Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68
07-13-2003, 03:02 PM
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Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68
They fit fine and drive fine.......... in a straight line.. but turning is an adventure.. There's no way that I would drive with those 220 miles to the drag strip...
I will have to mount them on the strip.... Well - I was planning to do that anyway...
I will have to mount them on the strip.... Well - I was planning to do that anyway...
07-13-2003, 03:24 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (GrandSportC3)
Olivier,
Where are you going to put those tires/rims on the way to the track?
Where are you going to put those tires/rims on the way to the track?
07-13-2003, 07:14 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (bgrice)
Yeah...Put the tires in the spare tire carrier, with a 'custom bracket' to hold them...
Get to the track, change your front tires... take off your spare tire carrier, and your good to go :thumbs:
Get to the track, change your front tires... take off your spare tire carrier, and your good to go :thumbs:
07-13-2003, 09:21 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (bgrice)
Olivier,
Where are you going to put those tires/rims on the way to the track?
Where are you going to put those tires/rims on the way to the track?
I usually drive to the track without the passanger seat too... I have plenty of space..
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 9:22 PM 7/13/2003]
07-13-2003, 10:12 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (Glenn454)
Olivier, Have you weighed the stock seats? I'm just curious how much they weigh.
07-13-2003, 10:13 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (Corey 68)
Sounds great :thumbs:
Post some pics :cheers:
Post some pics :cheers:
07-13-2003, 10:39 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (GrandSportC3)
:seeya The trick to driving with skinnies is turns are taken at a lot slower speeds. :yesnod: :steering: I'm running 15"x4"s Weld Racing Rodlites.
07-13-2003, 11:37 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (Intimidator454)
:seeya The trick to driving with skinnies is turns are taken at a lot slower speeds. :yesnod: :steering: I'm running 15"x4"s Weld Racing Rodlites.
07-13-2003, 11:39 PM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (GrandSportC3)
:seeya The trick to driving with skinnies is turns are taken at a lot slower speeds. :yesnod: :steering: I'm running 15"x4"s Weld Racing Rodlites.
Now that's for sure.. Are you driving your skinnies on the street ?? :eek: :eek:
Now that's for sure.. Are you driving your skinnies on the street ?? :eek: :eek:
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07-14-2003, 12:11 AM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (Intimidator454)
:seeya The trick to driving with skinnies is turns are taken at a lot slower speeds. :yesnod: :steering: I'm running 15"x4"s Weld Racing Rodlites.
Now that's for sure.. Are you driving your skinnies on the street ?? :eek: :eek:
:seeya Yes! :D But hang on, on the straight aways! :eek: :D :thumbs:
[Modified by Intimidator454, 11:44 PM 7/13/2003]
Now that's for sure.. Are you driving your skinnies on the street ?? :eek: :eek:
:seeya Yes! :D But hang on, on the straight aways! :eek: :D :thumbs:
[Modified by Intimidator454, 11:44 PM 7/13/2003]
07-14-2003, 12:14 AM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (GrandSportC3)
Aren't those locking up too easy and extending the braking distance??? :eek: :eek:
07-14-2003, 12:22 AM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (Intimidator454)
Aren't those locking up too easy and extending the braking distance??? :eek: :eek:
"No" No problems here! :confused:
07-14-2003, 06:55 AM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (GrandSportC3)
Told ya so. :p:
I have never driven with skinnies but I had heard they are just like you describe, good strait ahead but be careful when turning. :thumbs:
I have never driven with skinnies but I had heard they are just like you describe, good strait ahead but be careful when turning. :thumbs:
07-14-2003, 08:29 AM
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Re: Test fitted the front skinnies today on my '68 (Fevre)
Told ya so. :p:
I have never driven with skinnies but I had heard they are just like you describe, good strait ahead but be careful when turning. :thumbs:
I have never driven with skinnies but I had heard they are just like you describe, good strait ahead but be careful when turning. :thumbs: