 Equal length half shafts, Worth it? |
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 Jun 25 2006, 12:12 AM
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 HONDA KILLER  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 15-June 06 From: Peoria Il Member No.: 915  |
Thanks everyone for the info on the boost leak....'twas turbo seals and a 16g swap is under way....Now, I was wondering if it is worth it to try and convert the vehicle to eq length 1/2 shafts or if I should just start looking for a awd. I gotta admit, I like the fact I can get the jump on some of the awd guys with the gearing of the fwd, but I am looking to go into the mid 12's eventually.....Any suggestions?
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Jun 26 2006, 06:41 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Mid 12's can be fairly easily done with a fwd. Obviously traction will be your biggest limiter. Do all you can to help her stick.
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Jun 27 2006, 11:48 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
the running start pull benefit, gas mileage, and burnout show off ability are great benefits of a FWD... however the ability to get traction is what draws DSMers toward AWD....
from what I understand... the benefits of equal length half shafts, which BTW aren't hard to swap into a FWD, is the limit of "one wheel wonder" or "one tire fire" effect and also the torque steer... someone correct me if I am wrong. but with those two effects under control... the different gearing and the roll start advantages can really play havoc of us AWD guys -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Jul 3 2006, 03:39 PM
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HONDA KILLER Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 15-June 06 From: Peoria Il Member No.: 915 |
Does anyone know where I can get a FAQ or more info on how it is done? I keep trying ot get some info, but the web sites I go to are coming up as being inactive....
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