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its actually not AS hard as u might think....ive seen 11.80 cars doing it... all you really need is steep gearing, some decent power (even cam only), sticky slicks and nice light skinnies on the front with maybe some weight reduction on the front end (washer reservoir, bumper filler, battery relocation etc.) it can be done without a WHOLE LOT of hp.
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From: Troy, AL
True, it's not so much HP but rather weight transfer. Here's some pointers...
Remove the front swaybar.
Pull weight from the front.
Add weight to the rear. (Relocating the battery to the rear is a good idea.)
Skinnny tires and wheels up front.
A HARD hitting TQ converter in an A4. Lot's of gear and a strong clutch and rearend for an M6.
DON'T lower the car.
And the obvious, perfect traction.
Remove the front swaybar.
Pull weight from the front.
Add weight to the rear. (Relocating the battery to the rear is a good idea.)
Skinnny tires and wheels up front.
A HARD hitting TQ converter in an A4. Lot's of gear and a strong clutch and rearend for an M6.
DON'T lower the car.
And the obvious, perfect traction.
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From: Troy, AL
No. In fact, it wastes enery that could be used to propel the car forward. However, an upward attitude does apply more downward pressure to the contact patches of the rear tires if more traction is needed. But, if you don't have a traction problem then you're just slowing yourself down by lifting the front end.
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