Running slicks on stock axels - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

MachMeHard · 09-30-2009, 04:41 PM

Should I be worried? Car has 4.10s and boltons, will I break anything? I only plan on making 3-4 passes but I also plan on side stepping it at 5k. Suspension is bone stock besides some eibach pro kit lowering springs

ModularSpeed · 09-30-2009, 04:53 PM

If you insist on launching at a high RPM, slicks will be better then DR's.

Street tires would be safest, but least performing.

Slicks are usually easier on the rear if comparing to DR's. (generally)

Either way, you are on borrowed time. Could break the first time, could last years.

Slipping out the clutch (hard on clutch) from a high rpm would probably produce the best results on either slick or DR as far as "not breaking" is concerned.

GL

gfong · 09-30-2009, 04:56 PM

Before the flames from beneth hit this thread I will say that you may be fine and you may be doomed. Pure chance if they break or hold up. It depends on the weather, the track condtions and how aggressive you are on the start line.
Since you are asking this question you in fact have doubts!

Good luck at the track and if you require a pair of Moser 28 spline axles I have some sitting here that I took out as I am running slicks and went with a 31 Moser setup! Good luck!

2k4mach · 09-30-2009, 05:08 PM

can you say "boom biatch?"

theres no if's about it but when

MachMeHard · 09-30-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gfong

Before the flames from beneth hit this thread I will say that you may be fine and you may be doomed. Pure chance if they break or hold up. It depends on the weather, the track condtions and how aggressive you are on the start line.
Since you are asking this question you in fact have doubts!

Good luck at the track and if you require a pair of Moser 28 spline axles I have some sitting here that I took out as I am running slicks and went with a 31 Moser setup! Good luck!

Pm me a price just incase I break something oct 10th lolol and I thought it was a possibility, oh well we will just have to see what happens

CompOrange · 09-30-2009, 08:27 PM

You WILL break something, don't fool yourself into a false sense of security. It may not happen right away, but the time will come and probably end up being sooner rather than later. Especially if you bog that bastard coming off the line.

MachMeHard · 09-30-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CompOrange

You WILL break something, don't fool yourself into a false sense of security. It may not happen right away, but the time will come and probably end up being sooner rather than later. Especially if you bog that bastard coming off the line.

So you're saying launch at 6k so I don't bog?

CompOrange · 09-30-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MachMeHard

So you're saying launch at 6k so I don't bog?

Not necessarily. Keep the pressure up on the slicks and you stand a better chance. You want a little wheel spin if possible so that you don't shock that rear too bad. Thankfully the taller side walls of the slicks do shock the drive line less than a short wall on a drag radial.

MachMeHard · 09-30-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CompOrange

Not necessarily. Keep the pressure up on the slicks and you stand a better chance. You want a little wheel spin if possible so that you don't shock that rear too bad. Thankfully the taller side walls of the slicks do shock the drive line less than a short wall on a drag radial.

Ahhh gotcha, doubt ill pull anything better than a 1.7ish anyways with my stock junk

CompOrange · 10-01-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MachMeHard

Ahhh gotcha, doubt ill pull anything better than a 1.7ish anyways with my stock junk

Have you done control arms or anything?

BluBlurr32V · 10-01-2009, 02:36 AM

It all depends on your launch, as stated above.

I just decided to upgrade to the Moser 31-spline setup instead of wondering if

White04Mach · 10-01-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

can you say "boom biatch?"

theres no if's about it but when

+1 Here's a good how-to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCrJwsd0lz8

MachMeHard · 10-01-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CompOrange

Have you done control arms or anything?

no sir

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Originally Posted by White04Mach

+1 Here's a good how-to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCrJwsd0lz8

hope not!

09-30-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
MachMeHard My fox was easier Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 114	Running slicks on stock axels Should I be worried? Car has 4.10s and boltons, will I break anything? I only plan on making 3-4 passes but I also plan on side stepping it at 5k. Suspension is bone stock besides some eibach pro kit lowering springs

09-30-2009, 04:53 PM	#2
ModularSpeed Mach Underhood Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,677	Re: Running slicks on stock axels If you insist on launching at a high RPM, slicks will be better then DR's. Street tires would be safest, but least performing. Slicks are usually easier on the rear if comparing to DR's. (generally) Either way, you are on borrowed time. Could break the first time, could last years. Slipping out the clutch (hard on clutch) from a high rpm would probably produce the best results on either slick or DR as far as "not breaking" is concerned. GL __________________ Stock 4.6 4V, Cobra Cammed: 11.63@117.84 - N/A T45 / 4.56 / Drag Radials - N/A 4V Video

09-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#3
gfong Greg Fonger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,416	Re: Running slicks on stock axels Before the flames from beneth hit this thread I will say that you may be fine and you may be doomed. Pure chance if they break or hold up. It depends on the weather, the track condtions and how aggressive you are on the start line. Since you are asking this question you in fact have doubts! Good luck at the track and if you require a pair of Moser 28 spline axles I have some sitting here that I took out as I am running slicks and went with a 31 Moser setup! Good luck!

09-30-2009, 05:08 PM	#4
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Running slicks on stock axels can you say "boom biatch?" theres no if's about it but when __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

09-30-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
CompOrange PSR Mafia Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,011	Re: Running slicks on stock axels You WILL break something, don't fool yourself into a false sense of security. It may not happen right away, but the time will come and probably end up being sooner rather than later. Especially if you bog that bastard coming off the line. __________________ 2010 Triumph Daytona 675 2003 Mach 1 - Azure Blue 5 speed Mostly stock...except for a few goodies

10-01-2009, 02:36 AM	#11
BluBlurr32V Bro's B4 Ho's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sunny,ca Posts: 615	Re: Running slicks on stock axels It all depends on your launch, as stated above. I just decided to upgrade to the Moser 31-spline setup instead of wondering if __________________ 2003 Mach 1 IUP Azure Blue DOB: 7/28/03 Magnapack Cat-back, Bassani Catted X-pipe, C&L intake, MGW shifter, MM FLSC, MM Alum steering rack bushings, MM S/S brake lines, MM C/C plates, MM Panhard Bar, H&R Race springs, Blistein HD's, Steeda 2pt STB, Moser 31-spline axles, and S197 posi

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