Better spring for weight transfer?
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Better spring for weight transfer?
in my 85 i currently have shortened springs around 750 in/lb rate. with heavy valved circle track shocks. Im going to buy a set of Lakewood or Comp engineering front shocks, either 90/10 or 70/30.
I have two springs i could use. the stock springs and police springs. both give about the same ride height. the stock springs are around 440 in/lbs and around 2-3" taller free height, police springs are around 700 in/lbs.
would a taller, softer spring be better or the shorter stiffer spring? Im think the taller softer spring.
I have two springs i could use. the stock springs and police springs. both give about the same ride height. the stock springs are around 440 in/lbs and around 2-3" taller free height, police springs are around 700 in/lbs.
would a taller, softer spring be better or the shorter stiffer spring? Im think the taller softer spring.
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You would nto think that id need more weight on the rear. From the factory there is about 2000#s on the rear wheels. But last time at sunshine with the stock AOD leaving at 1500 RPM i was getting a bit of wheel spin and absolutly no weight transfer. I already removed the 1 1/8" front bar today.
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Which is a better shock Lakewood or Competition engineering? 90/10 or 70/30 for a street/strip weekend car.
*EDIT* the Comps are a bit longer, and are adjustible whereas the Lakewoods are a fixed valving.
*EDIT* the Comps are a bit longer, and are adjustible whereas the Lakewoods are a fixed valving.
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What wheels and tire sizes are you using? Budget drag setup as follows.
With skinnies up front, four cylinder (uncut) front springs and 50/50 Lakewood struts. Major help with weight transfer when launching.
Keep the squat in the rear at a minimal. Stock V8 uncut rear springs with Lakewood 70/30 shocks if you run real slicks or D.O.T. slicks. This would help your car stay consistent.
With skinnies up front, four cylinder (uncut) front springs and 50/50 Lakewood struts. Major help with weight transfer when launching.
Keep the squat in the rear at a minimal. Stock V8 uncut rear springs with Lakewood 70/30 shocks if you run real slicks or D.O.T. slicks. This would help your car stay consistent.
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Originally Posted by HELMUT RONER
What wheels and tire sizes are you using? Budget drag setup as follows.
With skinnies up front, four cylinder (uncut) front springs and 50/50 Lakewood struts. Major help with weight transfer when launching.
Keep the squat in the rear at a minimal. Stock V8 uncut rear springs with Lakewood 70/30 shocks if you run real slicks or D.O.T. slicks. This would help your car stay consistent.
With skinnies up front, four cylinder (uncut) front springs and 50/50 Lakewood struts. Major help with weight transfer when launching.
Keep the squat in the rear at a minimal. Stock V8 uncut rear springs with Lakewood 70/30 shocks if you run real slicks or D.O.T. slicks. This would help your car stay consistent.
Im running 325/50R15 BFG drag radials in the rear. Rear suspemsion is stiff Carrera circle track shocks, and Police springs ~170 in/lbs. Double pigtail so they cant be cut.
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Ryan, I have a set of 90/10 Lakewoods for sale. PM me if interested and I will make you a good deal on them. I thought they would be ok for the street but they aren't and I went with 70/30's. I also have KYB gas adjust for the rear if you could use them. LMK
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Originally Posted by Stewart Scott
Ryan, I have a set of 90/10 Lakewoods for sale. PM me if interested and I will make you a good deal on them. I thought they would be ok for the street but they aren't and I went with 70/30's. I also have KYB gas adjust for the rear if you could use them. LMK
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