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Old 07-18-2016, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by speedtigger
Well, option #3 is shot. ARW says thier wheels will not clear my brakes.
Not enough protrusion from the hub of the wheel to push those flat spokes away from the caliper I'm guessing?


I vote #1 then, but I am partial to black.
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Originally Posted by 67Lark
Not enough protrusion from the hub of the wheel to push those flat spokes away from the caliper I'm guessing?


I vote #1 then, but I am partial to black.
I don't think that is it with the ARW. They said their 17s would fit. So, I am going to say that the barrel of the rim itself is too small of a diameter like the Billet Specialties. Just a poor design really. If you are going to make a performance wheel, you ought to make it clear some good brakes like Weld does.
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Took the car out for a test drive. It stops great with the new Wilwood 12" street brakes.

Here is an idle clip. I don't think I shared one through the exhaust.

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Sounds good
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Finally got a chance to hit the track. 82 degrees and sunny. Florida life for the win!



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WOW! Great 60' and fantastic times.
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Wow, awesome!!
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Wow! Outstanding results Steve. Did you hit some N2O
On that pass? How much? Glad you got the driveline
Beefed up.
You got us covered temp wise on the Left Coast as well,
37* when I woke this AM, high today 52*.
not complaining 90% of US a lot colder!
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Originally Posted by NAVYBLUE210
Wow! Outstanding results Steve. Did you hit some N2O
On that pass? How much? Glad you got the driveline
Beefed up.
You got us covered temp wise on the Left Coast as well,
37* when I woke this AM, high today 52*.
not complaining 90% of US a lot colder!
Yes. I would describe it as a "medium" amount of nitrous.

The converter is not happy, but I will get that sorted out.
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That **** is slow, you better give it all to me and start over!!!!!
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Hey Steve...car sounds great.

What do you have going for the rear suspension?

Andrew
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Originally Posted by franktf
That **** is slow, you better give it all to me and start over!!!!!
I have a feeling yours will be fast enough that you won't be worried about mine.

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Hey Steve...car sounds great.

What do you have going for the rear suspension?

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Strange S60 rear, UMI Chrome Moly lower control arms and TRZ custom 13.5" upper control arms with rod ends and a HR Parts N' Stuff anti-roll bar. Viking double adjustable shocks on all 4 corners.

The Strange S60 has the upper control arm mounts raised 1". Since I run a 28" tire and the car is lower than stock, it was necessary to have the custom longer upper control arms made.
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That's rolling Steve. what is it running on motor now days?
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Originally Posted by AINT SKEERED
That's rolling Steve. what is it running on motor now days?
I haven't run it on motor since earlier this year. Best it went then was 6.60s @ 102-103.

Here is a nice launch photo from Sunday:

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You have it leaving good. is that a Mickey Thompson pro on there?
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Originally Posted by AINT SKEERED
You have it leaving good. is that a Mickey Thompson pro on there?
No. The last of the old 3754Rs.
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Congrats Steve!
I was really wanting to make the event last weekend but broke my son's car on Friday night I was curious what your new set up was gonna run....I'd say damn good considering the DA!!
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Originally Posted by ragtopz28
Congrats Steve!
I was really wanting to make the event last weekend but broke my son's car on Friday night I was curious what your new set up was gonna run....I'd say damn good considering the DA!!
It was a good first outing. We all had fun and nothing broke. I am looking forward to the next outing.
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Originally Posted by speedtigger
It was a good first outing. We all had fun and nothing broke. I am looking forward to the next outing.
I've heard maybe February?
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Originally Posted by ragtopz28
I've heard maybe February?
Not sure when the next track rental will be. I will be out here and there for the next few months for sure.


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