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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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After my posi was mis-machined Joseph & I decided to install a spool & 4.30 gears to see if the TA can 60' a little better <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> Best on 4.10s was 1.53 so we're hoping to sneak a 1.4x 60' <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> They are definately more agressive than the 4.10s, Joseph & I were cruising around in 6th at 40mph!

I did learn a few things from the install!

1. Spools suck!

2. Its hard to crush a 12 bolt crush sleeve!

3. The TA is loud! LMAO
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 08:35 AM
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<img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> A spool on the street? Are you nuts? <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 01:08 PM
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I have a spool with 4.11s in mine and 275's on the back. It isnt too bad and you dont have to worry about one wheel spinning.
Tire wear is accelerated though for sure and drive slow in the rain.
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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Jason, how bad is the spool on the street? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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It sucks, I even went as far as to take the car home at lunch because I was tired of it!

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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 03:48 PM
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LOL! Wimp <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Jason 98 TA:
<strong>It sucks, I even went as far as to take the car home at lunch because I was tired of it!

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Are you sure that's not from the 28" ET Drags and no catback? <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 03:59 PM
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ET DRags? I was running bald F1's!

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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 04:02 PM
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if i can ever break this 10 bolt i will do a spool for everyday driving
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 04:04 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Jason 98 TA:
<strong>ET DRags? I was running bald F1's!

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doh! I forgot you're blingin' around on street tires now. Just floor it around corners, and that should swing the tail end of the car around for ya. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Trevor D:
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doh! I forgot you're blingin' around on street tires now. Just floor it around corners, and that should swing the tail end of the car around for ya. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> </strong><hr></blockquote>

Thats what I been saying <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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wimps <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> . ive driven mine as my everyday driver with a spool for that last year and a half. even drove it all winter in the snow and ice with it. i love the spool <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> . btw, i have 4.33 gears, love those too
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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Default Re: 4.30 Gears & Spool Installed!

I also have a spool.

With the soft ET streets its really not bad.


But yes tire wear is a lot quicker.

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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 12:04 AM
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Tell me what its like doing a u-turn. I put too many miles on a car to go that route hahah.
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 12:44 AM
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I've done it before, its not that bad. I'm not sure which route I'm going to go on my 2001, but if I want to go spool I can get a budget Moser 9". I built the 9" I had on my 93 z28 for around $1500 total.
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