Decided on a replacement for Go Man Go

[Octanewide]

Great news. Always love it when good things happen to good people. Can't wait for your content now on @Speedy! Garage...

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[Bobo]

Thanks @TNREDEYE I'll go look at some pics of your car.

I've run the 555RII DRs for 5 years so I'm very familiar with that tire. I don't intentionally drive in the rain, but have gotten caught a time or two driving home from an event and they did fine for me.

I switched all four corners to the Nitto G2's from the Nitto DR05's because they are like driving a jet ski on the highway when it gets a little wet out. Been very happy with them on the Super Stock.

 

[Bowtie Guy]

Congrats Speedy

Lesson here for you
Don t workout any more
Stay home & be fat & lazy like me

Crazy how things worked out sometimes

Winner

 

[jgilj]

Congratulations @Speedy! if anyone deserves a Demon 170 it you especially after all the BS you went through with your old cat! Hope to see you out there.

 

[Slows2k]

Awesome to see

 

[EricG]

Happy for you @Speedy! - car is beautiful!

 

[bennydodge]

I guess that Tim K guy isn't such a dick after all...Congratulations on acquiring Thor's Hammer, I am sure you'll enjoy it to the fullest. As far as wheels go, I think you should run the stock setup. I would run the car as delivered for a while.

 

[45-70govt]

Do the brass monkey(ish) wheels! It will look bad ass, and a great tribute to the glory of Go-Man-Go!.

 

[why2kmax]

@Speedy! Dude I couldnt be more happy for you Great to see Tim and Dodge step up and do you a solid favor like that. You have done more for the brand and us car guys than the Chief DM ever could and this is absolutely well deserved. Damn I'm almost as happy for you as if I got one myself.

I like the BM wheels you posted for your street setup and def second the Conti DW02 tires that Mike posted a pic of. I got a set at the same time he did and they work even better on us sub 1K HP owners. Looking forward to all the new videos and learning some more. congratulations again

 

[hessm70]

Hell yeah that's great! GoManGo2

 

[Speedy!]

Thanks again everyone. I still can't believe it to be honest.

I'll check out those Continental tires. I see they're available in a 315/35R20 as well.

I'll get some info on the ethanol sensor today and post up pics.

 

[Mike Jesse]

I've been trying to find something that grips and is good in the rain for next time. I saved a picture.

I installed the Nitto NT555 G2's all the way around on the SS a few weeks after I got the car. Much better daily tire than the DR it comes with. Hooks well from a roll too.

 

[DavidKFla]

I installed the Nitto NT555 G2's all the way around on the SS a few weeks after I got the car. Much better daily tire than the DR it comes with. Hooks well from a roll too.

It's going to be a tough decision when the day comes. I wish I could run 345s like @DGatzby does on his widebody.

 

[SilverBillet]

Thanks again everyone. I still can't believe it to be honest.

I'll check out those Continental tires. I see they're available in a 315/35R20 as well.

I'll get some info on the ethanol sensor today and post up pics.

The Conti DW02 tires were much harder than I expected and did not get very good traction…and that was with my 5.7

 

[Hunter]

FREAKING AWESOME!!
OUTF*@KING STANDING!

 

[hellno]

Was at the dealer the other day and this gem was in the showroom. It's a 1970 Toyota FJ40 with a LT1 Corvette V8 swap with a 4speed manual! I couldn't resist!
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No, I'm kidding but I did really like the FJ. Some of you remember back when I posted about Go Man Go getting stolen, @Hatermkr asked if I wanted him to ping Tim K. to see if he could help me locate something. I said sure but figured he'd just say go check the HP locator. Well, like 10 minutes later I get Tim's email, he asked for my phone number, and 15 minutes later he called me. I about fell over. He remembered me from CDM I think, asked about what happened to the car and we just chatted for a few. At the end of the call, he asks who my favorite local dealer was and asked if I'd be interested in a Demon 170 if he could find an allocation. Well.....it showed up yesterday, so THANK YOU Jim.

I'm still in the "did this actually happen" stage. I've only told a few people as I didn't wanna jinx myself and thanks to those that kept it a secret.

I was honestly worried I wouldn't like the flares in the back, or how it drove. For what these cost I HAD to love it.

When it got delivered my tech buddy at the dealer texted me a pic of it coming off the trailer as he was getting it for PDI. I jumped in the 4Runner and went to see. When I saw it in the shop I got cold chills and about fell over. Pictures don't do them justice honestly. Driving home, Auto feels more like Sport that I remember in the Hellcat. Very good on the road and I swear it feels more refined than the Hellcat did. Maybe 7 year newer materials, etc. It's quieter just cruising for example, but when you let off the throttle is crackles and pops A LOT which made me laugh.

Had 8 miles on it when I picked it up, and shockingly clean. I told the dealer not to wash it I'd handle that myself. Detailed the interior last night and hope the weather cooperates so I can wash it tomorrow. Went through and carefully removed any labels and bar codes, cataloged them, and put them on a piece of paper I'll get laminated. Oddly, window sticker was NOT in the car so dealer ordered me a replacement.

I plan to drive it A LOT and hit hit the track opening weekend in March. Now to find a street tire/wheel setup. I'm thinking of the Discount Tire Hellcat Widebody 2 that come in 20x9 and 20x11.

@Speedy! damn boy

 

[DGatzby]

It's going to be a tough decision when the day comes. I wish I could run 345s like @DGatzby does on his widebody.

How big of tires can you guys get back there? I’ll let you guys know what the big new PS4S can do when it warms up in these parts In a month or two. I could not try them last year after I got them. Everybody likes those Continental tires so I have been keeping quiet.

 

[DavidKFla]

How big of tires can you guys get back there? I’ll let you guys know what the big new PS4S can do when it warms up in these parts In a month or two. I could not try them last year after I got them. Everybody likes those Continental tires so I have been keeping quiet.

Aren't you running some big dogs out back?

 

[Paladin06]

Wow, that's awesome. Congrats!

 

[DGatzby]

Aren't you running some big dogs out back?

Yep, you are right. You can get a 345/30 in the back. I do have a fresh set to try. When I can get it out, I’ll see if I can get it to hook up on some concrete and report back. I have not been trying many launchings the last couple of years. May need to play. The Michelins look about the same as those Continentals. Similar performance on the streets, problem is whos’ street? Huh?