Mike, I think that brakes and suspension are more important that speed.
You are starting to see this in the hot rod mags, with more articles on
up grading brakes on older cars.
I went to Summit Point for a 2 day Performance school, in my other car,
and all the way home I kept saying, I Want Better Brakes, I Want Better
Brakes on my Tiger. Although the brakes in that car were fine, I was
concerned about the Tigers brakes. Many who race their car report they
are fine, if maintained.
I added Fiat caliber's in back, Wilwood 4 puck caliber's with 11" vented
disc in front, ss flex lines, Lockheed booster, Datsun tandem MC, and
kevlar/carbon pads all around. Just in case, I have a big boat anchor
for high speed runs. Kidding.
Your point is well taken.
Larry
Mike Sutter wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> With all this chest pounding going on about increased HP levels and racing
> for pink slips (titles, not cross-dressing), I sure hope you guys are
> upgrading the brakes as well. I have reached a point with my car, with a
> lowly 246 rear wheel HP, where it goes much better than it stops. I, like
> some other car enthusiasts, modified my Tiger using the traditional
> bone-headed hot rod mentality. Make it fast as hell, take it out and scare
> the shit out of yourself and a friend, then address the brakes and
> handling. Its now time for me to work on getting it slowed down and turned
> without too much anxiety.
>
> I'm sure you guys have already considered this.
>
> Long live the bone-headed hot rodder.
>
> Love Mom
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