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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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Put rim screws on!




Probably unnecessary, but they caught a nail last weekend, so they cant go tube less anymore. But now I can drop down to stupid low psi levels like 10 or 8. I got a dispensation and am going to go to the track again this Saturday!
Old Mar 12, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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i'm gonna have to get my *** down there one of these weekends...i'd go this sat to see ya run but i have to drop the car off at the body shop and HIN is that night
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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How exactly do rim screws help?
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Originally posted by Shoooter_j
How exactly do rim screws help?
They prevent the rim from sliping in the slick on launch when running very low tire pressure.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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I thought the screws go on the inside of the rim....thats the way i've seen them on all the quick hondas/DSMS....
Nice setup u have
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Originally posted by MardiGrasMax


They prevent the rim from sliping in the slick on launch when running very low tire pressure.

Originally posted by Jime


Keeps the tire from turning on the rim at low pressures.

wow...makes sense...nice
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by BJS 3.5SE
I thought the screws go on the inside of the rim....thats the way i've seen them on all the quick hondas/DSMS....
Nice setup u have
Check the REAL drag cars, their on both sides. I guess the import peeps dont think it looks cool.
Old Mar 13, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Any particular reason you chose 6 screws per side? I've read that you should alot more (like 12+/side).

[EDIT]
Found the article...

http://www.rjracecars.com/NHRA/Iss33.html
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 08:57 AM
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Originally posted by MardiGrasMax


Check the REAL drag cars, their on both sides. I guess the import peeps dont think it looks cool.
Real drag cars...the FWD's i seen run 8-9 second second ets @ 150+ mph
But thats cool....hope u see in the 11's soon
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Originally posted by ejj
Any particular reason you chose 6 screws per side? I've read that you should alot more (like 12+/side).

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http://www.rjracecars.com/NHRA/Iss33.html
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Well, I they got a puncture last time I was at the track, so I had to put a tube in the tire. When running tubes it is advised that screws be used. I only put six because I dont think I need more. Im not launching that hard. I have the rim and tire marked so I can see if it slips, it did with out the screws. I can put more in if necessary, perhaps double to 12 per side, but I really dont think its necessary. However putting them on only one the inside of the rim seems wierd to me, I'd never have thought of it that way. Maybe they do it to soften the launch? BJ, can you ask those peeps why they do it that way the next time you see them?
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