snowprophet1 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Dirt drags, here's my setup that works good for me so far... R6 crotch rocket shock in rear, SRX 700 shocks in front (w/ or w/o chains per track) and 20" holeshots w/500 screws per tire. 75hp., 3 1/2" longer swingarm. Last night were some dirt drags w/real hard dirt/clay track (fairgrounds), where we weren't allowed to run screws. I put on my 18" american racers (sd 23 compound) and they spun the whole 300' on and off the throttle, sitting all the way back on the seat. I would have been crushed by a blaster! I took them right off and put on my brand new 20" Ohtsu's. Still horrible and spun all the way, but a little better than the american racers. I do have a rear adjustable strut I've never put on yet to try, but hoping somebody could help me w/a good tire choice, shock, or strut combo. I have the R6 shock spring and comp adjustments cranked all the way, and is probably still too plush for drags. Maybe a heavier spring or major dampening changes needed. If I can't run screws, how can I get ANY traction? I look like the slowest guy there, when the week before somewhere else I took 1st place w/screws! HELP! :: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Madd Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Pro-Wedges 1st, or 2nd choice 4-Snows. If the dirt has any moisture in it at all, those will grip. If not, it'll be about 400ft b/f they hook up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmanzz13 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 whats everyone else running at the track? seems like a good way to point you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Madd Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm guessing they're way lower HP than him, so even with stock tires, they're kicking his ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeDan Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm guessing they're way lower HP than him, so even with stock tires, they're kicking his ass. could also try klaws or gnarleys with every other row cut out.....ive heard that when cut they hook like a mofo. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 00tbanshee and banshee332 are dirt draggers and ride up your way in PA (well, in PA anyways...) See what they run. Butch and Brad are good people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowprophet1 Posted August 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 As for a soft dirt track, I am going to order the 4snows or pro wedges come monday. What works better w/those tires...8" for more sidewall flex, or 9" for less rotating tire mass? I was guessing the 9" run with low pressure? What ever setup works best I'll go with. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee332 Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 00tbanshee and banshee332 are dirt draggers and ride up your way in PA (well, in PA anyways...) See what they run. Butch and Brad are good people... 22inch turf tamers, or otshus are your best bet I cant run 20 inch tires though I just blow them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00tbanshee Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 ohtsu's is what i run.never had any good luck with my prowedge tires on a hard dirt track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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