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Old 05-21-2009, 01:35 AM
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Default MADMAN/Pros help me dial my suspension!!! Please!

HELP!!!

So here I am, 3700lbs, 140mph traps, but only running 9.90s and 60 footing a lousy 1.45-1.55. Here is my set-up:

--Somewhat front heavy with iron block, turbo kit, meth kit.
--Wolfe 10pt chromoly cage
--PA racing chromoly K-member
--Strange double adjustable all around
--QA1 300 drag spring in front, v6 spring in rear
--MADMAN early model chromoly tqarm
--Wolfe chromoly anti-roll bar
--Wolfe chromoly double adjustable LCAs/panhard
--LCA relocation bracket using bottom hole


I was running a hoosier 28x10x15 D06 compound that worked so-so. I have a spooled 9" and leave off a t-braked TH400 (no 2 step, or launch control). My front coil is damn near binded as I need to adjust the coilover almost all the way up or else it the front of my car sits too low. I think my shock settings were at 3/3 in the rear and 0/rebound and 9/compression in the front. I tried between 10-12 cold psi in the tires. I just bought a set of MT ET drags 28x10.5x15 stiff sidewalls for my next time out.

It looks like my car isn't transferring real well. I have had a couple suggestions from various friends and members but thought I'd make a thread in here dedicated to my suspension tuning. Here is a video of my last outing (I did not make the video or title):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZInk1sm05gQ
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with that turbo and a th400 i'd hope you have a atleast a 3.00 gear in that thing...
also put a 325 spring up front..
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3.25 gears
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Transbrake? How much rpm and boost are you leaving the line with?
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You need a launch controller/2 step. Call me at the shop and we can discuss springs etc.
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Are you running travel limiters on the front? It doesn't look like you have full travel.
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looks like the front it not traveling at all..... why is it so bouncy?
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damn i was happy with those numbers in my car lol.




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