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I think that I'm on the right track, help me.

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Old 09-06-2006, 01:58 AM
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Tires, Tires, Tires

Tires will make the biggest improvement for you. That 2.4 60' is Honda range. The easiest thing to do would be find a spare pair of 10 holes rims somewhere and mount some track specific tires to. Just get a 26x8 slick or ET Street.
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:04 AM
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That's what i was going to do, but I don't have the spare 300 bucks right now. Should I just save my money for some slicks and say screw the drag shocks and struts?
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:14 AM
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Well they sell a 26x9.5-16 and a 26x10.5 but I don't think that either will fit. I know that I can get 2 10 hole rims (15") for 100 bucks, would it be okay to run 15" wheels in back and the 16" pony wheels in front????
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:16 AM
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You guys also have to remember that I was at 6000 ft. elevation and the temp was 92 degrees, it was running like a pig.


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Tires will make the biggest improvement for you. That 2.4 60' is Honda range. The easiest thing to do would be find a spare pair of 10 holes rims somewhere and mount some track specific tires to. Just get a 26x8 slick or ET Street.
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:16 AM
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You will be fine.........
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:18 AM
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Well if I get the two used 15s for the rears (for 100 bucks), I now have a whole new world of options. So I guess I'll look for a 26x8-15 track slick, and hope to god that my car doesn't bog on a full slick.
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:20 AM
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+1 on drag radials
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:23 AM
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I'm having trouble picking a tire and I gots to get to bed (got work and school tomorrow) someone help me pick out a slick (this slick will not be used on the street).
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:28 AM
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do not get slicks....get the drag radials.....they work just as good for your application.....trust me.....I have a 12.50 car and I use the BFG Drag Radials.....
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Old 09-06-2006, 02:31 AM
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I also launch at 6000 rpms with a manual......and they hook
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