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Old 09-12-2014, 10:40 AM
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ok so im wanting to start takeing my m6 vert to the local track but i cant get it to hook worth a crap mods are 3.73 rear gears K&n lid egr delete i run z rated tires but cant seem to hook if i launch with asr on ill spin then it will kick me out if i turn asr off my car will spin through 3 and bark 4th what can i do to get it to hook better with out putting alott of money in it i was think 90/10 shocks up front and maybe a tortion bar but iv never replaced shocks before so i dont know how hard it is. my next question is am i better to race with the top down to add weight to the rear tires.
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bolt-in rear control arm relocation brackets.
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Z-rated means nothing. What brand are they and what date is stamped on it?
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Please use some punctuation.

What suspension setup do you have and how old is it all? Shocks, control arms, etc
What tires exactly? As mentioned, Z-rated means absolutely nothing in terms of hooking.
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Lca's and relocation brackets will make a world of difference.
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I did lca,s and relocation along with a torque arm. It made a huge difference in feel. I would also say put in sub frame connectors or be prepared to have a gap in the windshield frame and the trim and a misalignment in the top.
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SFRs seemed to help my 'Vert hook stronger. I would definitely look into some Koni Sport SA shocks. Of course there are other drag-specific shocks out there, but if you also want the car to handle, Koni would be the choice. Also add the 1LE Moog rear LCA bushings.
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile
Z-rated means nothing. What brand are they and what date is stamped on it?
Everyone's talking about suspension mods, but this was my first thought as well.

Z-rated just means they can handle going 149+ for a sustained period of time. You could have rock hard, all seasons that are Z-rated. A close to stock fbody shouldn't spin that much with any decent tire.
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Spare set of rear wheels and a bias ply slick. Thats hook!
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My Michelin Pilot Super Sports hook pretty nicely on 18" wheels...
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You could also modulate the throttle to prevent wheelspin.



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