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Apr 27, 2008, 12:03 AM
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Hey guys quickie question.
Today while out for a spirited drive. keeping in mind I have all seasons on, that shoule be rated for 168mph,
I wound it up a bit, and heard a God awaful squeeling/groaning sound from the front left corner. i eased out of the gas, and it was kind of pulling to the left a bit, but that went away quickly.
I expected to see a damaged tire, but when I stopped and had a look, it was all good. The last time i heard anything like this is when with my 05 after an intercooler install, I took the car for a spin to make sure there was no boost leaks, and had the front bumper off, and the inner plastic fender well folded over into the tire and howeled a bit at liek 80mph.
I have had this car to speed before with Advans on, never heard anything like that, could this just be a tire thing, or what the hell else could that have been. I think the tire may have grown perhap at speed and maybe was rubbing the strut.
I am just looking for anyones thought. no rub marks anywhere, I will pull tire off tomorrow and look at inside edge.
Today while out for a spirited drive. keeping in mind I have all seasons on, that shoule be rated for 168mph,
I wound it up a bit, and heard a God awaful squeeling/groaning sound from the front left corner. i eased out of the gas, and it was kind of pulling to the left a bit, but that went away quickly.
I expected to see a damaged tire, but when I stopped and had a look, it was all good. The last time i heard anything like this is when with my 05 after an intercooler install, I took the car for a spin to make sure there was no boost leaks, and had the front bumper off, and the inner plastic fender well folded over into the tire and howeled a bit at liek 80mph.
I have had this car to speed before with Advans on, never heard anything like that, could this just be a tire thing, or what the hell else could that have been. I think the tire may have grown perhap at speed and maybe was rubbing the strut.
I am just looking for anyones thought. no rub marks anywhere, I will pull tire off tomorrow and look at inside edge.
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Apr 27, 2008, 12:04 AM
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Hey guys quickie question.
Today while out for a spirited drive. keeping in mind I have all seasons on, that shoule be rated for 168mph,
I wound it up a bit, and heard a God awaful squeeling/groaning sound from the front left corner. i eased out of the gas, and it was kind of pulling to the left a bit, but that went away quickly.
I expected to see a damaged tire, but when I stopped and had a look, it was all good. The last time i heard anything like this is when with my 05 after an intercooler install, I took the car for a spin to make sure there was no boost leaks, and had the front bumper off, and the inner plastic fender well folded over into the tire and howeled a bit at liek 80mph.
I have had this car to speed before with Advans on, never heard anything like that, could this just be a tire thing, or what the hell else could that have been. I think the tire may have grown perhap at speed and maybe was rubbing the strut.
I am just looking for anyones thought. no rub marks anywhere, I will pull tire off tomorrow and look at inside edge.
Today while out for a spirited drive. keeping in mind I have all seasons on, that shoule be rated for 168mph,
I wound it up a bit, and heard a God awaful squeeling/groaning sound from the front left corner. i eased out of the gas, and it was kind of pulling to the left a bit, but that went away quickly.
I expected to see a damaged tire, but when I stopped and had a look, it was all good. The last time i heard anything like this is when with my 05 after an intercooler install, I took the car for a spin to make sure there was no boost leaks, and had the front bumper off, and the inner plastic fender well folded over into the tire and howeled a bit at liek 80mph.
I have had this car to speed before with Advans on, never heard anything like that, could this just be a tire thing, or what the hell else could that have been. I think the tire may have grown perhap at speed and maybe was rubbing the strut.
I am just looking for anyones thought. no rub marks anywhere, I will pull tire off tomorrow and look at inside edge.
Last edited by newimportowner; Apr 27, 2008 at 12:07 AM.
Apr 27, 2008, 07:24 AM
Hey Bill do you happen to have a NHRA handbook or rulebook? I need to look it over quickly. And who are you going to to get your chassis certified?
I highly doubt the chassis been certified in the last 6 years. I know its suppose to be every 3 but I just want to make sure the cage is up to snuff.
I highly doubt the chassis been certified in the last 6 years. I know its suppose to be every 3 but I just want to make sure the cage is up to snuff.
Apr 27, 2008, 08:51 AM
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Apr 27, 2008, 09:16 AM
Bill, I have had the plate behind the rotor squeal when touching the rotor before. It sounds horrible but just give it a push back around all the edges to be sure it's not touching.
Apr 27, 2008, 10:35 AM
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Hey Bill do you happen to have a NHRA handbook or rulebook? I need to look it over quickly. And who are you going to to get your chassis certified?
I highly doubt the chassis been certified in the last 6 years. I know its suppose to be every 3 but I just want to make sure the cage is up to snuff.
I highly doubt the chassis been certified in the last 6 years. I know its suppose to be every 3 but I just want to make sure the cage is up to snuff.
Apr 27, 2008, 10:37 AM
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Well I went out and looked more closely. the tired had failed. you can see cracking between every tread. I went around and looked at the rest of them, they are all fine, no cracking at all. Just that one. I am glad it gave me a few more seconds before it let go. It got me home and still is holding air, but it is definitly toast.
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Apr 27, 2008, 08:01 PM
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i should have seen the light years ago when i first got into the import scene but people talk too much about lag(overrated lol). This thing pulls so hard