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Dec 14, 2006 | 03:02 PM

GOOSE JR.

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Body Flex?

Will the body parts flex to the point of doors not closing, t-tops not sealing or the gaps of the fender to door change on a 440 rwhp 99 T/A m6? The car has drag radials and will see the track once in a while. What would help? Thanks for the input.

Dec 14, 2006 | 03:33 PM

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SFC's and a cage will help the car refrain from flexing. There's always horror stories to be heard, but one, either, or both of the above mentioned will greatly help.

Dec 14, 2006 | 05:23 PM

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The amount of power required to flex the body to the point you stated, also requires the use of at least a 5-point roll bar. The roll bar will assist in keeping the body from flexing that badly, SFC will also help as tim99ws6 said.

Dec 14, 2006 | 06:00 PM

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one good launch with a slick and you wont be able to get out of the car.

Dec 14, 2006 | 06:07 PM

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I actually cut several 1.5 60 foots and never had any problems, then one of my t-tops actually broke on one pass. I also noticed a slight crease in the quarter panel. I put on subframes after that. I highly suggest SFC's or a cage.

Dec 14, 2006 | 06:13 PM

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I've had sfc's and a roll bar/cage in the car since almost day one. My t tops don't leak and I can jack up the car from one side and open and close the doors, no problem. They are a must.