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Old 12-03-2005, 03:11 AM
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Well, im just looking of ways to get my front end ^, it doesnt seem like it lifts up very much, im just asking of things i can do to really lift the nose, ive good tokico blues and eibach sportlines, would i need some drag shocks r springs or sumthing? thanks
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Old 12-03-2005, 04:36 AM
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A set of shocks with a 90/10 ratio would really push that front end up, and put more pressure on the back wheels. Along with whatever you can do to lighten the car, especially the front end. Getting traction is a must if you want to do a wheelie or lift the front end up at all, so make sure you have some nice struts and springs in the back, along with tires that grab off the line. Add some power and off the line the front end suspension should push up and give you what you want. But do not do it if you drive your car on the streets alot, with 90/10s you will get little control of turning, it will be hard to go in anything other than a straight line.
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Old 12-03-2005, 10:47 AM
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lots of suspension work with less than 350hp or alot of power your choice. i can lift the front about 4-6 inches off the ground with only 282rwhp. but i have suspension setup for drag racing. see vids in sig.
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Old 12-03-2005, 11:31 AM
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Disconect your front sway bar
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Old 12-03-2005, 03:26 PM
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a 5-speed w/ 4.10's and slicks will do it all stock on a 5k launch. about 4" worth.

or you can add about 3 yards of asphault just in the back , roll backwards on an incline , then pop the clutch at redline like this one i did.




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Old 12-03-2005, 06:52 PM
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hahaha look at the front twisting
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Old 12-03-2005, 07:25 PM
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Disconect your front sway bar
ha, exactly what i told you. u must think im always lying to u :P
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Old 12-04-2005, 01:28 AM
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But do not do it if you drive your car on the streets alot, with 90/10s you will get little control of turning, it will be hard to go in anything other than a straight line.

this isnt true, you just have to learn what you can, and cant do.
I have 90/10 struts and 50/50 shocks, I got better control and ride now then before with the old stock ones.

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Old 12-04-2005, 12:31 PM
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Disconect your front sway bar
ha, exactly what i told you. u must think im always lying to u :P
???you told me that? I don't even know you? Do I?
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Old 12-04-2005, 11:58 PM
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yeah ive heard that taking off your front sway bar raises it ALOT, but if i take it off arent I going to loose handleing, and barley even be able to turn?
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