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Old May 19, 2003 | 03:01 AM
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Lowering and slicks

Id like to lower my car but then I started thinking, when I go to the track I like to use slicks on my car. If I lower my camaro with lowering springs, do they make a slick small enough to fit into my wheel wells without tubbing the car out?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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Car: camaro sportcoupe
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Axle/Gears: Moser 9"
yes, mickey thompson, Hoosier, and goodyear all make a 26x8tire
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Old May 19, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Or you could use a drag radial like nitto makes. Damn that camaro looks awesome where can i find more pics.
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Old May 20, 2003 | 04:10 AM
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yes Ive used the drag radials they re great on motor, but when I spray the car, its much too much for the radials. I do have more pics ill send you some more if youd like
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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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did you use BFG's? did you spray off the line or at the 60'? i know guys running mid 8's on those tires so i know that they are good. that is what i run as well as my father. what psi are you running? i have found that 11.75 psi works really well.

also, what are you running for suspension upgrades? SFC's? adjustable LCA's what about LCA relocation brackets, you need those to get good traction with a lowered car. do you have an aftermarket torque arm? all of these things can be found at spohn performance. there is a link at the top of the page^^^

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Old May 20, 2003 | 10:59 PM
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I never thought about you sprayin that bitch. I know i cant even really hook up on drag radials and i'm only running about 11.5 psi of boost. In fact now i'm having rear end problems.

Send me some pics or post em that thing is sick looking my email is iroczbirdbuilder@aol.com
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Old May 20, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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It hooks on drag radials but I get a wicked wheel hop, my suspension is compltely stock, im starting to redo the whole suspension now. I really need rear shocks anyone have any good suggestions?
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