***TRACK/MEET/PARTY/APRIL 11th***
02-13-2008, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
I wanted to keep it a secret since it's rather embarrassing 
I was driving my car (with cold tires since I just started it up) and the turbos spooled up quickly like they always do causing my rear tires to break loose. I fishtailed and ended up hitting a curb (unfortunate for my front and rear wheels). So, the car is in for repairs and my lesson on driving in the winter has been learned.
I was driving my car (with cold tires since I just started it up) and the turbos spooled up quickly like they always do causing my rear tires to break loose. I fishtailed and ended up hitting a curb (unfortunate for my front and rear wheels). So, the car is in for repairs and my lesson on driving in the winter has been learned.
OH NOES!
Sorry to hear that Dave. Glad you're ok though and the car is repairable. It happens to the best man. Just be careful out there guys. I almost lost it on an icy bridge last night in my truck and thats a terd. Boosted or not, in the winter driving more cautious is the good way to go, and even then, nothing is guaranteed.
02-13-2008, 07:23 AM
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yeah, from now on i'm going to wait until it's warm out, and probably not boost it much on the street. Going to try ET streets at the track this year (Jon will need your help picking out the right size rims and tires) and see how it feels when it pulls through gears 1-4 with no spinning.
02-13-2008, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
11's or ban with ET streets and TT
02-13-2008, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mrpratt
I'd like to get some ET streets, any local place have good prices? would need the rims and tires.
02-13-2008, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jouvert00
Now that's an incentive 
Pushing the car for good times is how things break. Paying college tuition is slowing my turnaround time when parts break so I might take it easy for the spring and summer. Alberto and Gooey and Aceman, if you guys go to the track on days other than 4/11 keep me posted as I might join.
02-13-2008, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
yeah, from now on i'm going to wait until it's warm out, and probably not boost it much on the street. Going to try ET streets at the track this year (Jon will need your help picking out the right size rims and tires) and see how it feels when it pulls through gears 1-4 with no spinning.
02-13-2008, 07:53 AM
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If anyone needs any 300zx wheels, let me know. I have a set and think theyre decent. Im not sure exactly which ones fit but ask Todd (aceman) he runs them on his rears.
02-13-2008, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Gooey
If anyone needs any 300zx wheels, let me know. I have a set and think theyre decent. Im not sure exactly which ones fit but ask Todd (aceman) he runs them on his rears.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...46350_-1_36673
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...-1&showValue=1
these are the right ones? (Alberto or Gooey speak up)
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02-13-2008, 08:16 AM
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I have these http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_674081_-1
but thsoe are perfect too! 15x8 with 5.5" backspacing and 5x4.5" bolt pattern
but thsoe are perfect too! 15x8 with 5.5" backspacing and 5x4.5" bolt pattern
02-13-2008, 08:23 AM
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also, these are the tires I was thinking....they are the right ones right?
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...-1&showValue=1
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...46356_-1_36694
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...-1&showValue=1
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...46356_-1_36694
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Ask Alberto or Aceman about tires. I have 26" tires but I believe they are shorter then the stock diameter so its like running shorter gears. I think for boosted cars its better to run 27-28" tires? Not 100% sure.
02-13-2008, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bigslim350Z
I'll hit 11's eventually.....first I'm going to get the feel for it and launch easy and then gradually take off harder and try to go for PB. If i had your driving skills and my setup, i'm predicting about 11.8 at 118 mph.
02-13-2008, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Gooey
Ask Alberto or Aceman about tires. I have 26" tires but I believe they are shorter then the stock diameter so its like running shorter gears. I think for boosted cars its better to run 27-28" tires? Not 100% sure.
02-13-2008, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Id run much lower than 11.8 with 118mph worth of trap lol. I agree man, the difference between me and most is when I go to the track I fully EXPECT to break something, and have downtime/repair costs. I feel ya on not going for broke man, no shame in that. On DR's or slicks 12.2 easy @ 114-116mph.
Now you've got me scurred lol jk