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Old 04-09-2008, 10:34 PM
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Hey guys, I hear the lowering brackets really help on the lowered cars but do they do much for the stock ride height cars? I don't have any wheel hop at all but just spin forever! as in 1st through 3rd. All i have right now is subframe connectors. I don't want to put drag radials on because I like to drive this car and put some miles on. Also I assume these brackets won't change the ride height?
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I have no idea about that. But I had nitto dr's on my Z and I got plenty of miles out of them and they hooked pretty decent for what they are
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lower control arm relocation brackets will arguably offer better traction on a non-lowered car than on a lowered one, because the LCA angle is greater, offering more downward force on the rear wheels on launch.

they are optional on a non-lowered car, but almost a necessity when lowering the car (if you want to do any hard launches, that is).

and no, the LCA relocation brackets will not change the ride height.
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Made a noticeable upgrade to traction off the line on my stock height car, no other changes at that time. Well worth it and killed the remaining wheel hop too!
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Originally Posted by jmilz28
Made a noticeable upgrade to traction off the line on my stock height car, no other changes at that time. Well worth it and killed the remaining wheel hop too!
and the best part: very inexpensive!
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Definately helped my traction issues. Didn't cure it, but helped a lot.
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Originally Posted by 02Z28LS1
lower control arm relocation brackets will arguably offer better traction on a non-lowered car than on a lowered one, because the LCA angle is greater, offering more downward force on the rear wheels on launch.

they are optional on a non-lowered car, but almost a necessity when lowering the car (if you want to do any hard launches, that is).

and no, the LCA relocation brackets will not change the ride height.
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