Suspension Unloading At Launch..? (Vids)
Update:
I got the Strange single adj front shocks installed and they are most definitely helping. I ran a new personal best et and mph last night. I'm not just knocking on the door of the 10's, I'm banging on the f*(ker.
60' - 1.66
1/8 et - 7.111
1/8 mph - 99.22
1/4 et 11.03
1/4 mph 125.55
Also backed it up with an 11.09 @ 124.98.
The car seemed to like setting 3 on the front shocks (1 being lightest, 10 being stiffest). I'm going to try resetting the front of the torque arm back down one hole the next time I head out and see if the rear suspension will stay loaded now with the new front shocks. Our video camera freaked out so I didn't get this run on video, but I should have the 11.09 run uploaded in a day or so.
Mike
I got the Strange single adj front shocks installed and they are most definitely helping. I ran a new personal best et and mph last night. I'm not just knocking on the door of the 10's, I'm banging on the f*(ker.
60' - 1.66
1/8 et - 7.111
1/8 mph - 99.22
1/4 et 11.03
1/4 mph 125.55
Also backed it up with an 11.09 @ 124.98.
The car seemed to like setting 3 on the front shocks (1 being lightest, 10 being stiffest). I'm going to try resetting the front of the torque arm back down one hole the next time I head out and see if the rear suspension will stay loaded now with the new front shocks. Our video camera freaked out so I didn't get this run on video, but I should have the 11.09 run uploaded in a day or so.
Mike
now see if you can leave harder...what psi were the tires at this time out, and launch RPM?
you have 10's in it for sure. congrats.
Chad
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Those are some nice T/A mount plates you made! You would happen to work in fabrication would you?
Glad to see the shocks made a difference for you, hopefully it just gets better and better.
What track is that in your vids?
Glad to see the shocks made a difference for you, hopefully it just gets better and better.
What track is that in your vids?
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Those passes were at Portland Internationl Raceway.
Mike
Man watch auctions. I just saw a manual vertical in good shape go for 50 bucks lol. By the way, Im a machinist, thats why I asked lol.
I thought it might be PIR, but wasnt sure. Hopefully next year I can make it down there for some runs.
I thought it might be PIR, but wasnt sure. Hopefully next year I can make it down there for some runs.
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Thanks man. I have faith that she's got a 10 second pass in her this year once I get the suspension settings sorted out. I think I need to raise the front end up a little bit too. She's sitting just slightly lower in the front than it was before, but we were running out of time on adjusting the height and I needed to get the car to the track lol... Those 275# springs on the front are SOFT...... lol.
BTW, I stumbled on your old thread about weight reduction, good stuff in there. The car has had some moderate weight reduction already, but she'll be going on a serious diet this winter.
Any other suggestions from anyone on what I should adjust/check would be great.
Mike
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Verdad Gallardo I almost bought a used manual vert mill last year and I've been kicking myself ever since lol.... If you make it down here next year be sure to shoot me a pm or something.
Chad, right now the car is still mostly spinning. I only got two good runs that hooked up but even on those she was still spinning coming out the hole. I reviewed the latest vids and there was no air under the DS tire lol... Got alot of shock extension (weight transfer) but the track still isn't holding the tires. Once I get the suspension to do what it should, then I'll look at raising the tire pressure. For now I think 12psi seems to be a good happy medium for the car.
Thanks man. I have faith that she's got a 10 second pass in her this year once I get the suspension settings sorted out. I think I need to raise the front end up a little bit too. She's sitting just slightly lower in the front than it was before, but we were running out of time on adjusting the height and I needed to get the car to the track lol... Those 275# springs on the front are SOFT...... lol.
BTW, I stumbled on your old thread about weight reduction, good stuff in there. The car has had some moderate weight reduction already, but she'll be going on a serious diet this winter.
Any other suggestions from anyone on what I should adjust/check would be great.
Mike
Chad, right now the car is still mostly spinning. I only got two good runs that hooked up but even on those she was still spinning coming out the hole. I reviewed the latest vids and there was no air under the DS tire lol... Got alot of shock extension (weight transfer) but the track still isn't holding the tires. Once I get the suspension to do what it should, then I'll look at raising the tire pressure. For now I think 12psi seems to be a good happy medium for the car.
Thanks man. I have faith that she's got a 10 second pass in her this year once I get the suspension settings sorted out. I think I need to raise the front end up a little bit too. She's sitting just slightly lower in the front than it was before, but we were running out of time on adjusting the height and I needed to get the car to the track lol... Those 275# springs on the front are SOFT...... lol.
BTW, I stumbled on your old thread about weight reduction, good stuff in there. The car has had some moderate weight reduction already, but she'll be going on a serious diet this winter.
Any other suggestions from anyone on what I should adjust/check would be great.
Mike
what's the car weigh right now?
are your tires spinning on the rim at all?
our cars sit relatively close rake wise...I'm rocking a 3/4" rake tried to get it level and may actually raise the front to do so.
Chad
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why'd you go w/ the 275's? what's the height of the rear/front of the car? looks like quite a bit of rake in your sig pic?
what's the car weigh right now?
are your tires spinning on the rim at all?
our cars sit relatively close rake wise...I'm rocking a 3/4" rake tried to get it level and may actually raise the front to do so.
Chad
what's the car weigh right now?
are your tires spinning on the rim at all?
our cars sit relatively close rake wise...I'm rocking a 3/4" rake tried to get it level and may actually raise the front to do so.
Chad
As for the weight of the car, I'm not certain. My track doesn't sport a scale and the closest weigh station that I know of is about 80 miles from here. If I had to guess, I'd put the car around 3300 by itself.
I got the 275 springs on the recomendation of Eric at MWC. My car has a BMR Kmember, no abs module, no A/C, aluminum block, no front bumper support. Still have the battery up front but it's getting moved to the back of the car this winter.
The ps tire is spinning about 1" to 2" on the rim for each pass depending how hard it hooks. Driver side tire isn't spinning on the rim at all.
Mike
That's an old pic in my sig but yes, it's at 3/4" rake right now. To the top of the wheelwell, it sits at 26-1/2 at the rear and 25-3/4 in the front. Is it better to have a little rake, or have it level?
As for the weight of the car, I'm not certain. My track doesn't sport a scale and the closest weigh station that I know of is about 80 miles from here. If I had to guess, I'd put the car around 3300 by itself.
I got the 275 springs on the recomendation of Eric at MWC. My car has a BMR Kmember, no abs module, no A/C, aluminum block, no front bumper support. Still have the battery up front but it's getting moved to the back of the car this winter.
The ps tire is spinning about 1" to 2" on the rim for each pass depending how hard it hooks. Driver side tire isn't spinning on the rim at all.
Mike
As for the weight of the car, I'm not certain. My track doesn't sport a scale and the closest weigh station that I know of is about 80 miles from here. If I had to guess, I'd put the car around 3300 by itself.
I got the 275 springs on the recomendation of Eric at MWC. My car has a BMR Kmember, no abs module, no A/C, aluminum block, no front bumper support. Still have the battery up front but it's getting moved to the back of the car this winter.
The ps tire is spinning about 1" to 2" on the rim for each pass depending how hard it hooks. Driver side tire isn't spinning on the rim at all.
Mike
I've been told that SOME rake is ok, but the massive rakes you see normally certainly don't help its hard to get these cars dead level w/o tubs.Chad
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What size tire are you running on the back? Looks like they're 27" or 28" tall. Some mini-tubs might be in my future this winter also. Eventually I'd like some 27 or 28's on a 10" wheel, narrow the 9" and a steeper rear gear. That won't happen until I'm back to work though lol.....
Mike
Nice lol.... I think I could come up about 1/4" in the front without it looking weird.
What size tire are you running on the back? Looks like they're 27" or 28" tall. Some mini-tubs might be in my future this winter also. Eventually I'd like some 27 or 28's on a 10" wheel, narrow the 9" and a steeper rear gear. That won't happen until I'm back to work though lol.....
Mike
What size tire are you running on the back? Looks like they're 27" or 28" tall. Some mini-tubs might be in my future this winter also. Eventually I'd like some 27 or 28's on a 10" wheel, narrow the 9" and a steeper rear gear. That won't happen until I'm back to work though lol.....
Mike
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