Traction issues....
Yeah, we can only get our valving on the AFCO shocks. I understand wanting to keep everything the same on all 4 corners, but you might want the AFCO's on the rear, anyway. They have alot more in the way of adjustment. As you know, you have 12 clicks per **** on the Strange DA's, but with the AFCO's you have 42 clicks on the top and 24 clicks on the bottom.
And, just a bug for your ear, I can get you a discount if you buy all 4 shocks, with springs.
And, just a bug for your ear, I can get you a discount if you buy all 4 shocks, with springs.
If you want a fast car, I would go with all 4 like he is suggesting and sell your old stuff off... you can't go cheap and go fast...
too bad the comp shocks rnt worth much since they r inexpensive. this thread is makin me realize ima have to spent more money and change the rear shocks again. one day ill be callin madman for them afcos and the adj advice
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Yeah a M6 is tuff and even worse when its a garage built car with no one to help. Everyone that calls Madman ends up flyin so thats my next step. Im also going threw them as soon as Im ready to buy a converter.
Give me a call when you're ready. I'm here all day from 7:30am until 5:30pm.
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Just ordered the AFCO rears from Madman. Thanks Steve looking forward to getting this thing working right & hope to be out this friday testing. Car also has the new Sportsman fronts rear MT drag radials mounted up and on the car.
Im selling my comp 3ways, ET fronts and Hotchkis lowering springs.
PM Me if interested.
Im selling my comp 3ways, ET fronts and Hotchkis lowering springs.
PM Me if interested.
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Rob we should be at GLD friday. Come on up!
Shocks were 300 each and 40 for the mounting bracket. So all in all about 140 more expensive than the strange shocks....but I get MADMAN shock valving and tech
Broke Id need a football feild.........wait whos driving? lol, I wanted something better for the street. So I got heavier tires and that means the cancel out the shocks I just bought lol
Shocks were 300 each and 40 for the mounting bracket. So all in all about 140 more expensive than the strange shocks....but I get MADMAN shock valving and tech
Broke Id need a football feild.........wait whos driving? lol, I wanted something better for the street. So I got heavier tires and that means the cancel out the shocks I just bought lol
Have you tried going up on tire pressure? Does the car hook initially, then unload and spin? I run 18-20lbs in my 28x10.5 S tires. rear shocks stiff to keep it from squatting so hard, and front shocks slow on the extension to keep from standing it up on the bumper. But i'm also on a auto, but transbraked, so it hits like a stick car
Thats my plans this winter..Mad Man AFCO rears!! Im a radial guy..I drive my car A LOT so radials are my choice. I dont like how a bias ply feels going down the track. I tryd ET Streets, I was faster on radials, I just never got them dialed in like I did with the radials. Im going this weekend for my last pass of the year to see if I can improve. Last time out was 95* out and ran 11.7s..added a drag bar and got A LOT more seat time..Now its 50* lets hope its a good weekend!!
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Im hoping I can get the radials to work. This car went 11.6 at 119.44 with stock suspension and a 27" QTPs.
Since then I upgraded the cam, got a drag bar, Strange DA fronts, 28" QTPs, the comp rears, adj LCAs, adj PHB, relocation brackets and a 6point Wolfe bar and the car doesnt leave nearly as good. Next outing it will have the Madman AFCOs, 28" MT DRs and some MADMAN help on shock settings. Oh and a 150shot if the NA passes go good.
Since then I upgraded the cam, got a drag bar, Strange DA fronts, 28" QTPs, the comp rears, adj LCAs, adj PHB, relocation brackets and a 6point Wolfe bar and the car doesnt leave nearly as good. Next outing it will have the Madman AFCOs, 28" MT DRs and some MADMAN help on shock settings. Oh and a 150shot if the NA passes go good.
Mike, I would set the fronts on 2 and run the 12psi also try leaving at 5,500 and see what happens. The front end needs to come up and stay there and you won't be unloading the tire like that. I would be out there with you running if the trans didn't take a dump at the shootout. Also just curious are you running lowering springs out back ?
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Have you tried going up on tire pressure? Does the car hook initially, then unload and spin? I run 18-20lbs in my 28x10.5 S tires. rear shocks stiff to keep it from squatting so hard, and front shocks slow on the extension to keep from standing it up on the bumper. But i'm also on a auto, but transbraked, so it hits like a stick car
Mike, I would set the fronts on 2 and run the 12psi also try leaving at 5,500 and see what happens. The front end needs to come up and stay there and you won't be unloading the tire like that. I would be out there with you running if the trans didn't take a dump at the shootout. Also just curious are you running lowering springs out back ?
I havent had much time with the car but plan on doing it when the rear shocks get here. Ill let ya know.
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Sweet! Shocks showed up today but looks like the brackets will be here tomorrow(assuming the 2nd package from Ca is the brackets). Cant wait to get home and check them out then get them on the car.