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03-26-2011, 06:55 PM
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Well this was the last time at the strip in goliad, suppose to be moving to a place in beeville, and they are suppose to have another event in may! This is what a guy at the entry gate told me
03-26-2011, 07:22 PM
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Do they need me to bring them some tires? I know of a few Discount Tires that I would gladly pick up a set and bring down there. I know Blaine drove to Austin and fixed an Oil Pump at the track to run the next day. I also know Jonah flew someone in from Underground with a crank pulley and had it replaced at the track. A tire change shouldn't be hard at all.
I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow! Cannot wait to hear more results.
I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow! Cannot wait to hear more results.
03-26-2011, 07:33 PM
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Do they need me to bring them some tires? I know of a few Discount Tires that I would gladly pick up a set and bring down there. I know Blaine drove to Austin and fixed an Oil Pump at the track to run the next day. I also know Jonah flew someone in from Underground with a crank pulley and had it replaced at the track. A tire change shouldn't be hard at all.
I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow! Cannot wait to hear more results.
I hope everyone stays safe tomorrow! Cannot wait to hear more results.
03-26-2011, 08:16 PM
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Just got off the phone with Steven, It’s more than just a regular street tire issue...
For the LMR TT Camaro they need a replacement set of rear wheels - 18x13 with a 4.5 back spacing anything else will rub... Don't know full the detail on the rear end but I do know it’s a custom 9inch...
For the LMR Red TT Vett- they have hossiers but they are not tall enough to go the full mile. Not sure of the sizing they need...
So trust me anyone that knows Steven and the LMR crew, they want to run the cars more than anyone else... But Safety first going 200plus
(A car already has rolled from tire issues)
For the LMR TT Camaro they need a replacement set of rear wheels - 18x13 with a 4.5 back spacing anything else will rub... Don't know full the detail on the rear end but I do know it’s a custom 9inch...
For the LMR Red TT Vett- they have hossiers but they are not tall enough to go the full mile. Not sure of the sizing they need...
So trust me anyone that knows Steven and the LMR crew, they want to run the cars more than anyone else... But Safety first going 200plus
(A car already has rolled from tire issues)
03-26-2011, 08:32 PM
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Brandon now correct me if I am wrong or read it wrong in a post. I remember reading that the TT Vette was using a Super Low rear gear to run an incredible
mph without having to run a super tall tire. The 5th with a stock height and a high rev limiter would go 210+ so they are obviously running lower than a 3:42 rear gear.
Why do they need a 18x13 rim? The Lambos, Porsche, Ford GTs are using 11.5" wheels and in some case 19" rims. Prepping for over a year with supposable testing done for top end runs that this issue would have been figured out. Oh well best of luck next year. Should have done double or nothing but I wouldn't have gotten paid anyway! Back to dinner (yes I'm posting from my phone lol!)
Now time for the nut riders to jump in!!!
mph without having to run a super tall tire. The 5th with a stock height and a high rev limiter would go 210+ so they are obviously running lower than a 3:42 rear gear.
Why do they need a 18x13 rim? The Lambos, Porsche, Ford GTs are using 11.5" wheels and in some case 19" rims. Prepping for over a year with supposable testing done for top end runs that this issue would have been figured out. Oh well best of luck next year. Should have done double or nothing but I wouldn't have gotten paid anyway! Back to dinner (yes I'm posting from my phone lol!)
Now time for the nut riders to jump in!!!
Just got off the phone with Steven, It’s more than just a regular street tire issue...
For the LMR TT Camaro they need a replacement set of rear wheels - 18x13 with a 4.5 back spacing anything else will rub... Don't know full the detail on the rear end but I do know it’s a custom 9inch...
For the LMR Red TT Vett- they have hossiers but they are not tall enough to go the full mile. Not sure of the sizing they need...
So trust me anyone that knows Steven and the LMR crew, they want to run the cars more than anyone else... But Safety first going 200plus
(A car already has rolled from tire issues)
For the LMR TT Camaro they need a replacement set of rear wheels - 18x13 with a 4.5 back spacing anything else will rub... Don't know full the detail on the rear end but I do know it’s a custom 9inch...
For the LMR Red TT Vett- they have hossiers but they are not tall enough to go the full mile. Not sure of the sizing they need...
So trust me anyone that knows Steven and the LMR crew, they want to run the cars more than anyone else... But Safety first going 200plus
(A car already has rolled from tire issues)
