1969 GTO - Need traction! Help!
07-31-2003, 09:27 PM
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1969 GTO - Need traction! Help!
Alright, heres how it goes. I've got a 69 GTO, I need traction. I'd like for the wheels to not be ONLY useful in the dry weather, and at least work somewhat in the imperfect weather.
I want it to look muscle, look hot, but be 100% legal. I need traction badly. Hell, I start off in second gear, trying to get a racing launch, and do nothing but spin... I shift from third to fourth on the highway, and get WAY too much spinning (can we say - UNSAFE?)
What are my options, and what are my most COST EFFECTIVE options? Trying not to spend thousands here...
I want it to look muscle, look hot, but be 100% legal. I need traction badly. Hell, I start off in second gear, trying to get a racing launch, and do nothing but spin... I shift from third to fourth on the highway, and get WAY too much spinning (can we say - UNSAFE?)
What are my options, and what are my most COST EFFECTIVE options? Trying not to spend thousands here...
08-01-2003, 07:45 AM
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1: Fender flares
2: Wide Tyres (sticky too) Potenza SO-3 Pole Position
3: Traction Bars
4: Stiffer Suspension including bushings
5: Limited Slip Rear End
6: Polyurethane transmission and motor mounts
2: Wide Tyres (sticky too) Potenza SO-3 Pole Position
3: Traction Bars
4: Stiffer Suspension including bushings
5: Limited Slip Rear End
6: Polyurethane transmission and motor mounts
08-01-2003, 06:34 PM
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What kind of suspension do you have in the rear?
Try some drag shocks, about a 50/50 or 40/60.
Put on some traction bars or ladder bars.
Run some BFG drag radials.
Also, is it AT or MT? What ratio of gears do you have?
Try some drag shocks, about a 50/50 or 40/60.
Put on some traction bars or ladder bars.
Run some BFG drag radials.
Also, is it AT or MT? What ratio of gears do you have?
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Blasphemous hows the Olds comin along? man i came across a friend of mine's uncle's cutlass with a big block in it the other day. its sitting in his backyard rusting itself to death. makes me sad.
08-02-2003, 04:38 AM
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Originally posted by reuter
Blasphemous hows the Olds comin along? man i came across a friend of mine's uncle's cutlass with a big block in it the other day. its sitting in his backyard rusting itself to death. makes me sad.
Blasphemous hows the Olds comin along? man i came across a friend of mine's uncle's cutlass with a big block in it the other day. its sitting in his backyard rusting itself to death. makes me sad.
What year is that Cutlass and if it's a 71-72, would he sell it?
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