As compared to El-Mirage or Bonneville, I think you will find that Maxton
has at least twice the coefficient of traction already, maybe more.
John Beckett
----- Original Message -----
From: <RAWAWA@aol.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 8:13 PM
Subject: Traction
> The local highway dept here in Yorktown Hts,N.Y. is using a new product
> applied to the streets 10 hrs before a snow storm to cut down on salt/sand
> spread as it supposedly deters ice/snow adhesion. What i noticed is the
> traction when its dry.I took out the sentra w/ 5 spd and only spun the
wheels
> when well over 3000 rpm's (dumped clutch). Does ECTA allow surfactants on
the
> track? I would think considering the relatively short track, and top speed
> being the goal,it might be an option.In my case,my car is small and light
and
> traction aids would be more beneficial from the surface.But,it (ECTA) is
> concrete and probably has plenty stick,no?( nice conversation i just had
with
> myself,eh?).OH yeah,the stuff is a brewery by-product mixed with brine and
> when wet smells mildly like a firehouse toilet ............Bob, about to
be
> blizzarded, Wanner
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