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The car: 89T2 lots of mods.
Big 17" rims with 245's that are brand new.
Last time out I ran horribly and it was due to my huge tires with mad grip.
So I got a set of 91 na wheels for the rear.
The downside is that they are 15's.
my questions are;
1. Should I get the same rims for the front so I dont have 17's in the front with 15's in the rear?
2. What size tires should I run on the 15's?
3. Are the 15's to small?
here is the link to my mod list for anyone who may want to see it.
http://flightsimmers.net/airbase/pla...gzmodlist.html
Thanks,
Josh
Big 17" rims with 245's that are brand new.
Last time out I ran horribly and it was due to my huge tires with mad grip.
So I got a set of 91 na wheels for the rear.
The downside is that they are 15's.
my questions are;
1. Should I get the same rims for the front so I dont have 17's in the front with 15's in the rear?
2. What size tires should I run on the 15's?
3. Are the 15's to small?
here is the link to my mod list for anyone who may want to see it.
http://flightsimmers.net/airbase/pla...gzmodlist.html
Thanks,
Josh
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umm smaller why ??? the more traction the better! what happens when you launch with those 17's. unless your gonna put 15" drag radials on those 91 rims i would stick with the 17's . wider tires = better traction
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Give it more gas. Like Vosko said ... you should be able to spin those. .. You want to be right on that fine line; as much power as you can get just before spinning them. What RPM you launching at?
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rev at 7000 rpm. i raced my TII so many times. i never broke ANYTHING. TII's have VERY strong rears and axles!!! you shouldn't break anything except into the 13's or 12's
another thing. i don't care what people say. when you heat up street tires they get stickier. try lowering tire pressure and doing some nice brakestands. that should get a very nice 60 FT..... it worked for me
another thing. i don't care what people say. when you heat up street tires they get stickier. try lowering tire pressure and doing some nice brakestands. that should get a very nice 60 FT..... it worked for me
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i thought people were nuts that launched that high too but it works!!!!
actually launching that way is easier on the clutch than slipping the clutch. i did that on my stock clutch in my N/A . that clutch is still going to this day. my six puck clutch in the TII is still good and it saw tons of 7000+ rpm launches and drag racing yadda
your driving an rx7 launch high and you will get a good launch!!!! i've been there done that. i went from a stock TII with 15.3 @ 88mph to 13.7 @ 100mph
how well you can shift plays a pretty good role in your time too. these things will all come together with practice
actually launching that way is easier on the clutch than slipping the clutch. i did that on my stock clutch in my N/A . that clutch is still going to this day. my six puck clutch in the TII is still good and it saw tons of 7000+ rpm launches and drag racing yadda
your driving an rx7 launch high and you will get a good launch!!!! i've been there done that. i went from a stock TII with 15.3 @ 88mph to 13.7 @ 100mph
how well you can shift plays a pretty good role in your time too. these things will all come together with practice
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you should put the 15s on the front the 17s on the back hit the burnout box and launch at different RPM ranges untill you find the best one for your car to launch at. And make sure your not burning your clutch besides the tires. new clutch might help if you need one
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vosko what did your na rx-7 run in the 1/4 mile the best i did was 16.6 and 60' 2.3 or 2.4 i think and the last time i went my tranny got messed up but put used one in and going soon so any tips like what rpm's to sift at and good rpm to launch at i have act clutch street/strip my mods are road race header,hks exhaust, ported 89-91 intake manifold ,8.5 msd wires,no avc, TB mod and the VDI is not working and i have a 86 gxl
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well I can say that my car wont ever see 7 grand before I take off. But I am just wondering what everyones thoughts are on putting my 15's on the rear with some good tires? and will it matter if I still have my 17's on the front?
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haha, yeah i cant get myself to launch at 7000 rpms either. Check the weight of the rims. The weight has alot to do with it. With lighter rims and tires, you should be quicker because you have less rotating mass. Much like a lightened flywheel, helps you to rev quicker. Same principle, less mass = quicker rotation. I know the yokohama a520 are pretty good tire. Oh and also try slipping your clutch with the tires you have....I know it is bad for the clutch but you shouldn't bog like you said were. This is just what I have read and tried on the street, I am going to the 1/4 this weekend for my first time, so we will see how my advice is put to my own use, probably will be pretty ruff the first time, but i can drive pretty damn well, so i am damn excited. Hopefully I will be in the high 13s low 14s with my setup.
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Originally posted by rx-7fc
vosko what did your na rx-7 run in the 1/4 mile the best i did was 16.6 and 60' 2.3 or 2.4 i think and the last time i went my tranny got messed up but put used one in and going soon so any tips like what rpm's to sift at and good rpm to launch at i have act clutch street/strip my mods are road race header,hks exhaust, ported 89-91 intake manifold ,8.5 msd wires,no avc, TB mod and the VDI is not working and i have a 86 gxl
vosko what did your na rx-7 run in the 1/4 mile the best i did was 16.6 and 60' 2.3 or 2.4 i think and the last time i went my tranny got messed up but put used one in and going soon so any tips like what rpm's to sift at and good rpm to launch at i have act clutch street/strip my mods are road race header,hks exhaust, ported 89-91 intake manifold ,8.5 msd wires,no avc, TB mod and the VDI is not working and i have a 86 gxl
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Originally posted by gz91rx7
well I can say that my car wont ever see 7 grand before I take off. But I am just wondering what everyones thoughts are on putting my 15's on the rear with some good tires? and will it matter if I still have my 17's on the front?
well I can say that my car wont ever see 7 grand before I take off. But I am just wondering what everyones thoughts are on putting my 15's on the rear with some good tires? and will it matter if I still have my 17's on the front?
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Originally posted by gz91rx7
I am launching at 4500-5000. On the street they spin well but the damn track is so sticky the just grip and my rpms drop!
I am launching at 4500-5000. On the street they spin well but the damn track is so sticky the just grip and my rpms drop!
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how much does anyone want to bet me if he launches at 7000rpm he will get a faster time.... i'm waiting
how much does anyone want to bet me if he launches at 7000rpm he will get a faster time.... i'm waiting
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