traction issues..need help
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Burning Brakes
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From: Murfreesboro TN
traction issues..need help
I got A 2000 Vette that puts down over 600 rwhp trough an automatic ....I currently run some 17 E/t streets on 16 psi and the car still spins pretty bad ..I drive around on my 315/30/18 DR'S AND THEY DON'T HOOK AT ALL .the car kicks sideways on the second to third shift whenever WOT 95 mph....last time I went to the track the car ran a 11.2 @ 132 mph with a 2.37 60ft I still got stock suspension ....A few people have told me that I need to switch to a 16 inch wheels so Ill have a bigger sidewall.....I'm running a 2800 stall with 3.42 gears and a shift kit...
Racer
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From: Frederick MD
You ran a 2.37 60ft on your 17" ET Streets? Did you do any burnout at all? You can try dropping the pressure down, I run mine at 13psi (26x11.5x16) and know guys that run them even lower.
16" wheels/tires would help, as you will have a taller sidewall and could also jump to a 28" tire, which would put even more rubber on the road.
Sounds like you have a pretty stout car
16" wheels/tires would help, as you will have a taller sidewall and could also jump to a 28" tire, which would put even more rubber on the road.
Sounds like you have a pretty stout car
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Burning Brakes
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From: Murfreesboro TN
Originally Posted by LS6.net
You ran a 2.37 60ft on your 17" ET Streets? Did you do any burnout at all? You can try dropping the pressure down, I run mine at 13psi (26x11.5x16) and know guys that run them even lower.
16" wheels/tires would help, as you will have a taller sidewall and could also jump to a 28" tire, which would put even more rubber on the road.
Sounds like you have a pretty stout car
16" wheels/tires would help, as you will have a taller sidewall and could also jump to a 28" tire, which would put even more rubber on the road.
Sounds like you have a pretty stout car
Burning Brakes
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From: Knoxville TN
you can try less air in your current tires. I wouldn't go any lower than 12psi hot though. but, if you are serious about 1/4 mile numbers, get a ccw drag pack. there is NO substitute.
...and a 28" tire will not work with a lowered car. they rubbed small holes in my inner fender liners when I ran them on my stock height rear.
...and a 28" tire will not work with a lowered car. they rubbed small holes in my inner fender liners when I ran them on my stock height rear.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Murfreesboro TN
Originally Posted by SR71
you can try less air in your current tires. I wouldn't go any lower than 12psi hot though. but, if you are serious about 1/4 mile numbers, get a ccw drag pack. there is NO substitute.
...and a 28" tire will not work with a lowered car. they rubbed small holes in my inner fender liners when I ran them on my stock height rear.
...and a 28" tire will not work with a lowered car. they rubbed small holes in my inner fender liners when I ran them on my stock height rear.
..where can I get a set of CCW wheels at a pretty good price 
Burning Brakes
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From: Knoxville TN
Originally Posted by Slovette2000
I just wanna get the car to run a high 6 in the 1/8 ..on the autobhan the vette doesnt have any problems out running most bikes ..where can I get a set of CCW wheels at a pretty good price
..where can I get a set of CCW wheels at a pretty good price ccw drag packs normally go for $1700-$1800 used on here. sometimes you find a better deal, but that is the average. just swapping to the front runners should net you another 3mph in the 1/4. I used to drive my car all summer on my ccws.
