any bites. i had to take a 140mile ride one way to get them but it was worth it.

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Originally Posted by BAKnBLK2010
ET Streets are DOT legal. You can drive with them on the street. Thats why they are called ET STREETS!! They do suck on wet roads.
Sorry, I was thinking of ET Drags
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