DR

87granny · 03-08-2010, 05:12 PM

I was wondering if any of you guys balance drag radials cause i know that they do move a little on the wheel

pacecarta · 03-08-2010, 05:38 PM

i dont

put the yellow dot to the valve stem and thats about it , if you dont have the 60s and they dont spin then go have them balanced , but avoid the tap on weights ...

if your not sure mount them up take em to the track and mark the rim and the tire and see if yours spin . mine spin over 4 inches a night (3 hits) ..and thats aired up around 20+, thinking i should start screwing them to the rims

jhuber · 03-08-2010, 06:24 PM

Look at my 10.98 pic from Atco's Gallery...my Mickeys were all wrapped and wrinkly!!! I woulda liked to see how far they moved that run!!

87granny · 03-08-2010, 06:29 PM

Ok i won't bother balancing them when i put them on. I am also gonna change the rear springs too since it sits a little low. Just have to wait 2 days to get them, lets see if i can best that 12.89 with traction

gbsean · 03-08-2010, 06:45 PM

I do......but weights are glued on....and I have yet to launch hard....

J Banning · 03-08-2010, 09:44 PM

I balance my drag radials and slicks. Doing the slicks made a big difference for me.

ttypewe4jim · 03-09-2010, 07:31 AM

my slicks are also balanced used stick on weights with tape... *knocks on wood* no problems yet...

87granny · 03-09-2010, 07:49 AM

Mabe i'll put stick on's on the depends haw far off they are should have them today or tommorow

03-08-2010, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
87granny Flyn Greek Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mays landing nj Posts: 1,736	DR I was wondering if any of you guys balance drag radials cause i know that they do move a little on the wheel __________________ 1986 GN Mease 3' dp 009's TT chip ScanMaster underdrve pullys SMC alky Mikey's Trans not Monte Carlo Fast yet :

03-08-2010, 05:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
pacecarta MAGNABUICK.com .. NJ rep Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: englishtown racewaypark Posts: 3,459	i dont put the yellow dot to the valve stem and thats about it , if you dont have the 60s and they dont spin then go have them balanced , but avoid the tap on weights ... if your not sure mount them up take em to the track and mark the rim and the tire and see if yours spin . mine spin over 4 inches a night (3 hits) ..and thats aired up around 20+, thinking i should start screwing them to the rims __________________ paul ....central NJ the 86 and some other Magna GNs having some fun at Atco Raceway http://videos.streetfire.net/video/e...8c013e4547.htm 2010BPG member... #2045 Last edited by pacecarta; 03-08-2010 at 05:40 PM.

03-08-2010, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
87granny Flyn Greek Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mays landing nj Posts: 1,736	Ok i won't bother balancing them when i put them on. I am also gonna change the rear springs too since it sits a little low. Just have to wait 2 days to get them, lets see if i can best that 12.89 with traction __________________ 1986 GN Mease 3' dp 009's TT chip ScanMaster underdrve pullys SMC alky Mikey's Trans not Monte Carlo Fast yet :

03-08-2010, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
gbsean Not a Democrat any more.. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flanders, N.J. Posts: 14,862	I do......but weights are glued on....and I have yet to launch hard.... __________________ UPCOMING BPG EVENTS 2010 Stage 1 CONVENTION July 30,31 Aug 1 2010 2011 TTA T-Type T-PARTY July 29,30,31 2011 11.599 @ 119.91 with issues Sean Ryder Buick Performance Group Chairman www.buickperformancegroup.com http://www.magnabuick.com/ see thread for Engine Specs http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/wa...tml#post680751 happy now Rich

03-08-2010, 09:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,626	I balance my drag radials and slicks. Doing the slicks made a big difference for me. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this will all come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials.

03-08-2010, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 6,077	Look at my 10.98 pic from Atco's Gallery...my Mickeys were all wrapped and wrinkly!!! I woulda liked to see how far they moved that run!!

03-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
ttypewe4jim RIP Nick Picozzi Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Upper Chichester, Pa Posts: 1,986	my slicks are also balanced used stick on weights with tape... knocks on wood no problems yet... __________________ Magna Buick 87 limited- slow build up as money allows... 30 over 109, trw pistons, 204/214 tappet cam, ported 8445s, msd 50s, te-62 turbo, thdp, hooker exhaust, pro trq. lock up 3400 stall, atr sway bar.... 87 we4- rebuild underway

03-09-2010, 07:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
87granny Flyn Greek Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mays landing nj Posts: 1,736	Mabe i'll put stick on's on the depends haw far off they are should have them today or tommorow __________________ 1986 GN Mease 3' dp 009's TT chip ScanMaster underdrve pullys SMC alky Mikey's Trans not Monte Carlo Fast yet :

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dr Evil's Trannys	gmaltese	The Transmission Section	3	09-06-2006 07:00 PM
Dr Turboniscus REVEALED....	Gothmog	The Waiting Room	4	03-06-2006 08:23 PM
New DR record set this weekend on the M/T 275/60/15 drag radial..	86brick	The Waiting Room	4	11-21-2005 09:20 PM
Dr. Zap recalls...	Steve Wood	The Waiting Room	6	08-25-2004 09:32 PM
Upcoming new BFG DR	Scottie-GNZ	Buick V6 Turbo Tech	9	05-19-2001 09:10 AM