Recent content by Rattlehead

Ah, I thought your screenname sounded familiar too. Small world! I was a moderator at LS1.com back in the day but like you, I also went over to LS1Tech when LS1.com went to crap. I also had my own site back then (modernmusclecars.net) which no longer exists.

Thanks man! Here it is making a pass at the local 1/8 mile drag strip (no longer boltons only). BTW, I was big into Fox body Mustangs before I got into LS1 cars. :)

Your car looks familiar from my LS1Tech days back in the early 2000s. Did you post over there? My username was EvilLS1 on that forum back in the day. I remember when the LS1 cars first came out, we were all competing to be the first ones to run 11s naturally aspirated with only bolt ons. I made...

So I’d like a shifter peg that’s about .5” to 1” longer than OEM. What’s the easiest way to achieve this? I think I read somewhere that the OEM shift peg is welded on to the lever. If that’s the case, will any of these aftermarket shift levers work well? Any suggestions on one that already...

Ok, Q3 it is then. Now I'm noticing that they offer two versions of the Q3. A Q3 and a Q3+. Now I have to figure out what the difference is between those. Tires are so damn complicated! lol

So sounds like either the Q3 or the Stealth 003 would work for my needs. Stealth 003 is supposed to be sticky but give a longer lifespan than something like a hook up, As you said, a Q3 is sticky but offers a longer life than a Q4. Thanks again guys!

How do the Q3s hook compared to the Q4 and Shinko 003 soft? How about lifespan compared to those two? I’m looking for a good balance between lifespan and stickiness. Also, one that could get me home safe if I got caught in the rain.

Thanks guys. I think I'll go with the Shinko Stealth 003s. I know a lot of folks don't like them. Seen them referred to as "Stinkos" (lol), but I've had good luck with them on my other bikes for the type of riding I do. Looks like they offer them in a "soft" and "ultra soft". I'll probably try...

Thanks! Looking at those now. Do you know what the lifespan is like on those? How do they handle on wet or damp pavement?

Thanks! I’m about two fiddy dressed. Stock shock with preload tightened two turns. The bike will be mostly for fun on the street but I will take it to the strip at least a few times. If I can manage at least 1.6 60’ times I’d be content.

It’s time for some new rubber and I’m hoping to find a decent set of tires that will do well for the street with a decent lifespan but still soft enough to hook good for the occasional trip to the drag strip. Bike has basic bolt ons with no power adders, extended 7” over, and I want to stick...

Thanks!

Thanks man. I’m going to have to firm up the suspension a little bit. I noticed the tire is rubbing the underside of my taillight a little.

Thanks! Had a Healtech QS on my other bike. Surprisingly it was worth a solid 3 tenths and 2 mph. Not too shabby!

I was just looking at the Boost by Smith website. Seems reasonably priced too. That’s most likely the direction I’ll go. Thanks again to everyone for all the help!