07-02-2008, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Van Nuys (SoCal)
Posts: 1,220
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-The stock power-train, suspension, and brakes are more than enough to handle the abuse.
-A front strut tower brace and a rear sway bar help shave off time.
-The RT-615 tires have an amazing amount of grip for a street tire, but watch out toward the 10th lap or so, My friend who runs them, said they tend to heat up and get greasy. I my-self ran Nitto Nt-01 r-comps and I swear by them.
-Don't forget to check the tire pressure. I ran my tires on 36psi (cold). After the first session it should be at about 42psi (hot).
-Put Water Wetter in your cooling system.
-Here's a great cooling tip and it's free. Turn your heater on full blast and point the vents out the open windows. I did this on a road course in the desert when it was 99 degrees. The temp gauge never went past half way all day.
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2006 Ion Redline / Competition Package / GM Stage 2 / SMS Front Strut Tower Brace / Progress Rear Sway Bar
14.43 @ 98.8 mph: California Speedway 1/4 mile / 249.3=WHP 219.3=WTQ
1:42.551 secs. @ Willowsprings Raceway (2.5 mile track)
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