Traction problem solved :)

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As the title says, 3.73, sway bar relocation, shock relocation, BBR LCA's, '12 brakes and some MT ET Streets sitting on DarkStars...pulls really hard now and pretty much puts down the 686hp/707trq!
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Maybe a traction solution, but looks wise? :??:

Two different sets of wheels, and the back set look so small.

Just does not do it for me, but then again, I would be looking at your license plate as you walked away.

Scott
 

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Maybe a traction solution, but looks wise? :??:

Two different sets of wheels, and the back set look so small.

Just does not do it for me, but then again, I would be looking at your license plate as you walked away.

Scott

back wheels are small for more sidewall and i believe they are matching wheels
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Maybe a traction solution, but looks wise? :??:

Two different sets of wheels, and the back set look so small.

Just does not do it for me, but then again, I would be looking at your license plate as you walked away.

Scott

Very common in the drag racing world to have different sizes. They are the same wheels, both black chrome Racestar Dark Stars (just the way the sun is hitting the rear in the pic). I still have the stock svtpp and run those for normal driving but throw the big and littles on for drag racing.
 
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Maybe a traction solution, but looks wise? :??:

Two different sets of wheels, and the back set look so small.

Just does not do it for me, but then again, I would be looking at your license plate as you walked away.

Scott
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Larger wheel in front to clear the brakes..& as mentioned earlier, smaller rear wheel for increased sidewall..
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Looks great deep wrath and 1 Alibi....now quick question, how does traction compare to these MT ET streets which I'm assuming are 325/50/15 vs

1. Toyo r888s I'm 315 and a 20 inch wheel
2. MT 305 drag radials with a 20 inch wheel
3. Or the Michelin pilot super sports in 325

Basically is the larger sidewall all you need for better traction?
 

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Yes I did change the brakes, not doing anymore 200mph runs. I don't really daily drive on the drag wheel setup so should be fine.

1 Alibi...your car looks great btw.
 

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Looks great deep wrath and 1 Alibi....now quick question, how does traction compare to these MT ET streets which I'm assuming are 325/50/15 vs

1. Toyo r888s I'm 315 and a 20 inch wheel
2. MT 305 drag radials with a 20 inch wheel
3. Or the Michelin pilot super sports in 325

Basically is the larger sidewall all you need for better traction?

Haven't tried any of those, but from what I've seen so far I'm barely getting any tire spin on these unless really launching hard. From a roll they are incredible!

Might go to local 1/8 mile Wednesday night, so will report of I do.
 

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Haven't tried any of those, but from what I've seen so far I'm barely getting any tire spin on these unless really launching hard. From a roll they are incredible!

Might go to local 1/8 mile Wednesday night, so will report of I do.

Damn that's awesome!! Thanks for the reply man, definitely keep us posted. No tire spin from a roll at that power level is amazing
 

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