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    Two Short Redbone Ride Along Clips!

    Hey Gang,

    I haven't done a video in several years so I know I'm way was over due.
    The new wheels are 17X9 for the front and 18X10 for the rear.
    Tire sizes are 255/40-17 and 295/35-18.
    They are Nitto NT-05's.

    Redbone Update: 03/10/2024
    https://youtu.be/iwslgKJUaKc

    Redbone Graduation Video / August 2020:
    https://youtu.be/9WEe6-wdNtA

    Anyway gang, please tell me what you think.

    Steve
    Last edited by GoDadGo; 04-06-2024 at 09:07 PM.

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    thanks for the update. Wheels look great!

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    what did you have for tires before? I'm interested, because you noted that these made a big difference. I'm wondering if that's because they're new or if you have totally different mfr/model?

    Thanks! (I'm going to get new tires very soon, too... Currently running NT01s)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Al_C View Post
    what did you have for tires before? I'm interested, because you noted that these made a big difference. I'm wondering if that's because they're new or if you have totally different mfr/model?

    Thanks! (I'm going to get new tires very soon, too... Currently running NT01s)
    Al,

    I was running Nitto 555's (245 Front & 285 Rear) prior to purchasing the NT-05's.
    As I understand it the NT-01's are much softer (100-TW) than the NT-05's (200-TW).
    Since the 555's are a much harder compound I really think your car would shred them.
    Also, my car is only making 465-HP (6000 RPM) and 465-TQ (5200 RPM) at the fly wheel.
    Regarding the 555's in the rain, I had the same tires on my old C4 (Several Sets) and were fine.

    The beloved C4 was sold in 2019:
    https://youtu.be/svZX2BMSDEs

    Hope this helps.

    Steve

    NOTE:..I just replied to your private message.
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    We took the Roadster out tonight to get a quick dinner and attended a local Hot Rod Cruise.
    The clips below are very short so don't expect much

    https://youtu.be/GpqvBPwIbzI

    https://youtu.be/cNQ91vVVEOE


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    Geez GoDadGo, it's just like a motorcycle -- everyone wants to pull out in front of you!?

    I guess this won't require too much adjustment for me

    I like how you gave that one guy in the pick-up an audio attitude adjustment

    Reminds me of a story I heard about when I lived near Seattle. A Cobra owner was putting along on the 405 between Renton and Bellevue when he kept getting taunted by some ne're-do-wells. He simply slipped the clutch in 4th gear, dropped the hammer, smoked the tires, and went back to putting along...not to be bothered again!

    Craig C

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    Quote Originally Posted by cc2Arider View Post
    I like how you gave that one guy in the pick-up an audio attitude adjustment
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    Craig,

    I didn't expect the first truck to have that much pep, but the challenge was made so I had to oblige and return the favor.
    That pop of the throttle before I shifted to 3rd was to give the car a chance to settle and straighten out.
    Peak Torque for the roadster is 465 @ 5,200 RPM so 4,500-5,500 RPM is when it shines.
    Peak Horse Power is 465 @ 6,000 RPM which is where I've got the limiter set.

    Thanks For The Post!

    Steve
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