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-   -   boosted DD with occasional 1/4 mi set up help. (http://www.the370z.com/track-autocross-drifting-dragstrip/109058-boosted-dd-occasional-1-4-mi-set-up-help.html)

FPenvy 11-18-2015 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 3349951)
I have a set of HR rims that might fit my Z. They are 19/10 +44 offset rims. I was looking into some drag radials. I was looking into NT05 or toyor888 as i can get these at Discount tires. I'm scared that if I hook and hop with the added grip, I will bust my rear axial from the loading and unloading from wheel hop. Each hop is like pounding a on the rear drivetrain with a sledge. I don't want that.

As for what alignment are my rears set at? Probably OEM specs as I have yet to get an alignment done. I think I will on Friday at Break Check since they have a cheap plan for unlimited alignments. I might even go today.


Ad for the budget. I was hoping it would be a simple fix for like $500-$700. Darn!


Thanks again my friends.

YzGyz
(slimmed down above post)

but if you want drag radials go with the Nitto NT05R or something more along the lines of a mickey Thompson et street 2 maybe even hoosier's dot radial offerings.

the 888 is sticky but more for cornering. the other DR's listed have a tire compound meant specifically for drag racing. and remember to drop the PSI down on them too for the best chance of max grip. nice little burnout as well to get some heat in them.

also the stock axles in the Z are strong from what I've seen/heard so far. to be honest even the 600whp+ Z guys haven't really mentioned swapping them out unless i missed one or two builds.

YzGyz 11-18-2015 12:27 PM
I'll have to ask or shop around got some nt05. Looked online and most places don't catty them. I need a tire that can make the drive to and from the track. No way I'm I loading 2 big azz rims w/tires and a jack around to and from the track.

As for the snapped axial. My buddy has snapped 2! He has way more power (600+/600+) and a 1.5 way diff in his G35. Like I said, I think the wheel hop is the thing that is killing the launch and drivetrain.

YzGyz

FPenvy 11-18-2015 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 3349972)
I'll have to ask or shop around got some nt05. Looked online and most places don't catty them. I need a tire that can make the drive to and from the track. No way I'm I loading 2 big azz rims w/tires and a jack around to and from the track.

As for the snapped axial. My buddy has snapped 2! He has way more power (600+/600+) and a 1.5 way diff in his G35. Like I said, I think the wheel hop is the thing that is killing the launch and drivetrain.

YzGyz
i wouldn't daily on DR's. it's a massive waste of money since they're so soft they will just melt away fast.

best bet spend money on spare set of rear wheels and go with MT ET street 2's or Nitto NT05R.

Venom13132 11-18-2015 01:13 PM
i would always get wheel hop in my RX-7 on street tires (sumitomo HTZR III i think) but when I would throw a drag radial on the back I'd hook with no hop. I got hop so bad once I ripped my trans mount out (LS1 swap).

Ive only had my Z at the track once and raced with street tires and had a lot of hop. The one hard launch I had with no hop my clutch let go. If I were to continue taking it to the track. I would upgrade the clutch, slave, and clutch line and get a set of drag radials on a cheap set of rims.

YzGyz 11-18-2015 03:13 PM
No No, your misunderstanding. I have a set of street rims/tires (OEM RAYs w/so4). I have another set of HR rims as stated above (rim size 19/10 with +44 offset) that I plan to put drag radials on to swap the back Rays out for drag days if the rims fit well enough. They can't be strictly Drag use only tires because I will have to drive to the track.

YzGyz

FPenvy 11-18-2015 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 3350098)
No No, your misunderstanding. I have a set of street rims/tires (OEM RAYs w/so4). I have another set of HR rims as stated above (rim size 19/10 with +44 offset) that I plan to put drag radials on to swap the back Rays out for drag days if the rims fit well enough. They can't be strictly Drag use only tires because I will have to drive to the track.

YzGyz
depends on how far the track is really. I mean if it's not really far a short drive wont destroy the tires.

I thought you meant DD on the DR's. my bad lol

YzGyz 11-18-2015 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3350102)
depends on how far the track is really. I mean if it's not really far a short drive wont destroy the tires.

I thought you meant DD on the DR's. my bad lol
Yeah, DD drags would be a big waste of $$. The track is 1/4 mi is 50 mins away. The 1/8 is 30 mins away.

YzGyz

FPenvy 11-18-2015 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 3350104)
Yeah, DD drags would be a big waste of $$. The track is 1/4 mi is 50 mins away. The 1/8 is 30 mins away.

YzGyz
yea personally I wouldn't go that far on them just to preserve the lifespan of the tire.

I have been looking and researching what rear wheels I would want (and can fit) to make a drag set-up. I would just have someone follow me with a jack and tools to swap them out at the track.

YzGyz 11-18-2015 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3350107)
yea personally I wouldn't go that far on them just to preserve the lifespan of the tire.

I have been looking and researching what rear wheels I would want (and can fit) to make a drag set-up. I would just have someone follow me with a jack and tools to swap them out at the track.
I don't have anyone that willing. That's "retarded" in there opinion. Why drive 50 minutes, help lug tires in and out of the car to watch you have fun as I sit around people stare at light, smoke and junk for hours.

Anyhoo, that;s why I think the nt05 might be the right choice. Now for the wheel hop.

YzGyz

FPenvy 11-18-2015 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 3350113)
I don't have anyone that willing. That's "retarded" in there opinion. Why drive 50 minutes, help lug tires in and out of the car to watch you have fun as I sit around people stare at light, smoke and junk for hours.

Anyhoo, that;s why I think the nt05 might be the right choice. Now for the wheel hop.

YzGyz
ahh that sucks. maybe find some local car guys who go and maybe one takes a truck or something.


as for wheel hop that's someone else's department. I never had it so I don't know what you need to fix it.

jwick 11-18-2015 03:50 PM
If you are on stock rear arms you might run out of camber adjustment before you get to 0 camber. I'm all the way adjusted and can't reach rear camber. You might get there since you don't have aftermarket springs.

ban25 11-18-2015 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by YzGyz (Post 3349972)
I'll have to ask or shop around got some nt05. Looked online and most places don't catty them. I need a tire that can make the drive to and from the track. No way I'm I loading 2 big azz rims w/tires and a jack around to and from the track.
Why not just order from TireRack.com? You can order anything you want and get it delivered to an installer of your choice.

YzGyz 11-18-2015 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ban25 (Post 3350125)
Why not just order from TireRack.com? You can order anything you want and get it delivered to an installer of your choice.
Because they don't carry Nitto at least on there site. I would If I could.

YzGyz

jwick 11-18-2015 04:28 PM
Pretty sure Johnny can get you those

YzGyz 11-18-2015 04:33 PM
Ill have to ask him next time I stop by. Didn't think of that for some reason.. LIKE DUH!!! Jonny and the OLD GUY!!

YzGyz


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