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Old 04-20-2011, 12:19 PM
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2002 Z06 Corvette - Mcloed RXT Clutch, Level 5 RPM transmission, Pfadt Coilovers, Pfadt Rear Sway Bar, Pfadt Polyurethane Bushings, Headers, CAI, Tune, MGW shifter 386RWHP


So above is the mods I have also I have a set of NT05 nittos on the back. I went to the track last week and was unable to find the a spot the car liked. I was first bogging down of dumping the clutch around 2500 then I pressed the gas quicker and started spinning. I am going to try a 3k to 4k launch and slipping the clutch in order to get traction and a decent 60ft. I am not sure if I should just dump the clutch or continue to slip it as well. Any suggestions would be helpful... thank you

FYI - my best 60 of the day was a 2.08 which is terrible!!!!
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Not sure what tire you can run considering its a Z06 and your on such a large rim. IF you can get a smaller, dedicated track rim. Swap over to a Bias Ply, thats going to help a ton!

Another thing you should research is a 2-step. Having more control is going to help, especially on IRS cars. I never suggest slipping the clutch either so hopefully that puts you in a good direction.
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Get rid of the NT05s... ive never seenanyone do much of anything on them
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Need Race Master M & H drag radials. 16-17 lbs and start out 1st about 3500.
You will see the differents then. NT05 are for road track driving not wot.
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Solution... practice... you know you bog at lowers...you know you spin at highers... learn to feather the clutch at highers... practice...




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