2014 GT looking for Slicks and wheel information
2/14/16, 11:03 AM
#1
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
2014 GT looking for Slicks and wheel information
Please post any information on rear wheel sizes and Slick information. I'm looking for some street strip or all strip slicks for Drag Racing.
Please post some pictures:
Please post some pictures:
2/18/16, 06:44 AM
#5
Cobra R Member
2/21/16, 06:49 AM
#6
Mach 1 Member
Do you have an auto or manual and what gears are you running? All these factor into whether you run a drag radial or a full slick and how tall of tire you need to run.
2/21/16, 10:17 PM
#7
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I have a 2014 Track pack GT. 373 gears. I am having a hard time launching at the track. I have to keep the traction control on. Still have great times but I know there is a lot more in this car.
3/1/16, 09:05 AM
#8
Shelby GT350 Member
I've been running 275/35/18's for all my road course events. I've got pictures out there, not sure where though. I never drag race the car and never launch it though. Only road course stuff
3/8/16, 10:08 PM
#9
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
I have the Track key and this year I want to Drag as well as do some road courses.
dmichaels. I have seen some of your videos. Whats the best way to start out road racing?
1 alibi 2 Where did you get your tires and rims?
dmichaels. I have seen some of your videos. Whats the best way to start out road racing?
1 alibi 2 Where did you get your tires and rims?
3/8/16, 10:17 PM
#10
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
[QUOTE=1 Alibi 2;6967411]15 x 10" with 28 x 11.50-15LT.
They won't fit on my 14 because of the brakes, which would require at least a 17".
.
What is the specs of the rear tires? Hardness and size to order?
How does the car launch? What tire pressure are you running.
Thank you
They won't fit on my 14 because of the brakes, which would require at least a 17".
.
What is the specs of the rear tires? Hardness and size to order?
How does the car launch? What tire pressure are you running.
Thank you
3/9/16, 09:29 AM
#11
Cobra R Member
[QUOTE=Jazzman442;6970924]I have the Track key and this year I want to Drag as well as do some road courses.
dmichaels. I have seen some of your videos. Whats the best way to start out road racing?
1 alibi 2 Where did you get your tires and rims?[/QUOTE]
.
www.jimsracingtires.com
.
This is a drag only set up.
.
dmichaels. I have seen some of your videos. Whats the best way to start out road racing?
1 alibi 2 Where did you get your tires and rims?[/QUOTE]
.
www.jimsracingtires.com
.
This is a drag only set up.
.
3/9/16, 09:41 AM
#12
Cobra R Member
[QUOTE=Jazzman442;6970927]
.
28 x 11.50-15LT........drag only, useless on a road course.
Launches good, 12-15psi, a little water, heat with line-lock.
.
28 x 11.50-15LT........drag only, useless on a road course.
Launches good, 12-15psi, a little water, heat with line-lock.
.
3/10/16, 04:29 PM
#14
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
3/10/16, 05:25 PM
#16
Banned
Join Date: August 2, 2013
Location: Little north of Stuttgart, Germany
Posts: 3,090
Received 254 Likes
on
230 Posts
Jazz,
Best place to start road racing is doing HPDE events. You can join a local BMW, Audi or Chin motorsports, or any car club that offers instructors. First few times it is very important to have an instructor with you to get the basics down good, and to teach you how to get off track safely when you mess up.
After you get some seat time with an instructor and you're able to self diagnose (I was still dialing in steering after the apex, which means I didn't rotate the car enough by the apex, which means I tuned in too early, or I pinched the corner too hard because I didn't use all the room at the exit ect.) you can start driving solo and practicing.
Look at motorsportsreg.com to see events and clubs near you.
Best place to start road racing is doing HPDE events. You can join a local BMW, Audi or Chin motorsports, or any car club that offers instructors. First few times it is very important to have an instructor with you to get the basics down good, and to teach you how to get off track safely when you mess up.
After you get some seat time with an instructor and you're able to self diagnose (I was still dialing in steering after the apex, which means I didn't rotate the car enough by the apex, which means I tuned in too early, or I pinched the corner too hard because I didn't use all the room at the exit ect.) you can start driving solo and practicing.
Look at motorsportsreg.com to see events and clubs near you.
Last edited by 5.M0NSTER; 3/10/16 at 05:26 PM.
3/24/16, 09:55 PM
#18
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
Jazz,
Best place to start road racing is doing HPDE events. You can join a local BMW, Audi or Chin motorsports, or any car club that offers instructors. First few times it is very important to have an instructor with you to get the basics down good, and to teach you how to get off track safely when you mess up.
After you get some seat time with an instructor and you're able to self diagnose (I was still dialing in steering after the apex, which means I didn't rotate the car enough by the apex, which means I tuned in too early, or I pinched the corner too hard because I didn't use all the room at the exit ect.) you can start driving solo and practicing.
Look at motorsportsreg.com to see events and clubs near you.
Best place to start road racing is doing HPDE events. You can join a local BMW, Audi or Chin motorsports, or any car club that offers instructors. First few times it is very important to have an instructor with you to get the basics down good, and to teach you how to get off track safely when you mess up.
After you get some seat time with an instructor and you're able to self diagnose (I was still dialing in steering after the apex, which means I didn't rotate the car enough by the apex, which means I tuned in too early, or I pinched the corner too hard because I didn't use all the room at the exit ect.) you can start driving solo and practicing.
Look at motorsportsreg.com to see events and clubs near you.
Have you heard of them? Sounds like what you are suggested. They race at Sebring.
3/24/16, 09:57 PM
#19
Cobra Member
Thread Starter
3/25/16, 06:56 AM
#20
Mach 1 Member
You can avoid it by running 15x8s or buy the sway bar relocation kit that costs around $40. It's easy to install and YouTube has a few videos on it.