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Traction
Started by b16cRex, Sep 02 2006 02:20 PM
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 02:20 PM
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- Slowpoke
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Drives: 86 crx si
I have a 86 crx with a b16 and t3 turbo set up pushing 9 lbs. i went to the track with it yesterday for the 1st time after it was boosted for some test and tune. i quickly realized it was completly different to race. i ran about 8 times over the 4 hours i was there trying differnt teqniques to launch. the whole night depended on one thing traction. I am on street tires, and i know they are not the greatest for the track, but i know nothing of the differnt sizes of slicks or which are better. if i could be put on the right course or slicks explained for my application that would be great. my best time was a 14.3 (at 3600ft)spinning through 1st and sencond. i was trying to feather the pedal the best i could. i need more practice here are a few pics of the set up
here are a few pics of the set up
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#2
Posted 02 September 2006 - 02:42 PM
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- HNFTuning
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#3
Posted 02 September 2006 - 03:03 PM
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I could have a 12 second car but without traction I wouldnt even run 13's... get some slicks, elevation really has no effect on turbo cars, Get a set of 22.5" slicks or even 24" If you can fit them you will see a dramatic effect on ET's.;..
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 03:09 PM
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#5
Posted 02 September 2006 - 03:17 PM
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- Officially retired.
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#6
Posted 02 September 2006 - 04:27 PM
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not sure of 60 ft times the track only gives out a 1/4 time.... not the greatest place but its legal
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 04:32 PM
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where are you located?
When I die, i want to go asleep peaceful.......... not screaming and freaking out like everyone else in the car
"i left the bar a little after you and ended up flipping my car in the arbys drive thru"
IM A LOSER!!! my car pulls harder when spinning than any "highly modified" EW
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"i left the bar a little after you and ended up flipping my car in the arbys drive thru"
QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Dec 10 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another loser who can not get traction. I feel sorry for him.
IM A LOSER!!! my car pulls harder when spinning than any "highly modified" EW
Team BUrnOUt founding member
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 04:51 PM
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- Slowpoke
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 05:39 PM
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right now im trying to see which would be better drag radials or slicks. the track will be the main use, i was looking at the nitto drag radials and the BFG drag radials.
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Posted 02 September 2006 - 06:41 PM
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slicks will always be better than a drag radial
When I die, i want to go asleep peaceful.......... not screaming and freaking out like everyone else in the car
"i left the bar a little after you and ended up flipping my car in the arbys drive thru"
IM A LOSER!!! my car pulls harder when spinning than any "highly modified" EW
Team BUrnOUt founding member
"i left the bar a little after you and ended up flipping my car in the arbys drive thru"
QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Dec 10 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another loser who can not get traction. I feel sorry for him.
IM A LOSER!!! my car pulls harder when spinning than any "highly modified" EW
Team BUrnOUt founding member
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Posted 03 September 2006 - 01:06 AM
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i know that but will i snap axels( i have hasport axels) and such to where i should just run drag radials. and i wont see much of a differance
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Posted 03 September 2006 - 01:09 AM
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QUOTE (b16cRex @ Sep 3 2006, 01:06 AM)
i know that but will i snap axels( i have hasport axels) and such to where i should just run drag radials. and i wont see much of a differance
well the hasport axles are pretty tough, thats what im running. they are like a torsion type where they flex and twist and shit instead of breaking.
i have always had a theory though, i would rather lose traction than blow the trans to pieces...... tires are cheaper and easier to replace
When I die, i want to go asleep peaceful.......... not screaming and freaking out like everyone else in the car
"i left the bar a little after you and ended up flipping my car in the arbys drive thru"
IM A LOSER!!! my car pulls harder when spinning than any "highly modified" EW
Team BUrnOUt founding member
"i left the bar a little after you and ended up flipping my car in the arbys drive thru"
QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Dec 10 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Another loser who can not get traction. I feel sorry for him.
IM A LOSER!!! my car pulls harder when spinning than any "highly modified" EW
Team BUrnOUt founding member
#13
Posted 03 September 2006 - 07:13 AM
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#14
Posted 03 September 2006 - 10:11 PM
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i have drag radials for sale!
205 60 14, air them down and you get 2x the contact patch of regular tires, if not more and they're sticky.
205 60 14, air them down and you get 2x the contact patch of regular tires, if not more and they're sticky.
I have nothing...
#15
Posted 04 September 2006 - 11:57 AM
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well ive been doing some research for most of the weekend and i think im going to go with the M/T slicks size 20.0/8.0-14 from what i understand they will help the gearing in my tranny compared to the 24.5/8.0-14 and with the smaller tires i guess i dont need to run a tube... im going to call mickey thompson to be sure of everything before i order
http://www.mickeytho...ragSportCompact
http://www.mickeytho...ragSportCompact
Edited by b16cRex, 04 September 2006 - 11:57 AM.
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