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8upZR1 · 08-04-2008

Thanks for the info. I have a set 335/17 BF Goodrich Drag Radials that I was going to use on the street with the OEM wheels but for the track I was thinking the slicks would be best. Whenever I try to launch my ZR1 with the hard street tires that are on now I end up with miserable short times. Like 1.90s.

I know the BF radials aren't the best choice for street but my current tires are cracking & the BFs are new. Ive had them in storage for like 3 years now so I can't return them unfortunately.

My slicks are fairly small, 26X10 Mickeys. Id like to try them, after all Vipers can hook amazing with their IRS, Im sure the ZR1 can too. I doubt power, or lack thereof, will be an issue for me any more. I sold my LT5 and I'm currently putting the finishing touches on a 407 based off a Lil M block. Even with factory rear gears Im certain Ill have enough low end torque to get the car moving.

As for slowing down, I have a set of drag brakes for a Mustang that I never got around to using. Nice Aerospace Components 4 piston deals. I have never seen any on a C4 but Im gonna try them out.

I was flipping through a Jegs or Summit catalog and saw some adjustable F&R shocks for C4s. I think they were 12 way QA1's or Competition Engineering. Has anyone tried these out in place of the OEM bilsteins? I ditched my ride control as well so Im seriously considering these. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

08-04-2008	#5
8upZR1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thunderbolt, Ga. Posts: 253	Re: ZR1 w/ SLICKS Thanks for the info. I have a set 335/17 BF Goodrich Drag Radials that I was going to use on the street with the OEM wheels but for the track I was thinking the slicks would be best. Whenever I try to launch my ZR1 with the hard street tires that are on now I end up with miserable short times. Like 1.90s. I know the BF radials aren't the best choice for street but my current tires are cracking & the BFs are new. Ive had them in storage for like 3 years now so I can't return them unfortunately. My slicks are fairly small, 26X10 Mickeys. Id like to try them, after all Vipers can hook amazing with their IRS, Im sure the ZR1 can too. I doubt power, or lack thereof, will be an issue for me any more. I sold my LT5 and I'm currently putting the finishing touches on a 407 based off a Lil M block. Even with factory rear gears Im certain Ill have enough low end torque to get the car moving. As for slowing down, I have a set of drag brakes for a Mustang that I never got around to using. Nice Aerospace Components 4 piston deals. I have never seen any on a C4 but Im gonna try them out. I was flipping through a Jegs or Summit catalog and saw some adjustable F&R shocks for C4s. I think they were 12 way QA1's or Competition Engineering. Has anyone tried these out in place of the OEM bilsteins? I ditched my ride control as well so Im seriously considering these. Any input would be greatly appreciated.