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sgarnett View Member Profile	Oct 3 2005, 11:39 AM Post #2
Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33	I think the two main reasons for removing the front bar are that is is useless weight on the nose and it may limit droop travel of the front suspension (it definitely limits travel on an fbody). Reducing the front rebound stiffness may help too. FWIW, my stock LS6 clutch was holding up fine with Victoracers, but my first launch with fresh Nitto road race tires (which clearly show their drag radial heritage) on decent pavement totally fried the clutch. That wasn't even on glue. MHO, if you're just "experimenting" with racing in heels, stay with the V710s and don't try anything to make it hook up better. Otherwise, you WILL buy a better clutch and move to ASP or SM2, and then you will have to start buying lots of other stuff. BTW, it could be argued that skirt racing (very different from skirt chasing) is a valid means of engine testing and tuning, and of course practicing launch technique (if you leave it set up for autocross at the strip). I believe both Sam and Lou take a walk on the wild side every now and then. Now drag track and field, THAT would be a sport - especially the hurdles. This post has been edited by sgarnett: Oct 3 2005, 02:49 PM

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35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS Drag Racing? Oct 3 2005, 01:37 AM

robz71lm7 What is this thing you speak of? Racing in drag? Oct 3 2005, 01:54 AM

mitchntx Drag racing is where you have a standing start eac... Oct 3 2005, 02:05 AM

prockbp QUOTE (35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS @ Oct 2 ... Oct 3 2005, 02:48 AM

35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS 60' was 2.0.... road race tires (pretty much) ... Oct 3 2005, 03:22 AM

prockbp QUOTE (35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS @ Oct 2 ... Oct 3 2005, 03:50 AM

Rob Hood You can also bump up your front tire pressures to ... Oct 3 2005, 05:08 AM

sgarnett I think the two main reasons for removing the fron... Oct 3 2005, 11:39 AM

WS6WRX It's fun to do occasionally, but us solid axle... Oct 3 2005, 01:14 PM

CrashTestDummy QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Oct 2 2005, 23:08)You can a... Oct 3 2005, 02:55 PM

35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS drag shocks are out of the question. If I run my c... Oct 4 2005, 12:56 AM

John_D. On my automatic Camaro, my 60' times are like ... Oct 4 2005, 03:37 AM

Judd I have some fun with it a few times a year. If you... Oct 4 2005, 05:35 AM

zlexiss I agree with Judd, the standing starts in autocros... Oct 4 2005, 08:09 PM

NTM I went last week for the first time. Traction did ... Oct 5 2005, 06:02 AM

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35th_Anniversary... 35th_Anniversary_AS_Camaro_SS View Member Profile	Oct 3 2005, 01:37 AM Post #1
Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207	Well I went up to the 1/4 mile for the first time on Friday... I think I did reasonably well for having V700 Escta tires on... 12.60 @113/114 Anyways, I have heard of people disconnecting the front sway bar helps the car hook. Question is - does this still work on cars with independant rear suspension? Shocks - what settings would you recommend? soft? hard? Looking forward to getting some drag radials for next year (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)