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Old 12-29-2006, 05:34 PM
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heres the setup im thinking about doing. this is my dd andoccasional drag strip car.

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17x9 chrome bullitts 245/255 front dont know what size yet
17x10.5 deepdish 315/35 rear
goodyear f1 gs-d3 tires
mm full length subframe connectors
eibach prokit
tokico d spec adjustable shock/strut
bbk front strut brace

track rears only
2 weldracing prostar 15x10, 4.5bolt pattern, 6.5 backspacing
2 mt et street 26x10.5x15

all opinions are wanted. thanks
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Old 12-29-2006, 05:39 PM
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The 11.50's work better than the 10.50's on the ET Streets. The Pro Kit will hurt ya on the launch at the track.
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Old 12-29-2006, 05:40 PM
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springs are gonna worsen track times.... Dan04Cobra knows more about it than me though.

from what ive heard front strut braces dont really do jack unless you auto-x or road course...
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Old 12-29-2006, 06:31 PM
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it might be just me but i just bought tires and rims for my car. i paid way too much for my bfg's, and the goodyears were even more. IMO get a CHEAP, and decent long lasting tireand then go with the slicks at the track. i guess im just too cheap. but check into eibachs adjustable drag springs. i think theyre the same price as the pro kit
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Old 12-29-2006, 07:14 PM
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Upper and lower control arms will help.
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Old 12-29-2006, 10:56 PM
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The 11.50's work better than the 10.50's on the ET Streets. The Pro Kit will hurt ya on the launch at the track.
i read your sticky on the springs hurting your launch but i want to get a lower stance and dont really want to cut a spring. will the 11.50s fit without rubbing????
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Old 12-29-2006, 10:58 PM
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even with the adjustable shocks you think the springs will still hurt my launching???
i bought the strut brace awhile ago along with my lt headers and figured it wouldnt hurt to have.
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even with the adjustable shocks you think the springs will still hurt my launching???
i bought the strut brace awhile ago along with my lt headers and figured it wouldnt hurt to have.
The brace won't do anything for straight line and "yes" the lowering springs will hurt your launch.
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Old 12-30-2006, 10:26 AM
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so without cutting the springs there is nothing i could really do that lowers the car and wont hurt the launch...
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Old 12-30-2006, 01:02 PM
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so without cutting the springs there is nothing i could really do that lowers the car and wont hurt the launch...
Coil overs. But, you said this car wasn't gonna be at the track very often so don't worry about it. You just have to decide which compromise you are gonna make.....little higher stance in the rear and great launches or great stance and smoke the tires.
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