boosted DD with occasional 1/4 mi set up help.

FPenvy · 11-18-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by YzGyz

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by YzGyz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11-18-2015, 12:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	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 __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

11-18-2015, 03:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	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 __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

11-18-2015, 03:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	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. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

11-18-2015, 04:28 PM	#29 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Pretty sure Johnny can get you those __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

11-18-2015, 04:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 62	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 __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

11-18-2015, 01:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
Venom13132 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: indianapolis Posts: 232 Drives: 10Z Tour Sport Nav Rep Power: 10	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.

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