Question...

[WestAusGTO]

I'm thinking about buying a set of Federal 595 RS-R (R Spec) tyres. But I'm wondering if the extra grip could result in something giving way other than the tyres..
I do some short course racing which involves a standing start, so I usually launch with a tiny bit of wheelspin..
Anyone had experience here ?

Car is BPU TT GTO with 13gs to be fitted soon..

[Austin@STM]

As long as your not dumping the clutch the drivetrain should hold just fine, i've been on the stock drivetrain for a couple years without any problems besides an output shaft wearing out. If its treated right it can handle a lot.

The one thing to be sure of is that all 4 tires are the same diameter. If they are different sizes they will take out the driveline real quick.

[Hans@GZP]

It really depends on what you have in your driveline. 5 speed, 6 speed? If 5 speed, is it 18 spline or 25 spline?

[WestAusGTO]

It a stock 1990 (believe it or not) 5 speed ...

[Hans@GZP]

Then it should be an 18 spline. I would consider upgrading the output shaft. Other than that, the trans is pretty stout. The transfer case is always a risky item, but you should be ok with a 13G turbo setup on a stock transfer case.

[R/T93]

I feel you, I still havent all out launched my car for fear of breaking something then taking 1000$ or more to fix, and the car being down a couple weeks....

It's all in the launch technique though, do as Austin says, dont dump the clutch.