Guys running slicks, got a few questions.
09-05-2002, 07:42 PM
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Guys running slicks, got a few questions.
I am going to try the 28x10.5x15 ET drags for the first time tomorrow night but have some questions.
My tires are on a 15x8 rim and are screwed to the rim, so I believe that they have tubes in them but am not sure since I bought them used. I went to put air in them today and got them up to 10psi but they are rock hard.
How do I know if I have tubes for sure?
The tires shouldn't look flat when they are on the car should they?
Also do you have any pointers on launching?
Thanks.
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Chad Beebe
'97 T/A WS6 M6 Dark Metallic Green
CC 306 cam and some other stuff.
My Car
12.762@109.13 with 1.828 60'
Best 60' 1.816
My tires are on a 15x8 rim and are screwed to the rim, so I believe that they have tubes in them but am not sure since I bought them used. I went to put air in them today and got them up to 10psi but they are rock hard.
How do I know if I have tubes for sure?
The tires shouldn't look flat when they are on the car should they?
Also do you have any pointers on launching?
Thanks.
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Chad Beebe
'97 T/A WS6 M6 Dark Metallic Green
CC 306 cam and some other stuff.
My Car
12.762@109.13 with 1.828 60'
Best 60' 1.816
09-05-2002, 08:26 PM
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Hmmm 10 psi and rock hard? Are you sure that the gauge is ok? 10 psi will be fairly soft, with bit of a bulge.
You can see if you have tubes by the type of valve stem, a regular valve stem is tubeless and a threaded valve stem is on tubes.
Launching will depend on transmission, clutch, power level, rearend etc etc.
With an M6 you need to get 1 to 1.5 revolutions off the line to save your clutch, so you'll need a spotter.
Enjoy,
Roman
You can see if you have tubes by the type of valve stem, a regular valve stem is tubeless and a threaded valve stem is on tubes.
Launching will depend on transmission, clutch, power level, rearend etc etc.
With an M6 you need to get 1 to 1.5 revolutions off the line to save your clutch, so you'll need a spotter.
Enjoy,
Roman
09-06-2002, 06:51 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by romanss:
Hmmm 10 psi and rock hard? Are you sure that the gauge is ok? 10 psi will be fairly soft, with bit of a bulge.
You can see if you have tubes by the type of valve stem, a regular valve stem is tubeless and a threaded valve stem is on tubes.
Launching will depend on transmission, clutch, power level, rearend etc etc.
With an M6 you need to get 1 to 1.5 revolutions off the line to save your clutch, so you'll need a spotter.
Enjoy,
Roman</font>
Hmmm 10 psi and rock hard? Are you sure that the gauge is ok? 10 psi will be fairly soft, with bit of a bulge.
You can see if you have tubes by the type of valve stem, a regular valve stem is tubeless and a threaded valve stem is on tubes.
Launching will depend on transmission, clutch, power level, rearend etc etc.
With an M6 you need to get 1 to 1.5 revolutions off the line to save your clutch, so you'll need a spotter.
Enjoy,
Roman</font>
The gauge is brand new, so I believe it is okay.
When you say threaded, do you mean the valve stem is threaded into the rim?
Thanks.
09-06-2002, 08:09 PM
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Chad, what I mean is that the entire length of the valve stem is threaded so that you can thread a nut from the outside to keep the valve stem from disappearing into the rim.
09-07-2002, 12:32 AM
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Chad,
You would'nt by any chance be related to any of the Bebee's up in the St.Johns area would ya??? My grandma used to be a Bebee. Just curious.
James
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91 Z-28 Convertible 305 H.O. 210 RWHP
crane hi-6,holley reg,air foil,3:73 richmonds,Ed Wright stage 2 chip,msd wires,SLP headers,best e.t 14.4@99.02mph
91 Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible. A4, FMS 9mm plug wires, Denso Plugs.Best E.T. 16.097 @ 86.89mph.Best 60 ft 2.4
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You would'nt by any chance be related to any of the Bebee's up in the St.Johns area would ya??? My grandma used to be a Bebee. Just curious.
James
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91 Z-28 Convertible 305 H.O. 210 RWHP
crane hi-6,holley reg,air foil,3:73 richmonds,Ed Wright stage 2 chip,msd wires,SLP headers,best e.t 14.4@99.02mph
91 Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible. A4, FMS 9mm plug wires, Denso Plugs.Best E.T. 16.097 @ 86.89mph.Best 60 ft 2.4
(Retired 1995 S-10 Blazer 4X4, 230,000 Mi
Leland RD burnout Champ!!!)
09-07-2002, 07:21 AM
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Chad, If those tires dont work out, you can always donate them to science. I'll put em to the test
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Best ET: (All bolt ons) 11.496@116.42 (1.52)
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Chad, If those tires dont work out, you can always donate them to science. I'll put em to the test
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01/SS, Black A4, TR224/112, ARE stage 2 heads, lid, FTRA, PMAF, PTB, Grott LT, true duals, NGK, ASP pulley, Vig 3200, LCA, poly TAB, Convo pros, ET Streets, 3300 raceweight. Little bit of juice..
Best ET: (All bolt ons) 11.496@116.42 (1.52)
Current best after Head & cam & nitrous:
10.88@124 (1.60)
Motown Muscle King of The Hill winner 6-8-02. Want some? Get some!!
RIP #3 Dirty Dale!!!
09-07-2002, 11:19 AM
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Roman,
Yes the entire outside of the valve stem is threaded. With the 10psi in them they felt hard but once I put them on the car and let the car down they did squat pretty good. I was unable to run them last night because I didn't grind enough off the brake caliper and the wheels were rubbing after I torqued the lugnuts.
James,
Most of my Beebe relatives are from the Flint area. Growing up in Chesaning there were only 2 Beebe families (mine&grandparents) but once I moved down to Portage there are tons of them.
Harold,
I plan on using the tires at M7 and then I will probably sell the slicks and skinnies to get a different style of rims. These Welds with that thick center hub are a pain. Even with the longer ARP wheel studs in the front when I put the spacers on the studs are just flush with the outside of the wheel.
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Chad Beebe
'97 T/A WS6 M6 Dark Metallic Green
CC 306 cam and some other stuff.
My Car
12.691@111.90 with 1.955 60'
Best 60' 1.816
Yes the entire outside of the valve stem is threaded. With the 10psi in them they felt hard but once I put them on the car and let the car down they did squat pretty good. I was unable to run them last night because I didn't grind enough off the brake caliper and the wheels were rubbing after I torqued the lugnuts.
James,
Most of my Beebe relatives are from the Flint area. Growing up in Chesaning there were only 2 Beebe families (mine&grandparents) but once I moved down to Portage there are tons of them.
Harold,
I plan on using the tires at M7 and then I will probably sell the slicks and skinnies to get a different style of rims. These Welds with that thick center hub are a pain. Even with the longer ARP wheel studs in the front when I put the spacers on the studs are just flush with the outside of the wheel.
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Chad Beebe
'97 T/A WS6 M6 Dark Metallic Green
CC 306 cam and some other stuff.
My Car
12.691@111.90 with 1.955 60'
Best 60' 1.816
09-08-2002, 01:26 AM
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Chad,
Wow.;You grew up in Chesaning?? I spent a little time over that way.My ex girlfriend lives over there.She had 2 older sisters too.What year did you graduate??
I went to school at Ovid Elsie. Not too far away.Small world.
James
Wow.;You grew up in Chesaning?? I spent a little time over that way.My ex girlfriend lives over there.She had 2 older sisters too.What year did you graduate??
I went to school at Ovid Elsie. Not too far away.Small world.
James
09-08-2002, 08:21 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 91 Redd Sledd:
Chad
Do you know any of the Hovanecs from Chesaning????</font>
Chad
Do you know any of the Hovanecs from Chesaning????</font>
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