gaz1 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 will be going against some serious cars in the fighting torque event soon my question is would it be better to use stock 17" wheels, it will be 1 mile top speed runs, i have 19" on at the moment but have the choice of stock too any thoughts, oh any tips too:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 are the tyres wide enough on stock 17's for your kind of power Gaz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) You will get a better launch on your oem 17's, wider tyres wont give you better grip, After 60 the difference between the 19's and 17's would become negligable as long as you keep a similar rolling radius Edited July 24, 2008 by bolarbag (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Gaz, big balls will help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Softer suspension to aid traction as you launch would be a start. Remove rear spoiler to cut down on drag. Got ICE? Get that out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 First of all ... bigger is better But I think 17 inchers will five you better traction off the line. Would also be interesting to see the weight of a 17" wheel compared to a 19" (with the tyres one). I think even at higher speeds, the lighter one will give better acceleration. Of course ... the width has to be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Well the oem's with tyres are 21kg(8.5J) so theres a start, Not sure of the 9.5J weight, but I estimate 23kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I'd go with 17's. Good luck Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Me too .. good luck gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Go for the 17's mate. Have 'em up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Gaz, big balls will help mmmm who can i order them from Softer suspension to aid traction as you launch would be a start. Remove rear spoiler to cut down on drag. Got ICE? Get that out too. will adjust to a softer setting, not sure about the spoiler though (as i still want to look good as i pass them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 , not sure about the spoiler though (as i still want to look good as i pass them) A winning attitude right there folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Best of luck Gaz, it should put some very expensive exotica to shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 (edited) will be going against some serious cars in the fighting torque event soon my question is would it be better to use stock 17" wheels, it will be 1 mile top speed runs, i have 19" on at the moment but have the choice of stock too any thoughts, oh any tips too:eyebrows: Gaz my cousin in going in a ex police dodge charger its still has all the graphics and lights fitted which all work also the guy who owns the charger is taking his viper V1PED number plate look out for it and please race him haha would love to hear the stories when they get back. I really wanted to go but aparently it was invite only via pistonheads and only a small slection of modifed cars are allowed Edited July 24, 2008 by dibbleyuk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 17's and strip out some of that bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Gaz my cousin in going in a ex police dodge charger its still has all the graphics and lights fitted which all work also the guy who owns the charger is taking his viper V1PED number plate look out for it and please race him haha would love to hear the stories when they get back. I really wanted to go but aparently it was invite only via pistonheads and only a small slection of modifed cars are allowed will do mate, the stories may go "did you see the old git stalling his supra":d 17's and strip out some of that bling will be stripping all the bling saturday col, after changing the exaust and clutch:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Definitely 17's, with nice soft tyres if u can get them. Is it a top speed run? If so keep the pressure in them as high as normal. Less pressure will give more grip but will be a lot less stable. If you really want a go at it remove the spoiler etc. Will you be taping up all the "cracks"? That always helps for top speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 When is it Gaz ? I still have those 17" wheels with yoko racing slicks or have you got some of them yourself for the day ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 When is it Gaz ? I still have those 17" wheels with yoko racing slicks or have you got some of them yourself for the day ? a week sunday col, not looking at using slicks as it will probably be pissing down, and 180+ i don,t think slicks fill me with confidence:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good luck Gaz, there is some bloody fast cars going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good luck Gaz, there is some bloody fast cars going. you not going i thought i saw your name matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I seemed to struggle once hitting 6th Gaz, dunno if it is the extremely long gearing, or the heat of the day (pulled fine in 4th & 5th though). Have a look at the graph I plotted in my VMax thread, looking back now I reckon I could have squeezed a bit more if I had held it in 5th a tad longer. Good luck , look forward to the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesard Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 How did this race go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 How did this race go? Noah won. He left the animals back at the start to save on weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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