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Old 01-21-2010, 11:25 AM
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Default How many drive to the track with a spool?
I drive 30 miles each way..any problem?
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Old 01-21-2010, 11:48 AM
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I daily drove my car for 2 years with a spool.
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Thanks..that's what i wanted to hear..I'm deciding between a spool and a Detroit Locker. i have broken 2 Eaton posi's in 4 years.
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Get the spool... Lighter and stronger!
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Just checked, there is no spool for my 7.5" 28 spline 10 bolt and I don't want a mini spool so i guess it's a Detroit Locker.
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Originally Posted by Frans96SS
I daily drove my car for 2 years with a spool.
New rear tires with every oil change?
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Old 01-22-2010, 10:52 AM
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New rear tires with every oil change?
Haha it does chew up the tires fairly fast
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I drive mine to and from work when its nice and i have had no problems... a lot less vibrations with softer tires on turns tho Im happy with it
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Originally Posted by BennyB
I drive mine to and from work when its nice and i have had no problems... a lot less vibrations with softer tires on turns tho Im happy with it
I agree. A drag radial is much nicer to drive on than a street tire with a spool.
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Same here much nicer ride with 15in drag radials that the 19s with street tires
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So is there a spool available for my 10 bolt 7.5 28 spline rear?
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Old 01-22-2010, 03:26 PM
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no you need an aftermarket housing or else you're gonna keep breaking the posi unit or gearset.
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I guess it's a Strange 12 bolt for me.
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Originally Posted by omcar
I guess it's a Strange 12 bolt for me.
thats good to hear. the 7.5 is junk, no point in throwing money at it
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Drive mine to and from track no problems, also what BennyB said is absolutely true about softer tires. With my 17' SS wheels I can't stand to drive around town but with my ET Streets it feels close to stock.
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60 miles to the track.
and weekend cruises all summer.

no issues...........till u got to do a u-turn

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daily drove one for like 4 months now i drive my pick up truck most of the time, but it didnt bother me at all when i was driving it all the time.
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do you guys drive on street tires as in a stiff sidewall tire or are you driving on ET streets? I daily drive mine, as in ever day rain or shine, and I have heard they are terrible for turning constantly.
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Originally Posted by Detroitmuscle
do you guys drive on street tires as in a stiff sidewall tire or are you driving on ET streets? I daily drive mine, as in ever day rain or shine, and I have heard they are terrible for turning constantly.
i have QTP's on.

thank god they are soft and don't skip/chatter when turning.
stiffer compound (regular ol DOT) feels like its bouncing and makes an obnoxious noise
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you guys arent turning right and need to watch two fast two furious again. Both tires are supposed to spin when you turn and you are supposed to be in the top of the powerband. lol anyway drove my friends and it is a little different but actually debating wheather or not to run a spool in my 8.8 right now go with a nice posi
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