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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MTVette
I tried to make do with street tires for several years, and just couldn't get good 60' times. Once I went with the MT ET Streets, I started getting consistent times in the low 1.7's and occasionally in the high 1.6's. Never wheelspin.
Same situation here; one more for the MT's.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Where is a good place to buy the ET streets?
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Check Horsepower Sales (forum Vendor): 954-984-8040
They are down here in South Florida, but their prices are really good.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 96lt4c4
Where is a good place to buy the ET streets?

Jegs or Summit
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 96lt4c4
You never know I might be addicted after I run it....
Oh I can assure you, you WILL be addicted.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RUKWKR
Oh I can assure you, you WILL be addicted.

I just hope I dont go as far as you did. I just looked at your most recent pics, wow.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 96lt4c4
I just hope I dont go as far as you did. I just looked at your most recent pics, wow.
Well if you ever do have I got a guy for you!
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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First off I have run all the tire recomended in this thread and they all are great under certain condition but in this case after reading your profile not matter what tire you but on it even a full slick you will have problems getting that power to the ground. 6 sp car are very hard to launch and get a good 60 foot time. You must be a very good driver and still if you get all that to work with in a few runs that Dana 44 will break under the stress.
Sounds like you have a lot of motor I wish you luck.
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Originally Posted by racebum
gotta say x2
x3 here.

Also, I run Nitto DRs full time, since my car is driven 99% on the street. They work great, even in the rain.
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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me personally i would go with a 295/45/17 by mickey and it will give you a great 60' time and not run out of gear on the top
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