Rubber to pavement!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: King George VA
Rubber to pavement!!
How can I increase traction to the rear. I know someone wants to say stickys or something. I want it to be DOT approved but Im think of more of a suspension change. Anything that will help keep my back end planted would be great. Currently I lowered the back and have upgrade sway bars.
Pro
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From: Lynchburg VA
How can I increase traction to the rear. I know someone wants to say stickys or something. I want it to be DOT approved but Im think of more of a suspension change. Anything that will help keep my back end planted would be great. Currently I lowered the back and have upgrade sway bars.
David
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From: sw Ohio
drag radials are DOT approved and are much stickier than "street" tires. Also lowering the psi in the rears helps a LOT even with regular tires. I dropped mine to 25 psi at the track and it shaved off a tenth off my ET. I know thats not a lot off a 14.4 second run but oh well 
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Melting Slicks
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From: King George VA
Yes I want to get the rear end planted to the ground. Mainly the road is concerning me. I know road condition have to be in my favor but something has to help. I think that Im alittle moe loose in *** than the average vette. I got also a 30 for profille on my PS2s which probly isnt much help. I just feel that I had more traction with my 285/35/17 vises my 335/30/18. Whats a good street slick?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: King George VA
drag radials are DOT approved and are much stickier than "street" tires. Also lowering the psi in the rears helps a LOT even with regular tires. I dropped mine to 25 psi at the track and it shaved off a tenth off my ET. I know thats not a lot off a 14.4 second run but oh well
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Melting Slicks
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From: King George VA
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