slicks w/o traction bars?

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Dec 2, 2003 | 03:18 PM

O3GMC

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slicks w/o traction bars?

Is there any danger of running slicks such as Hoosiers or ET streets w/o traction bars regarding the driveshaft?

I figured drag radials wouldnt be a problem but I'm curious about the slicks breaking something w/nothing to stop axle wrap...

Dec 2, 2003 | 04:53 PM

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I have never had any axle wrap or wheel hop with my ET Streets but I do have Hotchkis spring and sway bar out back. I have blown up a G80 but all my u-joints and drive shaft seem to be holding up well.

Dec 2, 2003 | 06:28 PM

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lots of guys run the hoosiers and et streets without traction bars

Dec 2, 2003 | 09:34 PM

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I made lots of passes on Hoosier slicks and a stock limited slip and it worked real good until I got around the 400 rwhp range. Now I have traction bars.

Dec 3, 2003 | 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by grey silver

I made lots of passes on Hoosier slicks and a stock limited slip and it worked real good until I got around the 400 rwhp range. Now I have traction bars.

TRACTION BARS!?! don't insult yourself john.

what he didn't say is that it is not a good idea if you have any amount of power or you will break things.