Mini Tubbing
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Hmm I wonder how much I should space the tire from the LCa then. Think .75 would be enough? that would still tuck my tire 1.5" from the fender.
formula I am using is 16.5-14.25-.75, LCA to fender/315 60 15 section width on 15x12/.75 space from tire to LCA.
Oh yeah did you run the tire on a 15x10 or 15x12, I imagine with tire shake the tire would move less side to side on a 12" wide rim.
formula I am using is 16.5-14.25-.75, LCA to fender/315 60 15 section width on 15x12/.75 space from tire to LCA.
Oh yeah did you run the tire on a 15x10 or 15x12, I imagine with tire shake the tire would move less side to side on a 12" wide rim.
Phil, it doesn't sound like he's building a racecar, so it will probably be fine. I know 1/2" of clearance between the wheels and the LCA brackets isn't enough when you experience tire shake.
We tested on the new Hoosier drag radials last weekend and they shook so bad it broke the blower discharge tube in three places. That's some impressive tire shake. Time will only tell what else it tore up.
We tested on the new Hoosier drag radials last weekend and they shook so bad it broke the blower discharge tube in three places. That's some impressive tire shake. Time will only tell what else it tore up.
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I am running a 15x12, just because that's what all street cars should have =)
I guess I can go 3/4" from the LCA, but then I will only be able to tuck the tire 1.5" from the fender to the section which I can live with
315 60 15 on a 15x12 tucked in at all is pretty cool to start with.
You know my street car needs to look pro stock LOL.
I am so happy I finished the cutting of that crappy sheet metal, I am tired of hot sparks in my ear =/
Now is the fun part putting it back together, I would rather fabricate than tear down that is for sure.
I still have to design my anti roll bar and make that and the LCA brackets, it will be fun getting 8 or 10 holes on that thing.
Where is the video and some pics of your car?
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Phil, it doesn't sound like he's building a racecar, so it will probably be fine. I know 1/2" of clearance between the wheels and the LCA brackets isn't enough when you experience tire shake.
We tested on the new Hoosier drag radials last weekend and they shook so bad it broke the blower discharge tube in three places. That's some impressive tire shake. Time will only tell what else it tore up.
We tested on the new Hoosier drag radials last weekend and they shook so bad it broke the blower discharge tube in three places. That's some impressive tire shake. Time will only tell what else it tore up.
I have seen big slick tires move like 2 or 3" easy side to side it is pretty crazy looking.
I haven't ran with the 315's just 275's
Sorry to hear about your car hope it works better, also keep us posted on how that hoosier radial compares to the M/T Radial.
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Found a nice big bracket behind where the middle speaker is that runs from the floor up to the door level, think I will cut it out and save some more weight.
It is right behind the factory door latch, you can see it with the tubs cut out I will take pics of it, I have a lot of metal in my new box so it looks good for the weight reduction mini tubbing does.
I am thinking I might even break the 70 pound mark for metal removed from this mini tub job.
I sure hope too much doesn't go back in.
It is right behind the factory door latch, you can see it with the tubs cut out I will take pics of it, I have a lot of metal in my new box so it looks good for the weight reduction mini tubbing does.
I am thinking I might even break the 70 pound mark for metal removed from this mini tub job.
I sure hope too much doesn't go back in.
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do you like those ugly *** flat wheels i dont if you are going to a new rear ,why not get one so you can put almost any wheel you want under your car i dont get it
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No, I really don't like that.
I am not sure on back space yet but I am most likely going with a 15x12 with either 4" or 5" back space.
I have to look at some more photos and see which dish I like the best.
Personally I like drag looking stuff, my last car had a 33x16.5 tire on it =)
I am not sure why people go with drag style stuff then narrow their rear end to run a rim that has a factory dish to it, has the wrong back space then end up running wheel spacers after spending 2k =/
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You mean a rim with a **** load of backspace? like a 15x10 with 7.5" back space?
No, I really don't like that.
I am not sure on back space yet but I am most likely going with a 15x12 with either 4" or 5" back space.
I have to look at some more photos and see which dish I like the best.
Personally I like drag looking stuff, my last car had a 33x16.5 tire on it =)
I am not sure why people go with drag style stuff then narrow their rear end to run a rim that has a factory dish to it, has the wrong back space then end up running wheel spacers after spending 2k =/
No, I really don't like that.
I am not sure on back space yet but I am most likely going with a 15x12 with either 4" or 5" back space.
I have to look at some more photos and see which dish I like the best.
Personally I like drag looking stuff, my last car had a 33x16.5 tire on it =)
I am not sure why people go with drag style stuff then narrow their rear end to run a rim that has a factory dish to it, has the wrong back space then end up running wheel spacers after spending 2k =/
I specifically wanted to not have any lips as my last set of 17x11 TTII's got several bent lips I had to fix.
Just keep in mind I'll be mini tubbing for lowering reasons, not for any kind of drag racing tires. Now if I were running some tall sidewalls like you guys then I probably wouldn't mind a fat lipped rim.
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There are photos of some of the work I have done so far, will post new photos soon.
Here are some pics of my last car I built in the garage, my last over tired street strip car.
There are photos of some of the work I have done so far, will post new photos soon.
Here are some pics of my last car I built in the garage, my last over tired street strip car.
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The car I made before had good power, it wasn't anything crazy, but at the same time not too many cars on the street will leave wheels up at a stop light on the transbrake on cold tires.
That nova had a 377 roller motor 13-1 afr heads, super victor, holley hp 950 carb with an annular fogger and I sprayed 250 on it.
Art Carr th400 TB RMVB 4500 stall 9" converter, 4.86 pro gears, 12 bolt 33 spline strange axles/spool, drag lites.
4 link, coil over, diagonal link, anti roll bar, tube frame back half. I back halfed the car in about two weeks working after work and on weekends, it was good for my first attempt at street strip car ever.
It was a fun street car.
I probably had less than 12k in that car including the price of the car.
That nova had a 377 roller motor 13-1 afr heads, super victor, holley hp 950 carb with an annular fogger and I sprayed 250 on it.
Art Carr th400 TB RMVB 4500 stall 9" converter, 4.86 pro gears, 12 bolt 33 spline strange axles/spool, drag lites.
4 link, coil over, diagonal link, anti roll bar, tube frame back half. I back halfed the car in about two weeks working after work and on weekends, it was good for my first attempt at street strip car ever.
It was a fun street car.
I probably had less than 12k in that car including the price of the car.
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Yes, why wheels are flat.
I specifically wanted to not have any lips as my last set of 17x11 TTII's got several bent lips I had to fix.
Just keep in mind I'll be mini tubbing for lowering reasons, not for any kind of drag racing tires. Now if I were running some tall sidewalls like you guys then I probably wouldn't mind a fat lipped rim.
I specifically wanted to not have any lips as my last set of 17x11 TTII's got several bent lips I had to fix.
Just keep in mind I'll be mini tubbing for lowering reasons, not for any kind of drag racing tires. Now if I were running some tall sidewalls like you guys then I probably wouldn't mind a fat lipped rim.
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