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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Hey, I have an 88 mustang with 4:10 gears and a 5 speed. Whenever I try to race I always spin a lot off the line. Anyone have any tips for me???
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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slicks/drag radials?
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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That's what happens in a light car witha V8 and 4.10's. Either get slicks etc like PRO50SC said, or REALLY wide street tires that are decent, or just pedal it outta the hole
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Upper and lower control arms really help. My car still gets a little squirlly sometimes when I romp on it in 1st and2nd but normally2nd and 3rd don't have much problem getting traction. Drag radial make a hell of a difference on the street, you won't have traction problems with them.
Old Jul 24, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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are you really wondering why a 5speed w. 300ft/lbs of tq and 4.10s wont hook on what i assume is stock suspension and a street tire?


get a real tire and ur be good to go
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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dont press the gas pedal so hard lol
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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the suspension is all kyb with three stage shocks in the front. And i do have a mac jr. megga bite bar on the back.
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Feather the pedal. It takes some practice. Lots of practice
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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M/T's!
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Lead foot + big motor + no traction = smoke..........................[&:].............................. ya I think thats right..................
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