Weight Transfer

sfm92Vert · 01-24-2000, 09:34 AM

Yes, for now this car is a daily driver, so I cannot see running a higher than a 3.73 gear at this point. When I first bought the slicks I started at the (M/T)recommended 16lbs and increased the pressure 1lb on each run. The tires held to about 22lbs so I backed off a pound and have been running @ 21lbs since. This weekend we had a cold front come through and was loosing traction, so Saturday I ran at 20lbs. A friend of mine was behind me while I was doing a burnout a said my driver side tire did not spin during the burnout! This may have contributed to the lose in traction as well. Should one tire not spinning be a concern?????

93yelLE, I haven't checked with our track about running with the top down, but it is definitely not worth it if you need a 10pt. cage! It just sounds like a good idea being able to put the weight of the entire roof over the rear axle. Our heavier cars should get some advantage out of it ; )

As far as future mods, I am going to take Jeff's advise and work on both speed and suspension. My next mods are going to be sub frame connectors, a strut tower brace and exhaust. Everyone says Kenny Brown's subs are the best, but I am also looking at Maximum Motor Sports(?) unit. They advertise that it is longer and extends from the firewall and the way to the torque boxes and is a good foundation for roll bars. They have a 6pt roll bar with swing out (and removable) door pieces. Has anyone had an experience with this company? They advertise all the time in MMFF.

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01-24-2000, 09:34 AM	#13
sfm92Vert Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Posts: 37	Yes, for now this car is a daily driver, so I cannot see running a higher than a 3.73 gear at this point. When I first bought the slicks I started at the (M/T)recommended 16lbs and increased the pressure 1lb on each run. The tires held to about 22lbs so I backed off a pound and have been running @ 21lbs since. This weekend we had a cold front come through and was loosing traction, so Saturday I ran at 20lbs. A friend of mine was behind me while I was doing a burnout a said my driver side tire did not spin during the burnout! This may have contributed to the lose in traction as well. Should one tire not spinning be a concern????? 93yelLE, I haven't checked with our track about running with the top down, but it is definitely not worth it if you need a 10pt. cage! It just sounds like a good idea being able to put the weight of the entire roof over the rear axle. Our heavier cars should get some advantage out of it ; ) As far as future mods, I am going to take Jeff's advise and work on both speed and suspension. My next mods are going to be sub frame connectors, a strut tower brace and exhaust. Everyone says Kenny Brown's subs are the best, but I am also looking at Maximum Motor Sports(?) unit. They advertise that it is longer and extends from the firewall and the way to the torque boxes and is a good foundation for roll bars. They have a 6pt roll bar with swing out (and removable) door pieces. Has anyone had an experience with this company? They advertise all the time in MMFF.