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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Default LCA's and 60' Time

I was curious if I am going to see a difference in my ET due to LCA install? Does anyone have any tangible numbers for 60' reduction? Please include type of LCA if you can.

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:48 AM
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cant say how much they will improve your 60' times as driver inconsistency will affect that almost every time.....any LCA (aftermarket) can improve the times as you wont have wheel hop and plant the entire tire to the pavement.....many other suspension mods come into play other then the LCA's for good 60' times
Old Mar 11, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Driver inconsistencies will always affect results, but this video helped me decide to get LCA's. Of course its produced by BMR, but LCA's will help.
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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I consistently get sub 2 second 60 ft times with DRs and UCA/LCA arms (prior I was in the 2.25 sec range usually), I can even dial in the UCA to give me more traction, I always hook unless I get lazy and don't do a burnout !!

For me they are definitely worth it, even driving around town , around corners , going over bumps, you don't feel the rear tires hopping !! lol

of course learning how to launch will help too ~~~~
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by desslok40
I consistently get sub 2 second 60 ft times with DRs and UCA/LCA arms (prior I was in the 2.25 sec range usually), I can even dial in the UCA to give me more traction, I always hook unless I get lazy and don't do a burnout !!

For me they are definitely worth it, even driving around town , around corners , going over bumps, you don't feel the rear tires hopping !! lol

of course learning how to launch will help too ~~~~
I get consistent 1.8 sec 60' with 235/55/17 Pirelli PZeros and a 93 octane tune, no LCA's or DR's. Learn to launch first, once you have mastered what you have, then get more stuff, otherwise you are just throwing money at the problem, YOU.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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This guy must have just flown in from Amsterdam and is HIGH !! lol

Stock S197s don't run 1.8 (60fts) on stock tires with street tires, sorry......



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I get consistent 1.8 sec 60' with 235/55/17 Pirelli PZeros and a 93 octane tune, no LCA's or DR's. Learn to launch first, once you have mastered what you have, then get more stuff, otherwise you are just throwing money at the problem, YOU.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Sure they don't



I'm also at sealevel.

I'm the one on the right, the blue one.
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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Not bad skar.....r u a test driver for Ford or something?....nice times for a stock stang. You have nothing done to the engine, trans, or driveline?
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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I have a MGW because I kept missing 3rd, and I have the "canned" 93 octane tune from SCT. Rear pressure was 25 psi, and front was up to 40 psi. That is also only one of my slips, I have more, but cannot find them with my recent move to Germany. Probably in a box somewhere. Also it was a cool but sunny day, so the track conditions were just right. Probably around 70 F but with the sun out the black tarmac was warm. Also, no I'm a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army, also know as a Sergeant.

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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Thanks for the response and maybe I should get some drag tips from you from now on!



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