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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Well guys I am looking for some opinions on were i need to start to get the car setup right to pull a decent wheel stand!!!

I know #1 is a rear end... so lets start from there.... I want to make my stock 10 bolt take a crap first lol!

So lets here what other people think i need to do!!!! Mods are in Signature
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Slicks and weight reduction up front. Like relocating the battery. Done any suspension mods thus far? Like a torque arm...
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Doing "wheel stands" are not always good thing, it normally results in a slower time and broken parts.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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No suspension parts yet.... !!! Im not really talking about a wheelstand, im talking about getting a little daylight under the tires... like a foot or so!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 01sscam
Doing "wheel stands" are not always good thing, it normally results in a slower time and broken parts.
but thay are cool
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by thebassbass
but thay are cool
X2 haha
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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well if you have the money call madmans shop they'll set you up with an amazing package but it'll cost. the some slicks and skinnies and bein a 6 speed ul have a bit more trouble pulling the wheels. but if you do that and leave on the 150 shot you might do good lol
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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ha lol!!! well as far as leaving on nitrous, im kind of leaving on 150 but not really, im launching around 3500 and as soon as im of the cluch and to the floor im in the 150 shot considering I run my kit of a WOT switch!!!! Also I have been running a buddy of mine's e/t streets, and skinnies... and it does make a difference with just those if you ask me!!!

thanks again for the input!!!
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also how do i get ahold of this madmans shop
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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there stuff is on some of the fastest cars on this site. he'll have it hookin hard for ya.
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Originally Posted by z28rob18
there stuff is on some of the fastest cars on this site. he'll have it hookin hard for ya.
ha sounding good.... I bet it cost a pretty penny though!!!
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Just buy a floor jack and position it under the front end. Or get hydros. LMAO
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Give me a call. We'll get you set up with all the suspension parts, rear end parts, and safety parts you need. If you're looking to hook, we can get your tires to bite the ground like a pitbull on a mailman. Our phone number is 225-673-3533.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mad_steve_08
Give me a call. We'll get you set up with all the suspension parts, rear end parts, and safety parts you need. If you're looking to hook, we can get your tires to bite the ground like a pitbull on a mailman. Our phone number is 225-673-3533.
ha lol sounds good!!!! any way you can shoot me a pm with a package and price and what it includes!!!! thanks alot man!
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Give me a call man. The guys that did my chassis are pretty good. And I can hook you up with the power.
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