broncojunkie
Well-Known Member
This is a little late. Should have posted this last week, but I'm just getting around to it.
For once, I'm glad to report that I actually just DROVE IT! I post a lot of wrenching updates, working on all these cars. A lot of parts collecting lol! But I pulled her outside to wash the dust off and then decided to take her for a spin. I had done some tweaking of the timing and replaced the lug nuts, since I wasn't feeling much confidence in the set that came with my vision wheels. The last time I drove the car (my wife's 88gt), it was right after upgrading wheels, tires, rear end (3.73 gears), tubular upper and lower control arms, axel seals, and bearings. After driving it down the road, the rear seemed to float around some. I wasn't sure what it was, but I figured I was going to have to go back in and redo something. The lug nuts came with a special socket in a star pattern, which I broke before completely torquing the last two on the left rear wheel. I had ordered a new set of standard lug nuts after researching the correct thread and seat for these wheels. Anyway, I came across them while doing some straightening in the garage. I replaced all the lug nuts (I had ordered a special replacement socket for the fancy set) and took the car out.
To my surprise, the ride was completely normal! No floating around the road! Car was also running great! So I took it out running some errands. A few spirited "test hits" lol and one thing became apparent. The Cooper Cobras, although a nice quality tire, wasn't cutting it in the traction department. So the other night, I ordered a couple Nitto drag radials (nt555r) from Discount Tire Direct. They had the best price I could find and free shipping. They arrived at my doorstep in about 46 hrs! It will be a while before I can put them on, since I'm back to work and won't be home till around Christmas (if I'm lucky).
Hope everyone is having a good thanksgiving!
For once, I'm glad to report that I actually just DROVE IT! I post a lot of wrenching updates, working on all these cars. A lot of parts collecting lol! But I pulled her outside to wash the dust off and then decided to take her for a spin. I had done some tweaking of the timing and replaced the lug nuts, since I wasn't feeling much confidence in the set that came with my vision wheels. The last time I drove the car (my wife's 88gt), it was right after upgrading wheels, tires, rear end (3.73 gears), tubular upper and lower control arms, axel seals, and bearings. After driving it down the road, the rear seemed to float around some. I wasn't sure what it was, but I figured I was going to have to go back in and redo something. The lug nuts came with a special socket in a star pattern, which I broke before completely torquing the last two on the left rear wheel. I had ordered a new set of standard lug nuts after researching the correct thread and seat for these wheels. Anyway, I came across them while doing some straightening in the garage. I replaced all the lug nuts (I had ordered a special replacement socket for the fancy set) and took the car out.
To my surprise, the ride was completely normal! No floating around the road! Car was also running great! So I took it out running some errands. A few spirited "test hits" lol and one thing became apparent. The Cooper Cobras, although a nice quality tire, wasn't cutting it in the traction department. So the other night, I ordered a couple Nitto drag radials (nt555r) from Discount Tire Direct. They had the best price I could find and free shipping. They arrived at my doorstep in about 46 hrs! It will be a while before I can put them on, since I'm back to work and won't be home till around Christmas (if I'm lucky).
Hope everyone is having a good thanksgiving!
