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Old 02-27-2011 | 10:12 AM
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Considering getting some Caltracs but before dumping money, would like to hear from Caltrac Owners how they liked them, how much they helped, et improvements, etc??? Other traction recommendations for 11 second truck build up appreciated.


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Old 02-27-2011 | 10:40 AM
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I think you will be very happy with them.......but not much is gonna help you on street tires but i did feel a big difference. You will get zero wheel hop.
Old 02-27-2011 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by low2001gmc
OOPS. PLACED IN WRONG SECTION.....SORRY.....MODERATORS, CAN YOU PLEASE MOVE TO DRIVETRAIN AND SUSPENSION SECTION.....THANX.
No problemo
Old 02-27-2011 | 05:57 PM
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stopped all wheel hop for sure, now it just spins on the street. I think it helped it take off more in a straight line also
Old 02-27-2011 | 08:23 PM
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Bump for great thread.

I need some too.
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well rite now i just spin alot and fish tail a lil til i back off and then have to gently get back on it. i really dont have wheel hop. tryin to stop that spin mostly.
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on the street it will still spin, on the track is where the work.
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on the street it will still spin, on the track is where the work.
good info as my truck is more of a cruiser with an occasional out in the country run. how bout them qa-1s on your sig? what info can you provide there? thanx.
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you will like them
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since this thread is already here, what is everybody running preload wise for them on the street, and strip? Think i have read just touching for the street, and full turn preload for the strip??

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