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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Default 1st time using slicks got acouple questions.

With my setup below i will be using 7.5/23X15 MandH on stock steel wheels.
Should i be able to launch at higher rpms using stock axles?
Also should i make sure to warm up(burn out) before running my pass?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Default Re: 1st time using slicks got acouple questions.

its better to spin the slicks instead of dead hooking. a dead hook could lead to broken parts.


but things break all the time when you race so be prepared to swap an axle.

do a burnout to warm the slicks AFTER you get use to the whole routine... i would do a 2nd gear burnout to start things off. when you see smoke let off the ebrake and put the clutch in and roll out.

i say start launching at 6000-7000rpm and work your way down if it just spins like crazy.





oh, and get ready for a sweet ride.

once u go slicks u never go back

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Default Re: 1st time using slicks got acouple questions.

ahh thanks for the good info, i heard that it may take 1/2 second to full second off my time, is that true? I had some azenis rt615's but a 205/40/17. so im sure this will amke a big difference huh? haha.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Default Re: 1st time using slicks got acouple questions.

all depends on the driver....


i dont think my car would even run 11's with street tires.... just spin spin spin all track long
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Default Re: 1st time using slicks got acouple questions.

Originally Posted by welfarepc
all depends on the driver....


i dont think my car would even run 11's with street tires.... just spin spin spin all track long
true that makes sense.
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