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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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hey guys I am hoping to make a bit over 500 with my setup.

When did you start having traction problems in 2nd gear with what WHP.

right now i have 315 on the car the falco azenis they are suppose to be good. I am wondering what I can get away with before i start spinning
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At the 600 RWHP level with the stock 295 tires a 3rd gear roll on at 65-70mph would put it sideways.
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Most of us go from slow to fast with one swipe of the card (or two), so it's hard to tell where the threshold is. It's tough with power because the more power, the softer compound tire you need. The softer compound tire you get, the more quickly they wear. The more quickly they wear, the more you think twice about taking your baby out. Rear tires aren't cheap.
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Originally Posted by BLOWNBLUEZ06
Most of us go from slow to fast with one swipe of the card (or two), so it's hard to tell where the threshold is. It's tough with power because the more power, the softer compound tire you need. The softer compound tire you get, the more quickly they wear. The more quickly they wear, the more you think twice about taking your baby out. Rear tires aren't cheap.
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