Transam1

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I want to try to keep this fairly simple but what does it take to get a few inches off the ground? it there like a standard example: about 420hp, 390tq, sticky tires and 4k rpm launch? im just giving an example i have no clue. This is all assuming a person has not spent $4k lightening the front of his/her car with all the aftermarket goodies!

NVUSZ28

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M6 I take it? And "bicycles" up front...

zracer323

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I have an A4, but mine lifts them about an inch and I only put down around 350rwhp. The key is weight transfer. You can do it with a small amount of power if you can transfer weight real well.

Transam1

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no im an A4, with a 5k stall and some other goodies that...on paper should make over 450hp no bottle

777

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I'd say suspension is more important than power in this area. With good tires and good suspension you shouldn't have a problem lifting the wheels with that power level.

Transam1

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can anyone elaborate on good suspension?

Blk98Vert

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Ive seen a lid/catback 2001 formula with 255/50 DRs, QA1s, 3.73s and a 4k stall do it. Also seen my friends lid, catback, milled stock heads and 228r camaro do it with a 3600 stall and DRs

Transam1

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so is the rear shocks/suspension more important that the front? if say someone could only afford to do one at a time? I have heard some old time racers claim that the front shocks/springs/whatever is more important than the rear....

02ws.sik

Yes konis 4/4 adj. All the way up will help. I have h/c/i and all the bolt ons with a 3500 stall and it picks up the wheels about 3 ft.

Transam1

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Konis.... of course, the most expensive

02ws.sik

lol they are nice though

zracer323

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Double adjustable AFCO's are the only way to go if you are concerned about on-track performance. Strange shocks are a good value shock if you are on a budget. I would also recommend LCA's, a drag sway bar and an adjustable torque arm. THe most important thing is still the tires though. If you can get it to hook and transfer weight, the wheels will come up!

JD_AMG

Konis are a handling shock and do not help weight transfer (just the opposite actually). That being said you can still pull the wheels with them, but they are not a dedicated drag shock like QA1, Afco or Strange which should all transfer more weight (but also drive, handle and ride like *** compared to Konis).

02ws.sik

yes the konis handle well. i use them and it picks them up. What afco shocks would you recommend. like the name and part number. Thanks Justin