explict

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exx1976

I have the Saleen Stage II from Brenspeed, and nothing else (drivetrain/suspension wise, anyway). Let me tell ya.. What Brian said above about not being able to hook below like 60 mph? Yeaaaaahhhhhhhh... TOTALLY true. I'm not saying YOU have to do this stuff, but just to give you an idea what I've got going on:

New wheels and rubber: 255/35/20 up front, 285/30/20 out back (Nitto 555)
H&R Sport springs
Koni dampers
adjustable LCAs
adjustable UCA
adjustable panhard bar

In my mind, this should greatly improve the usability of the new-found power, and add to the overall fun of the car. I know, I know, if I would get even better traction if I didn't go with 20's, but I figure with a tire THAT much wider (not to mention not an all-season tire) it'll still hook better than the stock BFG's on 18" fanblades do now, and I plan on showing the car, so the 20's will give it a nice look.

YMMV.

MexGT

If you're on 20's (not the best traction tire size...) u should've bought the 555R (305/35 R20)

hypersurf1

As long as you get the full kit you dont need anything else aside from ALOT Of premium gas...

blackS197

Cata, you went whipple? I thought you were going to get saleen sc. Congrats!

stealth_GT

any vids of that bad boy? there was a dude on you tube but all his vids are from a weird
angle and you can't really tell how hard it was accerating...would'nt happen to be you would it? lol...he has a paxton also running about 480whp auto.

exx1976

Yeah, I know.. And the 555R's were actually $10 per tire cheaper than the regular 555.. But, after Moose's post about DR's FTL!, I figured I'd give it a shot with regular 555's. If I'm not happy with them, then I can always order a set of 555R's after I cook the 555's.

moosestang

That's a wise decision. Tread depth, along with the actual amount of grooves is very important when trying to drive over a puddle at 60. I will not be driving around on drag radials again. I might even upgrade to 18 inch rims just so I can get a wider street tire.

"A fool learns from his mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others."

It's hard to get ****** wire out of a spoiler.

exx1976

Why Moose, I think you just called me wise! Thank you!


LOL

MexGT

You know ... I used to have Yokohama Advan Sport 255/45 in all 4 corners and since I got this 555R my car hooks up way MORE in the wet pavement, with the others I barely touched the pedal and I was already spining the tires. I've driven them in highway with rain up to 65 - 70 with no problems, just dont floor the pedal or your rearend will go to a wrong direction lol.

I'm very pleased with this tires, not that I drive in rain at high speed... or inrainy days,most likely never, few rainy days here.