Im getting a great deal on some slicks on some old 3rdgen camaro rims. Is there anything special i need to do before i put them on. Terrel said i should be fine and i trust him but i talked to Marc about it before races and he said that i need to get some special studs in order to pass inspection at the race. I just need some light on this question. THANKS!!!

 

Passing Tech yesterday is not what its usually like. Its all in the name of safety.
Slicks bite harder & usually beat up weak studs & u-joints.
I wouldnt worry about it unless youre gonna be racing at the track alot.

 

on a stock ten bolt dont launch it to hard.
new 10.9 studs wouldn't hurt.

 

I don't recall if you have a 3rd gen or 4th gen rear axle. If you have the 4th gen and using 3rd gen wheels, the wheel/tire might stick out a little. I would suggest just get ET Streets. They can hook as hard. Another reason is that if you ever go run on wednesday night, they will make you run against tubbed cars running big fat slicks. They are just more strict when running slicks.

 

Good advice, don't want to end up like that stock C6 vette that blew up his diff.

 

for nobody knowing

ur wheel studs need to pass through ur wheel atleast as far as they (the studs) are wide. Oh yea and c-clip rear ends don't technically pass tech without a possitive form of axle retention (and no disc brakes don't count)...but who's checking. Hope ya don't lose a wheel

 

I have the 4thgen rear. I know it will stick it a bit but it shouldnt hurt though?? Im going to take a picture of it and show you guys. I dont want to go up against those crazy cars LOL...

I wont be racing to much just once in awhile

 

Just don't lay out the bags with the tires sticking out

After Sat. I need me a pair of slicks too...

 

Dude are you in luck! I don't have any tread left on my Yokohama's, so their the right slicks for you. Make me an offer

 

Maypops are much different from slicks!

This one I found out the hard way...

 

Some of us know that. Marc and I were talking all about it last week but like you said "who's checking". There are few rules that are not enforced at Sac Raceway. Have you guys seen any Tech checking if you have a driveshaft loop when running slicks? I have not seen one at all. However, that doesn't mean we should not follow the NHRA rule book.

Hey Jesse, what's the scoop with your car? When are you talking it out to the track?

 

oh that ol thing?

 

When something breaks, you'll know when you launched too hard!
spend a little time & money, theres nothing like breaking on the start line.

 

HAHAHAH thats what i dont want to do! Break something when everyone is watching. But then again that would give me the excuse to rebuild something AWESOME!! I going to get those 10.9 studs to be a little safe.

Hey Bennie, Thanks for the TIPs. im going to test out my little champ 500 rims this weekend to see how it looks

Here is a old pic with my little wheels.

 

I helped too... jk

To break on the line is one thing... getting help from strangers to push it off the line is the next problem...the problem after that is getting it back home.

 

That's when my SExcursion and trailer comes in handy for PERSONAL use.

 

thats when AAA comes into play LOL

 

Dude I had the Champ 500's on the Hell Camino Joey! Those wheels are

I only got 1 knockoff with them though (still have it today)

 

I was chatting with a buddy today. I decided to go for fastest street tire. Anyone want to compete?

 

I always loved those rims bro! I tried to find out if they still made them in 18's LOL no luck

 

Have you decided which tire to get? Give me a call tomorrow around 7pm. if you have more question.

 

I have seen them in 17's on a firstgen at Goodguys and they were sick!

Bow to the Hell Camino! (still miss it)

Old school NC3genners remember this from one of the first meets I showed up to.

 

I remember riding in that beast!
<- Am I approaching old school status yet?

 

You're an original wangsta for sure bro

 

What size of ET drag radials do I put on my spare factory 16" IROC wheels for the 1/4 mile???? Nitro-Nicky

 

put some 255's on them.

 

all they ever check on my car at sac is the battery hold down, i know my car is slow and all but yeah.

 

So Joey! Did I miss what you are doing here? Are you taking 2 separate wheels down (rear slicks on separate rims) or are you driving down with new rubber on the current wheels?

The SoCal gang brought a truck with slicks in the back that they changed in the parking lot at Famoso.

 

I just bought some slicks from Marc. He also had some old 4thgen rims that he didnt want. Being that i have a 4thgen rear end this would fit like a glove. Im going to change the wheels at my house and tow my car to the track.

 

Tow your car with what? One of the trucks in Stockton?

Working hard to be there... Last day in Bay area looking like sometime in July.

 

Do you have a car trailer already?

 

My uncle has one. Im sure it wont be a problem to use.
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We got 2 trucks remember, THe blue silverado and a suburban.

 

Joey, did those skinnys work for you?

 

Im going to try them on today! Im pretty sure it should fit.

Dont worry Marc, You can trust me dude!

 

its all good. I still have your CC information. haha. Just kidding I havent heard from ya, I hope they work. I went from no skinnys to, too many of them. I cant wait to see your car hook up.

 

You have my CC# still??? OH CRap!! Guess my plan wont work. LOL.... Yeah i cant wait to see how these tires make a difference.

DEL,

You better be ready my friend for some LS1 POWER!!

 

Haha. I'll do my best to be there (in my non-trailered, TPI-L98).

 

Cool pic Del, brings back TPI memories...