How do I use my new slicks?
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How do I use my new slicks?
Newbie question...tires are MH 22*8*13
What's the Tire Pressure?
Dump the clutch at what RPM (modded B16a/CRX)?
How do I heat up the tires?
What's the Tire Pressure?
Dump the clutch at what RPM (modded B16a/CRX)?
How do I heat up the tires?
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Re: How do I use my new slicks? (BLKCRX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLKCRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why does eveyone run 8" wide slicks.. and not 9" wide ???
Regards James
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They don't need them? Wide causes more drag...
Only use the slick size you 'need', dependant on power and gearing.
Suprdave
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They don't need them? Wide causes more drag...
Only use the slick size you 'need', dependant on power and gearing.
Suprdave
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Re: How do I use my new slicks? (BLKCRX)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLKCRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why does eveyone run 8" wide slicks.. and not 9" wide ???
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Why? i run 8's on my racecar, havent fet the need to run a niner yet.
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Why? i run 8's on my racecar, havent fet the need to run a niner yet.
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Re: How do I use my new slicks? (1 2 NV)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 2 NV »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the other question is, y do ppl buy slicks when they dont know how to use them???</TD></TR></TABLE>
i'm pretty sure you didn't know how to walk, but you learned on your own. you might have follen, but you got up right? if everyone knew how to drag on street tire, you would hear of 1.9 60' much more often. i too will be buying a set of slick in the near future, and i have the same questions like the fellow that made this topic up! john@m&h thankx for the info,
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i'm pretty sure you didn't know how to walk, but you learned on your own. you might have follen, but you got up right? if everyone knew how to drag on street tire, you would hear of 1.9 60' much more often. i too will be buying a set of slick in the near future, and i have the same questions like the fellow that made this topic up! john@m&h thankx for the info,
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Re: (HotRodDelSol)
Hay ( HotRodDeSol ) I have showed alot a racers that you dont have to break a axle 1- You know you will have the best tire on the car. 2- Just bring the air pressure up untill you step up to some good axles. 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HotRodDelSol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh yeah... and wave goodbye to your stock axles if you still have them...</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's not true...Stock Axles are adaquate until big power.
Slicks are actually easier on the drivetrain because It's alot harder to wheelhop slicks than it is street tires. Wheelhop is what kill slicks in lower-power applications. Now, a 600whp Turbo Car on 26" Slicks is going to snap a stock axle like a twig, but It'll still prolly last a few passes. It all really depends on launch and driving techniques and all Engine Mounts and Suspension Setup. You want the Axles to be close to parallel with the ground on the launch, it causes the least ammount of stress on the driveline.
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That's not true...Stock Axles are adaquate until big power.
Slicks are actually easier on the drivetrain because It's alot harder to wheelhop slicks than it is street tires. Wheelhop is what kill slicks in lower-power applications. Now, a 600whp Turbo Car on 26" Slicks is going to snap a stock axle like a twig, but It'll still prolly last a few passes. It all really depends on launch and driving techniques and all Engine Mounts and Suspension Setup. You want the Axles to be close to parallel with the ground on the launch, it causes the least ammount of stress on the driveline.
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any idiot that has been to the track can watch and learn how to use slicks. they dont need to b posting it on the net so as far as im concerned ur little statement means jack.
axle life is also very weight dependent. 3 axles in a 2500lb coupe on DRs 3 yrs ago powered by a GSR with bolt ons. 1 axle last yr in a 2000lb hatch on slicks with mild 5.5-6k launch on a built motor. so far no axles this yr with a 1700lb car with 8k+ launches with the same motor.
o yeah the first paragraph wasnt aimed at u dave. it was to the other guy up top.
axle life is also very weight dependent. 3 axles in a 2500lb coupe on DRs 3 yrs ago powered by a GSR with bolt ons. 1 axle last yr in a 2000lb hatch on slicks with mild 5.5-6k launch on a built motor. so far no axles this yr with a 1700lb car with 8k+ launches with the same motor.
o yeah the first paragraph wasnt aimed at u dave. it was to the other guy up top.
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Re: (1 2 NV)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 2 NV »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no, i wasnt replying to u either john from M@H. that reply was to smokey 2.0.</TD></TR></TABLE>
damm, it took john that long to figure that out. i didn't bother to reply to the coment, i figured i would be waisting my time
damm, it took john that long to figure that out. i didn't bother to reply to the coment, i figured i would be waisting my time
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