Getting the power down
Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by jersey jay
Bottom line is when you reach a certain hp level your not going to be able to get traction on the streets.
When we tracked my car @ 12.8 psi @ 725 rwhp on 26" slicks we were spinning the tires in 4th with a trap speed of 138!
You just have to be kewl when your on the street.
When we tracked my car @ 12.8 psi @ 725 rwhp on 26" slicks we were spinning the tires in 4th with a trap speed of 138!
You just have to be kewl when your on the street.
Nick, this is exactly what I am saying.... He should get M/T ET STREETS with 16inch CCW drag pak for the strip and have safe all weather tires and common sense when using your horsepower on the street or be prepared for the circumstances of using strip tires on street when unsafe conditions present themselves. That's just my personal opinion not trying to preach to the choir, everyone is a grown man or woman and know their skill levels and cars but for me safety is first on the street and be a wild beast on the strip. 
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: PA
My plan now is to have ECS do a mini-tub next spring so I'll just take it easy on the street for now. I still may invest in a set of Nitto's though. Just in case I do decide to take it to the track before.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: San Jose/Bear Valley CA
CA Events Coordinator
I have found that 2 sets of tires and wheels are best... one set of nice wheels and long lasting tires for the street and one set of lightweight racing wheels w/sticky racing slicks for the track.
Then Drive Accordingly...
VR
Then Drive Accordingly...
VR
