Hello high 11's!!!!
Originally posted by themyst
the rear end isn't tightened too well at the factory. a few hard launches and the thing will start making a ticking noise. need to take it to the dealer to retighten. had that problem on my Z, starting to happen on the g35.
the rear end isn't tightened too well at the factory. a few hard launches and the thing will start making a ticking noise. need to take it to the dealer to retighten. had that problem on my Z, starting to happen on the g35.
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Originally posted by themyst
the rear end isn't tightened too well at the factory. a few hard launches and the thing will start making a ticking noise. need to take it to the dealer to retighten. had that problem on my Z, starting to happen on the g35.
the rear end isn't tightened too well at the factory. a few hard launches and the thing will start making a ticking noise. need to take it to the dealer to retighten. had that problem on my Z, starting to happen on the g35.
Originally posted by Klypto
When you say ticking, do you mean a creaking? cause i cant tell if its my rear end or my struts that keep creaking...
When you say ticking, do you mean a creaking? cause i cant tell if its my rear end or my struts that keep creaking...
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After running my car at the track a few times i started to hear a little ticking/clunck when i would shift, let the clutch out and get on the gas.
Take it to your dealer they will fix it.
i can't remember exactly what it is but i know it's a Nut that comes loose on the rear end that they ahve to tighten up......It has to do with the DriveTrain.... They jsut re torque it and since then i've been back to the track on ET Street's and haven't had a single problem....
Take it to your dealer they will fix it.
i can't remember exactly what it is but i know it's a Nut that comes loose on the rear end that they ahve to tighten up......It has to do with the DriveTrain.... They jsut re torque it and since then i've been back to the track on ET Street's and haven't had a single problem....
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From: Orlando with the slow cars
Originally posted by Alberto
You werent kidding when you said little puppies, those look narrow. Although they are much better than street tires, with the power your car makes you will probobly need wider slicks....good luck at the track and let us know how you do.
You werent kidding when you said little puppies, those look narrow. Although they are much better than street tires, with the power your car makes you will probobly need wider slicks....good luck at the track and let us know how you do.
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From: NJ
Originally posted by daking350
Swap em at the track..You can not drive on slicks..And its not a scratch its a reflection from the flash..
Swap em at the track..You can not drive on slicks..And its not a scratch its a reflection from the flash..
I got tired of swapping things out at the track and picked up a pair of Hoosier Quick Time Pros. They're slicks with DOT-approved markings. They hook just as well as a real slick. Not good for corner carving, but save you from having to lug 2 sets of tires to the track and taking the time/hassle of swapping.
Jim
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From: Austin, TX
Originally posted by Conceyted
Alright, well if you guys come home with broken rear ends, all I will say is I told you do. If I were you guys I would not be running slicks on a stock rear end. Maybe I'm wrong and the Z has some amazingly strong rear end that can take the abuse. I hope I am wrong!
Alright, well if you guys come home with broken rear ends, all I will say is I told you do. If I were you guys I would not be running slicks on a stock rear end. Maybe I'm wrong and the Z has some amazingly strong rear end that can take the abuse. I hope I am wrong!
Anyhow, someone doesn't put a supercharger or TT setup to worry about breaking stuff. The idea of putting slicks on a car and then babying it completely negates the reason for putting slicks on a car
Originally posted by Rob Nance
No offense, but 14.24 and a 2.2 sixty foot, do you have a lot of strip experience to be talking about rear end problems as a result of slicks? I'm just curious. I guess from what you're saying maybe you just went real easy for your quarter mile times?
Anyhow, someone doesn't put a supercharger or TT setup to worry about breaking stuff. The idea of putting slicks on a car and then babying it completely negates the reason for putting slicks on a car
No offense, but 14.24 and a 2.2 sixty foot, do you have a lot of strip experience to be talking about rear end problems as a result of slicks? I'm just curious. I guess from what you're saying maybe you just went real easy for your quarter mile times?
Anyhow, someone doesn't put a supercharger or TT setup to worry about breaking stuff. The idea of putting slicks on a car and then babying it completely negates the reason for putting slicks on a car
Bolting slicks up to a stock rear end can easily result in broken parts. I have seen it happen many times. I have been going to the strip for over two years now, maybe not the experience you have, but none the less I would not be bolting slicks up to my stock rear.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Conceyted
[B]I run back to back to back 14.2's with 2.2 60's. For some reason, the dragsters in front of me leaving patches of rubber down the track gives me less than optimal traction. I hook better on the street than I do at the track.
this makes no sense.. are you sure your not just bogging if you run after a dragster? that would make sense..
if you walk on the track after a dragster runs your shoes will stick to the *****
you'd have a hard time walking, let alone spin your tires..
[B]I run back to back to back 14.2's with 2.2 60's. For some reason, the dragsters in front of me leaving patches of rubber down the track gives me less than optimal traction. I hook better on the street than I do at the track.
this makes no sense.. are you sure your not just bogging if you run after a dragster? that would make sense..
if you walk on the track after a dragster runs your shoes will stick to the ***** you'd have a hard time walking, let alone spin your tires..
[QUOTE]Originally posted by nrc motorsports
[B]
I didn't bog a single launch. And your wrong, with all the rubber down the track your not going to stick more.... think about it.
Quit talking trash and post your 60' times in your Z on stock tires.
[B]
Originally posted by Conceyted
I run back to back to back 14.2's with 2.2 60's. For some reason, the dragsters in front of me leaving patches of rubber down the track gives me less than optimal traction. I hook better on the street than I do at the track.
this makes no sense.. are you sure your not just bogging if you run after a dragster? that would make sense..
if you walk on the track after a dragster runs your shoes will stick to the ***** you'd have a hard time walking, let alone spin your tires..
I run back to back to back 14.2's with 2.2 60's. For some reason, the dragsters in front of me leaving patches of rubber down the track gives me less than optimal traction. I hook better on the street than I do at the track.
this makes no sense.. are you sure your not just bogging if you run after a dragster? that would make sense..
if you walk on the track after a dragster runs your shoes will stick to the ***** you'd have a hard time walking, let alone spin your tires..
Quit talking trash and post your 60' times in your Z on stock tires.
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Originally posted by Conceyted
I didn't bog a single launch. And your wrong, with all the rubber down the track your not going to stick more.... think about it.
Quit talking trash and post your 60' times in your Z on stock tires.
I didn't bog a single launch. And your wrong, with all the rubber down the track your not going to stick more.... think about it.
Quit talking trash and post your 60' times in your Z on stock tires.
your a little edgy huh... rubber on the track equals traction..why do you think pro cars and funny cars do burnouts past the tree..then back up in their tracks
you think about it
jay
Last edited by nrc motorsports; Mar 1, 2004 at 12:08 PM.
