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sumpin' i learned yesterday (rt question)
I learned I hate LED bulbs in the tree.....
but somewhere between the last yeller and green I need to leave, not on the last yellow or as it turns green....I'm going red by a LOT...taller frt tires? 24" on there now... more pressure in the rears? (8.5 X 26 slicks)? other ideas? not running stock (yet) running a stickshift series this year but maybe you guys can give me some direction...
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06-09-2014, 01:17 AM
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Re: sumpin' i learned yesterday (rt question)
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06-09-2014, 07:03 PM
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Re: sumpin' i learned yesterday (rt question)
Put on the tallest tires that will fit first. The longer rollout will help ET's as well as slow RT's a bit. Then adjust the clutch linkage like Mark described.
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06-09-2014, 09:11 PM
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Re: sumpin' i learned yesterday (rt question)
I have to use 28" tires, I can't imagine getting a green light with 24". What kind of car is this that you can use 24" tires?
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06-10-2014, 05:20 AM
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Re: sumpin' i learned yesterday (rt question)
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I don't think I can get 28" in the frt, probably 26's I've got the freeplay completely out, helped the shifting a lot ,was having issues (stone stock used st-10 3.42 1st gear) measured 'em again today 24.5".... would have to trim the fenders for much taller...or raise the ride height
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06-10-2014, 01:47 PM
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Re: sumpin' i learned yesterday (rt question)
Stock tires on my Firebird were 25.7", so I started with 26". I didn't notice it going any faster after the 28"s, just more green lights. After hearing how taller fronts show faster on time slips I decided to A-B-A test that. (I wear my junk out testing) I borrowed a set of 26" fronts. Back-to-back-to-back testing showed about nothing. I understand the therory, but calling it one hundredth of a second difference on my car (which repeats very well) would be a stretch.
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