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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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ok when i launch it looks like it does a double bunny hop or something. it hooks, unloads and hooks again. y does it unload so quick or y wont it hold, what should i adjust. here is the video if you want to see what im talking about http://www.getonitracing.net/members...rodneyGOIR.WMV
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I would tighten the shocks a click or 2. Another way would be to move the front of the t/a down.
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I would tighten the shocks a click or 2. Another way would be to move the front of the t/a down.
i think after readin that other tread and seeing where i have mine all the way up i should probably start by moving the t/a down a few holes and reajust pinion at the rear jamnut and try from there
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Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
ok when i launch it looks like it does a double bunny hop or something. it hooks, unloads and hooks again. y does it unload so quick or y wont it hold, what should i adjust. here is the video if you want to see what im talking about http://www.getonitracing.net/members...rodneyGOIR.WMV

Run Madmans T/A! Fixed my car when it was a 6 speed Hot Rod.

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Originally Posted by Coach 02 A3 Z/28
Run Madmans T/A! Fixed my car when it was a 6 speed Hot Rod.

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i may be talkin to brian soon about bringing the entire car to him for that type of stuff and go to hrp for a tnt session to get-r dialed in, i know she has some 1.37 or better 60's in it if i can get the suspension working right.
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How is that BMR T/A and trans mount working out? I thought about trying it, but not sure if it's beefy or what?
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How is that BMR T/A and trans mount working out? I thought about trying it, but not sure if it's beefy or what?
the trans mount should hold just about anything, the torque arm is doing great and im fixing to put it into the 1.3's shocking the crap out of it, well see how well it holds.
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