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Old 11-13-2010, 06:44 PM
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Just finished installing a new front end suspension consisting of UMI k member, lower a-arms. I also replaced the stock steering tie end rods, installed and adjusted them to make both front wheels straight as possible. Now, I'm about to take it for an alignment. Is there a certain spec to help the car go down the track efficiently? Thanks in advance.
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Heres a good link for ya.

http://www.nhra.net/dragster/1999/is...echnology.html
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Are you still running stock shocks/springs? Still power rack? Curious.

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You want absolutely 0 tow.
If you are on skinnies then camber won't play a role. But if you are on big rubber up front and only drag race the car then some negative camber will allow you ride the inside of the tire and not have all the rolling resistance. Minimal street use wouldn't hurt you because of the 0 tow you won't wear the tires much at all.
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Since you bought UMI stuff I would call them up and get the specs/tech advice. But from what I've read on hear, make sure there's absolutely no toe out throughout the full travel range of the wheel.
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If the car does tow at all, make sure it's towing IN and not OUT. Out will cause the car to get darty, and if it does it on the brakes when the suspension is compressed, it can send you into the wall.

Caster, as much as possible, and make sure when the car is close to the bottom of the downtravel the tires are close to 0 camber.




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