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Old 03-12-2009, 10:52 PM
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whats the first thing i should buy for the suspension as far as best thing for helping hook off the line?
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Sticky tires....

I usually start with LCA's and panhard rod. That or an adjustable torque arm would be my vote.
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find some used LCA's for cheap on here and look into some good tires. You can start from there and keep adding more stuff like a Torque Arm, SubFrame Connectors etc.
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thanks guys i appreciate it
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you an M6 or auto??
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6 spd.
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subframe connectors
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Originally Posted by plum krazy
subframe connectors
first purchase?

tires should be first on your list if you worried about hooking
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Well I think it's a three way tie between, a torque arm, LCA's and brackets and SFC's as far as importance. Each one does something a little different and when they combine they work wonders for hooking. Obviously you'll need sticky tires too but they alone won't do it.
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if you dont want to twist your car you need subfames before you get sticky tires.
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I agree that SFC are very important even on a stock ls1 car. Would be one of my first mods.
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Originally Posted by brians91formula
I agree that SFC are very important even on a stock ls1 car. Would be one of my first mods.
I've had them on every f-body I have owned.
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def a set of sticky tires......Last year I couldn't get my 95' to hook at all
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Originally Posted by RNation0001
whats the first thing i should buy for the suspension as far as best thing for helping hook off the line?
Hello
I noticed that you are asking about what will help you hook up at the track! There is a lot of different routes you can go. But the best bang for the buck is a set of Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets and Sub Frame Connectors. Do you have anything done to the suspension already??????If so what? Leave me know and I will be able to better assist you.
Thanks
Brad




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