kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm going to assume you went from a 275/50 to a 275/60, in which case you lost a little contact area, which would explain why you can't 60' as hard. I haven't used MT DRs myself yet, but from everything I've read I would think switching to those with a 275/60 setup you should be able to do what you were able to on the 275/50 BFG, if not better. I'd still buy two spare wheels and toss an ET Drag on it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 cant wait too see them videos,i was in the other lane on that 10.87 pass was great pass for both of us.my best of the day was 10.75,I need some slicks, drag radials just spin too much taking off. Was it me or were your rear tires rubbing the quarter panels running down the track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm going to assume you went from a 275/50 to a 275/60, in which case you lost a little contact area, which would explain why you can't 60' as hard. I haven't used MT DRs myself yet, but from everything I've read I would think switching to those with a 275/60 setup you should be able to do what you were able to on the 275/50 BFG, if not better. I'd still buy two spare wheels and toss an ET Drag on it, though. You are correct I didn't know I lost some contact patch area switching heights, so I'll take your advice and try the 28" tall again with the MTs. BTW, I'm still running a stock rear so I dunno about ETs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Tread width is something like 10.5 with a 50 and 9.5 with a 60. I thought you had a 12 bolt in it, scratch the ET Drag, that would be messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 While we are talking about 60's.. I have my ET streets on a 17" wheel. By reducing that to a 15" weld wheel (adding more sidewall, taking off weight) how much will that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 While we are talking about 60's.. I have my ET streets on a 17" wheel. By reducing that to a 15" weld wheel (adding more sidewall, taking off weight) how much will that help? A shit load. Far, far more sidewall flex. Pulling the end links on the front swaybar will help too if you haven't already done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 A shit load. Far, far more sidewall flex. Pulling the end links on the front swaybar will help too if you haven't already done that. I tried that and it didnt help. 1.71 without 1.63 with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I tried that and it didnt help. 1.71 without 1.63 with Same track, tires and conditions? That doesn't make much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Same track, tires and conditions? That doesn't make much sense. Yup, Doesnt seem to do much for my car for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 You only make one pass like that or what? Could have been colder tires, water on the track, not in the groove, etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Might just be a heat issue. I always try it after the fact to get better times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 I meant heat in the tires, not so much in the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Yup, actually I heat them more . I checked and I was off its 1.63 with, and 1.66 without at Kil-kare... 1.71 with 1.69 without at trail.. cant find the norwalk slips but its similar. There are a few f-bods that seem to have the same results after looking at ls1tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Odd. You should net better results with 15" wheels regardless though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Actually Kenny, I lost 2/100 in my 60' with similar conditions by pulling my swaybar. Some cars like it with, some without. It's kinda hit or miss. And yeah, stock 10-bolt :grin2: The record using one is 10.41, so I'm trying to beat that before switching to something beefier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Yup, actually I heat them more . I checked and I was off its 1.63 with, and 1.66 without at Kil-kare... 1.71 with 1.69 without at trail.. cant find the norwalk slips but its similar. There are a few f-bods that seem to have the same results after looking at ls1tech. There is such a thing as heating them up to much and making them slippery again. What air pressure where your 15's. If it is a slick you need to pressure them down low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Yup, actually I heat them more . I checked and I was off its 1.63 with, and 1.66 without at Kil-kare... 1.71 with 1.69 without at trail.. cant find the norwalk slips but its similar. There are a few f-bods that seem to have the same results after looking at ls1tech. Maybe your blinker fluid is leaking and is making your driver gasket slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Even your bike cannot keep up with me. Quit posting and get your pig back on the road Maybe your blinker fluid is leaking and is making your driver gasket slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InferAl Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great Video's. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57608 Nice Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InferAl Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Actually Kenny, I lost 2/100 in my 60' with similar conditions by pulling my swaybar. Some cars like it with, some without. It's kinda hit or miss. And yeah, stock 10-bolt :grin2: The record using one is 10.41, so I'm trying to beat that before switching to something beefier. I thought it was just me but I pulled mine off about 3 weeks ago and my last 2 times at the track I have struggled to hook up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Not to mention street handling is thrown out the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Even your bike cannot keep up with me. Quit posting and get your pig back on the road whats your best time to date? Let me get down how to launch the bike and maybe we can play time vs time I still havent found any motivation to jump back on and finish this fucking thing. All I have to do is bolt up the pass. side header and intake mani then plug in the harness i just dont have any motivation to fuck with it lol. Like i really dont care about it anymore idk why either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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