205 70 14 bf Goodrich radial ta tires
Really ??
Come on, man....you're messing with us here aren't you?
205 70 14 bf Goodrich radial ta tires
I will get the actual alignment specs as I did not do it myself of of course. When i put competition springs and big rear tires it raised rear of car and i raised the front up to compensate so I'm sure this is all compounding the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions on good tires I can get that would be rated for that speed and would fit on stock Rims? And do you think this is much difference between a tall one from randy and the DC spoiler? I imagine the DC spoiler would work better since it is mounted to bumper. Also with the DC I should still probably look at lowering the car if I can at all correct? How high do you have your car off the ground from the bottom of the front spoiler?Your actual alignment specs, since those are the recommended specs you posted and not your actual numbers since no shop would tell you your caster is "3° to 5°". Also, if you want to be doing 120+ you'll want more aggressive alignment numbers than what's there.
But we're getting somewhere. You changed all that suspension out and still have the same issue? So, that would indicate it's probably not the suspension- so aero, or something else...
Holy crap Batman. See, this is why we asked about how your car is set up.
You're running "S" rated BFG hockey pucks at 120 mph? Those tires are only rated for 112 mph. You think you're going to get good performance out of those at 120? Not a chance. Those tires probably wouldn't even make it to 150, and there's nothing like an overheated tire blow out at 120+ to make life really entertaining.
I'm sure you still have other issues, but those tires for those speeds are a really, really bad idea.
The Randy's spoiler will do something, like I said, any air it keeps from going under the car is a win. But when you call and order it, ask if he still makes the "tall" version. It would be more beneficial for you.
That one is a copy of the DC front spoiler. It should work, but you're doing to need to add some bracing because all it appears to be is a thin layer of fiberglass. You'll need to back it up to keep it from just folding over at 100+.
hockey pucks?! Hell them tires are like mini CDs.Your actual alignment specs, since those are the recommended specs you posted and not your actual numbers since no shop would tell you your caster is "3° to 5°". Also, if you want to be doing 120+ you'll want more aggressive alignment numbers than what's there.
But we're getting somewhere. You changed all that suspension out and still have the same issue? So, that would indicate it's probably not the suspension- so aero, or something else...
Holy crap Batman. See, this is why we asked about how your car is set up.
You're running "S" rated BFG hockey pucks at 120 mph? Those tires are only rated for 112 mph. You think you're going to get good performance out of those at 120? Not a chance. Those tires probably wouldn't even make it to 150, and there's nothing like an overheated tire blow out at 120+ to make life really entertaining.
I'm sure you still have other issues, but those tires for those speeds are a really, really bad idea.
The Randy's spoiler will do something, like I said, any air it keeps from going under the car is a win. But when you call and order it, ask if he still makes the "tall" version. It would be more beneficial for you.
That one is a copy of the DC front spoiler. It should work, but you're doing to need to add some bracing because all it appears to be is a thin layer of fiberglass. You'll need to back it up to keep it from just folding over at 100+.
lower the front, drop the back with blocks, but most importantly, you need better than stock rims. An 7-9 inch wide tire isn’t gonna do you any good. You can get “stock” looking rims that are wider and would allow you to run a 10-12 inch wide tire. I know @72bluNblu is running 18s on his and has fit 275s.I will get the actual alignment specs as I did not do it myself of of course. When i put competition springs and big rear tires it raised rear of car and i raised the front up to compensate so I'm sure this is all compounding the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions on good tires I can get that would be rated for that speed and would fit on stock Rims? And do you think this is much difference between a tall one from randy and the DC spoiler? I imagine the DC spoiler would work better since it is mounted to bumper. Also with the DC I should still probably look at lowering the car if I can at all correct? How high do you have your car off the ground from the bottom of the front spoiler?
340 engine stroked hemi radiator car cools excellent passon 5 speed McCloud dual friction clutch upgraded drive shaft and rebuilt 8 and 3/4 489 case all everything is built to hold 700 hp besides rear-end which will probably only hold 500.Here’s the other question, is this a stock engine and what engine? Stock drive train? Stock cooling system?
well that’s a start.340 engine stroked hemi radiator car cools excellent passon 5 speed McCloud dual friction clutch upgraded drive shaft and rebuilt 8 and 3/4 489 case all everything is built to hold 700 hp besides rear-end which will probably only hold 500.
Not Long distances a really would just like to be able to sustain 130 to 140 for a mile or so and maybe touch 150 not looking for 160 or anything crazy like that!well that’s a start.
And it’s built for high sustained RPMs? Plus sustained speeds of that nature equate to high drive train heats.
Granted it sounds like you’re gonna do this on some highway somewhere so I don’t know how long that sustained speed will actually be
Need Z rate 150 mph tires
Need alignment spec sheet to what is on your car
I will get the actual alignment specs as I did not do it myself of of course. When i put competition springs and big rear tires it raised rear of car and i raised the front up to compensate so I'm sure this is all compounding the problem. Does anyone have any suggestions on good tires I can get that would be rated for that speed and would fit on stock Rims? And do you think this is much difference between a tall one from randy and the DC spoiler? I imagine the DC spoiler would work better since it is mounted to bumper. Also with the DC I should still probably look at lowering the car if I can at all correct? How high do you have your car off the ground from the bottom of the front spoiler?
I can't even get it to 120 and hold it so I know that's not right. Qa 1 is positive it's alignment there saying 130 shouldn't be that difficult with there handling kit underneath the car. I'm going to check with the alignment place. Wish I knew of somewhere good in Minnesota to take it?Here is a link to a video of last years event.
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I was in between Hutchinson and Litchfield when I hit 145.I can't even get it to 120 and hold it so I know that's not right. Qa 1 is positive it's alignment there saying 130 shouldn't be that difficult with there handling kit underneath the car. I'm going to check with the alignment place. Wish I knew of somewhere good in Minnesota to take it?
They’re lying to you.I can't even get it to 120 and hold it so I know that's not right. Qa 1 is positive it's alignment there saying 130 shouldn't be that difficult with there handling kit underneath the car. I'm going to check with the alignment place. Wish I knew of somewhere good in Minnesota to take it?
Finally the OP mentions where he is and where he wants to drive this car.Wish I knew of somewhere good in Minnesota to take it?
Finally the OP mentions where he is and where he wants to drive this car.
It really sounds like the OP knows very little about cars and driving fast, yet wants to jump right into the big leagues.
Inexperience can get not only you killed, but others around you.
I'm all for freedom to do dumb stuff. Have at it but don't try this stuff on a busy public road.
Are you looking to do solo runs in competition? Are you looking at wide open spaces in Montana or Wyoming?
Why is 150 mph so important?
Egzactly. As you know when one looks at real road race cars, they all had their bodies as low as possible.what's the rear tire size and rim size?
sounds like front end is catching a bunch of air and raising car in front those speeds
again do you have stock size front torsion bars?
Salt flats car? Then I'd say go for it. Otherwise you could rent a fast car to get it out of your system. It's really not that amazing to go fast and run something over at 125
Which is why mine has 2 inch forged drip spindles and have the coil overs set as low as I can go.Egzactly. As you know when one looks at real road race cars, they all had their bodies as low as possible.
Same rake can help, but if air is getting underneath, thats a problem.
If the suspension has been raised, that's going to hurt geometries for stability as well as roll center heights.
Which is why mine has 2 inch forged drip spindles and have the coil overs set as low as I can go.