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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 09:26 AM
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What is a good set up for a car in desperate need of track traction? Nittos aren't cuttin it. Size, brand, and vendor would be a big help. Thanks!
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> Get some MT slicks which solve your traction issues. It may be hard to hookup with the HP you have. Somes it just trial and error--which I am in the process of doing now.
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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 12:45 AM
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ive had the same nittos in the back for months now and i was really pissed at them becuz i couldnt hook with them.
well i finally learned how to do a burn out yesterday and they hooked GREAT!
i was happy as hell.
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