They Stole My Track Pack Wheels/Tires

Jack B · Jul 8, 2013

I walked into the garage tonight and saw that my track pack tires/wheels were gone. They must of felt sorry for me and left these Gen2 tires and wheels on the car

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These are the 335 X 18 Hoosier drag radials, they are 26" diameter, therefore, 1" shorter than the OEM tires. They do not fit without some minor modifications. The disadvantage is the short sidewall, however, they will help counter the high first gear ratio in the Gen 5.

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ViperSmith · Jul 8, 2013

hitting the strip soon????

BlackSnake99 · Jul 8, 2013

I'm surprised the Gen II wheels clear the calipers.

Jack B · Jul 8, 2013

They don't, you need 1" wheel spacers.

BlackSnake99 said:
I'm surprised the Gen II wheels clear the calipers.

FLL-B/W-GTS · Jul 8, 2013

Look like crap...I would NOT trust racing a new Gen 5 with wheels with spacers. Crazy...

Jack B · Jul 9, 2013

Do you know how they install

FLL-B/W-GTS said:
Look like crap...I would NOT trust racing a new Gen 5 with wheels with spacers. Crazy...

Allan · Jul 9, 2013

...........The track locals are gonna think you're rocking the same car with a body kit or something.
-if they even notice a difference. :rolaugh:

It's awesome that you're doing the same stuff with the new car as the old one,.........that for me, is one reason to not buy a new car. -yet
Even though they are made for it, I'd feel bad going from the dealership to the track.

DMan · Jul 9, 2013

Jack B said:
Do you know how they install

Of course not, noob bait, this gen5 forum is like a magnet for judgemental posts with no experience or knowledge. Instead of asking how & is it safe, it's like other posts, "that's crazy".

This forum should be sponsored by Face Palm International

I'm assuming the strip is coming up within the week, looking forward to you posting some impressiveness soon, my friend.

ViperSmith · Jul 9, 2013

DMan said:
Of course not, noob bait, this gen5 forum is like a magnet for judgemental posts with no experience or knowledge. Instead of asking how & is it safe, it's like other posts, "that's crazy".

This forum should be sponsored by Face Palm International

I'm assuming the strip is coming up within the week, looking forward to you posting some impressiveness soon, my friend.

Come on, we all know "spacers" is just a code word for washers from Home Depot!

Capt Van · Jul 9, 2013

Jack, I have some custom Gen 2 wheels I'd like to try on mine, where did you get the spacers?
Thanks
Van

Newport Viper · Jul 9, 2013

Awwwww I wanted to see what that thing did close to stock.....

mjorgensen Woodhouse · Jul 9, 2013

Good grief Jack it's a good thing we lowered that baby, just imagine what it would look like at the stock height lol. Good luck, keep us posted.

Nine Ball · Jul 9, 2013

I really hope you don't run some phenomenal record of a number. Because you know what happens if you do so - 1BADGTS will idolize you. For years.

Jack B · Jul 9, 2013

The spacers are made by H&R. Call them for a dealer that is close by. You want the 25mm model.

Capt Van said:
Jack, I have some custom Gen 2 wheels I'd like to try on mine, where did you get the spacers?
Thanks
Van

Malu59RT · Jul 9, 2013

Nine Ball said:
I really hope you don't run some phenomenal record of a number. Because you know what happens if you do so - 1BADGTS will idolize you. For years.

Awesome, I LOL'd!

Bill Pemberton Woodhouse · Jul 9, 2013

Dang , hooked me in with someone stole my Track Pack wheels -------- keep us all posted about your times at the Track, Jack !

Sounds like your new name ----TrackJack , nice ring to that,ha!

SilveRT8 · Jul 9, 2013

Jack B said:
The spacers are made by H&R. Call them for a dealer that is close by. You want the 50mm model.

50 mm is 2", you said yours were 1" ?

mnc2886 · Jul 9, 2013

When are you headed to the strip?

Jack B · Jul 9, 2013

Mark:

you are correct, they were 25mm.

SilveRT8 said:
50 mm is 2", you said yours were 1" ?

Jack B · Jul 9, 2013

I am installing a shift light, when that is done it will be time and I am not going to use a glowing snake to shift. My guess is either next Wednesday or the Wednesday after.

mnc2886 said:
When are you headed to the strip?

Jack B · Jul 9, 2013

I took the car out tonight for the first time with the Hoosiers. There is no argument, they feel different. The car feels more like a G2 in 1st gear. whether this helps the 1/4 ET is still a question mark.

As far as speed in fourth gear, with the Hoosiers the car does 44 mph at 2000 rpm in 4th gear. The Hoosier actually measures less than 26", there is about 1-1/4" difference between the Hoosiers and the Corsa's. Neither tire measures as denoted in their respective spec's.

As far as how they drive on the street. With the Hoosiers at 26 psi I could not tell much difference from the Corsas. They are very passable as a street tire in dry conditions. However, I hit a down pour and they **** in the wet. In comparison the Corsa P-Zero's are extremely able in wet conditions.

Zentenk · Jul 9, 2013

I want to see better pics of these, this is somewhat comical.

Jack B · Jul 9, 2013

Keep in mind these tires have one purpose, the drag strip. Also, the pictures are a little deceiving, I just let the jack down, so the suspension had not settled. Keep in mind they are only about 5/8" a side diff. I will take some better pics this week. One other item, you have to push/tap the emergency brake cable in 1/2" to the rear to clear the wheel ID.

This is an experiment, it is not a guarantee that they will improve the ET. They sure make the car feels like it has more torque! For those that have not driven a Gen 2, the torque curve is higher for the Gen 5 and the 1st gear is higher, in short, the low end acceleration is not as good as a Gen 2 that has a few mods.

Zentenk;3194925]I want to see better pics of these, this is somewhat comical.

FLL-B/W-GTS · Jul 9, 2013

So, soon their will be a Gen 5 in the 10s.. I say,10.72@ 131.. Good Luck and make sure those washers are tight. I am sure you know what you are doing, just messing with ya..

Next Phase · Jul 12, 2013

Let's see some more pics...and numbers!

Jack B · Jul 12, 2013

Weather and my schedule are slowing the process down. It has rained for ten days, however, this weekend is clear which means an attempt at autox. Corsa will then have the car for a week. Hopefully the following Wednesday will be dry, that would mean the dragstrip I will take some pics of the car on Sunday.

Next Phase said:
Let's see some more pics...aIt snd numbers!

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