Re: I need traction on an A-Body!!!!!!
[Re: JL2]
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05/31/17 10:40 PM
05/31/17 10:40 PM
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Quit driving like an idiot would be the first place to start.
They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.
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Re: I need traction on an A-Body!!!!!!
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05/31/17 11:59 PM
05/31/17 11:59 PM
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Respectfully I know that there's all kind of people in this thread, and we all have reasons for the way we live , build & drive, but, to you, Man o man you think that I was driving like an idiot!!! Have you ever lost traction at 50MPH that was fierce? Probably not, You must be the person doing the speed limit in the left lane.. We build these cars to perform, not just sound like a busted muffler.. This 68' Barracuda FB will make you go back and drive your Camry. Please think about that and do not respond to me. Also,,, stay in the right lane. I'm sorry to those who understand, but I had to address this person.
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Re: I need traction on an A-Body!!!!!!
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06/01/17 12:17 PM
06/01/17 12:17 PM
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So what is your engine setup? Just curious.
I am sure you have a regular radial tire, if it really has that much power the drag radial will take care of it. If you have the problem of jerking the steering wheel when you jam gears it will not fix it lol.
My 68 Barracuda has about 580HP. It will blast a Radial TA off at 50mph on the street. It will hook a drag radial at almost any speed on a good surface.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: I need traction on an A-Body!!!!!!
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06/01/17 04:15 PM
06/01/17 04:15 PM
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Hey guys the loss of traction at 50mph shifting into second put my rear end at 10;00 o'clock on me and I could not recover this, so unfortunately after a left to right 180 ending up in a deep ditch leaves me with P&B body work to do and needing suspension work. What do I need to do to run at least a 285 wide tire on a 10'' wheel? thx I had this happen to me in a 71 challenger with M-50-14" tires on it racing a girl in a firebird at 2 am. I wrapped my car around a telephone pole on the passenger side right after I shifted into 2nd gear. Totaled the car and lucky no one was with me. After that I learned to drive better.
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Re: I need traction on an A-Body!!!!!!
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06/02/17 12:08 AM
06/02/17 12:08 AM
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Bad340fish
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My Wheels are 15x8 with a 3 5/8" Back space.
28x10.5 slick or 275/60 fits perfect.
This is the only pic I have and its obviously not at rest but its the only pic I have since I went to the taller tires.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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