Drag Radials / Drag Rims discussion (merged threads)
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I just ordered some Mickey Thompson 245/40/18's... 26" total tire height. Going to put on my Enkei PF01 18 X 9.5's... I'm guessing the car doesn't need a 'big' tire just something sticky will be more than enough. The Mickey Thompson calls the 245/40/18 a 26 X 9.5 X 18... so gonna check it out... also pretty light at 25lbs...
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
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I just ordered some Mickey Thompson 245/40/18's... 26" total tire height. Going to put on my Enkei PF01 18 X 9.5's... I'm guessing the car doesn't need a 'big' tire just something sticky will be more than enough. The Mickey Thompson calls the 245/40/18 a 26 X 9.5 X 18... so gonna check it out... also pretty light at 25lbs...
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
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Not sure about the stall for the TQ converter, but I can tell you that this car launches horribly at anything 1500rpm and higher.
#38
We really need a higher stall TQ converter but until somebody cracks the ECU/TCU we'll never see it. Also, somebody has put in 4.1 rear end from the IS350 into their IS-F and I bet that'll help. Another "cheat" is to use tires of slightly lower diameter so that'll also give shorter gearing. Short-staging is another help. Also, more HP but so will less weight. If you were able to get 200 lbs off the car, I'm sure you'll be in the 1.8s easily.
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I just ordered some Mickey Thompson 245/40/18's... 26" total tire height. Going to put on my Enkei PF01 18 X 9.5's... I'm guessing the car doesn't need a 'big' tire just something sticky will be more than enough. The Mickey Thompson calls the 245/40/18 a 26 X 9.5 X 18... so gonna check it out... also pretty light at 25lbs...
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
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FWIW, you can cheat the LSD by putting on the parking brake just enough to drag (3 - 4 clicks). It will make the rear wheels spin together. It will also wear out your parking brake, but it's an effective poor man's LSD in a pinch.
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I just ordered some Mickey Thompson 245/40/18's... 26" total tire height. Going to put on my Enkei PF01 18 X 9.5's... I'm guessing the car doesn't need a 'big' tire just something sticky will be more than enough. The Mickey Thompson calls the 245/40/18 a 26 X 9.5 X 18... so gonna check it out... also pretty light at 25lbs...
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
I'll post pics once they show up!
Dave
#42
Will do guys! Cayman... glad to know you're running the same setup... making more power. And tooth... I agree an 8.5" would probably be best... but since I have my road racing 9.5's in the garage... I'll use them...
Tires ship this week... doubtful I will get them in time for this weekend... and I have a road race event next weekend... so may be till the 12th that I can run them.
Peace,
Dave
Tires ship this week... doubtful I will get them in time for this weekend... and I have a road race event next weekend... so may be till the 12th that I can run them.
Peace,
Dave
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Drag radial setup?
Hi all, have a question for you guys that like to take your F to the drag strip, I'm about to order a set of MTs and have two choices (trying to decide which is best)
Option 1, MT 245/40/18 on a set of stock is 350 front rims ( those are the ones i have i know)test fitted and they do fit
Option 2, MT 275/40/17 on a set of xxr 22 (thanks to DV8) research,
Do you guys think one will have and advantage over the other (60ft) wise, I'm willing to spend the extra $350 on option 2 if its going to hook better but if its equal performance than I'll just save the money,
btw my isf is stock
opinions please
thanks
Option 1, MT 245/40/18 on a set of stock is 350 front rims ( those are the ones i have i know)test fitted and they do fit
Option 2, MT 275/40/17 on a set of xxr 22 (thanks to DV8) research,
Do you guys think one will have and advantage over the other (60ft) wise, I'm willing to spend the extra $350 on option 2 if its going to hook better but if its equal performance than I'll just save the money,
btw my isf is stock
opinions please
thanks