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Apr 21, 2010 | 12:57 AM
  #26  
On my sub 1.6 60 ft I use the bias ply MT/ET street in a 26x11.5.

On a radial it is not too much softer than a street tire , so yeah you should rock it year round.. That will keep the car aggressive, it will only get faster and faster and faster still as you log miles.

Congrats on your PB mang.
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Apr 21, 2010 | 01:39 AM
  #27  
Is your car equipped with LSD? If so, do you think it's needed to get the best launches out of the car?
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Apr 21, 2010 | 01:42 AM
  #28  
I think he has the quaife lsd, which I'm having installed this Sat. I don't see how you can go to the strip without it. Besides having trouble launching the car without a LSD, you'd probably spin the tires into 2nd and 3rd...
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Apr 21, 2010 | 02:26 AM
  #29  
congrats mthis good job
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Apr 21, 2010 | 03:36 AM
  #30  
Great job, sounds like your car is running strong!!
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Apr 21, 2010 | 08:56 AM
  #31  
Quote: On my sub 1.6 60 ft I use the bias ply MT/ET street in a 26x11.5.

On a radial it is not too much softer than a street tire , so yeah you should rock it year round.. That will keep the car aggressive, it will only get faster and faster and faster still as you log miles.

Congrats on your PB mang.
Ohhh I see. I would have to get some 17's and thrown some real slicks on then. Tnx for the heads up.
Quote: Is your car equipped with LSD? If so, do you think it's needed to get the best launches out of the car?
yes I have a Quaife LSD, you don't need it but it does make life easy at the track and you don't have to worrie about spinning or breaking something or 1 wheel peal. LSD is a must in this car.
Quote: I think he has the quaife lsd, which I'm having installed this Sat. I don't see how you can go to the strip without it. Besides having trouble launching the car without a LSD, you'd probably spin the tires into 2nd and 3rd...
Yeap LSD you going to love it belove me it's worth every penny.
Quote: congrats mthis good job
that's G you should of came we had a blast.
Quote: Great job, sounds like your car is running strong!!
Tnx Brian now get that beast all finished up and hit the track. You got a monster there I heard the clips.
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Apr 21, 2010 | 02:45 PM
  #32  
Congrats...some very nice times.

Can you fit 17s? Good choice in tires sizes for 17"?

I think a lot of the chevy guys shave the real calipers to fit 15s. Better tire selection and traction in a 15"?

Keep rolling along and getting faster. Well done!
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Apr 21, 2010 | 04:07 PM
  #33  
Quote: Congrats...some very nice times.

Can you fit 17s? Good choice in tires sizes for 17"?

I think a lot of the chevy guys shave the real calipers to fit 15s. Better tire selection and traction in a 15"?

Keep rolling along and getting faster. Well done!
I can deff fit 17's in the rear don't know about front do.
If anything I'm ganna get some 17's from c300 with almost the same off set and throw a real skiny slick on there.
Tnx man my goal is 11.3 in the winter with 100oct.
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Apr 22, 2010 | 10:32 AM
  #34  
If the tire diameters are close you can probably run your 18" or 19" on the front. Run whatever is lightest.
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Apr 22, 2010 | 01:31 PM
  #35  
Quote: If the tire diameters are close you can probably run your 18" or 19" on the front. Run whatever is lightest.
Ill be running my stock 18's up front but 17's in the rear with a real slick. Will see in the winter how it works out.
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Apr 22, 2010 | 01:45 PM
  #36  
Congrats on the great time!
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Apr 22, 2010 | 02:42 PM
  #37  
Quote: Congrats on the great time!
tnx
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Apr 22, 2010 | 04:52 PM
  #38  
Forgeline can make 17" for the rear. You can even see a little wrinkle in the wall on this launch. I am sure with some better weather you'll be knocking on the top spot. I am a little worried right now. Need to come to MIR and run up there. You have done a great job with your car!! Once again, CONGRATS!!

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Apr 22, 2010 | 06:08 PM
  #39  
Congrats!!! I dont know how I missed this thread. Car sounded great and was fun hanging out at the track. Too bad I didn't get any runs in. Would have been nice to go sub 10.5 and break that record, oh well

Quote: very impressive times guys. MTHIS i love how your car sounds. i can't wait for my car to sound like that. i am still in the break in phase, 600 miles so far. MIR is my local track, i am about 25 mins from there. how often do you guys go there? i would love to meet up with you guys sometime and see and hear your cars in person.
I set up a few track rentals a year. If you want me to let you know about the next one I can do that.
Quote: Forgeline can make 17" for the rear. You can even see a little wrinkle in the wall on this launch. I am sure with some better weather you'll be knocking on the top spot. I am a little worried right now. Need to come to MIR and run up there. You have done a great job with your car!! Once again, CONGRATS!!
What about CCW? Yup, MIR is such a great track. Track prep was incredible. Come fall/winter it is deifnitely record breaking conditions.
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Apr 22, 2010 | 08:53 PM
  #40  
Quote: Forgeline can make 17" for the rear. You can even see a little wrinkle in the wall on this launch. I am sure with some better weather you'll be knocking on the top spot. I am a little worried right now. Need to come to MIR and run up there. You have done a great job with your car!! Once again, CONGRATS!!
tnx but you have nothing to worrie about with me its Dodger you gatta watch you back with trapping 123+ that boieee will be in 11.3 in the winter. when you make it out to MIr let me know, i would come there to see records break and i know you will breaks your own records
Quote: Congrats!!! I dont know how I missed this thread. Car sounded great and was fun hanging out at the track. Too bad I didn't get any runs in. Would have been nice to go sub 10.5 and break that record, oh well


I set up a few track rentals a year. If you want me to let you know about the next one I can do that.

What about CCW? Yup, MIR is such a great track. Track prep was incredible. Come fall/winter it is deifnitely record breaking conditions.
Tnx.... I learned a couple thinks that day, and thanks to you i ran some good numbers let me know next time you throw a track rental ill do another trip if its a monday.

don't stress you self about you record, you ganna break it so bad that no one will come close to touching it for coupe years. fix her up and come back strong champ..
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Apr 22, 2010 | 08:56 PM
  #41  
Quote: Forgeline can make 17" for the rear. You can even see a little wrinkle in the wall on this launch. I am sure with some better weather you'll be knocking on the top spot. I am a little worried right now. Need to come to MIR and run up there. You have done a great job with your car!! Once again, CONGRATS!!
are does 17's? if so how much for rears only? and weight?
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