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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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Default tire pressure on streets at track??

firestone sz50-ep's
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what psi should I run at the track??
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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I run my street tires at around 24-25 psi at the strip. I have heard that any lower doesn' really help. Make sure you up the fronts to ~40.

Are you racing at KCIR? If so, when? I'll be out there on wednesday 'round 6:00.
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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on street tires, low psi HURTS you as they force the tire to cup. but not everyone believes this. think about it, stiff sidewalls dont work well unless they are at psi they were designed to run at. cuping = less contact patch = less of a chance to run a decent time. good luck and i would run lowest at 36 psi and possibly more - nittos, then we are talking 21-25 psi.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:46 AM
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yes, but I am going on friday...will be there about 7pm....john - 383ss - is coming out too...unless he breaks something again. I still need to buy some slicks.......
I am looking to borrow or rent some slicks for this friday(26th).
try to come out on friday...I need somebody to catch a video of me so I can see what I am doing...so I can make sure I still have my old racing form....
definately gotta work on my launch...
the rest is cake....
gonna short shift the first run...
and real shift the 2nd....
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 07:01 AM
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ever try to push for that 2-3 shift @ 6600 rpms with sticky tires? lol - you wont say it is cake anymore after that! good luck and i know someone at mogmhp will lend you some slicks or et streets.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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yes I have...and I agree...its not cake.....
I used to race a high 8 sec hemi
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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I'll try to get out tere on friday, but only to watch. It sems to be A LOT busier at KCIR on friday's than on wednesday's. Anyone know where i can get some 275/40/17 nitto's in the KC area?? i am having **** for luck on finding them.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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just get them from the tire rack (online)
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just get them from the tire rack (online)
tire rack doesn't sell them but discount tire does
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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that works too!!!
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go too www.ragingmotorsports.com mark sometimes has a few sets of nittos on stock. otherwise, yea go get some at discount tire, they ship really fast too. there are a few places in KC that can get them
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Just got a set from rage today, 315/35/17. They were the only ones in stock, and he promised they would work just fine. Getting them mounted tomorrow morning, we'll see how they do on wednesday. About 20 psi should be right for them at the track, right?
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