Skinnies coming for the track!

Discussion in 'Rims and Tires' started by Hemi31, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. Hemi31

    Hemi31 [email protected]

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    It was $119 but they only have 10 studs left......so if they decide to do it again you will probably need to buy the studs and send them to the manufacturer.
     
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    So when are you supposed to get these and tell us that they fit?
     
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    Should have them by the end of next week.You will know by that weekend.
     
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    Jeeez...it's like watching paint dry! BwaaaHAA! Looking forward to seeing the results there, Erik. :thumb3:
     
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    OK Guys......THEY FIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Tires will be coming shortly.......
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    There is at least 3/4" between the face of the wheel and the caliper and 3/4" between the rim and caliper.........PLENTY of room!
     
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    Great news, Erik!!!! I know someone will be thrilled with this info. Good job, man! :thumb3:
     
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    With that much space, how thick of a spacer would you recommend for us?

    Count me in that group!

    I just spent the weekend grinding down the rear calipers to get clearance for my new 17" wheels for the strip. They weigh 15 pounds!!! WOOT!

    Between my rear set-up, and this front set-up, I calculated a drop of 108 pounds of rotating weight.

    Any guesses on how much time that shaves off a quarter mile?
     
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    the same 1.3 I am using......it brings the wheels to the edge of the fender as well......plus you need it that thick to clear the factory studs.

    My rear wheels weigh 49lbs each so that save me 26lbs over stock in the back......and the fronts will save me 75 lbs of unsprung weight off the nose......not to mention the rolling resistance I am losing......so that will be 101 lbs for mine.....should be about 4425 next spring.
     
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    75 pounds off the front? I wasn't counting on that much! My rears weigh 37 pounds total for wheel and tire. That's 25 pounds each off the back. 50 pounds of the back, 75 off the front? WOOT!!!!
     
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    Hemi31 - I owe you man! I just ordered the spacers today.

    For what it's worth, if you call the local number, it's a place in Indianapolis that I literally drive past twice a day on my way to/from work. Call them - the local guy seems to have a clue. I easily got the 14 x 1.5 bolt upgrade without any flak at all. He said, "no problem. It's just a custom order that adds $2 per stud. Takes about 7 days."

    So if anyone else wants these - they'll be available.