CarsandWomen

iTrader: (19)

How much power are you pushing, what tranny, few major details of setup, and all your most immediate thoughts on it.

im curious to see the differences in how your power application affected the car, specifically the twist as stuff changed (speed gear etc). at what point, what happened, what first got you thinkin you needed a stiffer rear sway to help control the rearend? what change did you make and what do you think about it now?

98Z28CobraKiller

iTrader: (17)

Drag bar was the most noticeable suspension change that I made.

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

ive been a 1.308 on 275's with 100% stock gm suspension except a torque arm, i have my rear sway bar held onto my 9" using exhaust clamps, I know its not the right way to do it but it seems to work

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

skip to .40 to see the 1.308

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ6GFzPeknk

98Z28CobraKiller

iTrader: (17)

If your car didn't twist, it would leave harder. Not saying that's a weak launch. Just that it can still be better and more consistent.

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

oh,i know, it consistanly goes 1.33-1.38 if the track is prepped well. i think with some suspension work i could see some mid to high .20's

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

heres a 1.33 on 325's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9FpRDUJneE

98Z28CobraKiller

iTrader: (17)

All the fbodies in this video have drag bars. Mine is at 40 sec. 1.29 60'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWsx2ctMB9E

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

which bar do you have? im looking at the burkhart setup or the wolfe

CarsandWomen

iTrader: (19)

is it a WS6 or a Formula?

currently im rocking the 1LE bar with full poly mounts up front but the rear is the stock 150k z28 bar and links, and thats why im thinkin about it lol

98Z28CobraKiller

iTrader: (17)

I have the Spohn one. Bolted it in at the house and took it to a buddy to weld up. All of us run this style. I think that Joe and Steve have the equivalent BMR.

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1998-2002-...-Sway-Bar.html

WS6HUMMER

iTrader: (19)

Did mine before the turbo, it was a 6 speed and 5k clutch dump launches made it leave all crazy. Best money I could have spent, I have the Wolfe & never regretted it.

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

I had the Spohn and BMR drag bars the ones that aren't all welded... rides nice.

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

just a regular 98 TA not a ws6

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

with the solid wolfe's and burkhart one, is it a good idea to dosconnect one side while street driving? ive heard mixed reviews on this

WS6HUMMER

iTrader: (19)

Never disconnect mine, I would if I drove on a lot of bumpy roads but I dont.

CarsandWomen

iTrader: (19)

Thats one of my biggest concerns, the roads around my house suck. I live in an older part of town and theyve just been repairing the roads around here for years so theyre pretty rough

i do also like autocross'ing the car sometimes and running The Mile so I dont think a solid bar would be right for me, but upgrading both front and rear seams like a good idea.

MIGHTYMOUSE

iTrader: (59)

if is not drag specific i wouldnt bother with a drag type bar, for autocross obviously you do want to uprade away from stock f/r anyways.. and that would most likely get the job done for you on the occasional drag pass.

i am a happy trz owner btw.

Pro Stock John

iTrader: (34)

I've driven cars with the bars that are fully welded on all four corners, my buddy broke a weld on one driving into a store parking lot that had a very slight incline. I don't care for them for a real street car.

tomz28

iTrader: (20)

i have the same one. this has work well for me at the track and well on the street. my money is on this one 100%