great421

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All -

At this point in time my best 60' times are 2.00 / 2.01, and I've been told that the race is either won or lost in the first 60' so, I'd like to do better.

Launch technique:

In first gear (using the line lock) heat the MT Drag Radials, set at 20 psi, for three seconds. Stage shallow. Rev LT1 to 2200 - 2500 rpm, drop the clutch on the last yellow; spin tires / leave line.

Best 1/4 time 14.41 @ 99 mph

Here's the list of mods done to the drivetrain and rear suspension:

SPEC 3+ clutch
3 point subframe connectors (bolt in)
Stock Torque Arm with E/S front poly bushing
3" Aluminum driveshaft with solid Spicers
10 bolt has: Strange axles, 4.10 gears, and an aluminum stud girdle rear cover
Poly bushings everywhere in the rear (and front) suspension
Coil spring mounted Air Bags (15 psi pass / 5 psi drive)
LCA relocation brackets (bolt in - Set at lowest hole)
MT 16" Drag radials on an extra set of stock T/A wheels (set to 20 psi)


So, my question is:

Am I missing any "must have" suspension device to aid in weight transfer or traction? I'd like to hook up better and reduce my 60' times.

Any sugggestions?
Change my pinion Angle (Currently stock, at 2 degrees I think...)?
Lower my tire pressure?
Add adjustable struts to the front end?

What should I do? Let me know...

MIKE

StngKlr

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A few things that I can think of... Ist pass of the day, do a good smokey burnout. Every pass there after just spin them till you see smoke. Also, go past first gear if you can, they will spin faster which = more friction. My MT radials hook just as good as my slicks.

Any boxed or aftermarket LCA's? To me they are a must.

I'm not sure, but is 15psi too much for the right rear airbag? You are running one bag right? Have you tried 0psi in it/them yet? Maybe someone else can help out here.

Something is wrong for sure. 2.00 is nowhere near what you should be doing.

Good luck.

1QuickT-A

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First off, you need to heat those tires up more than 3 seconds... Start your burnout in 2nd gear and hold it about 5k rpms until they are smoking pretty good.. Launch at the same rpm you have been launching at and see what happens. If the car bogs off the line then you know that the longer burnout helped and now you can launch at a lil higher rpm next time. If that shows better results then work on tire air pressure. 20psi seems like it might be a little bit high, but I could be wrong. Just try it anywhere from 13-20 and see what works best. If none of that works I would suggest some good shocks and springs and maybe some lca relocation brackets.