Manual Trans and MT ET Street Radials
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Manual Trans and MT ET Street Radials
Anyone using these tires with a manual trans? If so do they work well for you at the track. I know they are a great tire, but does the sidewall of these tires give enough to use with a manual tranny. I use an iron disc clutch and launch around 5,500. Racers please chime in!
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For a MN6 you will want a bias ply slick. The stiff sidewall construction of the radial will not absorb the shock well when you dump the clutch, resulting in tire spin. On the other hand I did pull 1.7's 60' with 275/40-17 Nittos. I had to launch the car alot lower than I did with a slick.
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i used them on my best run in sig. i went 1.53 and a 1.55 60'. im lowered and im on stock tranny, i do have an adj TQ arm tho.
i love them, these were done w/ 18psi in the tires
-brandon
i was launching at 5k still getting used to the cam only setup, ive been to the track twice and have 5 passes total cam only
i love them, these were done w/ 18psi in the tires
-brandon
i was launching at 5k still getting used to the cam only setup, ive been to the track twice and have 5 passes total cam only
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im sorry i shoulda been more specific, im on DMS suspension(springs,LCAs,relocation brackets,SFCs,ADj PHR)(lowered) and tokico shocks.
i launch different from other ppl, as the lights come down on the tree i rev higher and higher. ie 1st yellow rev to 3k, 2nd light rev to 4k and 3rd i rev to 5k and slip just a hair/dump the clutch lemme see if i can find video of a launch.
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i launch different from other ppl, as the lights come down on the tree i rev higher and higher. ie 1st yellow rev to 3k, 2nd light rev to 4k and 3rd i rev to 5k and slip just a hair/dump the clutch lemme see if i can find video of a launch.
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http://media.putfile.com/Brandon-vs-Rob sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt, i was babying it due to the stock TA being cracked and bent lol.
but you get the idea of how i launch, i dont just go up to 5k and hold it.
but you get the idea of how i launch, i dont just go up to 5k and hold it.
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why in the world are you going to a 325????? thats way over kill. my street tires are 295s, but my MT DRs are 255/50/16 and thats plenty of traction. not to mention youll have more rotating mass cause of the bigger tires
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why in the world are you going to a 325????? thats way over kill. my street tires are 295s, but my MT DRs are 255/50/16 and thats plenty of traction. not to mention youll have more rotating mass cause of the bigger tires
First off, my car is mostly a street car. I needed a tire that could hook a lot of power while still being able to drive distances and not get super worn down.
I've had the 325s for a while and they are just fine. I make 700-800whp and they are the only thing that can hold that kind of power from a roll. Plus, i like the look and my car is light enough to where i could really care less about added weight from the tires.
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just get some slicks! i cut 1.42 60's on motor(last year,i will be 1.3's this year) m6 car w/4.11's. i've tried m/t tires, drags and streets and for me they did not hook well. i run m&h racemaster cheeter slicks 26x11.5x15 www.intercotire.com i run drag radials on my stock rims,they hook better then a stock tire,but still spin too much.
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Originally Posted by SiL3NtXWS6
First off, my car is mostly a street car. I needed a tire that could hook a lot of power while still being able to drive distances and not get super worn down.
I've had the 325s for a while and they are just fine. I make 700-800whp and they are the only thing that can hold that kind of power from a roll. Plus, i like the look and my car is light enough to where i could really care less about added weight from the tires.
I've had the 325s for a while and they are just fine. I make 700-800whp and they are the only thing that can hold that kind of power from a roll. Plus, i like the look and my car is light enough to where i could really care less about added weight from the tires.