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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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i was out in my 92 notchback today and noticed that any slight "giving it the gas" equaled fishtailing (anything over 1500 rpms). the weather is damp out, not a serious rain or anything like that. i've been looking at some suspension upgrades and was wonder what or some ideas for better wet/dry traction? i'm looking to autox this car in the future but traction obviously is an issue. the car is stock with aftermarket exhaust.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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A good set of tires should help you out.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Is your locker working ok? Susp will help a gobb more than you think.
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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locker works, both tires spin. could be tire related too
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Or foot related!!!
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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foot related at 1500 rpms? it's a manual car[sm=smiley13.gif] hate to make a comparison but i can give the goat more gas with less slip in wet weather, sure the tires are different but i'm working with double the hp on the goat vs the stang. both are manuals
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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i would start with tires and then work your way to the suspension and get a good set of control arms
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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doesnt the GTO have traction control?

and yes give it gas = going sideways
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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what does the GTO have to do with this.
Get some good tires!!
Old Jun 2, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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what does the GTO have to do with this.
Get some good tires!!
he said he has one.....[&:]



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