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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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i got a set of slicks and skinnies up front. i've never gone down the track with slicks before... only dr's.

i was told the car was gona rock side to side and i might have to cancell my powersteering?

should i just run the slicks with out the skinnies or just run them all? whats safer?
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Run them both. You will be fine, it will sway more than street tires but you can handle it Dont let the sway scare you, some sway is normal, you will have to correct the steering more than usual.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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im shitting bricks right now... i guess if i take out the power steering i should be fine...
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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you ill be fine. its fun. its actually worse if you hit it from a roll in 2nd at 12 psi in the tires brake boosting. it will sway the whole wayliek a fish's tail.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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well im getting ready as we speak... track time is at 6pm... wish me luck
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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You will feel a little floating in your car but stay with it unless your sideways heading for the wall.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by boostintt
i got a set of slicks and skinnies up front. i've never gone down the track with slicks before... only dr's.

i was told the car was gona rock side to side and i might have to cancell my powersteering?

should i just run the slicks with out the skinnies or just run them all? whats safer?
U MEAN U WANNA KEEP THEM FOR DAILY DRIVING ?
CAN U TELL ME THE TIRES SIZE PLS ? AND IF THERE IS ANY PICS TO JOIN IT ....
DID U CHANGE SMTHG IS SUSPENSION ? OR DIFF ???
ITS SAFE ??
MANY THANKS
JOE
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by malized
U MEAN U WANNA KEEP THEM FOR DAILY DRIVING ?
CAN U TELL ME THE TIRES SIZE PLS ? AND IF THERE IS ANY PICS TO JOIN IT ....
DID U CHANGE SMTHG IS SUSPENSION ? OR DIFF ???
ITS SAFE ??
MANY THANKS
JOE
??? no bro.. for the track... heres a pic:

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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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Looks track ready.

Good luck

Chris
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Looks super with those wheels and tires...

Have fun tonight!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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thanks guys!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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best of luck, let me know how you do.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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hopefully i can move up on the single turbo list

Last edited by boostintt; Oct 10, 2007 at 11:25 AM.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by boostintt
??? no bro.. for the track... heres a pic:

Many thx man ... u keep the stock suspension and diffrentiel ??
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Looks like you're going to try to beat my 12.2 @ 115... good luck! I wish i could come out tonight.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by malized
Many thx man ... u keep the stock suspension and diffrentiel ??
yep!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by boostintt
yep!
good news man ... have a gr8 day... enjoy it ...
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by boostintt
??? no bro.. for the track... heres a pic:

jesus. The front and rear wheels match. You are the man.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Good Luck
Let us know how you do!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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couldnt make it out today!!! had some gf issues!!! anyways, im def goin on friday!!!
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