I am doing the unthinkable
03-28-2010, 06:16 PM
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I am doing the unthinkable
Since my car has been on a heavy diet in the last few years, it has gotten taller and taller. Warren Sapp could slide under it to do an oil change.
Because the car is so high, it has put the axles in a sharp bend at the cv joints, and this has caused me to break axles. I broke 3 so far.
I have been saving for some good coilovers, but I really want to see how the car runs at the dragstrip. I have made the decision to chop the springs, and per the advice of Sixshooter, install nb top hats.
Because the car is so high, it has put the axles in a sharp bend at the cv joints, and this has caused me to break axles. I broke 3 so far.
I have been saving for some good coilovers, but I really want to see how the car runs at the dragstrip. I have made the decision to chop the springs, and per the advice of Sixshooter, install nb top hats.
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I know it is ridiculous.
03-28-2010, 10:09 PM
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That is not going to happen. Believe me, they work just fine. That set up has put me in the thirteens with a ported 95 cylinder head.
Bogart racing to run slicks and front skinnies.
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Are those wheels off an Impala SS
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I have posted a timeslip on here already. Look it up. No need to act like that.
03-29-2010, 11:46 AM
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When I first read the thread title I thought you were finally taking the turbo plunge.
Cut springs aren't as bad as you think...you just spend a lot of time on the bumpstops, so I hope you have FCM pieces.
First time I cut mine I didn't even take them off the car. This required some creativity with spring compressors and the angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Honestly, it would have probably taken just as long disassembling everything.
Cut springs aren't as bad as you think...you just spend a lot of time on the bumpstops, so I hope you have FCM pieces.
First time I cut mine I didn't even take them off the car. This required some creativity with spring compressors and the angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Honestly, it would have probably taken just as long disassembling everything.
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03-29-2010, 01:42 PM
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When I first read the thread title I thought you were finally taking the turbo plunge.
Cut springs aren't as bad as you think...you just spend a lot of time on the bumpstops, so I hope you have FCM pieces.
First time I cut mine I didn't even take them off the car. This required some creativity with spring compressors and the angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Honestly, it would have probably taken just as long disassembling everything.
Cut springs aren't as bad as you think...you just spend a lot of time on the bumpstops, so I hope you have FCM pieces.
First time I cut mine I didn't even take them off the car. This required some creativity with spring compressors and the angle grinder with a cut off wheel. Honestly, it would have probably taken just as long disassembling everything.
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03-29-2010, 04:31 PM
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Well, I got it done. It is still just a tad taller than stock, but it will work for now.
If the Desoto track is open this week for test and tune, I should be able to make it. I need to do an alignment and work on a few details before I go, but It should be fine. I will do the tuning at the track, and it may take a few track sessions before I get the best pass. My goal is to better Fuji Racing's best pass for a naturally aspirated car which is in the 13.50's
I will send an after pic sometime today.
If the Desoto track is open this week for test and tune, I should be able to make it. I need to do an alignment and work on a few details before I go, but It should be fine. I will do the tuning at the track, and it may take a few track sessions before I get the best pass. My goal is to better Fuji Racing's best pass for a naturally aspirated car which is in the 13.50's
I will send an after pic sometime today.
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