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timmaria |
Nov 28 2014, 06:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California |
I just put new tires and flares on my v8 914 . It still spins the tires effortlessly. I'm now running 245 50 16s, and 225 50 16's up front. Brakes and 930 axles are next.
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pdlightning |
Nov 28 2014, 07:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 4-February 11 From: Santa Clarita Member No.: 12,660 Region Association: Southern California |
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timmaria |
Nov 28 2014, 07:53 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California |
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SirAndy |
Nov 28 2014, 08:00 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The rear looks way too high. Did you corner balance the car recently?
If not, drop the rear and get it balanced 50/50. That should help a bit with getting you more grip. On my car, i don't use 1st gear anymore. I take off in 2nd. I can still lay down 30 feet of rubber but i'm also running generic 225 street tires. Stickier tires will make a big difference! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
timmaria |
Nov 28 2014, 08:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California |
The rear looks way too high. Did you corner balance the car recently? If not, drop the rear and get it balanced 50/50. That should help a bit with getting you more grip. On my car, i don't use 1st gear anymore. I take off in 2nd. I can still lay down 30 feet of rubber but i'm also running generic 225 street tires. Stickier tires will make a big difference! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I also use secont to take off. Im gonna lower the back 1 inch. 245 50 is a pretty tall tire. Im running bf goodrich comp tires. It has a 97 vortec 350 in it. |
brant |
Nov 28 2014, 08:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,615 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Put some better rubber on. Toyo ra1 would be a nice street tire
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timmaria |
Nov 28 2014, 09:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California |
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Bruce Hinds |
Nov 28 2014, 09:37 PM
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V-8 madness Group: Members Posts: 733 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Balance is everything - which isn't to say that not spinning the wheels is the ultimate goal! It's fun yes, but the proper balance is driving the curves and how it handles. Old hard tires or sticky racing slicks won't change the "characteristics," just the break and controllability.
By balance we're talking about how it handles in a perfect neutral power 4 wheel drift. Yes you're in the corner at the maximum speed, it you lift your foot off the gas the back end comes loose. If you push down on the power the front end will drift a little. This allows you to steer with throttle! Soft sticky tires allow you to explore that region and maintain control more than mileage tires or old hard ones, but either way it's all about how the car is balanced. I have a narrow body car with old 215/60 x 15's on 7" wheels on the back and I do have to feather the gas a bit in 2nd, but other than that it just locks up the 330 or so HP and it goes. I'm running 200lb springs on the back and stock sway bars all the way around. Those are 215/60x15 all the way around with 15x6 up front and 15x7 on the rear. Actually a hard size to come by anymore. |
timmaria |
Nov 28 2014, 09:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California |
Balance is everything - which isn't to say that not spinning the wheels is the ultimate goal! It's fun yes, but the proper balance is driving the curves and how it handles. Old hard tires or sticky racing slicks won't change the "characteristics," just the break and controllability. By balance we're talking about how it handles in a perfect neutral power 4 wheel drift. Yes you're in the corner at the maximum speed, it you lift your foot off the gas the back end comes loose. If you push down on the power the front end will drift a little. This allows you to steer with throttle! Soft sticky tires allow you to explore that region and maintain control more than mileage tires or old hard ones, but either way it's all about how the car is balanced. I have a narrow body car with old 215/60 x 15's on 7" wheels on the back and I do have to feather the gas a bit in 2nd, but other than that it just locks up the 330 or so HP and it goes. I'm running 200lb springs on the back and stock sway bars all the way around. my rear springs tested out at 208 and 211 lbs. Those are 215/60x15 all the way around with 15x6 up front and 15x7 on the rear. Actually a hard size to come by anymore. |
drive-ability |
Nov 28 2014, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
Looks nice ! Like to see 914 rear tires smoke ! I'm running 285/40/19 and expect to have traction issues as well.
Lets see more of the conversion in pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Andyrew |
Nov 29 2014, 09:55 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
285's in the back with good rubber and I can still spin the tires whenever I want... Just about 400lbs of tq.
Not much you can do about it apart from learn to drive with your right foot. 2nd gear, just throttle it a little bit, third gear you should be able to have full traction with a gentle shift. |
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