07-06-2007, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Baton Rouge,
LA
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 FIA, S. Automotive 354 stroker
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Originally Posted by RedBarchetta
Curt, great write-up! Always good to read feedback from someone that has tried so many combinations.
Quick question. How much PSI were you running in your drag radials when driving them hard on the street? I'm a supporter of the MT drag radial mostly because they are an economically viable alternative to the AVONs. I run between 30-32psi on the street and keeping the sidewalls stiff tends to increase cornering at the slight expense of straight line traction. But honestly, once these tires get a little warm the straight line traction (even at 30psi) is not much an issue. Also, the increased tire pressure tends to help you 'feel' them better and you can more accurately predict when the grip becomes slip.
In the end, driving these cars hard is a lot like driving on marbles. 
Thanks,
-Dean |
I think there is a big difference between brands of drag radials. I tried the BFG drag radials on my previous car and also found them downright scary anywhere but the dragstip. On the other hand, I'm on my second set of Nitto DR's on the Cobra which I LOVE as an all-around tire. I've even driven these in the rain more than once at 70+ mph with no worries at all. I've pulled 1.6 60' times at the dragstrip on Friday night and autocrossed on them on Sunday. In fact I have video of both on YouTube, you can check them out here if you like: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=64cobra
-Robert
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