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01-24-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Rimer

I was told by our drivers that the traction was so high that they needed to run super low sidewalls. This is why they didn't run 2-stage tires. The core of the 2-stage is 2.2" and they ran 1.8" or less. Dayger won stock with them, however.

Ok, that being said, can anyone tell me what most people cut their 2-stages to?

01-25-2006, 06:35 AM

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Ok, that being said, can anyone tell me what most people cut their 2-stages to?

57.5mm is where I start mine at.

01-25-2006, 06:37 AM

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Ok, that being said, can anyone tell me what most people cut their 2-stages to?

I start mine off at 59mm for practice. Once the smallest one reaches 57.5mm, I true the rest of the set and save them for qualifiers and mains (start the run at 56.5mm). In my own experience, they seem to lose grip below 56.25mm. But keep in mind that my setups have very little mechanical grip and rely on the tires for most of the traction.

EDIT: Doh! Just realized that this was the Mike Blackstock thread and not the Jaco one.

Sorry Mike.

Jimbo, you may want to post this in the Jaco thread for more opinions.

01-25-2006, 08:14 AM

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OK. I am back... The race at Fastcats was awesome.. the people and facility are top notch anywhere in north america.. I hope to come back soon. thanks for a great time..

Post away and i will answer..

Mike Blackstock

01-25-2006, 08:22 AM

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Mr.Blackstock.....you have a PM. Thank you for yor reply kind sir.

LMAO!!

Congrats on the win in Canada...... See ya in a few for the Birds...

Butter

01-25-2006, 08:37 AM

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FastCats Rules!!!!!

01-25-2006, 08:52 AM

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It was a pleasure meeting you Mr. Blackstock

The 1/12th and Mod Sedan A-Mains at Fastcats where a blast to watch !!

Cheers !

MATT.

01-25-2006, 12:32 PM

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Yep the event at fastcats was so nice!!! it was my fisrt big event and my fisrt time to see a pro driver like Mike Blackstock!!

and i can tell that his F$%ing fast Wow!! one lap on every one hehe!! The A-main of Mod was so fun to wacth i was so exicted hehe!! Guys are fast and all the passed was clean or almost clean!!! was so nice!! also Scotty Ernst was there but didnt talk to him but he seem a great guys and you can see easliy his loving this hobby!! thats great!!

Great Event!

P.S Sorry for my english im french ehhe!!

Later!

01-25-2006, 03:04 PM

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Thank you

Thanks Mike for joining us at the Magma Indoor Championship, it was great to see you in action and show us how it's done! Also, very nice to meet you and Melissa. All the best till next time....... (there are a few good pics on the site if you have the time)

01-25-2006, 03:09 PM

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Butter you have a PM ....

Matts... It was all my pleasure i hope to get to come and and race there again soon.

Fastcats .. Thanks again for having me..

I also would like the thank Trinity for supporting me and letting me do these kinds of races that get to the public.

t1raycer.. Glad that you enjoyed it...

Mike