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Old 11-21-2006, 09:41 PM
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ok so i've been reading alot about suspension setups, what works best for what. still havn't seen the response i'm looking for, so i will ask. i'm curious about what i should plan on doing. so far i have ordered:
reinforcement plates for torque boxes
full length weld on sub connects
eibach drag launch springs with airbag(<-- this thing any good?)
strut tower brace
tubular control arms front
hotchkis upper & lower trailing arms, rear
traction bars
and some sticky mickeys

any thoughts? something i should add to be able to launch harder with no spin? i'm only interested in very light streetability, mostly drag. i dont plan on any curvy races.
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Old 11-21-2006, 09:47 PM
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anti roll bar will help a lot
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Old 11-21-2006, 09:59 PM
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heres my planed drag/slight street idea

eibach drag springs w. air bag(so yes i suggest it, lol.)
steeda hardcore rear drag kit(adj uppers, solid lowers, removable anti roll bar)
50/50 in the rear, and either 90/10s up front, or 70/30s.
moser axles
possible 3.73s
MT et streets.
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:01 PM
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there is one thing im a little unclear about is all the strut and shock talk referring to 50/50 or 75/25. obviously its some sort of spring rate or something, but can someone explain?
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:08 PM
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ok...the numbers have to do w. jounce and rebound... for example, 90/10s will pick the front up easier, and set it down slower, 70/30s wont pick it up as fast, and will let it drop a lil quicker....
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:10 PM
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ahhhhh that makes alot of sense thanks for clearing that up. i imagine i'd have to put coil overs in the rear for that to work?
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Old 11-21-2006, 10:19 PM
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don tthink so... im not...
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