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Old 08-16-2006, 01:23 PM
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ok, i've got a h/c/i car with 375rwhp (unlocked) with a 4000 stall.
suspension wise, i have lca's with relo bkt's, adj. ta, rear single adj. qa1's, stock rear springs and stock front suspension. still have stock phb and sway bars. i havent had it at a 1/4mi track cause its so far away but my 1/8mi times consist of 7.5x@90mph w/1.675 60fts. (and im on 17" mt dr's)

as far as the performance and times at the track, im relatively satisfied...but, the street, on the other hand, my car sucks. it wont hook for crap on the street. closer to christmas, i'll be getting some coil overs for the front but im looking for cheap help right now.

WHAT MUST I DO? do i need to stiffen my shocks, put weights in the trunk, remove front sway bar, etc.? any advise will be greatly appreciated
Old 08-16-2006, 04:15 PM
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I'm not surprised you can't hook on the street. Not many of us can with that kind of power. I can't hook for **** either.
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you could start by removing the front sway bar. that should make a difference. what are you rear shocks set at and how much does the car weigh?
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i thought about removing the front sway bar but i wasnt sure. i may do that this weekend. the rear shocks are on the softest setting and the car is stock weight minus spare tire/jack and the back seat
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try the rear shocks on somewhere from 3-5 with the front sway bar off. my car seemed to like that set-up pretty good.
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thanks for the advice, any more will be appreciated
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try the driver mod




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