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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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what kind of suspenion mods are needed for drag racing, but still be smooth for the street
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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That depends on what you're shooting for. You don't need any mods but at least LCAs would be a good idea as well as a better rear sway bar.
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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what kind of suspenion mods are needed for drag racing, but still be smooth for the street
Can you give us some ideas of what mods you might have already, and where you want to take the car? Mostly street with just a little drag time. Lots of drag strip time?

The car is capable of mid 13s with a very good driver, well prepped trackand cool weather. What kind of times were you looking for?

John
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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the car will be usedmostly for the street, but some drag, right now the only mods are a c&l with a brenspeed tune. would like to see itbreak in the 12s.
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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cai+tune and drag radials should get you in the 12s on a good day with decent skills behind the wheel.
upper and lower control arms should help.
Old Nov 26, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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what brand of lca and uca would best fit what im doing, adjustable or not, not planning on lower the car, also what about this swaybar delet mod does it aid in drag racing.
Old Nov 27, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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I have BMR lower control arms and the adjustable upper control arm. I like them just fine. Like others have already said, a cold air kit and tune will help out, as will drag radials and lots of practice.

The front sway bar is there to help control roll on curves. For drag racing, removing the sway bar obviously removes a few pounds of weight, but more importantly it allows the front tires to rise easier, thereby transferring weight to the rear tires. That obviously improves traction. But is really screws with spirited street driving. If you're not going to the track often, this mod isn't going to make that much difference for you.

Hope that helps.

John
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