Has anyone used this or know someone that has???? I have considered buying it.


SKUNK 2


The Skunk2 Racing drag launch kit was designed to meet the needs of weekend and professional racers alike. The focal point of this kit is the springs, which are CNC hot rolled from SAE 9254 and developed using the latest in spring technology. Experience improvements in 60-ft. times of up to 0.3-seconds. Each kit comes complete with adjustable sleeves, front and rear springs, and all necessary mounting hardware. Rear drag launch springs are also available separately. FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY


what yall think?

EDIT: msrp 370$

 

its worth it... you sacrifice a little of your daily ride quality, but it pays off at the track.... i wouldnt reccomend stock shocks with it though... Koni yellows all the way....

 

It sacrifices a more than a little ride quality. I had them on my hatch and it felt like I was driving a dump truck. The kit uses 900lb springs, they are VERY stiff. It did improve my 60ft time.

I wouldn't reccomend those springs for daily driving. I would swap them out with a set of regular skunk2 springs for daily driving. I have a set os used skunk2 springs for sale if you re interested...

Later..
-Alex

 

i think imma buy the drag setup because i wont be driving it all the time just like 3 days outta the week, i think imma get the kit withhin the next couple weeks. thanks for the input guys



~jake

and btw how much u want for the regular coilovers? j/w

 

A spring with a 900lb rate will blow out most shocks that are not specifically valved for that high of a spring rate. I don't think standard koni yellows will last too too long.

 

KJ, that is a point that gets over looked so many times. The abuse that street driving..pot holes, etc. puts on the shocks is crazy. Now add a spring that has such a high rate when compared to the weight of the rear of a fwd car.

I have 700lb springs in the rear of my car, and it is not like the only down fall is a bumpy ride. You have to remember that a softer spring will be more forgiving persay. For example, taking the on ramp from Ulmerton to 275 north, there are some bumps on the ramp.....hit that ramp and 70 with 300 lb spring rates, then go hit it with 900 lb spring rates and tell me what the rear of the car does. If you are not familiar with driving on stiff springs, you better go practice and take it easy. I would get normal spring rates for daily driving then get some 900 rear coils for the track.

 

so just get the 900lb springs for the rear? i saw that they sold jsut the rear springs.... so i should get the regular coilovers and then get the rear drag springs? thanks


~jake

 

if you car weighs like 2100lbs, 900lb rear sprign rate is alot. However, like on a SI or Integra, it isn't that bad, since these car are above 2500lbs.


I used to run 600lb, yet nice and stiff, but ride wasn't that bad vs something like 400lbs.

 

Overall, what I think. If your at the track 2 times a week and going to events on weekends to make some $$$. Yeah, its worth it, I guess.

But your are sacrificing comfort over stiffness. And if its your daily driver, just don't eat nothing before an hour you get on your car.