so...i put street slicks on. - Honda Prelude Forum

dvsracergirl · 07-05-2004, 01:34 PM

I was running 14.6 with street tires and i started a thread awhile back about drag slicks. i really wanted to get these on by this past CMI race but i wasnt able to because of school, bills, and other time constraints. I did research and talked with the guys over at bogart a few times. FYI....Bogarts will fit on the 5th gens with a small spacer.

The night before the race i picked up some 15" kosei K1s with nitto (i HATE nittos) 555rs....i made it to to the low 14s....with no tire hop at all..... tires were still spinning thru 1st and second tho....but im glad i actually put more of the power to the ground. my trap speeds increased to 102+. so overall im happier. just not happy.

some M&H slicks will be going on the koseis for the next event. as well as a new engine...*crosses fingers* if i stop being lazy and actually finish it....i have everything here just need to spend time putting it together. we just picked up another project car too....bleh...its really hard to turn down great opportunities even if they do put more burden on you. luckily im not in summer school!

Andrew and Ian.......ive actually ordered a few set of slicks from John@ M&H recently for our other cars and we met up and talked a lot at the CMI race event.....so were working on something for my car.

you guys were both HUGE helps to me in the previous thread. i just wanted to say thanks again!

nuro · 07-05-2004, 02:54 PM

good info. what's your setup?

KB798 · 07-05-2004, 03:50 PM

Yes what's your setup?

dvsracergirl · 07-05-2004, 05:18 PM

AEM CAI
Mugen header
Tanabe exhaust-g-power medallion
type-s cams
sk2 cam gears
60 shot nos. <--cant squeeze in first.

my new complete type-s set up will be going in soon

KB798 · 07-06-2004, 02:07 AM

Nice setup

. I think you might be able to hit high 13s with the slicks on.

dvsracergirl · 07-06-2004, 06:30 PM

thanks

im hoping to hit more than high 13's

i would really like to drop more into the lower end of the 13s.... i just need to work on my 60ft.

it gets frustrating because my friends HB with an h22 is pulling slower trap speeds and my R/Ts are so much better....but his 60ft is 2x better.

nuro · 07-06-2004, 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by dvsracergirl
thanks im hoping to hit more than high 13's i would really like to drop more into the lower end of the 13s.... i just need to work on my 60ft.

it gets frustrating because my friends HB with an h22 is pulling slower trap speeds and my R/Ts are so much better....but his 60ft is 2x better.

what 60ft times are you getting?

dvsracergirl · 07-06-2004, 09:08 PM

2.4, 2.3

alphajesse · 07-06-2004, 10:13 PM

Was that with the nittos?
Ouch, I was getting that with some ****ty Dunlops way back when, on an otherwise stock car.

EDIT: Not that my 60' times have improved since then!

caLiH22a · 07-06-2004, 11:59 PM

I'm curious to know the size on the kosei k1 wheels you have, are they 15x7's? do you know how much they weigh, i'm looking for some wheels for my slicks, i'm currently using altima steel wheels and using a 22x8x15 slick. I think with the Nitto555's you should be somehwere in the 2.1-2.2 60' times.

flip1199 · 07-07-2004, 01:36 AM

by chance would you be the one at cmi that the anouncer said was sponsered by blacktrax? if so it was a really clean car.

dvsracergirl · 07-07-2004, 03:12 PM

Flip, yeah that was me...ill be at all the CMIs this year...and thanks for the compliment. were you the black 4th gen there that day racing?? i was eyeing that one

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CaliH22a: Im not sure of the exact size of the rim....im guessing they are the 15x7 considering i have about a 3 sheets of paper gap between the rim and my calipers. They were on an ITR. ITR rims will fit great too...i was actually looking to find a set of those...but came across these. I dont know the weight. but they are extremly light. Sorry i dont have more details as of right now....basically my bf went to SF to pick these up at 11pm the night before CMI while i was working on my motor. If youre interested i can weigh and check the exact size for you later.
The nittos are ok...thats the extent of it. I would never spend money on Nittos....but they came with the rims. M&H slicks will be going on for the next CMI. so if my 60' doesnt drop considerably with those i will be lost.

street tires=MAJOR wheel hop---noooo traction.
street slicks=wheel sping thru all gears. even heated up. little traction.
drag slicks=*crosses fingers*

PS...any advice/suggestions are appreciated.

alphajesse · 07-07-2004, 04:10 PM

Motor mounts (ES inserts) make a HUGE difference in wheel hop.
AIM me for some more ideas.

dvsracergirl · 07-07-2004, 04:54 PM

okie...will do...im trying to avoid spending anymore money than i already have....plus i hate the feel motor mounts give...but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

KB798 · 07-07-2004, 04:56 PM

Even though you're frustrated with your 60' times, you gotta remember that the more power you put down to the ground, the harder it is to gain traction.

dvsracergirl · 07-07-2004, 05:02 PM

yeah...i realize that...but id rather make power that i can use...then power that i cant. no use in making so much power you dont go anywhere.

KB798 · 07-07-2004, 05:17 PM

Yea that's true. What PSI are you using for the front?

dvsracergirl · 07-07-2004, 11:08 PM

20 psi

I took a ride with alphajesse tonight. Wanted to see how it felt with the ES motor mount inserts. ride is nice....but ill have to put my balance shaft back on. im thinking about going that route. it might just cure the other problem im having with lag.

Thanks again jesse for tonight. Helped a lot.

im still open to ideas too....so if you have any let me know!

caLiH22a · 07-11-2004, 06:50 PM

so the 60' times you get with the Nitto drag radials is 2.3-2.4 60'? That's not good at all. How are you launching? you should easily be cutting 2.2 60's all day and 2.1 60's at best. 2.1's being more realistic since they are drag radials. Do the tires break up when you spray?

dvsracergirl · 07-13-2004, 05:37 PM

yeah the tires break up....i tried heating them up a lil more on my last pass and thats when i hit the 2.3....maybe i just have a serious issue with nittos and im not confident on their performance so im holding back a little? I dunno.