Drag pack/Racestars Question - Page 2

PRAY · 03-22-2017, 02:46 PM

This is just a bolt on car. Everything else is stock. Suspension, converter, trans, cat back, full weight etc.

DapperDan · 03-22-2017, 07:22 PM

Looser front end or a little more converter and there would be all kinds of daylight under the front tires,I know going up is losing time but sure looks cool.what are you guys opinions , suggestions/thoughts about TPMS on your drag pack setup yes ,no, doesn't matter ,any issues besides cel without them?

laynlo15 · 03-22-2017, 09:40 PM

Mine were machined in KC by a machinist that Mike uses. He is a Race Star employee. I picked them up from Mike after the machining. They were machined from the 6.00 standard wheel. I originally started with the 6.8 bs wheels but the spokes hit the calipers and I was concerned the 6.00 would have been too close to the fenders. That's how the 6.43 bs wheel came about. As you can see with Prays tires they are very close to touching the fenders on the launch and his car is stock ride height.

Tim Adams · 03-23-2017, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DapperDan

Looser front end or a little more converter and there would be all kinds of daylight under the front tires,I know going up is losing time but sure looks cool.what are you guys opinions , suggestions/thoughts about TPMS on your drag pack setup yes ,no, doesn't matter ,any issues besides cel without them?

I used the factory TPMS sensors. Bought 4 new ones. Don't have the part number handy. I also bought the relearn tool since I will be swapping back and forth with the stock wheel and tires.

ULTRAZLS1 · 03-23-2017, 12:53 AM

I don't run them on my drag setup. The car also had no problem relearning once I swapped my stockers back on by just using the procedure in the menu system. I can't recall the steps but it worked just fine afterwards. Plan on doing the same this year

laynlo15 · 03-23-2017, 04:42 AM

I don't run them either, never had the light come on. I have to put mine back in the same spot so no need for a relearn. I figured the tpms light would come on with regular valve stems in the drag pack but the tpms light has never come on.

PRAY · 03-23-2017, 04:45 AM

I thought about the sensors as well but it just didn't happen. About 20miles into my drive the tire monitor comes on. As soon as I switch back to my stock tires it goes out. No issues.

DapperDan · 03-23-2017, 09:18 PM

Ok guys now what about the hub centric rings use them or not? Just on front or all the way around ? Reason I'm asking is I got part of my order today and I was looking at my racestar installation kit and there is only 2 of the Rings in the box I havent bought after market wheels in years so a little dumb on these hub centric rings. BTW not real impressed with Racestars lugnuts and washers some of the washers don't even fit over the lugnuts maybe the box I got had been open Think I will run a tap down the threads in the lugnuts to be safe don't wanna screw up my studs

Tim Adams · 03-23-2017, 09:58 PM

I use all 4 of the hub centric rings. All my lugs fit, but they are a pain in the ass to start. I stripped a stud already and had the dealer replace it on my dime.

PRAY · 03-24-2017, 05:03 AM

I would wait till you have all 4 rings to center the wheel. Even with the tight fit of the lug nuts there is still some wobble in the mounting since there is no beveling to center the wheel. If I don't get the mount exactly right I can feel the wheel bump like it is out of round on my way to the track. There is a lot of chrome plating on the lug nuts that may need to be removed for the washers to fit.

When I got mine in November I was short a center cap and center ring as well. I contacted Race Star and was told I had to go through the company I bought them from. I called the company I bought them from and they immediately had a pack sent out. If you are missing anything it will have to go through the company you bought them from.

laynlo15 · 03-24-2017, 07:08 AM

I use all the rings also. I've had no problems with the lugs as you just have to run them down slowly a little at a time and I torque at 130 lbs.

mustangcrusher1 · 03-24-2017, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRAY

Here is mine squatting at the track. Stock height.

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Attachment 859621

KICK-ASS!!!!!!!

mustangcrusher1 · 03-24-2017, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I would just go with the same backspacing as the set I got for Zack:

What size are yours 6.00 or 6.43 BS

mustangcrusher1 · 03-24-2017, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRAY

Here is mine squatting at the track. Stock height.

Attachment 859620

Attachment 859621

Pray what size BS are you running? 6.00 or 6.43BS? are you running 28" tall DR too?

03-22-2017, 02:46 PM	#15
PRAY Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,766	This is just a bolt on car. Everything else is stock. Suspension, converter, trans, cat back, full weight etc. __________________ 2016 2SS. H/C SBE 1.37 60ft, 6.36@109.49, 9.97@136+. Nuff Said.

03-22-2017, 09:40 PM	#17
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Mine were machined in KC by a machinist that Mike uses. He is a Race Star employee. I picked them up from Mike after the machining. They were machined from the 6.00 standard wheel. I originally started with the 6.8 bs wheels but the spokes hit the calipers and I was concerned the 6.00 would have been too close to the fenders. That's how the 6.43 bs wheel came about. As you can see with Prays tires they are very close to touching the fenders on the launch and his car is stock ride height. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

03-23-2017, 04:42 AM	#20
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I don't run them either, never had the light come on. I have to put mine back in the same spot so no need for a relearn. I figured the tpms light would come on with regular valve stems in the drag pack but the tpms light has never come on. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

03-23-2017, 04:45 AM	#21
PRAY Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,766	I thought about the sensors as well but it just didn't happen. About 20miles into my drive the tire monitor comes on. As soon as I switch back to my stock tires it goes out. No issues. __________________ 2016 2SS. H/C SBE 1.37 60ft, 6.36@109.49, 9.97@136+. Nuff Said.

03-23-2017, 09:58 PM	#23
Tim Adams Drives: 2020 Elkhart Lake Blue 1LT Z51 C8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minooka, IL Posts: 621	I use all 4 of the hub centric rings. All my lugs fit, but they are a pain in the ass to start. I stripped a stud already and had the dealer replace it on my dime. __________________ Ordered-Hyper Blue 1SS, A8, NPP, 56W wheels Built 1/20/16 Delivered 2/12/16!! Sold 9/17/19 :( 2020 C8 ordered!! "The greatest sound in the world is a Rolls Royce Merlin over 100 inches" www.timadamsphotography.com

03-22-2017, 07:22 PM	#16
DapperDan Drives: 2017 1SS A8 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 331	Looser front end or a little more converter and there would be all kinds of daylight under the front tires,I know going up is losing time but sure looks cool.what are you guys opinions , suggestions/thoughts about TPMS on your drag pack setup yes ,no, doesn't matter ,any issues besides cel without them?

03-23-2017, 12:53 AM	#19
ULTRAZLS1 Drives: 14 Silverado LTZ Z71, 16 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 4,407	I don't run them on my drag setup. The car also had no problem relearning once I swapped my stockers back on by just using the procedure in the menu system. I can't recall the steps but it worked just fine afterwards. Plan on doing the same this year

03-23-2017, 09:18 PM	#22
DapperDan Drives: 2017 1SS A8 Nightfall Gray Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 331	Ok guys now what about the hub centric rings use them or not? Just on front or all the way around ? Reason I'm asking is I got part of my order today and I was looking at my racestar installation kit and there is only 2 of the Rings in the box I havent bought after market wheels in years so a little dumb on these hub centric rings. BTW not real impressed with Racestars lugnuts and washers some of the washers don't even fit over the lugnuts maybe the box I got had been open Think I will run a tap down the threads in the lugnuts to be safe don't wanna screw up my studs

03-24-2017, 05:03 AM	#24
PRAY Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,766	I would wait till you have all 4 rings to center the wheel. Even with the tight fit of the lug nuts there is still some wobble in the mounting since there is no beveling to center the wheel. If I don't get the mount exactly right I can feel the wheel bump like it is out of round on my way to the track. There is a lot of chrome plating on the lug nuts that may need to be removed for the washers to fit. When I got mine in November I was short a center cap and center ring as well. I contacted Race Star and was told I had to go through the company I bought them from. I called the company I bought them from and they immediately had a pack sent out. If you are missing anything it will have to go through the company you bought them from. __________________ 2016 2SS. H/C SBE 1.37 60ft, 6.36@109.49, 9.97@136+. Nuff Said.

03-24-2017, 07:08 AM	#25
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I use all the rings also. I've had no problems with the lugs as you just have to run them down slowly a little at a time and I torque at 130 lbs. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

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