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Nov 26, 2007 | 08:32 PM

BrianCunningham

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Nov 26, 2007 | 10:46 PM

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Nov 27, 2007 | 12:20 AM

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Nov 27, 2007 | 03:24 PM

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Seemed to me that although he had decent tires, he had LOTS of suspension movement, both side to side, and fore and aft.

Nov 27, 2007 | 04:21 PM

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That is silverslashstreak. He hangs out in the C3 tech section. It's cool that he isn't afraid to drive it hard.

Dec 1, 2007 | 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 63Corvette

Seemed to me that although he had decent tires, he had LOTS of suspension movement, both side to side, and fore and aft.

I have to keep it soft, my wife rides with me cross country and and my first goal is to keep her happy. In fact we have a pic of the car under all 48 state signs so it is a cruiser first.

I think we were 4th fast that day with over 125 cars running (mostly late models) so I am thinking about buying some auto cross tires and a little tire trailer so I can quit tearing up my street tires.

Jeff

Dec 1, 2007 | 01:35 PM

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Well Jeff, you certainly have your priorities right;-) Keeping the wife happy is of paramount importance in my case too.
For tires, I would use Hoosier Street TD (or Autocross if you can get them). TDs need more heat and will last longer, Autocross come on quicker, that's why they are called Autocross. Use agressive suspension alignment, particularly front camber. However, I think that with sticky tires you will find out that you have so much chassis movement that you need stiffer springs to take advantage. I recommend the entire Dick Guldstrand suspension setup, including springs, shocks, bushings, roll bars and bump steer kit. Dick has been manufacturing Corvette race suspension for 50 years or so, and has forgotten more than most will ever know. Best of luck.

Dec 1, 2007 | 02:59 PM

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Thanks Garret for the suggestions, to be honest, I spent 15 years on midwest dirt and quit in early 90s and have been fighting the racing sickness ever since. So right now it is a struggle to keep it a street car.