The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[Brad69]

They were the NT05R I have the NT555R2 on my GT500 and they hook great.

 

[thunderchicken]

What Nittos were they? I have been considering the NT555R2s because they are $50-$100 cheaper a tire compared to the M/T and Hoosiers.

15yrs ago the Nittos were pretty much the go to radial tire. From what I've seen at the track, they just aren't as widely used right now as the M/T or Hoosiers.
You should be able to go to the manufacturer and see a scale of where a specific tire compound is and what applications they are best suited for. I would do that before I lay down coin for tires that I plan to abuse on a track

Another issue that has really started effecting traction at the tracks, is traction compound. Manufacturers have had trouble getting an ingredient to the mix. From the articles I've seen it's only manufactured by one company (in Germany if I recall) and they may end production of it due to it's hazards. So, companies using it in traction compounds have been experimenting with other stuff and creating new compounds to meet the needs. As one result, tracks are having to find the sweet spot with how to prep with it for the desired traction level

 

[Brad69]

Well wife made it the second round. Not bad considering the competition.

 

[bobzilla]

Truck is gone. So I am buying an accent for $1500. I think I’m stupid or something.

 

[jeffsqartan]

Truck is gone. So I am buying an accent for $1500. I think I’m stupid or something.

Don't you already have a slow daily?

 

[Brad69]

Some shots of the wife last weekend.

 

[bobzilla]

Don't you already have a slow daily?

Daily/racecar. It's too good at being a car that doesn't suck to drive. Looking for an LC accent with the DOHC Alpha. 2250bs 106hp to be my new Sundae Cup car and leave the Rio to be the well appointed comfy daily with bluetooth, nav and power all the things.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Daily/racecar. It's too good at being a car that doesn't suck to drive. Looking for an LC accent with the DOHC Alpha. 2250bs 106hp to be my new Sundae Cup car and leave the Rio to be the well appointed comfy daily with bluetooth, nav and power all the things.

Get a CRX

 

[bobzilla]

Get a CRX

**** you. There will NEVER be a honda in my stable. Period. Besides CRX doesn't meet the P2W requirements.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

**** you. There will NEVER be a honda in my stable. Period. Besides CRX doesn't meet the P2W requirements.

 

[bobzilla]

Sorry....there's some history there for me. Honda "X" has always been "the car to have" for what seems like every class of racing I've done. I don't like hondas. I like torque. I like being different and having fun. Its why I keep doing dumb things in Korean cars. They aren't supposed to be there doing that and yet here they are.

 

[gregkl]

Some shots of the wife last weekend.


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That's a heck of a burnout!

 

[Brad69]

She really likes burning the tires!

The M/T like a big smoke show.

 

[thunderchicken]

Sorry....there's some history there for me. Honda "X" has always been "the car to have" for what seems like every class of racing I've done. I don't like hondas. I like torque. I like being different and having fun. Its why I keep doing dumb things in Korean cars. They aren't supposed to be there doing that and yet here they are.

Get a miata with a rotary

 

[thunderchicken]

Some shots of the wife last weekend.


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Obviously she likes to make the hydes scream for mercy. I dig that, but for what it's worth M/T tires don't need that much heat. Generally speaking they recommend a smaller burnout on a radial tire vs a slick. That there is actually a bit excessive even for most slicks. Not that it's really a bad thing, I absolutely dig a big smokey burnout properly executed. Just know overheating the tire will cause the tires to become harder and lead to less traction prematurely. Otherwise that's a fantastic burnout and that gets the fans in the stands looking

 

[bobzilla]

Get a miata with a rotary

I swear you people hate me.

 

[thunderchicken]

I swear you people hate me.

I work with a guy that has a very healthy miata with a rotary. I was actually shocked how fast that little thing is. The tone of the engine at full song isn't my thing but I would gladly try ripping up a road course with it

 

[Brad69]

Obviously she likes to make the hydes scream for mercy. I dig that, but for what it's worth M/T tires don't need that much heat. Generally speaking they recommend a smaller burnout on a radial tire vs a slick. That there is actually a bit excessive even for most slicks. Not that it's really a bad thing, I absolutely dig a big smokey burnout properly executed. Just know overheating the tire will cause the tires to become harder and lead to less traction prematurely. Otherwise that's a fantastic burnout and that gets the fans in the stands looking

Yeah she is over the top on the burnout!

The Super Stock needs to hit 3rd gear during the burnout. This is to protect the transmission if you let off before 3rd it can damage the sprang.

The M/T seem to put out a ton of smoke?

She is gonna race my GT 500 in the all female class at the Ford fest.

 

[Mounty09]

Yeah she is over the top on the burnout!

The Super Stock needs to hit 3rd gear during the burnout. This is to protect the transmission if you let off before 3rd it can damage the sprang.

The M/T seem to put out a ton of smoke?

She is gonna race my GT 500 in the all female class at the Ford fest.

Good luck at Ford Fest. I went last year and had a blast. Unfortunately my car isn't ready and my dad can't make it this year so I will be missing out.

 

[Brad69]

Some time slips for group interpretation.