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What Do I Need To Launch?

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Old 07-10-2006, 02:01 AM
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How can i do it with my stock 10 hole rims? Im spinning through 2nd right now, and i think it would be cool to rev it up and launch once in a while.
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Old 07-10-2006, 02:39 AM
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anyone...?
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Old 07-10-2006, 02:41 AM
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sticky tires
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Old 07-10-2006, 02:45 AM
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get a good suspension, at least 9 inch wide tires...get em sticky
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better weight transfer
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Old 07-10-2006, 02:56 AM
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..better suspension? i mean that will give better weight transfer correct?
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Old 07-10-2006, 03:20 AM
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well things like remove the front sway, battery relocation
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Old 07-11-2006, 11:03 PM
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i need more thoughts
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Old 07-11-2006, 11:06 PM
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lose the 10 holes

i think u can only fit a 245 on them if that

get some drag lites with 275s in the back

if ur spinning try launching at a lower rpm

every car has a sweet spot
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Old 07-12-2006, 12:22 AM
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I would say some drag shocks, control arms and some sticky tires.
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