last piece for the track

Nicos2001GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:10 PM

Nothing major would happen if i just cut the caliper bar off completely?

F8L GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM

many do it. JayC has been running for years that way

Nicos2001GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:16 PM

Hm alright nice to know. Anyways i had a question about rims and tires. i wanted to run a 15x10 wheel but what would be the right size backing spacing and bolt circling? Dont really understand what it is either could you explain?

F8L GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:17 PM

for a 15x10, the backspacing you would want is 6.5 and the bolt circle you need it 5x4.5

Nicos2001GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:20 PM

Thanks, i got few more questions check you messages in a min

mrbigjeep · March 25th, 2011, 11:34 PM

or you may need to run a spacer AND cut the bar off. i had to do both to fit my pro stars

Nicos2001GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:41 PM

If cutting the bar isn't enough ill grind the caliper and then run the smallest spacer

mrbigjeep · March 25th, 2011, 11:46 PM

your gonna grind the caliper itself? have fun lol

Nicos2001GT · March 25th, 2011, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by mrbigjeep

your gonna grind the caliper itself? have fun lol

Edit wrong order up toop..grind the caliper bracket,then if its still not fiting cut it off,then if not run the spacer

86er · March 26th, 2011, 02:10 AM

if you dont want a spare, fine a second COBRA spare wheel and mount a decent tire on the front, clears the brakes and doesnt stick out like aftermarket wheels

WhiteVenom · March 26th, 2011, 02:15 AM

VW tires!

F8L or casper style.

Fact is they are not even rated for the weight of our cars but people do it anyway

F8L GT · March 26th, 2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteVenom

VW tires!

F8L or casper style.

Fact is they are not even rated for the weight of our cars but people do it anyway

They are rated just fine for our cars. They are rated at 1201 lbs each, so together in the front they can handle 2402 lbs. Our cars weigh less than that in the front. The only thing about them is they have a low speed rating. Only rated to 118

saxmanJJ · March 26th, 2011, 12:26 PM

I didn't realize wheel spacers were not safe to use.
Is that really true?

I'm running 15 X FIVE inch wheels (Weld Draglites) up front on my GT. I went with the wider wheels since I felt safer running them on the street.
I had to go with longer wheel studs, and a thin spacer. I didn't hack on my calipers or brackets.

I realize that the Cobras are a whole other animal.

WhiteVenom · March 26th, 2011, 03:12 PM

ehh. I wouldnt use them if you dont have to. It puts added stress on axle bearings and just gives you another thing to break/twist. Biggest problem with them is they seize on (put on anti-seize) and people dont torque them dont properly.

March 25th, 2011, 11:10 PM	#21
Nicos2001GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 MustangGT 14.039@100(60ft 2.2) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 1 reviews	Nothing major would happen if i just cut the caliper bar off completely? __________________

March 25th, 2011, 11:11 PM	#22
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	many do it. JayC has been running for years that way __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

March 25th, 2011, 11:16 PM	#23
Nicos2001GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 MustangGT 14.039@100(60ft 2.2) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hm alright nice to know. Anyways i had a question about rims and tires. i wanted to run a 15x10 wheel but what would be the right size backing spacing and bolt circling? Dont really understand what it is either could you explain? __________________

March 25th, 2011, 11:17 PM	#24
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	for a 15x10, the backspacing you would want is 6.5 and the bolt circle you need it 5x4.5 __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

March 25th, 2011, 11:20 PM	#25
Nicos2001GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 MustangGT 14.039@100(60ft 2.2) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks, i got few more questions check you messages in a min __________________

March 25th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#26
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	or you may need to run a spacer AND cut the bar off. i had to do both to fit my pro stars __________________ cams + 150 shot

March 25th, 2011, 11:41 PM	#27
Nicos2001GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 MustangGT 14.039@100(60ft 2.2) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 1 reviews	If cutting the bar isn't enough ill grind the caliper and then run the smallest spacer __________________

March 25th, 2011, 11:46 PM	#28
mrbigjeep I Post Entirely Way Too Much 04 mustang gt 7.21 @ 98 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upstate sc Posts: 5,923 iTrader: 1 reviews	your gonna grind the caliper itself? have fun lol __________________ cams + 150 shot

March 26th, 2011, 02:10 AM	#30
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you dont want a spare, fine a second COBRA spare wheel and mount a decent tire on the front, clears the brakes and doesnt stick out like aftermarket wheels __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

March 26th, 2011, 02:15 AM	#31
WhiteVenom MM Fanatic 99 Cobra :p 12.36@119.35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lapeer Posts: 4,541 iTrader: 0 reviews	VW tires! F8L or casper style. Fact is they are not even rated for the weight of our cars but people do it anyway __________________ MM COBRA CLUB #80 SRA SWAP WRITE UP!

March 26th, 2011, 12:26 PM	#33
saxmanJJ Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 11.463@121.50 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 1,644 iTrader: 1 reviews	I didn't realize wheel spacers were not safe to use. Is that really true? I'm running 15 X FIVE inch wheels (Weld Draglites) up front on my GT. I went with the wider wheels since I felt safer running them on the street. I had to go with longer wheel studs, and a thin spacer. I didn't hack on my calipers or brackets. I realize that the Cobras are a whole other animal. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #5

March 26th, 2011, 03:12 PM	#34
WhiteVenom MM Fanatic 99 Cobra :p 12.36@119.35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lapeer Posts: 4,541 iTrader: 0 reviews	ehh. I wouldnt use them if you dont have to. It puts added stress on axle bearings and just gives you another thing to break/twist. Biggest problem with them is they seize on (put on anti-seize) and people dont torque them dont properly. __________________ MM COBRA CLUB #80 SRA SWAP WRITE UP!

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