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Old 06-07-2008, 04:31 PM
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ok guys when i went to the track last time i felt the car twist alitle in the lauch i already have bmr subframe connectors and relocation brackets comp engineer drag shocks set at 50/50 and no frontt sway bar in the pic above u can see it lifted alitle bit from the left tire but my 60's went slower my best 60 foot was a 1.630 and now its lauching like that it only goes 1.723 what do i need i also have a stb is that helps any.my buddy was telling me to look into drag bags do i really need this or would a beefier rear sway bar help
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what shocks u runnin? control arms? springs? looks like ur pushin some good power to lift up like that,
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um i on;y made 361 rwhp 348 torque and i got the comp engineer drag shocks stock springs no front sway bar m/t et streets bmr sfc
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What are you running for a rear sway bar? I'd look into a bigger one or an anti roll bar.
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There's a guy here who showed before and after pictures after putting in a large rear drag swaybar. He basically made what you currently have, launch straight.
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i have the stock rear sway bar
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i would def. consider the spohn or bmr rear drag bar. i'm saving my pennies right now for one.
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Originally Posted by kenSS
i would def. consider the spohn or bmr rear drag bar. i'm saving my pennies right now for one.
i was thinking about the spohn drag bar but how hard is it to adjust
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Drag bags and even a bigger bolt in sway bar will help.
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i think drag bags would be cheaper than a sway bar but what psi to run in the bags or do i only run one bag in the right rear
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Originally Posted by droptopT/A
i think drag bags would be cheaper than a sway bar but what psi to run in the bags or do i only run one bag in the right rear
Put bags in both sides. Play with the pressure and see what works the best. Shop around and you will find a sway bar for a good price. I'm getting a Suspension Techniques 1" solid sway bar for $110.

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Originally Posted by 1_bad_TA
Put bags in both sides. Play with the pressure and see what works the best. Shop around and you will find a sway bar for a good price. I'm getting a Suspension Techniques 1" solid sway bar for $110.
thanks i really apreciated
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Good info I needed that myself!




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