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alright... the title might sound REALLY weird.... but its true... i use my car for drifting... im using delco de carbon shocks for my car and stock springs... and somehow having trouble in terms of wheel and tire clearance.... if im using my stock wheels theyre fine... but when i put my summer wheels and go drifting when i do a hard turn my wheels do touch the wheel wells... i placed my stock and my summer rims side by side there was no difference in circumference.. the stock was 16" the summer rims are 19" but in total circumference with rubber theyre just the same... i think its the width of the tires... i got 8.5.. or maybe im wrong... HELP!
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Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:
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whats your specs on wheels?
get front shocks done anyways. I heard really good comments on bilstains
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Drifting is for ricers:spank:Comment
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Fronts are on backorder from Bilstein til at least JanuaryOriginally posted by iGoRa
Originally posted by BlackBird00
No ricers are people that put fart cans on an otherwise stock car, pile on stickers, a couple wings and say there cars fast. Real performance in an import car is not a ricer. The cars typically out there drifting are putting down some power and I'd bet would walk you :slap:Originally posted by kala
TEAM BLACK!!!
parting her outComment
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im using 19" wanli Performance tires s-1088 for drifting...Originally posted by iGoRa
i was also wondering if i replace my current suspension set-up my car is gonna go lower... well that means my wheels will scrap my wheel wells... i was thinking of going for the same ride height but stiffer springs... so that when i drift i'll minimize body roll... so that ill minimize my tires touching the wheel wells too... what about those STB, roll cages does it really minimize body roll?
PS... I ONLY PUT Decals that are ACTUALLY IN MY CAR!!!! :naughty:
Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:
Originally posted by Firehawk N WvComment
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i put stickers on my car from the company i work for, they sign my checks so technically a sponsor.
what do you have done too your car already?96 camaro auto base model<br />slp cai<br />pacesetter headers<br />flowmaster catback<br />35th anniversary ss wheels<br />richmond 3.73<br />98+ ss spoiler<br />hypertech 160 degree thermostat<br />transgo shift kitComment
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want to minimize your cars roll in the rear? get a 21 mm BMR rear sway bar FTW! my car has one and although it handles like a dream, the rear end will kick out whenever i want it to and its completely controlable. i like it. i also have a 32 mm front sway bar with the strut tower brace as well. Bilstein's are VERY good. i believe our lowering springs came from H&R. very stiff in the rear.
perfect for drifting though. IMOComment
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What's rubbing anyways? The front tires or the rear tires? If it's the rears, are you sure that your rims aren't rubbing the jounce bumpers when you're turning? I know my 17"x9.5"s (running a 275/40/17) were like 1/8" from the jounce bumpers. The rear suspension shouldn't move much at all, but if you've got some bushings worn, it might flex enough to rub them with the wheels.
If it's the front, meh, mine rub up front when I turn the wheel full lock anyways. It's just a plastic inner fender.~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hopeComment
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I've got a 21mm 1LE rear bar for sale if you're interested. PM me.Originally posted by rdrr96~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hopeComment
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its the front ones.... im on 19x8.5" but the circumference is the same with my stock... i think its the width and too much body roll i should invest on those bilsteins and those STB's.... looks like have to work harder...
the stuff on my car? nothin serious... still concentrating on handling... i think the next upgrade would be a big brake kit and suspension upgrades... man cars stuff are expensive... T_T
the stickers i have is Magnaflow... JBL... Veilside... Miller Oils*lol* RkSports... ADR... and Wanli .... and of course the place i work.. GM ^_^Last edited by Byrd14; 10-30-2007, 12:16 AM.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:
Originally posted by Firehawk N WvComment
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It's definitely the width, not the diameter. Your just rubbing the inner fender liners. They're plastic. I rub mine too with 275/40/17s. I've got the Bilstein HDs and Eibach Pro-Kit. They still rub sometimes. No harm done. Next time you have your wheels off the front, check for rub marks on the plastic where the tire would contact. You might be able to take sheet metal screws or something and screw them to the sheetmetal behind it..... but it should be find.~Chris<br />1999 Hugger Orange Camaro<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/273836</a> <br /><br />†…faith…hopeComment
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Are the summer tires getting better grip that causing the body to roll over more? Sounds like you need stiffer springs.Comment
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well basically i often grip on corners... but when im already sideways.. yeah somehow body roll is bad i can feel huge G...Originally posted by SpeedingFirebird
Horsepower is how fast you hit the Minivan... Torque is how far you take the Minivan with you... :wavey:
Originally posted by Firehawk N WvComment
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why is that?Originally posted by BlackBird00Welcome future UK stars... Darius Miller, Deandre Liggins, Kevin Galloway, Josh Harrellson
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The drifting you see on movies is for ricers...being able to keep speed around a corner is not "ricer"Originally posted by BlackBird00Shawn<br />2002 Silver W68 FirebirdComment
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