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Old 05-04-2006, 10:28 PM
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Default racing last night fueled my fire.

after racing at the gainesville raceway last night, i am excited about being able to get some traction. not sure what order to do it in. thinking this order, 1) subframe connectors. 2) m/t drag radials. 3) shocks, struts & springs. 4) u/l control arms.
i am unsure of what springs to get, want to lower it down some 1-1 1/2" . what would be best, drag launch springs or just lowering springs? will i need a pinion snubber and c/c plates and bump steer if i lower it ? thanks.
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Old 05-04-2006, 10:46 PM
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well the subframes dont add to traction. Get the clicks or some upper and lower control arms.
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Old 05-04-2006, 11:10 PM
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Default RE: racing last night fueled my fire.

get a beautiful pair of Eibach springs. *Eibach Pro-Kit*
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Old 05-04-2006, 11:18 PM
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Start with the subs first you don't want to twist up the body a lot. the order you have it is the way I would do it.I would get adj. struts and shocks. Also lowering the car in most cases hamper the way the car leaves so I would not lower it but that's just me.
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Old 05-04-2006, 11:29 PM
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Default RE: racing last night fueled my fire.

My car is pretty much bone stock but launching it on slicks to many times twisted the chassis enough to crack it at the floor pan and up the trans tunnel. I would recommend full length subrames, with large diameter tubing, not the 1"x1.25" inch most companies sell. I would definitly strengthen the chassis before getting traction.
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Old 05-05-2006, 12:03 AM
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Default RE: racing last night fueled my fire.

My car is pretty much bone stock but launching it on slicks to many times twisted the chassis enough to crack it at the floor pan and up the trans tunnel. I would recommend full length subrames, with large diameter tubing, not the 1"x1.25" inch most companies sell. I would definitly strengthen the chassis before getting traction.
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Old 05-05-2006, 01:45 AM
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xx2
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Old 05-05-2006, 01:53 AM
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I dont think thats what did that Zach. but yea sub frames first.
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Old 05-05-2006, 01:41 PM
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...about your suspension.

Is your car a daily? What are your plans? If it is a track only car, then drag suspension hands down. If it is a daily, drag suspension will drive like donkey sex for everyday use.
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