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Old 10-10-2006, 01:30 AM   #1
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I am taking my car to the track this coming Sunday for the first time in eight years and two separate engine combinations later. Traction may be an issue, but I am looking to also see where my mph is. Anyone have any tips? I know to get the car as light as I can, but that poses a question in its self. If I am having traction problems, should I leave a full tank of gas and the spare in the trunk? Or would it just be better to modify my launching technique to compensate for the traction?

I am hoping to have the traction issues worked about before I go. With that said, I have to run my tires for now (like new tread), Kumhos 711. What would be the ideal tire pressure for a street tire?

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Old 10-11-2006, 04:32 PM   #2
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Hey ryan,

I would suggest for your next set of tires BFG g-force t/a kdw or kdws 's for a second choice less aggressive. Those kumho do well on fwd but not that great on rwd. Tire pressure probably around 24-30 psi my guess. Check with tire rack best price.
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Old 10-11-2006, 06:25 PM   #3
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Here is a great link on info for drag racing:
http://american-speed.com/collective...read.php?t=126
and
http://american-speed.com/collective...hread.php?t=63
Give them a shot great info
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