Traction/Suspension help
12-29-2007, 12:18 AM
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Traction/Suspension help
As some of you know, i now have Lower control arms and bullitt shocks. I havnt got my car back from the shop yet(tranny, clutch, and idle problem) so i havnt had a chance to test out the new ride. My question however is: what else is left to do, short of drg radial(id like to stay on street tires) for traction in the occasional light to light run?
with the tax return money i get(roughly 300-400) i plan to do FULL subframe connectors. whats next?
with the tax return money i get(roughly 300-400) i plan to do FULL subframe connectors. whats next?
12-29-2007, 12:30 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
panhard bar & heavy duty torque arm for the rear
tubular k & CA's & polyurethane bushing kit for the front
If you want to, coilovers front/rear, and uprade the brakes.
tubular k & CA's & polyurethane bushing kit for the front
If you want to, coilovers front/rear, and uprade the brakes.
12-29-2007, 01:19 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
ORIGINAL: Aereon
panhard bar & heavy duty torque arm for the rear
tubular k & CA's & polyurethane bushing kit for the front
If you want to, coilovers front/rear, and uprade the brakes.
panhard bar & heavy duty torque arm for the rear
tubular k & CA's & polyurethane bushing kit for the front
If you want to, coilovers front/rear, and uprade the brakes.
12-29-2007, 01:21 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
ORIGINAL: H0SS302
will any of this help traction?
ORIGINAL: Aereon
panhard bar & heavy duty torque arm for the rear
tubular k & CA's & polyurethane bushing kit for the front
If you want to, coilovers front/rear, and uprade the brakes.
panhard bar & heavy duty torque arm for the rear
tubular k & CA's & polyurethane bushing kit for the front
If you want to, coilovers front/rear, and uprade the brakes.
12-29-2007, 01:27 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
as long as we are on the subject of k-members....
what ecatly does swapping to a QA1 give you? i was pricing one, and they are only like 250..but im sure install is a BITCH. also... would it be worth while to get the qa1 front CA?
what ecatly does swapping to a QA1 give you? i was pricing one, and they are only like 250..but im sure install is a BITCH. also... would it be worth while to get the qa1 front CA?
12-29-2007, 03:52 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
If you only have the shocks I would upgrade the struts as well.
Springs will also help, something with a light spring rate up front will improve weight transfer.
With the adjustable shocks/struts from strange, upper/lower c/a from blue oval, subframes from them, and the fox 4cyl front/roush racing rear springs in the car I can pin the throttle from a stop (doing a light launch around 2K) and the nittos don't spin at all thru 1st gear.
Springs will also help, something with a light spring rate up front will improve weight transfer.
With the adjustable shocks/struts from strange, upper/lower c/a from blue oval, subframes from them, and the fox 4cyl front/roush racing rear springs in the car I can pin the throttle from a stop (doing a light launch around 2K) and the nittos don't spin at all thru 1st gear.
12-29-2007, 03:53 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
ORIGINAL: 2000GT4.6
If you only have the shocks I would upgrade the struts as well.
Springs will also help, something with a light spring rate up front will improve weight transfer.
With the adjustable shocks/struts from strange, upper/lower c/a from blue oval, subframes from them, and the fox 4cyl front/roush racing rear springs in the car I can pin the throttle from a stop (doing a light launch around 2K) and the nittos don't spin at all thru 1st gear.
If you only have the shocks I would upgrade the struts as well.
Springs will also help, something with a light spring rate up front will improve weight transfer.
With the adjustable shocks/struts from strange, upper/lower c/a from blue oval, subframes from them, and the fox 4cyl front/roush racing rear springs in the car I can pin the throttle from a stop (doing a light launch around 2K) and the nittos don't spin at all thru 1st gear.
so 2000gt, do u think a tubek member would be worth it on a street car?
12-29-2007, 05:13 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
ORIGINAL: H0SS302
so 2000gt, do u think a tubek member would be worth it on a street car?
so 2000gt, do u think a tubek member would be worth it on a street car?
but yes to answer your question it is. IMO
12-29-2007, 10:02 AM
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RE: Traction/Suspension help
ORIGINAL: 2000GT4.6
If you only have the shocks I would upgrade the struts as well.
Springs will also help, something with a light spring rate up front will improve weight transfer.
With the adjustable shocks/struts from strange, upper/lower c/a from blue oval, subframes from them, and the fox 4cyl front/roush racing rear springs in the car I can pin the throttle from a stop (doing a light launch around 2K) and the nittos don't spin at all thru 1st gear.
If you only have the shocks I would upgrade the struts as well.
Springs will also help, something with a light spring rate up front will improve weight transfer.
With the adjustable shocks/struts from strange, upper/lower c/a from blue oval, subframes from them, and the fox 4cyl front/roush racing rear springs in the car I can pin the throttle from a stop (doing a light launch around 2K) and the nittos don't spin at all thru 1st gear.