Turbonetics Track VIDEO!
06-06-2006, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
You know I have a dumb Q I should ask it because Im no slick expert.
gnxs-how do you know when your slicks are worn out? I bought these used guy said they had about 50 passes on them, Ive used them for 2 seasons now and they seem like they dont smoke or hook up as much anymore. Time to replace I imagine? I used to do better 1st gear burnouts, even though I never was huge on that in this video I did many 2nd gear burnouts and could barely get smoke. Any input would be appreciated.
gnxs-how do you know when your slicks are worn out? I bought these used guy said they had about 50 passes on them, Ive used them for 2 seasons now and they seem like they dont smoke or hook up as much anymore. Time to replace I imagine? I used to do better 1st gear burnouts, even though I never was huge on that in this video I did many 2nd gear burnouts and could barely get smoke. Any input would be appreciated.
06-06-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Time for some new tires for sure. Anything you would recommend? Just do ET Streets again or something else? I need to start doing some research on this...
Good luck man...I'm putting together my setup as we speak....
06-06-2006, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by gnxs
I call 'em like I see 'em.
Sorry for the sidetrack Alberto.
Sorry for the sidetrack Alberto.
06-06-2006, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Time for some new tires for sure. Anything you would recommend? Just do ET Streets again or something else? I need to start doing some research on this...
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06-06-2006, 09:40 AM
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Ive never really launched these on the street but I have driven on them to the track (15 min) a bunch of times, so id day 90/10 - drag/street use. Ive heard that the new ET Street Radials are less floaty but hook as hard as the ET Streets. Heard anything like that? ET Drag would be overkill on my weaksauce whp levels wouldnt it?
Edit-they dont make ET Drags in 26" diamteter for 16" wheels (remember I run 16" slicks to clear Brembos) so its ET Streets again or ET Street Radials.
Edit-they dont make ET Drags in 26" diamteter for 16" wheels (remember I run 16" slicks to clear Brembos) so its ET Streets again or ET Street Radials.
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06-06-2006, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Ive never really launched these on the street but I have driven on them to the track (15 min) a bunch of times, so id day 90/10 - drag/street use. Ive heard that the new ET Street Radials are less floaty but hook as hard as the ET Streets. Heard anything like that? ET Drag would be overkill on my weaksauce whp levels wouldnt it?
I haven't raced on true slicks in a while, but the DR's do not "float" at all and runs straight and true. I managed a 1.66 60 ft. with them Sunday and the size I run doesn't have a hell of alot of sidewall.
BTW, Mickey Thompson is coming out with a bunch of new sizes soon (and a slightly different tread pattern). Maybe the 295mm 16 inch tire would work for ya:
http://img189.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc002241zb.jpg
06-06-2006, 09:49 AM
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Jisniz no problem man
I was just looking at the ET Street Radials and they make those in a 17" tire, Im very tempted to run a 17" matching LE37 in the back and just drive on those on the weekends or when I want to really mess around Although I dont think it would work as well as the 16" setup...
I was just looking at the ET Street Radials and they make those in a 17" tire, Im very tempted to run a 17" matching LE37 in the back and just drive on those on the weekends or when I want to really mess around Although I dont think it would work as well as the 16" setup...
06-06-2006, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gnxs
I have 275/40/17 MT DR's on my Cobra. They are awesome tires...VERY STICKY. They hook very well on the street as long as the road isn't too cold.
I haven't raced on true slicks in a while, but the DR's do not "float" at all and runs straight and true. I managed a 1.66 60 ft. with them Sunday and the size I run doesn't have a hell of alot of sidewall.
BTW, Mickey Thompson is coming out with a bunch of new sizes soon (and a slightly different tread pattern). Maybe the 295mm 16 inch tire would work for ya:
http://img189.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc002241zb.jpg
I haven't raced on true slicks in a while, but the DR's do not "float" at all and runs straight and true. I managed a 1.66 60 ft. with them Sunday and the size I run doesn't have a hell of alot of sidewall.
BTW, Mickey Thompson is coming out with a bunch of new sizes soon (and a slightly different tread pattern). Maybe the 295mm 16 inch tire would work for ya:
http://img189.imageshack.us/my.php?i...sc002241zb.jpg
06-06-2006, 03:58 PM
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This is the reason why I'm still on the fence as to if I should just buy some 17" ET Street Radials for my stock 17s, or drop some ET Streets on some 300zxtt wheels I can get ahold of. I've heard great things about both tires, and some tend to believe that the Radials would be plenty for what power I've got.
06-06-2006, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
This is the reason why I'm still on the fence as to if I should just buy some 17" ET Street Radials for my stock 17s, or drop some ET Streets on some 300zxtt wheels I can get ahold of. I've heard great things about both tires, and some tend to believe that the Radials would be plenty for what power I've got.
06-07-2006, 04:38 AM
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Keep in mind that these DRs are DEADLY in the rain. I noticed Taurran was in FL. Not the tire you want to get caught on in a downpour. Maybe the new tread design they're coming out with will be better on wet roads, but I personally know of two people that crashed in the rain on the current ones.
I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW BAD THEY ARE WHEN STANDING WATER IS ON THE ROAD.
I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW BAD THEY ARE WHEN STANDING WATER IS ON THE ROAD.
06-07-2006, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Yeah, I wouldn't plan on driving with these on the streets really, other than at the track or if the weather permits on the street.
06-07-2006, 07:30 AM
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Stock wheels are fine. Not sure about what the best 17" size would be but I know many Z owners running the 265/40 18" BFG DR's on stock 18" pre 06' touring wheels and new 18" 06' wheels.
Edit-does your friend drive a Z? If so how much power? Done correctly 400whp could be launched on a 265 DR, although Id go for the 295 with over 400whp
Edit-does your friend drive a Z? If so how much power? Done correctly 400whp could be launched on a 265 DR, although Id go for the 295 with over 400whp
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