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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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2day I ran my buddy in his Z28 w/ K&N FIPK, and Magnaflow Catback.

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Me: Mods in Sig.

So we go from a dig, nice industrial area, heat the tires what not, got them nice and warm

get the flag and we are off.... tires squeeling liek a mother ****** from the idle. car starts getting sideways as hes pulling away, i get back straight car shifts, and im staying in it... he shuts down @ around 110 i wanna say as do i about 2 cars behind :-(

Dont ever run your street tires at a Track for 8 passes
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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you need some BFG DR's....

that would change the out some. I bet you have a ton of wheel hop too, you need some suspension parts too.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Get some 50/50 lakewoods back there and a 12 bolt/9" and some BFG's. The lakewood 50/50's and quad shocks on my car with other rear susp. components being 100% stock prevent wheelhop. I have never had an issue with it.
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