Suspension Spring setup for steet/strip car.
10-11-2010, 06:11 AM
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Suspension Spring setup for steet/strip car.
Im currently running the UPR coilover up front with a 175lb spring rate spring, out back I have an eibach lowering spring. I was wondering what would be the best rear spring to go with out back that wouldn't conflict with the front for a decent drag/street setup? Would a rear coilover be the best option?
10-11-2010, 08:24 AM
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Check out www.baselinesuspensions.com on how to properly set up your suspension for drag racing. Lots of good info on his site.
Check out www.baselinesuspensions.com on how to properly set up your suspension for drag racing. Lots of good info on his site.
10-11-2010, 09:02 AM
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10-11-2010, 09:46 AM
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I'm going with 150lb-14" springs, and Lakewood 90/10 struts in the front. In the rear, I'm sticking with my Eibach prokit, or cutting a set of rear springs.
Coilovers in the rear of a drag car are not needed, because you want the rear to be firm, and that is it. Otherwise the rear suspension does not need to go from one extreme to the next like the front does.
Coilovers in the rear of a drag car are not needed, because you want the rear to be firm, and that is it. Otherwise the rear suspension does not need to go from one extreme to the next like the front does.
10-11-2010, 10:25 AM
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I guess you could say it's just a more personally preference. People with proper setup rearends have have been cutting low enough 60' times that I don't see the need for them.
I don't agree with this. Coilovers provide extra adjustability and tuning but like said above I don't see a need for them in the rear for a drag car. Also, with the 4 link suspension you don't want the rearend to be firm, at least the springs you don't. Having it too firm can lead to unloading the tires from the initial launch. You want the rear springs to be as soft as possible without coil bind.
I don't agree with this. Coilovers provide extra adjustability and tuning but like said above I don't see a need for them in the rear for a drag car. Also, with the 4 link suspension you don't want the rearend to be firm, at least the springs you don't. Having it too firm can lead to unloading the tires from the initial launch. You want the rear springs to be as soft as possible without coil bind.
10-11-2010, 10:49 AM
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I guess you could say it's just a more personally preference. People with proper setup rearends have have been cutting low enough 60' times that I don't see the need for them.
I don't agree with this. Coilovers provide extra adjustability and tuning but like said above I don't see a need for them in the rear for a drag car. Also, with the 4 link suspension you don't want the rearend to be firm, at least the springs you don't. Having it too firm can lead to unloading the tires from the initial launch. You want the rear springs to be as soft as possible without coil bind.
I don't agree with this. Coilovers provide extra adjustability and tuning but like said above I don't see a need for them in the rear for a drag car. Also, with the 4 link suspension you don't want the rearend to be firm, at least the springs you don't. Having it too firm can lead to unloading the tires from the initial launch. You want the rear springs to be as soft as possible without coil bind.
10-11-2010, 03:47 PM
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Best benefit to coilovers in the rear is as stated above fine tuning the ride height. For a track car you may need to raise the rear end to clear a large drag slick, or lower it down for a normal street tire. Coilovers can adjust the ride height in just a few mins. Adjustable dampeners should be a must for a car that sees any track time.
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