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Old 12-05-2006, 08:13 PM
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If I were to add D.R's, would I need to upgrade the suspension or would the stock suspension work fine? Just going to do some occasional weekend bracket racing and not really concerned with ET's, just trying to eliminate some launch and 60' tire spinning and of course like doing the burnout before the stage [8D]
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Old 12-05-2006, 09:31 PM
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If I were to add D.R's, would I need to upgrade the suspension or would the stock suspension work fine? Just going to do some occasional weekend bracket racing and not really concerned with ET's, just trying to eliminate some launch and 60' tire spinning and of course like doing the burnout before the stage [8D]
No, you should be fine, but I would recommend LCA's to control the wheel hop, these cars are pretty beefy compared to the past stangs suspension wise, DR'S wont hurt it one bit.
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Old 12-05-2006, 11:31 PM
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Actually, I would recommend the LCAs even if you don't run drag radials.
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Old 12-05-2006, 11:56 PM
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Definitely get some LCA (Lower Control Arms).
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Old 12-06-2006, 12:08 AM
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+1 on the LCAs.
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Old 12-06-2006, 12:30 AM
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lca's for sure made huge difference on my car i got the relocation brackets also all from bmr
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Old 12-06-2006, 01:45 AM
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Just to expand a bit on what Bulitt said.
The purpose for LCA relocation brackets is to adjust your car's instant center. These are not necessary unless you have lowered your car.
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Old 12-06-2006, 04:32 AM
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