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frankwjr · 08-17-2017, 09:14 AM

So patience pays in the end, $600 worth of Nitto DR's for $180(barely used lol) and new Motegi MR120 18x9.5($110ea Amazon) so for $400 I will now get to see what she can really do. This and the great advice and info from fellow C5'rs and peeps at the 'fest(plus hopefully my improved driver mod!) will make this next trip a real eye opener hopefully.

My local tire guy(fellow drag racer too!) mounted the DR's using bead sealer(can't use screws) to address any possible rim slip and road force balanced the pair for $70 total!

For the visually gratified pic's follow..and GMS, I am using the same H&R hub adapters I had on the front on the rear also..puts the tire about 1in outside the fender('bout perfect IMHO)...
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Will be postin results from Fridays T&T either Fri eve or Sat am..

Bo White · 08-17-2017, 09:58 AM

Awesome!
This driver mod you speak of, is it expensive?

frankwjr · 08-17-2017, 02:15 PM

lulz...in humility!

BTW - can't get enough out of this guys info...http://www.rangeracceleration.com/

BFASTNOTLAST · 08-18-2017, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

lulz...in humility!

BTW - can't get enough out of this guys info...http://www.rangeracceleration.com/

I might know a guy........

frankwjr · 08-18-2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BFASTNOTLAST

I might know a guy........

Hey Bill, how about a sneak peak of your new combo(don't deny it...lol) and will it be ready by fall for a mid-atlantic get together before winter sets in...?

BFASTNOTLAST · 08-18-2017, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by frankwjr

Hey Bill, how about a sneak peak of your new combo(don't deny it...lol) and will it be ready by fall for a mid-atlantic get together before winter sets in...?

Should be ready for the cool air this fall!

WoodBoss · 08-18-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BFASTNOTLAST

Should be ready for the cool air this fall!

Maybe we should plan a testing day when your ready !! zMAX has a few left coming up, I'll find if the track prep is any getting better next weekend.

rbenotti · 08-18-2017, 08:48 AM

Like the new rims. The look is cool!

BFASTNOTLAST · 08-18-2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WoodBoss

Maybe we should plan a testing day when your ready !! zMAX has a few left coming up, I'll find if the track prep is any getting better next weekend.

Z-max is never good for Prep.... Darlington is where the magic happens!

frankwjr · 08-18-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rbenotti

Like the new rims. The look is cool!

TKS! They are actually 'vette rims made back in 2012(!!!) guess that's why they went for such a low price..at 21lb fairly light IMHO(but very stout design!) and if the combo works I guess I will have to start lookin for front skinnies! I use H&R 30mm(!) hub extenders(not spacers) on all 4 corners so I can get away with the 56mm offset on these rims(will not fit without) and zero clearance probs on calipers or control arms...just tie the e-brake cable back and good to go..have about 1in clearance on the inside of the tire so no worries there....and with the 9.5 rim and this tire size when I drop the psi(will get close up pics at the track) to 20 or less should get a nice fat contact patch with good sidewall flex...at least that"s the plan!

Now if the GD rain would just GO AWAY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

acammer · 08-18-2017, 09:25 AM

Subscribed for results - you'll be a good baseline for me on DRs considering our similar current performance. Good luck!

WoodBoss · 08-18-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BFASTNOTLAST

Z-max is never good for Prep.... Darlington is where the magic happens!

Lotta people been complaining about the prep lanes not prepped very well, I'm hoping they step it up for next weekend. If not I'll probably not go back. Maybe a trip to Darlington would be worth it then, I think the DA is usually better there as well.

lazerlemonta · 08-18-2017, 03:17 PM

Good luck Frank! If my Bogarts do not fit the vette they will be on the market SOON! Got to get a free weekend to run up to Dougs to sort some things out and then make some baseline passes.

frankwjr · 08-18-2017, 03:36 PM

tks all! update...it rained...it stopped...suns out....f*ckin GAME ON!

08-17-2017, 09:14 AM	#1
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	Back to the track 2022! So patience pays in the end, $600 worth of Nitto DR's for $180(barely used lol) and new Motegi MR120 18x9.5($110ea Amazon) so for $400 I will now get to see what she can really do. This and the great advice and info from fellow C5'rs and peeps at the 'fest(plus hopefully my improved driver mod!) will make this next trip a real eye opener hopefully. My local tire guy(fellow drag racer too!) mounted the DR's using bead sealer(can't use screws) to address any possible rim slip and road force balanced the pair for $70 total! For the visually gratified pic's follow..and GMS, I am using the same H&R hub adapters I had on the front on the rear also..puts the tire about 1in outside the fender('bout perfect IMHO)... Will be postin results from Fridays T&T either Fri eve or Sat am.. __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me... Last edited by frankwjr; 03-29-2022 at 05:43 PM. Reason: update

08-17-2017, 09:58 AM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,017	Awesome! This driver mod you speak of, is it expensive? __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

08-17-2017, 02:15 PM	#3
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	lulz...in humility! BTW - can't get enough out of this guys info...http://www.rangeracceleration.com/ __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

08-18-2017, 08:48 AM	#8
rbenotti Drives: '13 LS, '09 Forester, '11 HD SGlide Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 83	Like the new rims. The look is cool! __________________ 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS - M6 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2009 Subaru Forester - M5

08-18-2017, 09:25 AM	#11
acammer GPI Sales Consultant Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS SGM Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Weedsport, NY Posts: 2,794 View My Garage	Subscribed for results - you'll be a good baseline for me on DRs considering our similar current performance. Good luck! __________________ GPI Max Package 2.0: Brodix BR7 heads/GPI porting, MAX3 cam, ST2116LSR, BSR Max Lift rockers, LS7 LSXR with 103mm TB, Vararam OTR, Mcleod RXT, G-Force/Strange 9" IRS setup with 4.63 gear. 551whp, 11.1@124mph. *Got a question about a GPI product? Feel free to shoot me a message!*

08-18-2017, 03:17 PM	#13
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 879 View My Garage	Good luck Frank! If my Bogarts do not fit the vette they will be on the market SOON! Got to get a free weekend to run up to Dougs to sort some things out and then make some baseline passes. __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

08-18-2017, 03:36 PM	#14
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	tks all! update...it rained...it stopped...suns out....fckin GAME ON! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP* dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...