Coilover preload for dragracing? (FWD)
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06 ST Focus/w a Bilstein coilover suspension with some basic engine mods.
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i always recommend the R6 over the A6 because it can handle higher speeds better than the A6. i would say the A6 temps would be best at speeds below 60, anything over that and they might blow up.
plus he's running a 195's which imo is too thin, this tire is a 275!
plus he's running a 195's which imo is too thin, this tire is a 275!
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I don't believe you're going to get enough heat in a Hoosier to blow it up in 15 seconds or less no matter how fast you go.
But, we're off-topic. Doesn't matter what tire you use, suspension setup is still an issue that needs to be addressed.
But, we're off-topic. Doesn't matter what tire you use, suspension setup is still an issue that needs to be addressed.
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Since my last post, I have cut a 2.3 60ft.
That was with new 205/55/15 primewell pz900s(30~ psi) and using a 4500 rshared_pm two step.
Next time street heat rolls around, I will be playing with tire pressure some more.
I also now have the rear preloaded quite a bit, so we'll see how it all plays together.
I'm gunning for atleast a 2.2 60ft.
That was with new 205/55/15 primewell pz900s(30~ psi) and using a 4500 rshared_pm two step.
Next time street heat rolls around, I will be playing with tire pressure some more.
I also now have the rear preloaded quite a bit, so we'll see how it all plays together.
I'm gunning for atleast a 2.2 60ft.
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no but i know Jim, i'm also in the process of going turbo myself (with a different engine) as soon as i get a job.
the pz900 is a ok tire if you have a diff with a few light mods for drag racing, with my open diff i can spin them like crazy in first.
the pz900 is a ok tire if you have a diff with a few light mods for drag racing, with my open diff i can spin them like crazy in first.
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Nice man, good luck with the turbo setup.
I should clarify, there are ok, but they won't hold a dump off the line, but then again they aren't slicks.
Ill see what I can do with them at 15 psi next event.
I should clarify, there are ok, but they won't hold a dump off the line, but then again they aren't slicks.
Ill see what I can do with them at 15 psi next event.
Fox,
What do you think the results are using the preload suggestions people mentioned, but
running 15 pounds of air in a road racing tire?.....a later post.....
Wouldn't the preload suggestions work better on a tire that was supposed to go wrinkle-wall?
Your thoughts, please.-Bob
What do you think the results are using the preload suggestions people mentioned, but
running 15 pounds of air in a road racing tire?.....a later post.....
Wouldn't the preload suggestions work better on a tire that was supposed to go wrinkle-wall?
Your thoughts, please.-Bob
Those are a road racing tire are they not? Not saying you cant use them for drag racing but road racing tires are made to not get hot as fast because you are using them for a long period of time. Maybe a burnout will be sufficient at heating them but IDK, might be better off with the A6 which is an AutoX tire and has the grip you want but pretty much right away.
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