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I got these new slicks but they were on a car with a narrowed rear ( I didnt Know ). And im lowered pretty low and they rub pretty bad. but heres my question, will putting stock springs in the rear for just going to the track raise it enough for me to launch the car without hitting the Lip Part of the Wheel wheels.. Thanks!
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Put stock springs in and leave them in
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Lowered cars suck at the track
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Lowered cars suck at the track
I just cant stand the looks of it. Looks like you can offroad with stock springs IMO.
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And Its A Daily Driver, This is just the setup for the track.. I have C5s for the street setup
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Stock springs with heater hose mod is perfect
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Stock springs with heater hose mod is perfect
Yup thats what i plan on doing..

Will i be fine launching at the track though? I just dont want to launch it and slam the wheels up against the wheel wheels? Anyone?
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Lowered cars suck at the track
A properly set up lowered car works amazing at the track it just takes a little effort and knowledge to make it happen. It is kind of a misconception that lowering a car will hinder its performance at the track. Here are a couple of cars that are lowered and work really well at the track. The black T/A has been a best 60ft of a 1.33 and there is more left in it with some fine tuning.
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Yup thats what i plan on doing..

Will i be fine launching at the track though? I just dont want to launch it and slam the wheels up against the wheel wheels? Anyone?
Even with the stock springs you will see that rear of the car will squat some. I would make a couple quick hits from a stop on the street so you can verify whether the slick will make contact with the quarter panel.
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