Calling all Bolt On Cars!
This was my last chance to run this class
cannot make it again!!!!!!!!!! Mad as hell too!!!!!
Bright side is next year looks much better, not sure what class I will be in but I will do the 21 hour drive!
cannot make it again!!!!!!!!!! Mad as hell too!!!!!Bright side is next year looks much better, not sure what class I will be in but I will do the 21 hour drive!
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that stinkssss i wish you could of came it would be great to get some representation form the west coast. thats funny bowling green is about 21 hours from me too in massachusetts!
My list of need-to-dos on the car
Install rear seat and seatbelts to add weight
Install front sway bar to add weight
install rear speakers to add weight
install airfoil
install valvesprings/valve seals
install rockers
install rocker studs/guideplates/pushrods
install master cylinder and slave
change oil
pick up front skinnies from friend
weigh car with full tank of gas and HOPE im at 3350
clearance wheelwells with a BFH to clear the new 27" MTs
cut 1 coil out of front springs
get an alignment
install headlight covers for aerodynamic improvement
install muffler support
Just need a couple 4 hour afternoons hopefully
Install rear seat and seatbelts to add weight
Install front sway bar to add weight
install rear speakers to add weight
install airfoil
install valvesprings/valve seals
install rockers
install rocker studs/guideplates/pushrods
install master cylinder and slave
change oil
pick up front skinnies from friend
weigh car with full tank of gas and HOPE im at 3350
clearance wheelwells with a BFH to clear the new 27" MTs
cut 1 coil out of front springs
get an alignment
install headlight covers for aerodynamic improvement
install muffler support
Just need a couple 4 hour afternoons hopefully
I dont think connecting the front sway bar is goign to affect my traction on launch, I have too much already and it bogs. Im going to weigh it with the full tank of gas and rear seats and in and see where I am at. I might just put a spare tire and jack in the car though, if I can find one.
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hm i see. Well I do know the front swaybar can effect your launch big time and decrease your 60ft times dramatically because of weight distribution on the launch. But it may be different for a stick car.
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I dont think connecting the front sway bar is goign to affect my traction on launch, I have too much already and it bogs. Im going to weigh it with the full tank of gas and rear seats and in and see where I am at. I might just put a spare tire and jack in the car though, if I can find one.
and my spare tire I left on that 92 roller I sold in February so I have no jack and spare. I SHOULD be ok with the rear seat and a full tank of gas. Might put the sway bar on too just to make the ride out there through the mountains of WV more fun. I know your car is a street car, do you still have all your heat/ac crap and crash supports? 
I collapsed my stock jack when I tried lifting my silverado and my spare tire I left on that 92 roller I sold in February so I have no jack and spare. I SHOULD be ok with the rear seat and a full tank of gas. Might put the sway bar on too just to make the ride out there through the mountains of WV more fun. I know your car is a street car, do you still have all your heat/ac crap and crash supports?
and my spare tire I left on that 92 roller I sold in February so I have no jack and spare. I SHOULD be ok with the rear seat and a full tank of gas. Might put the sway bar on too just to make the ride out there through the mountains of WV more fun. I know your car is a street car, do you still have all your heat/ac crap and crash supports?
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I collapsed my stock jack when I tried lifting my silverado and my spare tire I left on that 92 roller I sold in February so I have no jack and spare. I SHOULD be ok with the rear seat and a full tank of gas. Might put the sway bar on too just to make the ride out there through the mountains of WV more fun. I know your car is a street car, do you still have all your heat/ac crap and crash supports?
and my spare tire I left on that 92 roller I sold in February so I have no jack and spare. I SHOULD be ok with the rear seat and a full tank of gas. Might put the sway bar on too just to make the ride out there through the mountains of WV more fun. I know your car is a street car, do you still have all your heat/ac crap and crash supports?
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To add weight to your car cheaply.......
1. Get an old school set of adjustable dumbbells. NOT ones with spin or spring collars.
2. Lift up the trunk carpet area of your car.
3. Remove one of the rubber covers from the bottom
4. Put a collar on and screw it on very tight to the dumbbell
5. Insert the bar portion through the hole (from underneath the car) until the collar hits the floor, hold it in place with a jack
6. Insert another collar and slip it down the bar and tighten it very tight
This will lead you with a standing bar sitting in the well area that you can simply add free-weights to. Bring a bunch of 5's and 10's and add them as necessary. This will add weight WAYYYYYY out back helping you to launch.
A set like these will work perfect:
You could drill a hole an install a cotter pin in each end if you wish to be on the safe side.
1. Get an old school set of adjustable dumbbells. NOT ones with spin or spring collars.
2. Lift up the trunk carpet area of your car.
3. Remove one of the rubber covers from the bottom
4. Put a collar on and screw it on very tight to the dumbbell
5. Insert the bar portion through the hole (from underneath the car) until the collar hits the floor, hold it in place with a jack
6. Insert another collar and slip it down the bar and tighten it very tight
This will lead you with a standing bar sitting in the well area that you can simply add free-weights to. Bring a bunch of 5's and 10's and add them as necessary. This will add weight WAYYYYYY out back helping you to launch.
A set like these will work perfect:
You could drill a hole an install a cotter pin in each end if you wish to be on the safe side.
