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Old May 25, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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newp. I need traction in 1st though DR's spin to oblivion
Old May 25, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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lol **** i'd keep the tvs then lol
Old May 25, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by marcusicp
I don't recall saying you need a "sloppy shock and spring setup". I said you need a softer strut and spring combo.

If you have a high spring rate in the front it will help to lift the front of the car under acceleration.
soft=sloppy.

i see what you are getting at, but it seems limiting spring movement would be the best bet
Old May 25, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hatrickstu
soft=sloppy.

i see what you are getting at, but it seems limiting spring movement would be the best bet
Did you not read where I typed limiting straps earlier? The limiting straps along with a softer spring/strut combo will help. You can't just do straps and expect to get the most out of it. Spring rate is the most important.
Old May 25, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Drag bags in the rear would be a start though, would it not? Basically, i am looking to drop one tenth off my 60', and don't have a whole lot of budget to work with at the moment. I could do $80 if I could shave that off...
Old May 26, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mkriebs
Drag bags in the rear would be a start though, would it not? Basically, i am looking to drop one tenth off my 60', and don't have a whole lot of budget to work with at the moment. I could do $80 if I could shave that off...
obviously yes, and it would only cost about $35 to do.

Originally Posted by marcusicp
Did you not read where I typed limiting straps earlier? The limiting straps along with a softer spring/strut combo will help. You can't just do straps and expect to get the most out of it. Spring rate is the most important.
why even swap the system out if you are going to strap it? i cant find a good way of doing this right now, ive been under the car looking

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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by hatrickstu
obviously yes, and it would only cost about $35 to do.



why even swap the system out if you are going to strap it? i cant find a good way of doing this right now, ive been under the car looking
You need some movement in the front suspension. You can't just strap it down and be good to go.
Old May 26, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by hatrickstu
obviously yes, and it would only cost about $35 to do.
$35 for drag bags?! The cheapest ones I have found are $80.
Old May 26, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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thats because they arent actually bags
Old May 26, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Are footballs really that expensive?!

Lol.
Old May 26, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Old May 26, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Are footballs really that expensive?!

Lol.
maybe they were $12 a piece. idk
Old May 26, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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I got mine for 9.98 each. Work sickkkk
Old May 26, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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I just got 4 spring boosters... gonna give that a shot.

Now... this may be a nubile question to ask, but would we benefit at all from disconnecting the sway bar? I know marcus was mentioning we would benefit from a softer front setup, and this would give us a softer front, would it not?
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mkriebs
I just got 4 spring boosters... gonna give that a shot.

Now... this may be a nubile question to ask, but would we benefit at all from disconnecting the sway bar? I know marcus was mentioning we would benefit from a softer front setup, and this would give us a softer front, would it not?
I don't see how disconnecting the front anti sway bar would help on a front wheel drive. The anti sway bar doesn't help to lift the front end.
Old May 31, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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But it's not preventing it either. The mounting location for the front sway bar is on top of the rear section of the subframe. Think physics 101 and leverage. However, I cannot think of a way to overcome this problem. So, take it for what it's worth. You are right though. You don't want to disconnect the front sway bar because it does assist in reducing longitudinal movement of the drivewheels.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by marcusicp
I don't see how disconnecting the front anti sway bar would help on a front wheel drive. The anti sway bar doesn't help to lift the front end.
But, would it not make the front end softer? I'm just thinking, and you had mentioned that a softer front, stiffer rear would be beneficial.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by mkriebs
But, would it not make the front end softer? I'm just thinking, and you had mentioned that a softer front, stiffer rear would be beneficial.
When I said softer front I meant softer front spring rate.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Hard > Soft.................ALWAYS LOL
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Hard > Soft.................ALWAYS LOL
That's what she said
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hatrickstu
obviously yes, and it would only cost about $35 to do.



why even swap the system out if you are going to strap it? i cant find a good way of doing this right now, ive been under the car looking
I have limiting straps on my car, there kind of a pain to put on and take off but next track day(this friday) I will take pics. It was not hard to do at all.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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i would much appreciate that.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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As would I.
Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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heres the video of mine in case ralli wants to put it up on the list. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLkzFKhKxUE



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