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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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The age old saying is true: If you're spinning, you ain't winning. I've tried launching from 2500 to 3000 and my car is still fishtailing. I also tried to launch from 2nd and it still fishtails. Do you guys have any input or suggestions? I would appreciate it. (Racing the 94 Z Sunday). One last thing is fishtailing a word?
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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i see mods, and a manual transmission...and no mention of tires...
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Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Stock tires stock rims.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Stop dumping the clutch. Roll off it. If that doesn't work, take off normal and then roll into the throttle.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Finally some help! Thanks man I appreciate the input.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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How far are you slipping the clutch. You cant just "Drop" it. You have to slip it out.
Try bringing it to around 3000 rpm and then slipping the clutch out while slowly rolling into the throttle.
You can adjust rpm, and how aggressive you are with the clutch and throttle from their.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Stock tires stock rims.
while stones advice is good, if you want to get the most out of your car, you need tires that can put the power to the ground.
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Get some Drag Radials, HPM mega bite jr LCA and adjustable upper, and slip the clutch
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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I am about to buy some 18 inch rims soon what kind of tires should I buy?
Old Mar 7, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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The kind that fit on 15's.



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