95_Mystique
Hard-core CEG'er
So, as some may know, i love going to the drag strip and beating up on the car a little bit. Sure, i know, Contour's werent meant for 1/4 mile, they were built for turns. Well sure, but it doesnt change the way i choose to race.
Ever since I've heard that NO Contour has ever run in the 12's, i've been trying to find a way to gain an advantage. I've done tons of research as far as the best suspension setup, best way to launch, and the best tires to run. I've been looking back at all of the old times that previous people have run and i've noticed one main thing. They're all running drag radials.
Could this be the difference between a Contour running 13.2's and a Contour running 12.9's or better? Possibly a different style of launching, and not eliminating our worrys of breaking axles, but possibly making us feel a little better about letting the clutch fly off the line.
Anyone with a Turbo car want to give this a shot? If i find a way to spend enough on my Hybrid, i may give in and do it, but with the ammount of power i'm making now, its pointless.
Opinions?
Ever since I've heard that NO Contour has ever run in the 12's, i've been trying to find a way to gain an advantage. I've done tons of research as far as the best suspension setup, best way to launch, and the best tires to run. I've been looking back at all of the old times that previous people have run and i've noticed one main thing. They're all running drag radials.
Drag SLICKS
Drag slicks are racing tires which offer uncompromised traction. As the name implies, slicks have no tread so as to maximize the contact of the tire. Like the D.O.T.-legal slicks, drag slicks feature a soft compound and a soft, two-ply sidewall designed to wrinkle on launch. These tires should never be used on the street. If you were to get caught in the rain or drive through a puddle, they would instantly hydroplane. Also, due to their soft construction, slicks are prone to punctures, and handling is compromised.
Drag RADIALS
Drag Radials are a STREET TIRE that is made with a softer compound. It is intended for slightly better traction than a regular street tire. Drag Radials have street tire-like tread. They feature a soft compound and a slightly softer sidewall. These tires are designed to be used on the street or at the track. They are not intended for slick-like launches, but rather a street tire-like launch with the added grip to help out those 60-foots. The disadvantage to drag radials is the softer launch doesn't lead to 60-foots equivalent of the Drag Slicks and it has a stiff sidewall just like a street tire, so wheel hop may occur which can lead to brokend drivetrain components.
Could this be the difference between a Contour running 13.2's and a Contour running 12.9's or better? Possibly a different style of launching, and not eliminating our worrys of breaking axles, but possibly making us feel a little better about letting the clutch fly off the line.
Anyone with a Turbo car want to give this a shot? If i find a way to spend enough on my Hybrid, i may give in and do it, but with the ammount of power i'm making now, its pointless.
Opinions?