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Tubes or no tubes? #684205 04/30/10 03:07 AM 04/30/10 03:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC 10sec440 OP pro stock
10sec440 OP pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC	What I would like to know is if anybody knows for sure what effect adding tubes or removing them has on reaction time? I need to slow my reaction time down a bit. I have everything turned down as much as I dare, launch RPM, tire pressure, etc. I shallow stage and have the biggest front tires I can get in there. I'm wondering if adding tubes might slow them down? Thanks.

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Re: Tubes or no tubes? #684207 04/30/10 04:49 AM 04/30/10 04:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona Chris'sBarracuda master
Chris'sBarracuda master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,667 Arizona	Tubes make reaction time quicker. Makes sidewall stiffer.. Less air pressure will slow reaction along with front end travel.. You can also put a stop on it and leave closed.. Chris..

Re: Tubes or no tubes? [Re: 10sec440] #684208 04/30/10 05:22 AM 04/30/10 05:22 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	You can add air pressure to the rear tires to get a CONTROLLED amount of slippage... once you find the proper pressure a 1/4# means a fair amount... and I'm sure you already lowered the front tire pressure to help slow it in the beams

Re: Tubes or no tubes? [Re: 10sec440] #684209 05/01/10 02:01 AM 05/01/10 02:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,176 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,176 Bend,OR USA	How about stiffening up the front shocks Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

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