RENNtech E55K launch!
RENNtech E55K launch!
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2002 E55K RENNtech HP
Bridgestone S-03's, 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear. Recently tried 275/35-18 Hoosier road racing tires on the rear with no success launching (3 tries). Probably due to the water being tracked onto the starting line by the big slick cars ahead of us every round. Hope to try again soon (get there early) on dry starting line.
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Originally posted by James F. Cannon
Bridgestone S-03's, 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear. Recently tried 275/35-18 Hoosier road racing tires on the rear with no success launching (3 tries). Probably due to the water being tracked onto the starting line by the big slick cars ahead of us every round. Hope to try again soon (get there early) on dry starting line.
Bridgestone S-03's, 245/35-19 front and 285/30-19 rear. Recently tried 275/35-18 Hoosier road racing tires on the rear with no success launching (3 tries). Probably due to the water being tracked onto the starting line by the big slick cars ahead of us every round. Hope to try again soon (get there early) on dry starting line.
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2002 E55K RENNtech HP
I don't follow your question, what pads? As far as rubbing, initially I had a problem when encountering an extreme dip or change in the road surface. Had RENNtech install rear subframe upgrade and machine 6mm from rear wheel spacers and have had no problem since. I didn't want to do any body mods.
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RENNtech Launch
James: Great run!! just to give you an idea how this rates to the old muscle cars of the 60's, I ran my 1963 Chevrolet 409 and
ran consistent 12.20's and once got a 12.08 at 108 MPH. That beast was made for the 1/4 mile and I rarely got beat on the street during that era. My order for a new E55 has me in the 4th slot at my dealer. I'm looking for some oldie but goodie times with that new monster when I get it. 
ran consistent 12.20's and once got a 12.08 at 108 MPH. That beast was made for the 1/4 mile and I rarely got beat on the street during that era. My order for a new E55 has me in the 4th slot at my dealer. I'm looking for some oldie but goodie times with that new monster when I get it.
