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 Jan 13 2005, 10:07 PM
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Simple question.
Can I get a FWD down to 2300lbs realistically? (2150 wet + me = 2320) Gross, what does anallube weigh? -------------------- 2009 Scion Tc
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Jan 16 2005, 06:12 PM
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You are correct, the rear bars can not be pre-loaded and you must be able to spin the rear wheel(s) before going down the track (stagging). At least thats the NDRA and NHRA rules. Brauning got some heat from this last year because they would do the burnout and then set the bar. Everyone thought they were pre-loading it. It would look fine in the pits, but remember when the tires expand after the burnout, it will bring the front end up and rear bar wheel down.
The front traction bar ties the lower control arm to a solid piece. Basically you have this big chromoly bar that goes across the front of your car. Then you have 2 arms that angle towards the lower control arms and bolt to it. The arms have ajustable eyes on each end so you can load the bars. When launching they keep the lower control arms from moving and help reduce wheel hop and wheel spin. The angle and location of the bars is important because they must not bind up when turning or when the suspension goes up and down. Full-Race makes the best that other car that we shall not name ones. Check out their website here for info and pictures http://www.full-race.com/civic-traction-bars.html -------------------- |
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JMoushon DSM race weights Jan 13 2005, 10:07 PM
soccerdude61587 170 lbs you big fatty! Jan 13 2005, 10:13 PM KOU In3 I'm pretty sure it's worked its way under ... Jan 13 2005, 10:41 PM akamiami it was right at 2500 (+/- 20 lbs.), then I added t... Jan 14 2005, 01:04 AM akamiami I just noticed you were figuring in your weight as... Jan 14 2005, 01:06 AM xian 1g you might want to talk to ranta about a diet too..... Jan 14 2005, 01:39 AM JMoushon I actually talked to Ranta the other day, I'll... Jan 14 2005, 06:17 AM awdnot2 Our race car weighs 2475 lbs without me in it and ... Jan 14 2005, 09:39 AM ranta18 Hey, I weigh a hefty 140 lbs...LOL. Dam fast meta... Jan 14 2005, 10:59 AM xian 1g QUOTE Now we're at 1975 lbs ----wow!!... Jan 14 2005, 11:53 AM soccerdude61587 im at 6 foot and weigh a constant 145 Jan 14 2005, 11:58 AM haunter QUOTE (xian 1g @ Jan 14 2005, 11:53 AM)when m... Jan 14 2005, 11:59 AM awd4kicks +/-3250 with driver in the 12's...What are wei... Jan 14 2005, 04:47 PM mark95turbo QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jan 14 2005, 10:47 PM)+/-3... Jan 15 2005, 12:46 PM awd4kicks It was a Long time ago, but that was actually Octo... Jan 15 2005, 01:10 PM KOU In3 QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Jan 14 2005, 10:47 PM)+/-3... Jan 15 2005, 01:45 PM JMoushon Darryl, since you have experience on the more seri... Jan 15 2005, 04:48 PM ranta18 No matter what, less weight = lower ets. Simple p... Jan 15 2005, 07:53 PM awd4kicks BTW - What were your 60ft. times when you ran the ... Jan 15 2005, 08:20 PM awdnot2 James
The FWD that other car that we shall not na... Jan 15 2005, 08:32 PM JMoushon I appreciate all the input fellas. The idea of a ... Jan 15 2005, 11:07 PM ranta18 I ran a 1.99 60ft on street tires when I ran the 1... Jan 16 2005, 10:41 AM awd4kicks Good info! I was aware of the street car sett... Jan 16 2005, 11:37 AM JMoushon Ranta: You keep mentioning the front traction bar... Jan 16 2005, 02:36 PM JMoushon Seems like a solid piece, and the concept/design m... Jan 16 2005, 06:56 PM akamiami I know a fella who has a traction bar on his stree... Jan 16 2005, 10:16 PM JMoushon QUOTE (akamiami @ Jan 16 2005, 10:16 PM)I kno... Jan 16 2005, 10:21 PM akamiami it was a roundabout way of saying that your fwd is... Jan 17 2005, 03:26 AM ranta18 I'm not sure where you could bolt it to on you... Jan 17 2005, 07:43 AM JMoushon KriSS: I love you, you make me randy. You better... Jan 17 2005, 09:40 AM ranta18 Rear traction bar pictures:
Clay - http://www.imag... Jan 17 2005, 10:25 AM JMoushon What are Clay's bars attached to? It looks li... Jan 17 2005, 10:35 AM ranta18 No, there is a horzontal bar in the back that is a... Jan 17 2005, 12:32 PM awd4kicks where do you get a (wheely bar) wheel that will ho... Jan 17 2005, 05:12 PM JMoushon You make one, silly! Jan 17 2005, 09:14 PM ranta18 Not sure. I'm sure someone makes them,but I k... Jan 17 2005, 11:14 PM
JMoushon QUOTE (ranta18 @ Jan 17 2005, 11:14 PM)Not su... Jan 18 2005, 06:34 AM |
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