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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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IS there anything i can do to get better traction at higher RPM launches.


and where everyone cruises. the road is soo slick. i do a 30 punch and spin til 2nd and chirp 2nd. anything i can do to fix some of that? spin dont win
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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Yep, throw some drag radials on the back and call it a day.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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they dont always help. cold sticky tires are worse then normal street tires.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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I bought some Caltracs ,but not too sure how much they will help as they are still in the box!

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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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What tires are you runnin?
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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well that's the life of our truck with lots of power
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
I bought some Caltracs ,but not too sure how much they will help as they are still in the box!

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I'll bet that carpet is planted nice and firm
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by silver-mod-o
I'll bet that carpet is planted nice and firm
lol, it sure is!

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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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im rollin on TOYO Proxies S/T 275/60/16's
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