Radial slick question

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stg1dom

Discussion Starter · Aug 2, 2008

I just put 30 x 10.5 Hoosier radial slick on my car. Its the first time I tried them. I use a trans brake and have been blowing the tires off each time. I have gone from 20 pounds of air down to17 with no difference. I foot brake it and it hooks. Basically I don't know if I should keep going lower with the pressure. I was told I probably shouldn't. With a regular soft wall slick I generally run 12 - 13 pounds. I'm curious if guys are using them with success. My car is 3500# and stock suspension. Thanks

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footbraker

· #2 · Aug 2, 2008

I've been running that tire which was designed for IHRA Stock Eliminator for 8 years!

Use 3 sets a season!

There is no better small tire for a footbrake launched car whose chassis/suspension is dialed in.

It ain't going to work off the transbrake as good as it works off the footbrake!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbKYio6OvKM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfjpWm2KFQM

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90Notchlx

· #3 · Aug 2, 2008

I've run a Goodyear 30x9 with good results footbraking never left off the brake with them.

stg1dom

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 2, 2008

footbraker: That is a serious launch from a footbrake!:smt103
How much air do you generally run?

team hyperactive ez555

· #5 · Aug 2, 2008

its in the adjustment of the rear shocks, you have got to find it, its there.

Suicidal Racing

· #6 · Aug 2, 2008

yep play with your double adj shocks and you will dial it in..that is if you have da's

JeffMcKC

· #7 · Aug 2, 2008

stg1dom said:
footbraker: That is a serious launch from a footbrake!:smt103
How much air do you generally run?

Oh Fuck, dont get him started. I know you only have 7 posts, but Damn man, dont unleash the Beast

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52246&highlight=footbreaker

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54361&highlight=footbreaker

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55831&highlight=footbreaker

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stg1dom

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 2, 2008

HTML:

Oh Fuck, dont get him started. I know you only have 7 posts, but Damn man, dont unleash the Beast

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm going to out with the car today and tomorrow. I 'll see what I can come up with. Thanks.

footbraker

· #9 · Aug 2, 2008

if you're thanking a CLUELESS NOBODY like him, you don't want my help nor will get it!

Follow the advice of the internet experts that don't run this tire and don't run this tire on a heavy GM A body!:roll:

debacle-racing

· #10 · Aug 2, 2008

whats your rear end set up stg?

stg1dom

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 5, 2008

Double adjustable upper and lowers, QA1's and stock old springs. I also have an anti-roll bar from HRParts.

After a few passes they started coming around and got alot better with like 14 pounds of air but not particularly where I want to be. I also don't think the track was good either. It was my first time at Columbus. I'll try again at E-town Labor Day Weekend.

JeffMcKC

· #12 · Aug 5, 2008

Here is Dumb Ass Foot Breakers Idea of "Stock Susp." its a Fucking bolt on ladder bar

Big Wheel Stands are not a problem with 3 feet of front tire drop

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67RS/SS

· #13 · Aug 5, 2008

stg1dom said:
I just put 30 x 10.5 Hoosier radial slick on my car. Its the first time I tried them. I use a trans brake and have been blowing the tires off each time. I have gone from 20 pounds of air down to17 with no difference. I foot brake it and it hooks. Basically I don't know if I should keep going lower with the pressure. I was told I probably shouldn't. With a regular soft wall slick I generally run 12 - 13 pounds. I'm curious if guys are using them with success. My car is 3500# and stock suspension. Thanks

Which compound are you using?

I run the light weight #18214,which I believe is a C06 compound,they seem to work better than the C07. I had my best sixty foot on the weekend 1.35 leaving against the converter at 4300rpm off the trans-brake.

KylePBZ

· #14 · Aug 5, 2008

JeffMcKC said:
Here is Dumb Ass Foot Breakers Idea of "Stock Susp." its a Fucking bolt on ladder bar

Big Wheel Stands are not a problem with 3 feet of front tire drop

Who makes that?!

67RS/SS

· #15 · Aug 5, 2008

KylePBZ said:
Who makes that?!

Alf Weibe is his name,he races locally at Mission Raceway up here in Canada ,he is a stock eliminator suspension guru.........Unless you run a stock class,he won't give you the time of the day.

Goob

· #16 · Aug 6, 2008

Goodyear 9x30 D-4A compound works well for me, even on hot tracks. 3600 2-step off the t-brake.
Light burnout on the Hoosiers should help ya some. They are way gooey soft for hot tracks in my limited Hoosier radial experiences. (2 sets)

Gary Kubisch

· #17 · Aug 8, 2008

Hey Dom,
I would talk to Footbraker(Ed).If he's willing to help,There is good info to be had.

stg1dom

Discussion Starter · #18 · Aug 15, 2008

I would like any advice that I can get who's willing to help. I would REALLY like to keep trans braking the car cause that's just what I'm used to doing, I'm just not sure if its possible with these slicks.

Gary Kubisch

· #19 · Aug 15, 2008

Dom
Have you talked w/ Tom Rix?
If not,I suggest that too.

debacle-racing

· #20 · Aug 15, 2008

have you tried a SMALLER burnout? maybe they are getting too hot.

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