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Paul Wong 04-06-2017 11:53 AM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
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Originally Posted by Shadylane (Post 531489)
Since my car is a fairly light, low HP car, I'm hoping they will work. They came recommended by a couple of guys. Guess I'll find out.
Thanks
The radials are a great idea, but it would really make your life a lot easier to start with a bias tire and get the clutch close. Then progress to the radial.

I have noticed the same thing with the radial that 1 out of 5 times it spins bad.

Jim Caughlin 04-06-2017 07:06 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
Radials were a tick faster, as I mentioned, I had to run them down to 10 - 12 lbs to get them to work. My car is low HP and light also, the only difference is that I have a boatload of low gear ratio. I guess my point is that you're not going to win a lot of rounds playing Russian Roulette on which pass they are going to spin. And when they do spin, it's not a recoverable spin, I have short shifted into second and had them continue to spin even then.

Jim

Shadylane 04-06-2017 08:44 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 531562)
Radials were a tick faster, as I mentioned, I had to run them down to 10 - 12 lbs to get them to work. My car is low HP and light also, the only difference is that I have a boatload of low gear ratio. I guess my point is that you're not going to win a lot of rounds playing Russian Roulette on which pass they are going to spin. And when they do spin, it's not a recoverable spin, I have short shifted into second and had them continue to spin even then.

Jim
I will take your advice and look for some Bias tires to start with and maybe try the Radials at a later date.

Thanks, gentleman.

Mark Yacavone 04-06-2017 09:25 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
Kelly, I tried radials with a stick, over 20 years ago. Too much torque and too much clutch.It bounced all over the place.
I would revisit that idea on a lighter, lower hp car, for sure.
But the guys are right. You've got enough to think about on the first day out.

fred goodwin 04-12-2017 07:43 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
Wow the car looks great Kelly! keep us posted and good luck!

Shadylane 07-22-2017 09:19 AM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
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FINALLY! the car is done with paint. I had a real mess with the first guy that painted it. Screwed me and the car pretty bad. Some of it was my fault for not holding him accountable. Anyway a racer friend in Colorado saved my butt by repainting it. I still have to install some emblems and small parts, then it's time to do a lot of testing. Looking at a local race in early August.

GTOMayhem 07-22-2017 04:08 PM
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Looks great. Good Luck!

Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

Mark Yacavone 07-22-2017 06:44 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
I'm looking forward to seeing this car on the track.
Junior Stock Lives!

David Lee 07-22-2017 06:54 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
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Originally Posted by Shadylane (Post 539934)
FINALLY! the car is done with paint. I had a real mess with the first guy that painted it. Screwed me and the car pretty bad. Some of it was my fault for not holding him accountable. Anyway a racer friend in Colorado saved my butt by repainting it. I still have to install some emblems and small parts, then it's time to do a lot of testing. Looking at a local race in early August.
Are you going down to the track in ABQ?

Shadylane 07-22-2017 07:22 PM
Re: Fairmont U/S Build AKA Craigslist Racer
 
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Originally Posted by David Lee (Post 539968)
Are you going down to the track in ABQ?
Yes ABQ, if i can get a couple of suspension items finished in time. I'm in serious need of some seat time.


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