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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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i dont no what i should put in the rear i can get 4.30`s for free or 4.10`s for $100 ??? its an m6 car and i dont care about top speed that much i just want an 11.80 car that i can drive where i want also what shocks and springs to use ??? i still wanna be able to have my handling too
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by firehawk196
i dont no what i should put in the rear i can get 4.30`s for free or 4.10`s for $100 ??? its an m6 car and i dont care about top speed that much i just want an 11.80 car that i can drive where i want also what shocks and springs to use ??? i still wanna be able to have my handling too
Might have better luck if you posted in the Gears & Axles section.
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Gear/Axle section works wonders. 4.10's get my vote on a side note.
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as THE KING ELVIS him self would say THANK YA THANK YA VERY MUCH
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4.30's all the way. It will help net you a better 60 foot.
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Is this a stock rear? careful shooting for 11's with those gears, youll probably need some tire to back it up, the stock 10bolt wont be very happy with you
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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I'm running 430's in my 12 bolt m6 car 27" tall tires and love them,had 390's in the car for a week just wasn't enough for me.
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4.10 with a short tire,less rotating mass.
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I had 4:30's when i had my M6 and loved them, so i decided to keep them with my 4l80 and there perfect with the over drive on the street.
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