Ideal set up for drag racing?

gopsu · 06-15-2008, 04:43 PM

Between these two set up which one would you pick if you are to run your car at the track?

1. Stock 07 WRX wheels and RE92 (20 + 23 lbs) = ~43lbs

2. Stock 04 BBS wheels and RE070 (16 + 27 lbs) = ~43lbs

I tend to believe better drag set up may be #1 since more weight is distributed toward the edge with set up #2. Any thought?

Your help is appreciated.

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I Love Boobies · 06-15-2008, 05:11 PM

what size are the tires

tux121 · 06-15-2008, 05:31 PM

Using BBS Wheels I would go with 245/45 17R SLICKS

gopsu · 06-15-2008, 06:47 PM

245 width may not be ideal on a 17.5 width wheel... 245/45/17 means about an inch taller than OEM rubber size and about 3-4 lbs heavier.

RE92 = 215/45/17
RE70 = 225/45/17

Arctic Penguin · 06-15-2008, 07:25 PM

f body and a big turbo

nhat · 06-15-2008, 11:07 PM

a better drag setup would be 16s.

gopsu · 06-15-2008, 11:14 PM

Unfortunately, my car has 4 pot brakes in the front and do not really like how RS wheels look.

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06-15-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
gopsu Scooby Specialist Member#: 96448 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY Vehicle: 02 WRX VF34	Ideal set up for drag racing? Between these two set up which one would you pick if you are to run your car at the track? 1. Stock 07 WRX wheels and RE92 (20 + 23 lbs) = ~43lbs 2. Stock 04 BBS wheels and RE070 (16 + 27 lbs) = ~43lbs I tend to believe better drag set up may be #1 since more weight is distributed toward the edge with set up #2. Any thought? Your help is appreciated. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-15-2008, 05:11 PM	#2
I Love Boobies Scooby Specialist Member#: 146137 Join Date: Apr 2007 Vehicle: 06 WRX R.I.P. 06.06 - 10.08	what size are the tires

06-15-2008, 05:31 PM	#3
tux121 Scooby Specialist Member#: 162942 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MN Vehicle: 2006 STi Black&Gold Stage 2	Using BBS Wheels I would go with 245/45 17R SLICKS

06-15-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
gopsu Scooby Specialist Member#: 96448 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY Vehicle: 02 WRX VF34	245 width may not be ideal on a 17.5 width wheel... 245/45/17 means about an inch taller than OEM rubber size and about 3-4 lbs heavier. RE92 = 215/45/17 RE70 = 225/45/17

06-15-2008, 07:25 PM	#5
Arctic Penguin Scooby Specialist Member#: 119532 Join Date: Jul 2006 Vehicle: 2006 WRX	f body and a big turbo

06-15-2008, 11:07 PM	#6
nhat #Belieber Moderator Member#: 140163 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: 3MI Racing Vehicle: 03 STi hellaflunctional	a better drag setup would be 16s.

06-15-2008, 11:14 PM	#7
gopsu Scooby Specialist Member#: 96448 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY Vehicle: 02 WRX VF34	Unfortunately, my car has 4 pot brakes in the front and do not really like how RS wheels look.