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Old 09-12-2008   #9
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Re: MY DSM and racing (all types). Please look!!

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Originally Posted by Matt D. View Post
I say stick with the 16G, or maybe something slightly larger to get more power, but that's about all I'd consider doing in your shoes.

Do all the suspension upgrades you want, but you forgot the most important thing from your list: TIRES. For the best performing street tire look at the Falken Azenis RT615 or Dunlop Direzza Z1 (not DZ101, do not make that mistake.) They are usually around $150 a tire but are used in street tire racing classes for a reason. For a less aggressive tire (harder, will last slightly longer but will have less grip) talk to Hughes and Scheides and see what they recommend.

I run the Dunlop Z1 all summer and have no complaints. I will be getting either them or the RT615 next depending on what sizes are available.

Thanks, i know that i need to run a real tire, its seems like everytime i need to buy them i am in a squeeze for money and i find a really good deal, mine are practically new for $60 for 4.
i was looking at the dunlops before though, i hope next time i will get a real tire.
I will be sticking with the 16G for the next year unless something happens to it, i still have a huge boost leak at the TB that leaks at 10psi like crazy (on a boost leak test) so i think that i will feel a diff. once that is fixed. Hopefully i will have it done this weekend.

OH, about strut tower bars, there are some that are U-shaped (have 3 holes) and some that are a quarter-circle(have 2 hole) on the brackets that bolt to the shock tower, is there a better one to have?
I would think the 3 hole would be better because it attaches to the car in more places.
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