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11-27-2006, 09:51 PM | #1 |
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Stage 0 Xede kit Question
I am looking to get the xede installed on my car when it arrives. I am incredibly impressed with the stage 0 kit (supposedly +50hp/70tq).My question is if I get this done will it affect the traction of my car? In other words,will I peel out easier when launching my car from a dead stop? If so, can I put wider tires on my car without changing rims? I know you guys are very knowledgable about this stuff,any feedback is appreciated.
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11-27-2006, 11:28 PM | #2 |
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yea u can put wider tires on and yes your car will peel out more when your launching. Depends on what setting your useing traction control on, there are 3.
Runflats arn't the best tires, the stock ones are a little narrow. might want to try and get some lighter aftermarkter wheels and stickier tires. |
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11-27-2006, 11:59 PM | #3 |
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Well, since my car is going to be equiped with the sports package, the wheels ARE wider in the rear. Star Spoke (Styling# 189) light-alloy wheels, 18 x 8.0 front, 18x 8.5 rear; 225/40R-18 front, 255/35R-18 rear (from bmwusa.com) Would there still be a problem with the power increase even with the sports package? Is it possible to increase the rear tire width from 18x 8.5 to 18x 9?
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11-28-2006, 12:21 AM | #4 |
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Launching with more power than what your tires can handle is an art. If you know you're going to lose traction you have to moderate your throttle until you gain momemtum. Spinning your tires does nothing but impress the fast and furious crowd.
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11-28-2006, 01:09 AM | #5 |
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The tires will peel out even under normal driving? If its just hard launching than who cares, you can adjust the throttle to accomodate that. Even without the xede, you can get your car to peel out, its just that it will peel out easier now when u launch. I think Shiv will be making a switch too, so you can alwyas switch it off when u dont need that power.
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