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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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I think it would be ok.....
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Not me. From what I've heard others say it is suggested to run larger rear brakes when running skinnies up front due to the possibility of locking up the front tires. I'm assuming this is because there is less contact patch to the ground with the skinnies.
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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nice looking car.

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Thanks, I can't wait to see what numbers it brings!! with your package and a higher compression and spray!! you did the heads for me back in January for Houston
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by z28_4life
Not me. From what I've heard others say it is suggested to run larger rear brakes when running skinnies up front due to the possibility of locking up the front tires. I'm assuming this is because there is less contact patch to the ground with the skinnies.
..... there is usually enough run off at the track to slow down. I am taking mine off.
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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I take it this will be a track only car then?
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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..... there is usually enough run off at the track to slow down. I am taking mine off.
taking rear brakes off is foolish, and you could be endangering yourself and others. 2 skinnies cannot stop a car alone without being unsafe at drag speeds. considering 80% of the tire on the ground is at the rear..... heres the NHRA rules on brakes.

3.1 BRAKES

Brakes on each car, regardless of class, must be in good working order with two-wheel hydraulic brakes on rear wheels as a minimum requirement. Four-wheel hydraulic brakes are recommended, or as specified under Class Requirements. Lightening of backing plates, brake drums and/or brake shoes by cutting or trimming metal prohibited. Cooling or lightening holes may not be drilled in cast iron disc brake rotors. Aluminium rotors prohibited (except FC and TAFC front rotors). If hand brake is used, brake handle must be inside car's body or driver compartment. Brake lines must be steel, steel braided or DOT (DIN/ISO) approved flexible and routed outside the frame rail, or enclosed in a 16-inch (40.6 cm) length of 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum wall thickness steel tubing securely mounted where line(s) pass the flywheel bellhousing area and not routed in the driveline tunnel. All brake lines must be attached to chassis as per OEM-style; hoses must have mounting brackets; no tie wraps, tape, etc. All brake lines on any rear-engine car must be protected inside of tubing or be braided steel construction where they pass the engine. All pedals must be covered with non-skid material. Automated and/or secondary braking systems prohibited; application and release of brakes must be a direct function of the driver; electronics, pneumatics or any other device may in no way affect or assist brake operation. FIA accepted mechanical anti-lock braking systems (ABS) permitted in all classes (contact FIA Technical Department office). If brake system includes a differential pressure switch, line-lock installed on front brakes must have solenoid installed after the differential switch. All line-locks (electric or hydraulic) must be self returning to normal brake operating mode.
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by z28_4life
I take it this will be a track only car then?
more than likely
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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very nice man. i want to do my interior very similar to yours.
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